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Often, we think of international students as young people, often just out of high school.  This profile of an international student at The University of South Carolina Upstate reminds us that international students can come from all age groups:

Andy believes his biggest accomplishment as an international student has been having his family here with him on his venture.  Andy is thirty-six years old, married to his wife Ellen and the father of two daughters, ages four and two.  On the weekends he and his family enjoy hiking in the Appalachian Mountains and dining on Russian, Asian, German and Italian cuisines prepared by Andy who has a passion for cooking.  Andy and his wife are teaching their daughters to speak Russian, German and English.

This is a good reminder to all of us that international students can be older than 20; that they can have children and families; that they can have careers; and that they can be interested in things other than a traditional, four-year undergraduate program.

If you’re reading this blog and you’re an older professional who’s always dreamed of studying in the U.S., hey, it’s never too late!