I am sure I am staying here after I graduate, following in my siblings' footsteps. Regardless of what I do though, it's been an awesome experience, both coming here as an international student and what I've done here. It's a double-edged sword, but I wouldn't trade any of it for the world.

I'm definitely kind of a black sheep when it comes to international students. Most students get the requisite Christmas break and summer visits when they go home. Not only do I get those but I also have family members in the United States so I get to see my them more often than others.

Having all these siblings [who now live in the United States] set the precedent for me years before, and made the transition almost seamless.