The Family He Didn’t Know He Needed
When Thomas* arrived in South Korea in August of 2023 from West Asia, the country felt like a complete mystery. Adjusting to the culture was hard. A once outgoing and community-oriented person, Thomas now struggled to connect. The isolation became a daily burden, as he cycled between the lab and his dorm. “I felt excluded,” […]
Guided by Friendship, Grounded in Faith
When Zac arrived in the U.S. in 2022 to pursue a marketing degree, he was immediately overwhelmed. Coming from England, he was struck by how vast everything seemed and how far apart places were. “I thought, what have I come to?” he recalled. Adjusting to life on his own proved difficult, and he deeply missed […]
From Isolation to Inspiration
Johnny left his home in Asia in 2022 to pursue his master’s in electrical engineering at the University of Dayton. It was his first time flying by himself and his first time going to the US; he was nervous but eager. Once he landed, he took an Uber to the university. While driving along the […]
Growing in Grace
Kakeru’s journey from Japan to the U.S. began in August of 2023, as he’d decided on a study abroad program in Oregon. His dream of living in the States trumped his anxiety; but when the realities of moving sank in, Kakeru’s confidence quickly faded. “Things weren’t going well,” Kakeru shared. “I was filled with so […]
Welcomed into an Eternal Family
Amy* arrived in Florida from Asia in August of 2023. Although familiar with the culture in the U.S., as she’d done one year of undergrad in Michigan, she still experienced loneliness. “I often felt homesick,” Amy said. “It’s hard to connect with others in your second language, even more so when you’re an introvert. It […]
Chased Down by Love
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From Arizona to Home to Cali to Christ
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For This Very Reason
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A Love Like No Other
In 2022, Jade* moved from Asia to the States for her master’s degree. She’d always been curious to travel and see the world, so when she got the opportunity to study in the US, she was thrilled. But there was sorrow in the joy, as it meant leaving her family and everything she ever knew […]
The Cross Unveiled
David* left his home in Central Asia to pursue his PhD in 2023. It was his first time in the US and he was excited to start his program. However, the newness of it all was overwhelming. David felt deep loneliness, so much so that he was admitted to a hospital. One week after he […]