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Though life in America for international students may not be perfect, an appreciation for all the country offers through its people, culture and opportunities should never be overlooked. Gratitude does not mean ignorance of the pervasive problems facing international students but emphasizes what has been and can be accomplished for those traveling thousands of miles to America’s lecture halls.

The weekend comes around, and suddenly, I don’t have so much time. It isn’t that I, or anyone else, intentionally let job postings expire without ever submitting a resume. I think the bottom line is the misperception of permanence — that things will always be there.

Failure is the sore thumb that sticks out. When I come across an interesting opportunity, I'm often the biggest obstacle standing in my way.

After you hit the submit button, there are a few routine stages to go through during the application process while you wait to hear back from the organization.

Daydreaming has carried me into an entirely new realm of thinking and living. Launching my unbridled imagination has afforded me the liberty for my mind and soul to travel to places I’ve never been to.

Going to office hours can be intimidating, but it’s so worth it. There are zero cons and a billion pros, including better grades and more opportunities!

It seems like an absolutely ridiculous perspective to have given up on my aspirations because I didn’t achieve my lofty expectations of true success. Yet, for the longest time, I completely forfeited any of my childhood’s ambitions, simply because they hadn’t followed my expected timeline.

Has procrastination gotten the best of you? Are you freaking out because you haven’t found the perfect summer internship yet? Don’t worry. Your fellow classmates who already have five internships lined up since December may claim that it’s too late to look for any internships at this point, but there are still many opportunities available. If you’re willing to put in the time to write your cover letters, polish your resumes and seek out these opportunities, you can definitely still find a desirable internship.