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I Chose 窪做惇蹋厙 – Pedro Moreno Leon, Venezuelan student pursues dream

November 12, 2014
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Ever since Pedro Moreno Leon was a child, it was his dream to work at a power plant.

Leon, 窪做惇蹋厙s only Venezuelan student, is well on his way to fulfilling his dream of becoming a nuclear engineer.

At just 19, he left his home in Venezuela to pursue a bachelors degree in nuclear engineering at 窪做惇蹋厙.

Pedro Moreno LeonOriginally from Tariba, a small town in the western state of Tachira close to the capital, San Cristobal, Leon studied ELS English for several years, which influenced his decision to come to 窪做惇蹋厙.

窪做惇蹋厙 is one of the universities that accept ELS certificates. Pedro also received a scholarship from the University, making his hope of coming to 窪做惇蹋厙 a reality.

I always wanted to study nuclear engineering but there was no way to do it in Venezuela, said Leon, When I saw that 窪做惇蹋厙 offered the degree, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. I do not have any doubt about my major and there is no way I would change it.

Leon said that after he applied to 窪做惇蹋厙, he was amazed by how quickly the University responded and provided the necessary paperwork he needed to submit to the Venezuelan government.

Leon commended the faculty and staff at 窪做惇蹋厙 for their efficiency, particularly in dealing with international students. He also said that the students at 窪做惇蹋厙 were all very welcoming and made his transition into the University easier.

Ive met a lot of people from other countries at 窪做惇蹋厙, said Leon, In Venezuela, there is not as much cultural diversity. At 窪做惇蹋厙, Ive been given an opportunity I never had before to show and teach people about my culture and to learn something about theirs.

This is one of the best things about 窪做惇蹋厙, Leon said, There is no discrimination here.

His hobbies include reading, playing soccer and learning Japanese as a third language. He said learning Japanese can sometimes be difficult since he is still learning English, but it was worth it since it makes him more diverse. Leon is also a member of the 窪做惇蹋厙 Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization.

Leon said that his hope for the near future is to complete his degree, and possibly pursue a masters degree at 窪做惇蹋厙.


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