Getting to know ASU's students


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ASU boasts a diverse population of students from near and far. In this series, we take a peek inside the lives of a variety of Sun Devils. We'll add more stories over the next two weeks.

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Veterans transition to student life at ASU

Shifting to college life can be a tough transition for any student, but students who come to ASU from the military have unique concerns and situations that make the change more complicated. Thats why ASU has programs and services to help veteran students succeed in their academic pursuits.

The daily grind: ASU student-athletes work hard for their success

ASU student-athletes say their lives are a busy balance of achieving student and athletic success, but they would not have it any other way.

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The tough transition: International students help one another adjust to ASU

There are about 9,800 international students at Arizona State University, and they’ve taken a variety of paths to ASU. And although these students come from all over the world, they face similar issues once they get here — from language barriers to the acclimation of a new culture.

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Life doesn't stop for ASU online students who want to better themselves

As if homework wasn't enough to worry about, Tony Bothwell has freeze rays to contend with. That's the life of this ASU online student balances a full time job in California and parenting a "Despicable Me"-loving kid with earning a degree in graphic information technology. Bothwell's drive is typical of ASU online students - people who want to add to their successes or improve their futures by earning degrees from home.

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Dean's Medalist Giovanni Barberio smiles in front of a lush green backdrop.

Dean’s Medalist finds path to his future through public history program

Like many students, Giovanni Barberio wasn’t sure what career to pursue after high school graduation. He had always enjoyed history classes, and, following the advice of one of his teachers, enrolled…

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PhD-bound graduate takes pride in multidisciplinary research accomplishments

Phoenix native Brennen Wise is graduating this spring with a degree in biophysics and a minor in statistics. Due to his research impact, he has been named the Department of Physics’ Dean’s…

Millie Quin is shown getting ready to take a shot, playing on the Sun Devil women's water polo team

Water polo grad balances academics and athletics with the Olympics on her mind

As a member of the women’s water polo team at Arizona State University, Millie Quin has learned how to successfully balance the demands of Division I athletics with a rigorous academic schedule.…