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.

More Sun Devil community

 

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ASU student, Navy vet pursues greener future in sustainability

As Arizona State University holds its annual Salute to Service celebration, honoring individuals who serve the nation and their communities, Shana Harly stands out for her commitment to both her…

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No limits to a mother’s love, a wrestler’s determination

Judy Robles was washing dishes in the kitchen of her California home and keeping an eye on her young son, who was playing in the park that backed up to the house.She looked down for a second, maybe…

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A symphony of service: Iraq War vet and ASU alum finds healing through music

At the age of 30 and only one credit away from obtaining his bachelor’s degree in piano performance, Jason Phillips could no longer stifle the feeling that he was stuck. He was teaching at a…