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.
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.
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.
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
ASU Local graduate balances career, motherhood and college journey
By Maira HernandezFor Jocelyn Rios, earning a college degree was never just a personal goal — it became part of building a future for her family.This spring, Rios graduates from Arizona State…
ASU Local graduate transforms lived experience into advocacy for immigrant families
By Maira HernandezFor Martha Fabiola Garcia, education became more than a personal achievement — it became a way to create opportunities for others navigating systems that often feel inaccessible.…
ASU Local graduate channels commitment to serving LA into public policy degree
By Maira HernandezFor Lawrence Carroll, returning to college after more than two decades was about more than earning a degree — it was about fulfilling a goal that had remained unfinished for years.…