{"id":35973,"date":"2025-03-06T22:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T22:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interstride.com\/?p=35973"},"modified":"2025-03-12T16:25:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:25:24","slug":"Mohammed-CBU-Student-Ambassador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interstride.com\/blog\/Mohammed-CBU-Student-Ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Mohammed: CBU International Student Ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mohammed Alsheikh is a junior at California Baptist University (CBU), studying Software Engineering. Born in Germany and raised in Jordan, he brings a global perspective to everything he does. Passionate about technology, leadership, and community, he is dedicated to helping others while preparing for a future in software engineering. Outside of academics, Mohammed enjoys playing soccer, spending time with friends, and experimenting with new recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hometown (City, Country): <\/b>Amman, Jordan<\/span><\/p>\n

High school: <\/b>Sky National School<\/span><\/p>\n

College:<\/b> California Baptist University\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Year:<\/b> Junior, Class of 2026\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Degree: <\/b>BS Computer Science\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Student organizations: <\/b>International Ambassador and <\/span>Resident Advisor (RA)<\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite classes:\u00a0<\/b>Software Development, <\/span>Data Structures and Algorithms, <\/span>Human and Computer Interaction<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Why did you choose to study at CBU?\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

CBU stood out for its welcoming community, strong engineering programs, and personalized support for international students. The small class sizes allow for meaningful connections with professors, and the university\u2019s leadership development opportunities and diverse student body made it the perfect place for both personal and professional growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

How important was the international student community to you when researching schools?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

It was <\/span>extremely important<\/b> to me. Moving to a new country comes with unique challenges, from adjusting to a different academic system to building a social network from scratch. Knowing that <\/span>CBU had a strong international student community<\/a><\/b> reassured me that I would have a <\/span>support system<\/b> in place to help with the transition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having access to a <\/span>network of international peers<\/b> means more than just making friends\u2014it provides <\/span>shared experiences, mentorship, and valuable advice<\/b> on navigating life as a student in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How important were internship and career outcomes to you when choosing a school?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Career development was a <\/span>top priority<\/b> for me when choosing a university. As an international student, I knew that my time in the US is limited, so I wanted a school that would help me <\/span>make the most of every opportunity\u2014both academically and professionally<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

CBU offers <\/span>strong industry connections, hands-on learning, and internship opportunities<\/b>, which are <\/span>critical for gaining US work experience<\/b> and building a professional network. These experiences not only help international students like me <\/span>apply our skills in real-world settings<\/b> but also improve <\/span>long-term career prospects<\/b> both in the US or abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

What student organizations are you involved in at CBU?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

I\u2019m actively involved in two leadership roles at CBU:<\/span><\/p>\n