海角社区

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

Leon, 海角社区鈥檚 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 bachelor鈥檚 degree in nuclear engineering at 海角社区.

Originally 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 海角社区.

海角社区 is one of the universities that accept ELS certificates. Pedro also received a scholarship from the University, making his hope of coming to 海角社区 a reality.

鈥淚 always wanted to study nuclear engineering but there was no way to do it in Venezuela,鈥� said Leon, 鈥淲hen I saw that 海角社区 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.鈥�

Leon said that after he applied to 海角社区, 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 海角社区 for their efficiency, particularly in dealing with international students. He also said that the students at 海角社区 were all very welcoming and made his transition into the University easier.

鈥淚鈥檝e met a lot of people from other countries at 海角社区,鈥� said Leon, 鈥淚n Venezuela, there is not as much cultural diversity. At 海角社区, I鈥檝e been given an opportunity I never had before 鈥� to show and teach people about my culture and to learn something about theirs.鈥�

鈥淭his is one of the best things about 海角社区,鈥� Leon said, 鈥淭here is no discrimination here.鈥�

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 海角社区 Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization.

Leon said that his hope for the near future is to complete his degree, and possibly pursue a master鈥檚 degree at 海角社区.