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  • Wait a second—are you really thinking this summer will be boring just because you’re alone in the U.S. and don’t have any friends yet? Think again! You’re a Zippy now—and that means you’re never truly alone. Our college isn’t just an institution; it’s a vibrant family, a source of endless energy, and the heartbeat of your new life.

    Welcome to the…

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  • The Spring Semester may be over… but the story of UA life? That’s far from finished.

    The books might be closed, but the campus is still buzzing. Sun-soaked days, unforgettable nights, and a whole new chapter of memories are waiting to be written.

    This summer, the heartbeat of UA doesn’t stop—it only gets louder.

    Stay with me, and let’s dive into…

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  • It’s final week, and sure—the pressure’s thick in the air. But not for the reason you might think. I know what you’re imagining: brutal exams worth 70% of your grade, sleepless nights, caffeine-fueled panic. But hold up. That’s not the Zippy way.

    Here at Akron, final week isn’t a gauntlet of despair. It’s more like the victory lap. Why?…

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  • It’s Finals Week… and the pressure’s real!
    Come escape the chaos—join me on an epic tour of Bierce Library!

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  • As an international student, it’s natural to worry—about on-campus housing, about how far your department buildings are, and whether daily life will be stressful.

    But if you’re a Zip, you don’t have to.

    See that huge dark olive brown building? That’s one of the on-campus housing options. And just around it? Department buildings, Labs, The…

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  • You’re probably thinking it’s just a quiet corner of some state park, right?

    Nope! This is right here on the UA campus—just beside our very own College of Arts and Sciences.
    I know how overwhelming it can be, especially when you’re an international student trying to juggle everything at once. But you don’t have to carry all that…

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  • One of our current international students, Raymond from Ghana, put out a great TikTok about his experience at UA. …

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  • Every Zippy knows that road very well. You take this path to go to the College of Arts and Sciences, and sometimes it’s the way to the Student Union. You’ll also miss this spring view the most!

    Welcome to our beautiful UA campus!

  • Our Simmons Hall- Heart of our International Center!

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  • “The University of Akron’s Polymer Engineering Building — an architectural marvel with its world-class polymer education!”

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