With enormous enthusiasm we present you with the first edition of UVA International, a newsletter put together by students with the purpose of sharing UVA's culture and diversity to prospective applicants.

-Camila Figueroa Class of 2002 El Salvador -Pilar Arellano Class of 2003 Ecuador

Through a new approach in which cultural exchange and diversity play a main role, the University of Virginia is expanding its opportunities for students. The experiences shared in this collection of essays demonstrate the university's commitment to expand education beyond the classroom. This newsletter itself is an example in and of itself of what students can achieve through their own initiative and the support of faculty. We would like to thank William Quandt, Parke Muth, Victoria Muradi, and Marjorie Schiff for their help.

In this first edition we have included articles written by UVA students who share their experiences about studying abroad, founding their own organizations, creating and organizing events, and about what life in Charlottesville is like.

We hope this newsletter gives you a better idea of what a wonderful place the University of Virginia is. We hope to transmit to you the exciting world that UVA offers.

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