Testimonies

I think that the IDEA Program is exceptional. With its help, studying abroad is not an obstacle as it used to be. And through the implemented scholarship system, anyone can find a good university in the USA . IDEA is gaining recognition in USA , which results in more and higher quality American universities.

Federico Cepeda

Lawrence University (Wisconsin)

My first season and a great experience! We participated in the NAIA National Championship. Our final ranking was 7th in the nation, and during this amazing season I scored 5 goals. It was a great experience for me as a player and also as a student because I had the opportunity to showcase my soccer and improve my English.

Ono Sukui, Japan

Holy Names University (California)

Having not experienced tennis or college in America myself, I decided to attend an IDEA Showcase event at Barry University. Once there I had a great two weeks playing tennis with athletes from around the world. I ‘experienced‘America, it‘s University life (the campus, food, accommodation and entertainment!) And Florida's humidity! I had such a fantastic time!

Matthew Nicholson-Lewis, England

Barry University (Florida)

With the help of IDEA I have achieved one of my goals, which was to study at Washington University , one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S.

Nicolás Yunes, Argentina

Washington University (Missouri)

During my last year of high school I was always looking for scholarships and contacting the universities and colleges in the USA, but never as effective as this, and now that I came with the program I realize that is a lot more easier because here they directly link the students and the universities.

Miguel Quinones, Colombia

St. Andrew's College (North Carolina)

IDEA gives you a unique opportunity in a highly competitive world, the chance to study with a scholarship in the U.S. At the same time, it allows you to familiarize yourself and take command of the international business language, connect with students from other countries, and get to know other large North American cities, not to mention the spectacular experience of representing a university in a particular sport.

Juan Manual Funes Bigé

University of Illinois (Illinois)

“I am currently in my last year. Everything I have gone through since my participation in the program has provided me with a great experience and maturity to achieve some dreams I always had and keep having.”

Esteban Suárez de Lima

University of Montevallo (Alabama)

“I am currently in my last year. Everything I have gone through since my participation in the program has provided me with a great experience and maturity to achieve some dreams I always had and keep having.”

Esteban Suárez de Lima

University of Montevallo (Alabama)

“I am currently in my last year. Everything I have gone through since my participation in the program has provided me with a great experience and maturity to achieve some dreams I always had and keep having.”

Miguel Madeiros Neto, Brazil

Lindenwood University (Missouri)

“I am improving my English every day and doing very well in all my classes. The soccer season was good and I was selected for the second team all-conference along with two other teammates. All at once, this is an experience that would be difficult to forget.”

Pep Ponset, Spain

Flagler College (Florida)

“I am improving my English every day and doing very well in all my classes. The soccer season was good and I was selected for the second team all-conference along with two other teammates. All at once, this is an experience that would be difficult to forget.”

Pep Ponset, Spain

Flagler College (Florida)

“I came to US in fall 2009. I really do like my school here, very nice area to study and also have fun. There are a lot of things to do, I’m mostly busy with school, work and other things. I do like the university, I can get closer to my teachers, small classes that I can participate more.”

Undral Khurelbaatar, Mongolia

Newman University (Kansas)

“I have had a very good experience with IDEA because they gave me an unconditional service and helped me a lot regarding the application to the Academic Scholarship Program. Personally I recommend this program to all students who wish to continue their academic studies abroad because they offer an excellent, personalized and very helpful service. Today, I am Studying in the United States thanks to this program and I am doing excellent!”

Gustavo Pernalete, Venezuela

Webber International University (Florida)

“I have a 3.6 GPA. I worked at the training complex and for the cafeteria during the weekends. The soccer season was very positive for me since I was voted “Player of the Week” in the NAIA and AMC. I am very happy to be here. The people at the university are first-class .”

Ignacio Recondo

Columbia College (Missouri)

“It's my first semester in Cameron University as a graduate student. Choosing IDEA has helped visualize my dreams. The campus has a serene environment for learning and student-faculty ratio is reasonable. Choosing IDEA also helps in the easy access to a USA VISA at the USA Embassy in our home countries. Thank you IDEA!”

Isabella Brodie-Amonoo, Ghana

Cameron University (Oklahoma)

“I just want to say THANK YOU that you helped me so much to get this chance to go to a US- College. I cannot wait to arrive!!! On Saturday there was an article in our newspaper about me and my true- coming dream. I am so excited!

Yaila Zotzmann, Germany

Hannibal LaGrange University (Missouri)

“Through IDEA I received a lot of good scholarship offers. I chose a Junior college for the first year to make sure I liked it. I loved it and then reapplied to UIU to continue my degree and play Basketball. I can't recommend it enough.”

Agnieta Sharpe, England

Upper Iowa University (Iowa)

“IDEA was the door to the most clear academic development opportunity in my life. My advice to future participants is not overlooking this opportunity. I used to think: ‘my English fluency, going away from my family…’ which are factors that are overcome during the career.”

Carlos Stremi, Argentina

Lewis University (Illinois)

“Before participating in the IDEA Program I doubted about the possibility of obtaining a scholarship to study in USA . With the help of IDEA, I was able to obtain the so precious scholarship and many other opportunities. At the same time, I became friends with other students from different countries”.

Juan Antonio Marquine, Uruguay

Spring Hill College (Alabama)

“I was able to play soccer and tennis during the program, which allowed me to obtain scholarships to compete in both sports for the college. It has been a great experience.”

Daniel Cárdenas, Ecuador

Tennessee Wesleyan College (Tennessee)

“It is a highly organized showcase with a great supporting network behind you. It allowed me to do what I enjoy the most that is playing soccer and at the same time get an education.”

Rene Sube, Mexico

University of the Southwest (New Mexico)

“I was able to thoroughly achieve my objectives, which were learning about other culture and obtaining a scholarship. Besides from obtaining what I was looking for, I developed relationships with people from other countries, which I did not anything such as Malaysia , Serbia , and African countries.”

Andrés Calabró, Argentina

Western Montana College (Montana)

“During the program, many coaches from different parts of the United States participated. I also met a lot of people within a great environment. We all have the same objective: obtain a scholarship to study in a better developed country than most of our own.”

Juan Crosa, Paraguay

Auburn University Montgomery (Alabama)

“I was my team's scoring leader during last soccer season. I am very happy with my performance. In regards to the Program, my expectations were met because it was a great experience that I will always remember. My dream of studying in the U.S. is being achieved thanks to the Program.”

Raúl Martínez, Honduras

Hesston College (Kansas)

"I like the university because of the nice campus and friendly people. In general, it didn't take me long to acclimatize and I am not homesick because I like it."

Tanja Reiber, Germany

Brescia University (Kentucky)

“I am very happy at my university here in Connecticut . We participate in the NCAA Division I league, which is highly competitive.”

Nicolas Gieczewski

Central Connecticut State University (Connecticut)

“I could testify that IDEA is a very good program and an opportunity for my fellow students in different countries who want to continue their education in the United States. At Idea, they helped me choose from a number of scholarship options..”

Sandra Anim-Kyeio, Ghana

Dickinson State University (North Dakota)

“Through my participation in IDEA scholarship programs I have successfully obtained a partial scholarship from Campbellsville University to improve my English. Once I have satisfied the English requirements IDEA secure another scholarship to obtain my Master's degree in International Studies. I'm very grateful to IDEA that gave me a chance to achieve my goal.”

Vladimir Lavrinenko, Russia

Campbellsville University (Kentucky)

“I think it's very important that IDEA exists because it opens doors for you to better yourself. I am also very pleased because I felt respected, valued, and taken into account by the entire staff at all times. The medical attention that we received was also first rate and I consider appropriate that there were women professors who accompanied us.”

Melisa Cansado, Argentina

Tennessee Tech University (Tennessee)

“The university and its people helped me and continue helping me with everything I need. So, I adapted pretty quickly to the American student lifestyle. My studies are going well and if some problem comes up I can count on people who can help me. In football (soccer) it's going better than expected, and I was already chosen the best player on the team.”

Juan Patricio Murphy

University of Maine (Maine)

“If you are organized in your studies you can do well because professors understand and are flexible when you play a sport for the university.”

Fabiana Mendoza, Uruguay

Missouri Baptist University (Missouri)

“I obtained many scholarships offers and I choose for the full-scholarship that my college warded me. I am doing very well at the college where I am improving my English, learning about the culture, and meeting new people.”

Carolina Painecura

Lindsey Wilson College (Kentucky)

“The program allowed me to obtain 4 scholarship offers, and because of that I feel that I reached my objective since it is what I came for. Being able to study in the U.S. will open many doors for me.”

Antonella de Palma, Argentina

Iowa Wesleyan College (Iowa)

“I am doing great in all of my activities, both in my studies and sport, representing my university in tennis. The most important is that I was able to quickly adapt to the lifestyle in the United States .”

Rosina Maccio, Uruguay

Martin Methodist College (Tennessee)

“I am very happy at this institution where I was able to make many Latin friends as well as from other parts of the world. I am pursuing a double major in Management and Economics. And we have a great chance at qualifying for the National Tournament with the tennis team this year.”

Fernando Gallegos

Columbus State University (Georgia)

“The program was excellent. I was also able to meet and learn a lot from people from many different countries.”

Agustín Arreceygor

Faulkner University (Alabama)

“I am very happy at Alliant. The experience of playing soccer and going to school at the same time is amazing. I am doing well in all of my classes. There are many things and places to visit in the area.”

Tania Roux, Uruguay

Alliant International University (California)

“IDEA gives you the opportunity of obtaining a scholarship to study in the U.S. based on your strength in sports as well as graduating and obtaining a degree that is valued in any country. It's a great opportunity to grow and to get to know other cultures.”

Daniel Chteinberg

Saint Thomas University (Florida)

“If it weren't for IDEA, I wouldn't have been able to study in the U.S. The organization is excellent and the support that the coaches give to the candidates is first rate. Above all, I took many friendships that I made throughout the experience.”

Santiago Uranga

University of Mary (South Dakota)

“The experience of participating in the Program gave me a new vision of the U.S. and of its educational system.”

Nicolás García

Mid-Continent College (Kentucky)

“I am grateful for the opportunity I received. IDEA opened a very important door for me. I am currently studying, playing my favorite sport, and working at my university, while making lifelong friendships.”

Ezequiel Martinez

King College (Tennessee)

“I am very thankful for the opportunity presented by IDEA, which has opened a great door for me. I now have the opportunity of graduating from an American university thanks to the program. I have matured at all levels: academically, athletically, and specially as a human being.”

Mariano Farji

William Woods University (Missouri)

“IDEA had allowed me to begin my studies in Ohio , continued in California , and it was now able to help me transfer and finish my studies in Virginia , where we won a National Championship. They selected me as the best goalkeeper in the whole country; in other words I was named All-American for which I am very happy.”

Facundo Magnaghi

Southern Virginia University (Virginia)

“I adapted very quickly to everything. Activities are coordinated in such a way that I can do anything I plan. I have classes every morning from Monday to Friday. Between classes I work for the university. We practice every afternoon from 3 to 5 and play games (two or three games per week). It is a totally positive experience from every perspective you may look at it.”

Claudio Rubí

Union College (Kentucky)

“Since I decided to participate in the Program my life has completely changed, both in my personal and academic life. I obtained great achievements, which would have been impossible to complete in my country. Because everything is so well organized here I can study, play my sport, and work at the same time. I truly recommend the Program to everybody who has the opportunity to participate.”

Alejandro Kohan

Lambuth University (Tennessee)

“The IDEA Program helped me a lot in accessing the American system playing my sport that is basketball. Playing for a U.S. team was something I used to look as impossible and achieving this now seems to be a dream that came true. Without the help from the Program, it would have been difficult to find a team on my own in the USA.”

Martín Baccega

Martin Methodist College (Tennessee)

“Exactly three years ago, I was struggling to find a suitable University. Fortunately, I found IDEA, an organization that helps international students not only to find the school but also a good scholarship. Thanks to IDEA and to its staff's help my future became brighter.”

Battulga Erdenechuluun, Mongolia

Lindenwood University (Missouri)

“Thanks to my parents and IDEA I have had the opportunity to live a good experience learning English in Hannibal-LaGrange. Among the options I was offered this was the best for my needs. I recommend that everyone take this opportunity to stay focused on their studies.”

Fadia Rodriguez, Venezuela

Hannibal LaGrange University (Missouri)

“I never knew I could have such a big opportunity to continue my education in the US until I came to contact with IDEA. They helped me secure my scholarship and visa. I have tried and seen what IDEA is capable of doing, they can make a mere wish a reality and your academic dreams fulfilled. I love IDEA.”

Shadrack Boadu, Ghana

Newman University (Kansas)

“I participated at the 2009 Athletic Showcase in Miami, Fl. I really enjoyed my experience and I am very thankful with all the scholarship offers that I received. The level of the coaches was very good and they were very professional. People from all over the world participated at the Showcase and I made many new friends. This is a very good opportunity for young student athletes like me.”

Esteban Paccinini, Paraguay

“The people here in Dickinson are really nice and I'm glad to have the opportunity of studying in the USA , like I've always wanted to, which wouldn't have been possible without IDEA. I'm enjoying every moment and I try to get the best out of it, regarding experiences and grades to create better opportunities for my future.”

Jessica Silis, Germany

Dickinson State University (North Dakota)

“The Program was a direct link to enter the educational system in the United States . Without IDEA, I would not have been able to enroll at Lawrence University where I am currently studying.”

Rodrigo Gomez

Lawrence University (Wisconsin)

“I feel very comfortable at this university. By not being too big, they can offer me a personalized treatment. Everybody is so warm and friendly with international students that it makes one feel at home.”

Maria Noel Cabrera

Tennessee Wesleyan College (Tennessee)

“They offer you through soccer something that everybody participating likes. You learn about a new culture while doing what you like. The idea of the program is perfect.”

Carlos Guillen, Spain

Brescia University (Kentucky)

“I am doing very well in all my activities. I occupied my day between classes, studying, practices, and travel to play for my university tennis team. I also work at the university.”

Pablo Russo

Spring Hill College (Alabama)

“I am graduating in May, for which I am thinking about my future employment. Tennis is going very well. I am the captain of the team since Fall 2001 and we have a chance to finish top 5 in the nation this year.”

Patricio Misitrano

Webber International University (Florida)

This is a great experience, where you have the opportunity of learning about many things. We are doing excellent in soccer. We have created a close group with my teammates and especially other IDEA participants recruited by my university. Thanks to the scholarships I obtained, I am currently studying for a Masters degree at Lewis University just a few kilometers away from Chicago.

Martin Strah

Lewis University (Illinois)

“I think that the program is very good because it gives you an opportunity to achieve your objectives such as having a great experience living in the U.S. and playing the sport you like.”

Mirela Braghini, Brazil

Lindenwood University (Missouri)

“Even though soccer is very different than in Brazil , the sport is growing in the USA . That's why the universities support the students by offering free room, meals, and studies.”

Neilton Avila Pinto, Brazil

Dickinson State University (North Dakota)

“It's a fabulous experience. I experiencing new things and learning about new cultures because my team consists of Americans, Irish, Canadians, Norwegian, and English members. In the U.S. , I am learning a different teaching methodology with professors that help you a lot, and above all I'm doing two things that you can only do here: STUDYING and playing FOOTBALL. With the help of the program I achieved what I always wanted.”

Marco Ferraina, Argentina

Lambuth University (Tennessee)

"I like it in the United States and I consider Brescia University as my new home. I do not want to go back to Germany after this year. I want to stay at Brescia for the next years and graduate here."

Marc Beck, Germany

Brescia University (Kentucky)

“I think it is a brilliant opportunity that the IDEA organization offers with the objective of being able to study in the U.S. while practicing football (soccer).”

Juan Javier Oneto Pereira, Ecuador

Lindenwood University (Missouri)

“There was nothing more difficult to achieve prior to coming to study in the USA than finding a university that fits my budget, that can get me admitted based on my level of English, and finding a coach who can offer me a scholarship for playing tennis. The Program was able, in less than a month, to let me study at a university that meets all my needs. Thank you very much to all the IDEA Staff.”

Juan Rigat

Brescia Univesity (Kentucky)