Students and their Campus stories
The real experiences of international and domestic students as they navigate independence, change, challenges, and belonging on campus.
About us
This term, we set out to document the lives of international students their successes, struggles, and the experiences that shaped their journeys. None of us had made a documentary before, so we learned as we went. We started with one simple question: “What are their stories?” We answered it with cameras, recorders, countless conversations, and a lot of walking.
Video stories
Video stories coming soon, embedded from TRU MediaSpace.
Audio stories
Interviews and field recordings.
Photo gallery
Photographs of events for students.
Written stories
Longer pieces, illustrated with our own photographs.
Campus photographs: Alan Levine (cogdogblog), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Meet the team
Five students, five jobs — say hello.
Lance Dbritto
Team member
I’m a third-year Computer Science student from India who has spent the past three years at TRU learning, adapting to a new culture, and experiencing what it’s like to build a life away from home. Through my own journey, I’m passionate about sharing stories that capture the experiences, challenges, and perspectives of students from different backgrounds.
Falon Stokes
Team member
I’m a second-year English major with a passion for listening to people’s stories and capturing the experiences that make them unique. I hope to share these stories in meaningful ways, amplify different perspectives, and create a positive impact through the power of storytelling.
Jai Sethi
Team member
I’m an international student from India currently studying Computer Science. I’m passionate about combining technology with creativity and finding new ways to turn ideas into meaningful experiences. I believe that every story deserves to be seen, heard, and understood. In my words, “A story nobody can read is a story half told”
Naomi Macharia
Team member
I’m an international student from Kenya currently studying Psychology and Creative Writing. I’m interested in exploring the integration of creative arts and psychology, particularly how creative approaches can be used to promote better mental health and well-being among university students, both international and domestic.
Temirlan Konakbayev
Team member
I’m an international student from Kazakhstan currently studying Journalism and Social Media Journalism. As a former Computer Science student, I bring a unique blend of technical and communication skills. I aspire to pursue Law in the future, combining my interests in media, technology, and justice.
Got a story for us?
If you are an international student and you have something interesting to share, or you know someone who does, we would like to hear from you.