Tina Geissler

Hi, my name is Tina and I am currently an international student in the USA. About one year ago I got the amazing opportunity to study at a Community College. As a foreigner, studying in the US is an amazing opportunity but also so much more expensive. With help from family and friends I was able to make it work and attend a Community College. I am very proud of my current 4.0 GPA after 2 semester in the Graphic Design Program.

Within Graphic Design there are so many ways to express your self and tell your story, but my dream is to help others to tell their stories and help them one step closer to their dream. By doing what I love and what I am passionate about I can make a difference in the world, I can help to educate, inform or entertain with my work.

When I first started University in Germany, I wanted to be a teacher. I still love the job as a teacher but there were so many obstacles you have to overcome to be able to teach every kid the way they need it, that I just lost my passion about teaching. By the end the job was more about the paperwork than educating the kids, which made me fell like I can not give the kids what they need to be successful in school and life. During my studies I always worked as a coach for several sports clubs, guided and supported kids and teenagers to find their own way through life. I am still very passionate about education and I hope I can make a difference one day by putting my graphic design work out there to help others educate the younger generation.

When I came to the US in 2020 as an AuPair I was blown away by the opportunities this country has to offer. I needed a break to find myself and find the right path for me, which I did. That is why I am so happy to finally be able to bring all my creativity into a job that I am truly passionate about.

You should think that a 4.0 GPA is enough to get at least some Scholarships to continue the education and get a bachelor's degree, but being an international student excludes me from many scholarships.