Filipp Olenev- November 15, 2022

The interview covers the life experiences of Filipp Olenev, an international student from Russia who is studying at Penn State University. He discusses his upbringing in St. Petersburg, his exposure to different cultures and languages, his high school education, and his decision to study abroad in the United States. Filipp also shares his perspectives on the differences between the education systems in Russia and the U.S., as well as his adjustment to life on Penn State's campus. He highlights the support and opportunities available to international students at the university and provides advice for other students starting college.

For more information about this collection please visit the Pennsylvania State University international student oral history collection.