Participating in the TUSA and SUE Virtual Exchange Program had a strong impact on me personally, academically, and professionally. As a student from SUE in Iraq, working with American students helped me improve my English communication skills, become more confident expressing my ideas, and learn how to collaborate across time zones and cultures. Academically, I developed better teamwork and research skills while learning how to stay organized and responsible for meeting deadlines. One of the biggest challenges was the time difference and coordinating meetings online, but my group overcame it…