Bruk Simon is a freshman studying computer science engineering at LeTourneau University

International student Bruk Simon of Ethiopia speaks Friday about the process of coming to the U.S. to attend LeTourneau University in the Anna Lee and Sidney Allen Family Student Center. 'When Bruk Simon was on his way to Longview from Ethiopia, he was flagged by the federal Transportation Security Administration more than once. But he said one thought helped him deal with the stress — that he soon would be at a good school.