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As an international student, applying to study in the USA takes planning and lots of work. You’ll have many questions, so you’ll need some help to achieve your goal. We have made it easier for you to succeed by putting together a free database of in-depth articles and stories about international students, the US educational system and much more.

Studying Biochemistry at Westmont College in California

Mpho Mthethwa from South Africa is studying biochemistry at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He wants to continue his studies to become a doctor and a public health specialist in his home country. Mpho chose Westmont because of the beau...

Category: Student Experiences

January 29th, 2023

10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Studying Abroad

Prepare before you leave. A smooth arrival can set the tone for a successful experience. Know what to expect from the first day you plan to arrive in the U.S.A. Here are a few things you should prepare for before you arrive

Category: Life in the USA

Jan 27, 2023

Edmonds College Campus Tour with Elena

Join international student Elena as she takes you on a campus tour of Edmonds College! Edmonds College is your path to a four-year college or university. Completing a transfer program at Edmonds College gives you a tremendous advantage as you wo...

Category: Videos

Jan 26, 2023

Job Shadowing: The Benefits of On-the-Job Learning

Jenna Bunnell the Senior Manager for Content Marketing at Dialpad, shares her take on job shadowing and its benefits. "Look before you leap. Try before you buy. Think before you act." Job shadowing provides the chance to do precisely that....

Category: Beyond the Basics

January 25th, 2023

Rewriting the Code: Black Women in STEM

Jessie Gentles is a Jamaican-born woman and software engineering student at Miami University. In this podcast interview, she talks about being part of the minuscule 3% of women of color in the IT space.

Category: Podcasts

Jan 18, 2023

Studying Science at Bellevue College in Washington State

Florida Cishesa from the Democratic Republic of Congo earned her associate degree in science from Bellevue College (BC) in Washington State. Through hard work and the support of her BC mentor, advisor, and professors, Florida gained admittance and a...

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 18, 2023

Fulfill Your Dreams of Studying in the U.S. with MET

A certain level of English proficiency is a requirement for most U.S. colleges and universities. The Michigan English Test (MET) is an internationally recognized digital English proficiency exam for study abroad students. It can be taken remotely, sc...

Category: Admissions and Placement Testing

January 17th, 2023

Studying Pre-Physical Therapy at Mississippi College

Isaac Ting from Singapore is a junior at Mississippi College majoring in pre-physical therapy. He enjoys MC’s slower pace and well-rounded campus culture along with the welcoming vibe he received from his professors.

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 16, 2023

Bunker Hill Community College’s HOPE Initiative

The HOPE Initiative at Boston’s Bunker Hill Community College helps male students of color build community and navigate available resources. HOPE Ambassador David Timothy is working to “affect change and have a voice in how Black and Lati...

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 13, 2023

How Do I Write a Good Essay for My College Admission?

Many international students aren't sure how to write their college admission essay. These steps can help you break the task into manageable parts.

Category: Ask StudyUSA.com

January 6th, 2023

Eyes on the Stars at the University of Arizona

Nikhil Garuda from India is an undergraduate researcher and astronomy major at the University of Arizona in Tucson. In this interview, he shares about his university experience, his chosen major, and what it’s like to be an international studen...

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 6, 2023

What Steps Should I Take if I Want to Study in the U.S. as an...

To become an international student in the U.S. is a complex process, but these are the main steps you'll need to follow to make your American education dreams come true.

Category: Ask StudyUSA.com

Jan 6, 2023

Tips for Learning English

O, this learning, what a thing it is! - Shakespeare

Category: Achieving Your Goal

January 5th, 2023

Miho Hasebe from Japan: Studies English at College of the Desert in...

Miho Hasebe from Japan studies Liberal Arts and English at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California.

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 5, 2023

Imonitie Atamenwan from Nigeria: Studying in the Graduate Journalism...

Imonitie Atamenwan from Nigeria is studying for his master’s in Journalism and the University of North Texas.

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 5, 2023

Jingran Sun from China: Studying for a Master's in Emergency...

Jingran Sun from China is studying for a Studying for a Master’s in Emergency Administration and Planning at the University of North Texas.

Category: Student Experiences

January 5th, 2023

Kraiwuth Jaikampan from Thailand: Studying for a PhD in Public...

Kraiwuth Jaikampan from Thailand is studying for a PhD in Public Administration at the University of North Texas.

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 5, 2023

Zhao Li from China: Studying for a Master’s in Finance at University of...

Zhao Li from China is studying for a Master’s in Finance at the University of North Texas.

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 5, 2023

Sports Are Dominating College Life

Something is missing. I got this feeling at the end of March, when the evenings on our Northwest College campus became kind of boring. The thing that’s missing is a special part of college life: the sports.

Category: Beyond the Basics

January 5th, 2023

Studying English at the University of Texas at Austin

Dalma Cerro from Colombia is a student in the Academic English Program at University of Texas at Austin (UT). She has a master’s degree in civil engineering and came to UT to improve her English skills before applying for a PhD program.

Category: Student Experiences

Jan 4, 2023

Esra Bozkurt from Turkey: Studying English at Middlebury Institute of...

Esra Bozkurt from Turkey is studying English at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in Monterey, California

Category: Student Experiences

Dec 22, 2022

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