Living and studying in the USA as an international student will bring you many opportunities. These resources will help you prepare for your academic journey and fun new experiences in the United States!
What is the difference between a college and a university? This confuses me because the words seem to mean very different things in my home country.
GPA stands for “grade point average” and is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement in the U.S on a scale of 0 to 4. If your country's grading system is percentage-based or letter-based, you may be able to calculate your...
U.S. universities provide quality education, a unique curriculum, a diverse cultural environment, and abundant opportunities. With the quality of education comes a hefty price tag. To help, we’ve listed some types of scholarships you can apply...
Are you looking for a way to advance your current position? Take the next step in shaping your career by participating in The MBA Tour events, the only virtual event dedicated to helping you meet North America’s top business master’s prog...
If you’re planning to get your degree from an American college or university, learning about how the American education system works today is a great way to start preparing so that you can overcome today’s challenges.
The United States has a wide variety of institutions that provide higher education. There are so many options that it can be very overwhelming for international students to understand the different choices. One of the more common questions asked by i...
If you are an international student hoping to study in the USA, you may find the application process a little overwhelming. Luckily, there are many universities and colleges looking to enroll international students like you — and our advisors can hel...
There’s no such thing as being born good at languages. However, there are people who learn languages well. But that has nothing to do with them being naturally good at it. It has to do with their attitude and the way they approach their learnin...
Here are some guidelines to help make your student visa application process smooth and successful. This guide will cover the basics of visas and how to get a student visa to the US. We'll also give you a handful of tips and resources yo...
If you find yourself thinking, “Should I get an MBA?” you’re not alone. Graduate programs—on campus or online, MBA or any other degree—are a big commitment of both time and money. Before deciding to pursue your MBA degre...
Interest in earning an MBA is peaking right now. After last year, young professionals all over the world are making plans to upgrade their skills and accelerate their career development by investing in an MBA. The question is: which business...
“For students everywhere, college is a place to discover, lose, and reinvent themselves. I kept forgetting why I chose to study in a foreign country. So, to make the best of my time at school, I set five attainable goals for myself. These goals allow...
Valeria Renée Rivera grew up in El Salvador but dreamed and planned for years to study abroad in the U.S. How did she make it happen? “I always tell people to take every opportunity that they can. I achieved a lot when I was in school,” she says....
STEM education goes beyond school subjects. It gives a skill set that governs the way we think and behave. Merging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM education helps us to solve the challenges the world faces today. Let’s s...
Set yourself up for success! Starting at a new international college or university can be stressful. This article offers four tips to help international students make friends and build community to help make starting at a new school an easier transit...
Miguel Cruz, a native of Santa Barbara, California, is the new international student advisor for Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and an SBCC graduate. His unique perspective as a staff member and former student made him an ideal candidate to take o...
Juliana Pereira from Florianópolis, Brazil, is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering at Purdue University. Juliana has also found a purpose and passion in inspiring the next generation of women in STEM.
Juliana Pereira returns for Part 2 of a two-part interview. In this episode, Juliana talks about her career as a Geotechnical Engineer who’s carrying the weight of purpose for women in STEM — and that’s not even her greatest challen...
While attending the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP), economics major Rioko Enomoto from Japan co-launched an affordable food delivery business connecting students with home chefs. Now back home, Rioko wants to continue learning about entr...
Kritika Gupta from India earned her PhD in nutrition and hospitality management at the University of Mississippi. “The best thing about my university is the approachability of all faculty and staff,” Kritika says. And there is an “u...
Juliana Pereira from Brazil is paving the way for women in engineering at Purdue University. Join us for part one of our two-part interview!
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