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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!

Scholarships and Grants: A Guide to Gift Aid

Scholarships and Grants: A Guide to Gift Aid

There’s a lot of planning that goes into studying abroad — and a big part of that planning process is figuring out how to fund your journey overseas. Luckily, there are different types of financial aid available, including grants and scho...

Category: Resources
Sep 4, 2024
Learning English Through Music

Learning English Through Music

Music is a great way to develop your English vocabulary and improve your listening skills. You can learn current slang and popular phrases, and it’s less time-consuming than other forms of studying English like reading, taking classes, or watch...

Category: Beyond the Basics
Sep 4, 2024
Taking the Community College Path

Taking the Community College Path

Are you planning on studying abroad in the United States? Good news: Four-year colleges and universities aren’t your only option. Also known as junior colleges, community colleges are two-year schools where you can earn an associate degree or c...

Category: Education System in the USA
September 4th, 2024
Discover the United States

Discover the United States

If you’ve decided to study abroad in the United States, one of the first steps is choosing which English-proficiency exam is right for you. With the TOEFL iBT® test, you have a great option. One of the next steps is choosing where in the U....

Category: Life in the USA
Sep 4, 2024
My U.S. Journey: from Maryland to Nevada

My U.S. Journey: from Maryland to Nevada

Brenda Rodriguez shares her journey from working as a nanny in Maryland to becoming a full-time student at Truckee Meadows Community College in Nevada. She reflects on the challenges and benefits that come from embracing change.

Sep 3, 2024
Exams Are Here: How to Prevent Being Crushed by Stress

Exams Are Here: How to Prevent Being Crushed by Stress

Stress is a cause of many mental and some physiological health problems, and its prevalence amongst college students is so high that it reached epidemic proportions. This means that every college student is guaranteed to be stressed to the point...

Category: Resources
Aug 29, 2024
Read our new Study in the USA Portuguese edition today!

Read our new Study in the USA Portuguese edition today!

The Portuguese edition of Study in the USA magazine offers valuable insights into studying at American universities, including information on the U.S. education system, application process, and advice from international students. Read it online or ge...

Category: Magazines
August 15th, 2024
Summer 2024: Returning Home and Traveling

Summer 2024: Returning Home and Traveling

Maya Goto, a business student at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her summer 2024 experiences as she returns to her home country, Japan, and explores South Korea for the first time. Her summer adventures highlight the mix of excitement and n...

Aug 13, 2024
On-Campus Job Opportunities Over Winter Break

On-Campus Job Opportunities Over Winter Break

Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his experience securing a winter break job at Jamestown Community College's gym. Ayomideji scrambled to find job...

Aug 9, 2024
Starting Out: What I’m Learning at My First Office Job

Starting Out: What I’m Learning at My First Office Job

In this blog post, Thu Aung, an international student from Myanmar at Santa Rosa Junior College, shares her adventures of interviewing for and getting her first office job. Reflecting on the valuable lessons learned and the connections made, she offe...

August 7th, 2024
Navigating the Visa Process: Your Step-by-Step Guide with Alice Do

Navigating the Visa Process: Your Step-by-Step Guide with Alice Do

Navigating the visa process is crucial for studying abroad, and Alice Do, who is studying at Los Angeles Pierce College, shares her insights on making it manageable. Watch her video for Alice’s tips, including focus on gathering your information, pre...

Aug 5, 2024
A Panamanian Far from Panama: Finding Home Abroad

A Panamanian Far from Panama: Finding Home Abroad

Brenda Rodriguez recounts her journey from Panama to the USA, sharing her experiences learning English, living with a host family in Maryland, and studying at TMCC in Nevada. She highlights the challenges and rewards of adapting to a new culture and...

Jul 25, 2024

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