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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!

An Attribute for Life

An Attribute for Life

“The proverb ‘give with a willing heart’ was frequently used when I grew up in Jamaica,” says Jillian Ireland, an international student from Jamaica at Hillsborough Community College. “A small act of compassion may transform someone's life in ways I...

What is Soft Robotics?

What is Soft Robotics?

Join along as members of the Biological Robotics team at Oklahoma’s University of Tulsa explain the difference between soft and hard robotics. You’ll also meet a soft robot named Squishy.

Study Abroad at Chicago’s Lewis University

Study Abroad at Chicago’s Lewis University

Thinking about studying abroad in the U.S.? Lewis University is an inclusive private university located in Chicago, Illinois — one of America’s most diverse big cities — with a great academic rating and high number of merit-based sc...

Category: Life in the USA
November 23rd, 2022
Name Calling Is … Not Bad?

Name Calling Is … Not Bad?

Student blogger Alaine Obra is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Coming from the Philippines, it’s taken Alaine some time to get used to America’s more casual culture.

Want an authentic American college experience?

Want an authentic American college experience?

The University of Puget Sound is dedicated to providing international students with the academic and extracurricular support they need to achieve their desired results throughout their time at Puget Sound.

November 23rd, 2022
The Ultimate Scholarship Guide: University of Mississippi

The Ultimate Scholarship Guide: University of Mississippi

Looking into scholarship opportunities for your study abroad experience? The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) has you covered! Ole Miss offers a wide variety of competitive scholarships for international undergraduate and ESL students.

Study Abroad in the Pacific Northwest!

Study Abroad in the Pacific Northwest!

Is the Pacific Northwest the right place for your college experience? Schools like University of Puget Sound offer scholarships for international students, help with internships at global companies, and have easy access to beautiful nature and world-...

Category: Life in the USA
November 22nd, 2022
Studying Business in Long Beach

Studying Business in Long Beach

Takato Watabe from Yokohama, Japan, is majoring in Business Administration at Long Beach City College (LBCC). Takato sees LBCC as “a place where I can pursue my dreams and meet a lot of new people. LBCC is the first stepping stone on the path t...

Is an MBA Right for You?

Is an MBA Right for You?

Earning an MBA can enhance career opportunities, increase compensation, and lead to job promotions. But what are the specifics of pursuing this prestigious graduate degree? This article covers all the big questions and will help you know if an MBA pr...

What Makes Puget Sound Stand Out From the Rest?

What Makes Puget Sound Stand Out From the Rest?

The University of Puget Sound has much to offer international students, but what’s important is that it’s the right choice for you. To help with your decision, we’ve asked one of our international students, Ale Vidal Meza from Lima, Perú, to describe...

Studying and Living in the U.S.: Expectations vs. Reality

Studying and Living in the U.S.: Expectations vs. Reality

Student blogger Alaine Obra from the Philippines is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Alaine contemplates the differences between what she thought it would be like to study in...

November 14th, 2022
 A “Cheesy” Lesson

A “Cheesy” Lesson

“As a computer science major, I was never happier to have taken psychology,” says Jillian Ireland, an international student from Jamaica at Hillsborough Community College. “On a warm April evening, [my psychology professor] said something that perman...

November 9th, 2022
How to Write the Best University Essays

How to Write the Best University Essays

Active is better than passive. This principle applies to almost anything dealing with thoughts, emotions, and concepts. And academic writing is no exception! The active voice has proven to be far more appealing to the reader than the passive voice.&n...

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