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Summer school is a valuable opportunity for many international students. It’s time they can explore and make decisions at their own pace without any pressure. They can choose to retake classes for better grades, or they can pace up their course by enrolling in some new core classes or electives. It is all about the choice you make, but this break is a great way to enhance your learning skills. Read more
With 105 hours per week to work with, why is it that many of us feel like we don’t have enough time to finish what we need to do and do what we want? There are two main reasons for this; the first is there really is plenty to do and the second, and probably more common, is that we suck at time management. Read more
Significant scholarships are still available for international students enrolling at Jamestown Community College – State University of New York for the 2019-20 academic year. Located in Western New York, SUNY JCC offers all international students who live on campus a tuition scholarship of $630 per year and a housing scholarship of $4,490 per year. According to Jennifer Apthorpe, the college’s global learning coordinator, once scholarships are applied, the total cost of attending SUNY JCC for a full year is under $16,000.
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If you want to experience what studying abroad really involves, you are supposed to go off campus and explore the city and the surroundings of the place where you are living. Read more
Family is only one word, but more than one definition that can explain it as well as what we feel about family. For me, an international student, being in a foreign country all alone can cause me to feel homesick and lonely sometimes. However, I am very grateful that I have a host-family here in the US, the Christophersons. Read more
After moving to the US, my lifestyle changed to the worse. My diet went downhill, my active lifestyle quickly disappeared, and my sleep schedule never recovered. I gained weight and was constantly tired. This also negatively impacted my mental health.
A few years ago I decided enough was enough. Read more
Fear… Stress… Anxiety…Insomnia… That’s what accumulates in a student’s head when the finals come round the corner. Final exams are more like an event full of challenges for a student’s body and mind. Read more
Orange Coast College is one California’s top community colleges for transfer to UC and Cal State combined! Hear from Rena, Haruno, Shino, and Yuchun about their experiences at Orange Coast College and transfer to UCLA – one of 200 universities OCC international students have transferred to in the last 2 years.
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If you’re interested in a small university with a diverse community, rooted in science, math and engineering, consider the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Read more
Spring brings along beautiful green landscapes, warm temperatures, joy, and festivities. The plants start to flourish; there are flowers, roses, and green trees everywhere. This all is due to the warmer temperatures, which also set the perfect environment for enjoying outdoor activities, and festivities such as Saint Patrick’s Day (not exactly, but almost there), the Carnival, Easter, and May Day. Read more
EducationUSA Academy is a pre-university academic enrichment program for international high school students, which offers specialized content in college preparation, college-level writing workshops, campus visits, and cultural activities. Read more
To keep up with the culture while simultaneously balancing funds, it’s important to figure out the benefits provided to you as a student. Read more
The United States is a country full of diversity. It doesn’t matter where you are from, or what your beliefs, traditions or ideas are, you will always find a group of people that has the same culture as you. However, there are some things that set the U.S. apart from other countries, and you will simply have to adapt and learn how to deal with them. One good example of that is the U.S. measurement systems. Read more
Green River College offers an exciting and unique Gap Year program for students who are done with high school, but not ready to commit to a major or university. Students can come to the USA and live the American college life for 3, 6 or 9 months at Green River College. Read more
For me, reading is undoubtedly a great entertainment. Unlike other games, play stations, social networking or phone applications, reading does not require you to pay any fees. Articles can be browsed from anywhere at any time and glanced over. Books are generally low priced and there are some great forums that help readers exchange or trade in their novel. This helps you gain a bundle of knowledge at a cheaper price and be at ease in your home. Read more
Now that I’m back from a Spring Break getaway to rest my body and mind, I’m quickly reminded that homework to me always feels like a never-ending task. From a student’s lens it’s a high pile of stress. The challenges of homework and assignments can lead to anxiety, stress and frustration. The feeling of stress is actually common to most students and the workload of all the courses increases the pressure. Creating a routine can help overcome this pressure. Read more
Founded in 1844, the University of Mississippi, better known as Ole Miss, is the largest university in the state of Mississippi. Located in the city of Oxford, Ole Miss is home to more than 18,000 students, 810 of which are international students. With many strong academic programs and dedicated professors committed to student success, theUniversity of Mississippi could be the starting point for your educational journey in the United States.
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In addition to studying and exploring new places, all exchange programs also give you the opportunity to make your culture known.
I am from Paraguay, a country located in the heart of South America and every time I travel for a program abroad, I try to share interesting details about my country. Read more
"My advice to anyone coming here would be to not get annoyed when someone asks where you’re from or what your accent is. It’s easy to get annoyed, but instead use it as an opportunity to talk to people about your culture, about where you’re from and in many senses be an ambassador for your home." Read more
Here we are right in the middle of the spring semester and the most exciting week is approaching: spring break. We are welcoming the spring season. With the clock changing back and the sunlight pouring in more, we as students will get a break when we can refresh ourselves and rejuvenate our energy.
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