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The University of St. Francis (USF) is a small private Catholic Franciscan university located in a beautiful historic suburban neighborhood about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois, a short train ride away! The small size of USF provides international students with an opportunity to be fully immersed in university culture and receive personal attention in their academic studies that is not always possible at larger universities. Read more
Located in the small town of Oxford, Mississippi, USA, in what is known as the “mid-south” region of the United States, between Louisiana and Alabama, lies the “most beautiful college/university campus” in the States; the University of Mississippi. Read more
Founded as a one-room accounting school in 1906, Pace University has grown to three campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, and enrolls more than 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across more than 150 majors and programs. Its six schools and colleges—the College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems—offer a variety of courses in business, health care, computer science, humanities, education, science, law, the arts and more.
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After two years of study, I feel I have become more independent, confident, and outgoing. I am very happy that I picked Centralia College for my first two years of study. Read more
Tazrian Iqbal from Bangladesh is majoring in International Business at Chaffey College. Hear her story and why she chose to study in the USA. Read more
One of the hardest decisions a person makes in his or her life is what they want to do with it. This task becomes even harder when you decide on pursuing further education. Besides the many degree types that exist; an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree or even a Ph.D., there is still the question of what you want to major in. Read more
If you are an international student at another college or university, I encourage you to try and organize your own iProm! In the end, no matter where you’re from, you deserve a Prom, right? Read more
Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University is a vibrant and diverse campus located in Huntsville, Texas. If you’re looking for a large, research-based university within a small, welcoming community, SHSU may be the right choice for you. Read more
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
