Get the inside scoop on life as an international student studying in the USA
When thinking about applying to colleges in the U.S.,Victoria from São Paulo, Brazil, was repeatedly told that she wouldn’t be able to make her U.S. education dreams come true. But now she’s in her third year at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, and says “I am here to tell you that it is not nearly as impossible as you might think it is.” Read more
“The first month of the fall 2021 semester came and went very quickly,” says student blogger Francesca Pieter, a theatre arts student at Genesee Community College in upstate New York. “After staying at College Village all summer with only a small number of students on campus, it was refreshing to see all the new faces!” Read more
Student blogger Aanchal Tangri from India shares her travels across the U.S. in the first post of a two-part series. In this post, she goes to Orlando, Florida, New York City, and San Francisco, California. Aanchal is a student at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more
Micaela Baquero watched the movie "Dear John" and realized that even though it’s corny, there are aspects of the characters’ stories she could relate to — moving, not living with the people you love, and not having a home. Micaela is an international student and blogger currently attending Santa Rosa Junior College. Read more
Student blogger Aanchal Tangri from India has been a student in the U.S. for the last three and a half years. In that time, she’s worked out what helps when she’s feeling homesick. She celebrates important festivals in a smaller way, she cooks meals from home, and she loves sharing henna art with other students at Truckee Meadows Community College. Read more
“What do I want in life?” asks blogger Apple Wong, an English-language student at Seminole State University in Florida. Getting to know other students at the beginning of the new semester helps Apple evaluate what she wants, what she doesn’t, and gives her some ideas of how to figure out what she wants for her life. Read more
Micaela Baquero from Ecuador is a 19-year-old currently pursuing her engineering degree at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) in California. She is grateful for SRJC’s green spaces, huge brick buildings, its 4-story library, bookstore, numerous helpful departments administered by professionals, fully equipped laboratories for every science major, and student clubs. Micaela says it “is the perfect place.” Read more
Aanchal Tangri from India returns to blogging for StudyUSA.com! Aanchal is a communication studies student at Truckee Meadows Community College. She loves her in-person Com101 class this semester and how it’s helped diminish any fears about public speaking. Read more
Student blogger Katherine George, who is studying mass communications at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida, has struggled with school-related anxiety since she was young. Over time, she’s found solutions that help her manage her anxiety and her responsibilities. Read more
Student blogger Joao Magalhães from Brazil is studying mass communications at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. He has found that organizing his everyday college schedule is not exactly an easy task. But he outlines 6 tips that he uses to create his schedule and provides links to 5 tools that can help keep you organized too. Read more
Francesca Pieter is an international student from the Caribbean island of Curaçao. She has dreamed of living in the United States since she was young, and that dream came true when she moved to Batavia, New York, in the fall of 2019. She studies Theatre Arts at Genesee Community College (GCC). Read more
Katherine George is currently studying mass communications at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. All through high school, she had planned on going to a state university, but when she got there, she realized it wasn’t the right fit. Now she’s at community college and loves it. Read more
Glendale Community College is a fully accredited two-year college and is considered one of the most attractive and safe locations within the California system of community colleges. We help students transfer to competitive universities as juniors, enter high-paying jobs and enable them to advance in their careers. Read more
Miftar Pozhari from Kosovo is a senior studying business at the University of Northern Iowa and was chosen as an ambassador for the Bradford Foundation. In that role, he participated in the European Innovation Academy, a program that gathers entrepreneurial students from all over the globe and gives them guidance on building a business. Read more
Having a good skill requires 10 years of effort. I just understood this truth a few years ago. How many decades are there in our lives to accomplish our goals? I can only say the sooner you start, the sooner you will finish. Read more
Student blogger Hamdiatu Yakubu recently facilitated an entrepreneurial program for young women which triggered a deep dive for her into the concept of “purpose.” “During the training, most participants were knocked hard when asked what their purpose was,” Hamdia shares. Read more
The Iowa Intensive English Program (IIEP) at the University of Iowa is dedicated to providing students whose first language is not English with high quality intensive English instruction and a cultural, social, and academic orientation to the United States. Instruction emphasizes spoken and written English crucial to college and university study in the U.S. Read more
“This country is full of potential and things to be done. It doesn’t matter if you plan to go back to your home country or to go elsewhere at the completion of your degree, you always need to make it worth your while.” Johnny Nezha, student blogger at Los Angeles City College, wraps up his final blog post with advice for other international students. Read more
“Spending time with others is the best way to express love,” writes Apple Wong, an English-language student at Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida. In this blog post she tells a sweet story about her elderly neighbors. Read more
Exclusive access to admission professionals and top business schools. Meet your business school match! Save your FREE spot.
STUDENT.com is the world’s leading marketplace for international student housing, helping students find their perfect home abroad.
World's Best English Pronunciation App. Speak English like a native speaker. Get instant feedback on your speech from proprietary artificial intelligence technology. Learn more.
Get a 10% discount using code: StudyUSA
Need a loan? Nomad Credit will personally help you search for education loan options.
Prepare with us for your US visa before being denied!! GET STARTED NOW!
Student loan for international students? Yes, it is real!
Learn more about how to build your career, grow your network and make your resume shine from anywhere this summer.
BECOME SMARTER IN JUST 5 MINUTES. Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. Stay informed and entertained, for free.
IELTS is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. It is accepted by more than 3,400 institutions in the US. If you want to study in the US, IELTS can help you get there!
TestDEN's Online TOEFL Test Prep is just what you need to quickly and effectively prepare for the TOEFL test. Since 1998, TestDEN has helped tens of thousands of students raise their TOEFL scores.
Click here to book the perfect student accommodation with Unilodgers now!
Get a collateral-free student loan.
FREE mentorship program for international students guiding students from the admissions process all the way through graduation!
SURE offers hassle-free renters insurance that'll protect your clothes, furniture, and even yourself from unexpected damages and injuries.
The JOB+ Career Accelerator that leads to global paid employment opportunities.
Healthcare in the U.S. can be expensive. Make sure you have a good insurance plan.
A cheaper, faster way to send money abroad. Join over 6 million people and businesses who get a better deal when they send money with the real exchange rate.
Want to Make an Impact? Join the Student Impact Movement to do an impact project with live collaboration, peer-to-peer feedback, and one-on-one mentoring!
Uniplaces is an accommodation provider with a large choice of verified rooms, entire flats and residences. Check out the thousands of properties in the best cities and book a unique place!
If you need an educational credential assessment to study in the United States or Canada, ECE® offers the highest level of quality with an average turnaround of only 5 business days.
Exclusive access to admission professionals and top business schools. Meet your business school match!
Make your move to the US easy. Student packages starting at $99 per month*.
Explore the American Dream with the ‘My Deals’ app from Student Advantage - save on car rentals, hotel rooms, and everyday essentials!
Unlock greater possibility with the TOEFL iBT® test.
BetterHelp is the largest online counseling platform worldwide. We change the way people get help with facing life's challenges by providing convenient, discreet and affordable access to a licensed therapist. Promo code 10% off "susa"
