Student Voices

Want to know what it’s truly like to be an international student at your dream school? Read about the current experiences of real international students studying in the USA right now. Learn from them what it’s like to be in U.S. classrooms, make friends, get a job, and more.

From Student Blogger, Aanchal: Summer Plans for International Students

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 en...

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May 22nd, 2019

From Student Blogger, Karim: Working on Body and Mind, Part 2; The Mind

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 p...

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May 23, 2019

International Student Scholarships Available for Fall 2019 at SUNY...

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...

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May 16, 2019

From Student Blogger, Jefferson: Tahoe, here I come!

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.

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May 15th, 2019

From Student Blogger, Maggie: Host Family Life

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 v...

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May 16, 2019

From Student Blogger, Aanchal: Fuel for Finals

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.

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May 14, 2019

From Student Blogger, Karim: Working on Body and Mind, Part 1 - The Body

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...

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May 13th, 2019

Orange Coast College is one California’s top community colleges for...

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 in...

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May 7, 2019

From Student Blogger, Jefferson: Spring is Here!

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 enviro...

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May 1, 2019

From Student Blogger, Diana: EducationUSA Academy at Temple University

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.

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April 27th, 2019

From Student Blogger, Aanchal: Shopping Made Easy with Student Discounts

To keep up with the culture while simultaneously balancing funds, it’s important to figure out the benefits provided to you as a student.

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Apr 25, 2019

From Student Blogger, Jefferson: Inches, Yards, Fahrenheit, Acres? What...

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 th...

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Apr 24, 2019

Top 5 Reasons to take a Gap Year at Green River College

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...

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May 11th, 2017

From Student Blogger, Aanchal: Reading- Best Workout for The Mind

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...

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Apr 16, 2019

From Student Blogger, Aanchal: Dealing with Overwhelming Homework

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 l...

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Apr 11, 2019

From Student Blogger, Daniel: How I Use My Accent to Teach About Guyana

"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...

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April 9th, 2019

Make the Most of the University of Mississippi

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. Wi...

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Apr 9, 2019

From Student Blogger, Diana: Sharing Your Culture With the World

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 t...

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Apr 9, 2019

From Student Blogger, Jefferson: Pura Vida?

“Tropical paradise, unarmed wonder, or Tiquicia,” are some of the many names attributed to Costa Rica, my home country. Before getting into Costa Rican lands (or reading the following text), it is important that you understand the following:

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April 8th, 2019

From Student Blogger, Aanchal: Spring Break Ideas

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...

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Apr 8, 2019

From Student Blogger, Jefferson: Living Among Nations

I arrived in the United States about 6 months ago, and since then I have been staying at a place called “The iHouse,” which stands for The International House. It is a rental property located in Reno, Nevada, which exclusively hosts international stu...

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Apr 9, 2019

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