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As an international student, applying to study in the USA takes planning and lots of work. You’ll have many questions, so you’ll need some help to achieve your goal. We have made it easier for you to succeed by putting together a free database of in-depth articles and stories about international students, the US educational system and much more.

8 Things International Students Need to Know About the U.S.

You’re ready to study abroad in the U.S.! There’s a great deal of planning and preparation involved, then what happens once you get here? To help you navigate new and unfamiliar challenges and have an idea of what to expect, here are the...

Category: Admissions and Placement Testing

December 1st, 2022

Creating Storytellers at Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles City College’s Theatre Academy is building the next generation of storytellers. Learn about more than acting — learn about yourself and how to become an expert communicator and technical professional.

Category: Beyond the Basics

Nov 30, 2022

Studying at Arizona State University’s Global Launch English Language...

Dr. Rezarta Mataj, originally from Albania, attended Arizona State University’s Global Launch English language program. She now works in the U.S. as a trademark attorney at LegalZoom legal services company.

Category: Student Experiences

Nov 30, 2022

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.

Category: Student Experiences

November 28th, 2022

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

Nov 23, 2022

What Are the Key Skills You Need to be Employable in Today's Competitive...

The skills that were even five years ago have evolved, and now employers are looking for something new. If you’re applying for jobs, this can make it difficult to identify which skills employers are looking for and how to make yourself stand ou...

Category: Life in the USA

Nov 23, 2022

The Future of EdTech: Hope, Empathy, and Connection

Paige Steffy returns for Part 2 of a two-part interview.

Category: Podcasts

November 22nd, 2022

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

Nov 22, 2022

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...

Category: Student Experiences

Nov 21, 2022

Claudia Kaori Nakano Lira from Mexico is a senior majoring in mass...

My university in Mexico, La Salle, had a new exchange program with the University of North Alabama. I liked the university for its multiculturalism. They recieve a considerable amount of foreign students, allowing me to expand my horizons and improve...

Category: Student Experiences

November 21st, 2022

Henrique Uliana Trentin from Brazil: Studying Agronomy at Illinois State...

Meet Students of the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program

Category: Student Experiences

Nov 21, 2022

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...

Category: Achieving Your Goal

Nov 21, 2022

Why the U.S. is a Great Place to Study & Work in Sports Analytics

Kshaunish Kapoor is currently working on his Master’s in Applied Data Science with a specialization in Sports Analytics at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). He’s determined a way to turn his passion for spor...

Category: Student Experiences

November 10th, 2022

Begin Your Bachelor’s Degree at a Community College: 2 + 2 Agreements

Many American students—and 90,000 international students—attend a community college for the first two years of university studies in the USA. With nearly 1,200 community colleges in the country, there are many benefits of this model in co...

Category: Achieving Your Goal

Nov 9, 2022

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...

Category: Education System in the USA

Nov 1, 2022

Plagiarism and American Academia

Plagiarism is the process of stealing someone's work and representing it as your own. It's illegal, and it leads to penalties according to the policies of most American universities.

Category: Education System in the USA

November 1st, 2022

three students discussing their online school application

Which Schools Offer Conditional Admission?

Many international students come to the USA to learn English, or pursue a degree program, or both. If you are interested in a degree program like a bachelor’s or master’s, most colleges and universities have a minimum English profici...

Category: Frequently Asked Questions

Nov 1, 2022

Chasing the Hogwarts Fantasy: Transporting to the U.K.

In this podcast episode, meet Paige Steffy. She received her undergraduate degree from University of California, Davis and her graduate degree at Royal Holloway, University of London. Enjoy part 1 of her journey in this episode.

Category: Podcasts

Nov 1, 2022

Better to Study Alone or in a Group?

It’s a long-debated topic: Is group studying more effective than studying alone? We’ve all experienced getting together with classmates to study for an upcoming exam and spending the entire time gossiping, talking or joking around. You...

Category: Life in the USA

October 31st, 2022

What is the difference between a school, college and university in the USA?

What is the difference between a college and a university? This confuses me because the words seem to mean very different things in my home country.

Category: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 31, 2022

What is a GPA?

GPA stands for “grade point average” and is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement in the U.S on a scale of 0 to 4. If your country's grading system is percentage-based or letter-based, you may be able to calculate your...

Category: Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 31, 2022

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