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.
Carlos Velásquez Ortiz from Venezuela is a mechanical engineer with an MBA in business administration. He chose to improve his English skills through immersion at the University of Texas at Austin’s English Language Program (ELP). Carlos...
Hikmat Abou Shahla from Beirut, Lebanon, is a senior at Chico State University in Northern California, majoring in cellular and molecular biology. Over the last few years, Hikmat has experienced several devastating and sometimes catastrophic events t...
Meet Malene, a Master's student at NYU, and get an insightful glimpse into her life as a student in the heart of New York. Plus learn more about the importance of the TOEFL test and how it serves a pivotal role in shaping a successful internation...
Andres Cepeda from Mexico is a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in manufacturing at the University of Mississippi. “As an engineering student with focus on manufacturing and interested in aviation, studying in the U.S....
Rei Nakatani is a former Language Academy student at Los Angeles City College (LACC). She shares some of her tips as a language academy student and all the challenges she faces while coming to the States and throughout her journey.
When Omar Hassan moved from Bangladesh to Los Angeles, he encountered several challenges. However, he discovered his path when he enrolled in the Business Administration program at Los Angeles City College (LACC). Let’s delve into Omar's jo...
My university experience at Regis College was unforgettable. I gained culture and discipline, explored diversity, and gave back to the community. My time at Regis was filled with meaningful experiences that I'm grateful for.
In this insightful session, we explored the incredible journey of Marifer, an international student from Panama who achieved two degrees and embarked on a PhD in Human-Centered Design at Florida Institute of Technology. Marifer's story is a testa...
Dr. Dimitrios Vonofakos joins us to talk about the psychological aspects of test-taking to bring us a fresh perspective on test anxiety, facing your fears, and applying problem-solving frameworks to real-world challenges (not just test-taking).
When people think of the most iconic city in the United States, New York City is what comes to mind. As the most populous city in the country (8.5 million people), New York City has the world’s two largest stock exchanges and is known for havin...
Imagine a world where the power is in your hands, your dreams know no limits, and the key to unlocking endless possibilities lies in the realm of the English language.
Student Lisa Suong explains why the SAELL Intensive English Program at Northeastern Illinois University is the best choice to study English in Chicago. Affordable tuition, amazing teachers, interesting field trips, and more confidence in using Englis...
Eunseo Kwak, an exchange student from Hansung University in South Korea, talks about her experience in the SAELL Intensive English Program at Northeastern Illinois University.
Student Enkhdari Davaajargal shares how her experience studying in the SAELL Intensive English Program at Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago) is preparing her for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
Anish Merchant often recounts “The Hero’s Journey” — the story of a hero who goes on a grand adventure to find where he or she belongs. Stories like this inspired Anish to leave the U.S. in pursuit of his own grand adventure &...
Discover how Lake Washington Institute of Technology was a perfect fit for this international student in his journey and how it has prepared him for a bright future - waych his story now!
Benefits of Studying at LWTech Milene Neiva, student from Brazil, talks about her experience at a community college in the United States: “It is amazing to study at LWTech. The environment is fantastic, the teachers are wonderful and always...
“Along with my research I stumbled upon the University of Florida — it’s a Top 5 public university and has beautiful architecture and an overwhelming college pride,” says Francisca E. Del Pino from Chile. “The minute I s...
Studying in the USA is a great, once-in-a-lifetime experience that can help shape you into the person that you want to be,” says Ryan Evans from England, who is a senior Business Sales and Marketing major at St. Ambrose University. “Altho...
An interview with Tran, Huy from Vietnam, who attended East Los Angeles College and now studies for a Master of Engineering – Structural Design.
When Alex Grytsenko first arrived in the United States, he was only a teenager with limited English proficiency, but he was determined to make her dream of pursuing an education and a better life come true. In this blog post, he will share his journe...
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