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.
Kelechi Christian from Nigeria dreamed of competing as a runner in the United States. Her talent and hard work earned her a full scholarship to Mississippi College where she took on the challenge of athletics and academics.
Luc Hediger from Austria and Switzerland graduated with a degree in Theater Arts from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.
The thing is, as international students, we don’t have the same opportunities that domestic students have to apply to any part-time jobs while studying. We’re here on a student visa, and most of us don’t have social security numbers...
As an international student, you will find yourself facing different sights, sounds, and social situations than what you are used to. The same goes for inside the classroom, where the presentation of the course material and the expectations that inst...
International students have the benefit of experiencing new cultures as they pursue their education. While it is wonderful to have the opportunity to see the world, it can get a little scary to enter a new country where you might not know the primary...
My primary language of education has been English in an American international school. In addition, I have always wanted to study in the U.S. because it is one of the best places to pursue my accounting major.
Hassan Farrash from Saudi Arabia studied in the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) at Temple University and is now a freshman studying computer science at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
For the purpose of this article, I would like to break down the Indian school-going student population into two groups with the understanding that it is not representative of the entire nation.
Finding a comfortable place to live that feels like home can be one of the most daunting challenges of moving away to college. According to a recent poll conducted by the American Association of Community Colleges, only about 25% of community college...
For international students in the USA, obtaining a Social Security Number (SSN) is essential for employment, taxation, banking, and accessing various services. Included is a step-by-step guide on eligibility, the application process, and the necessar...
My country is a developing country, so I figured I would be able to expand my knowledge further by going to a high-tech country.
When it comes to exploring your options for attending university in America, you have perhaps assumed that you will need to finish college or secondary school first, as well as pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (or TOEFL).
The very first thing that any applicant to a selective US college should realize is that it is a competitive process.
Your final exams are the last box to check before you head home for a well-deserved winter break. But after a long semester, it can be difficult to stay focused. Use these tips to set yourself up for success and finish your semester strong.
Moving to the dormitory from your family home can be difficult — it’s a total change of environment and social circle. However, it is possible to make this experience easier if you know what to prepare for in advance. In fact, everyone wh...
If you are willing to learn, you can adjust to any learning system. I think I started with the hardest learning system, which made this system easier for me to adjust.
In the age of the internet, everyone writes. If a couple of centuries ago only a select few owned the writing skills, now the overwhelming majority of people own them at a more or less decent level.
Have you ever wondered what life is like for international high school students in the United States? Everybody has different experiences: Some students live in residence halls, some with host families. Some students live in big cities, others in rur...
Ishan Shah from India is a Junior studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Finance at the University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.
Opening your acceptance email and finding out you’ll attend university in the United States is one of the most exciting moments of your life. Immediately, you’ll have a long list of things you’ll want to do when you arrive in the U....
Charcuterie boards have become one of the latest social media crazes that has trended in the last few months, for many delectable reasons. With the ongoing pandemic, creating a nice charcuterie dish with your friends or loved ones could be the perfec...
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