Resources

Why Study in Canada

Canada has been proclaimed the nation with the best notoriety on the planet for the third successive year. Not only bringing home the general title, but Canada also guaranteed the leading spot in classifications from "best country to live" to "best country to study," while additionally positioning itself as the best country work, visit and live. Are you searching for a genuine motivation to sew that maple leaf fix on your knapsack? Here are 5 top motives to select one of Canada's debut instructive foundations as a global student. Peruse increasingly about projects in Canada here.

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Scholarships for International Students Planning to Study in the USA

If you are looking for scholarships and ways to finance your education. Study in the USA does not have a scholarship search or loan service. However, this is a list of resources compiled by us to help your search. We hope you find this useful! 

 

 

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Matheus Melo from Brazil: Studying Business Administration at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY

It was always a dream for me to come to the U.S. I find this country to have a plethora of both academic and professional opportunities for me to start my career and grow as an individual.

Furthermore, I love English and this also influenced my decision to come here. 

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Risa Okayama from Japan: She studied business marketing at University of Central Oklahoma

When I thought about my life after college, I wanted to be able to work internationally. So, I decided to come to the United States to learn business in English to make my dream come true.

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Mariana Fernandes, from Brazil, is studying English at ISAL – International School of Advanced English in Boston, Massachusetts.

I decided to come to the United States not only to study and learn English, but also because I had friends who lived in Boston.

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How to Stay Motivated Through the Semester

Many students make promises to themselves that they hope to keep. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution to practice healthier habits or good intentions at the beginning of the semester to get straight A’s in your classes, a fresh start can happen any time you set your mind to it. Use these tips to help you organize your thoughts and stay motivated to reach your goals.

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Colleges & Universities That Offer Scholarships to International Students: Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa

Finding the money to attend college or university can be quite a struggle, especially for international students.

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How to Make a Budget (and Stick to It!)

Paying for your education is more than tuition. You’ll have to consider all your monthly expenses, books, rent and any unexpected costs that may pop up over the course of the semester. Having a budget in place before you get to campus can help hold you accountable all year. Use these helpful tips to establish your budget and stick to it! 

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The Pros and Cons of Living Alone

It’s not that uncommon to live alone as an international student. A lot of my friends were able to get great deals by leasing apartments for four years, so they could have their own place for their whole time abroad. I realized that deep down we were both a little jealous of each other’s experience. Doesn’t living alone get lonely? Doesn’t having roommates get exhausting?

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International Education Fairs

Fairs at a glance: Student education fairs give you a chance to speak directly with representatives of U.S. universities, language programs and summer schools. You can visit each school's booth, talk with people who teach and work there, and take home brochures and applications.

Student education fairs give you a chance to speak directly with representatives of U.S. universities, language programs and summer schools. You can visit each school's booth, talk with people who teach and work there, and take home brochures and applications.

Below is the schedule of fairs where Study in the USA® will be present. Come say hello, and pick up a copy of the new edition of Study in the USA Magazine!

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Clara Degez from France is studying for her Associate in Art Transfer Degree at Edmonds Community College in Edmonds, Washington.

I decided to study in the USA to improve my English, being aware that mastering this language is now essential in a world more and more interconnected. I also went here since at the end of high school I was really undecided about what I wanted to study.

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Post-Graduation Crisis in the U.S.

I went home recently, after graduation, to renew my F1 visa. Talking to some high school friends I hadn’t seen in months or even years since we were all studying in different parts of the world, I realized that we all shared a pattern. We’d all changed while abroad. We’d all realized the world is simultaneously big and small, and friendships across the world are real and precious. We’d grown up, but we also all had the same question...

What do we do now?

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How To Get Work Experience on a Student Visa

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. How do you even begin to fill out your resume?

If this is your first year as a student in the U.S. and you’re thinking about your professional future, here are some tips you should know about.

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How to Handle Homesickness

Many students feel homesick when they leave home for the first time. Being away from friends and family can present you with an opportunity to grow but getting through the initial emotion of being on your own is difficult for many students. If you’re experiencing homesickness, use these tips to help get you back on track and ready to make the most of your time at your new university.

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An International Student's Guide to Navigating the Scholarship Search

The college financial aid process is already very confusing, but for international students trying to study in the U.S., it can become hugely frustrating.  So how does one get ahold of the money necessary to qualify?

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Helena Brandileone from Brazil: Studying English in the Loyola University Loyola Intensive English Program

Helena Brandileone from Brazil holds a degree in Civil Engineering and is studying English in the Loyola University Loyola Intensive English Program (LIEP) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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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 comparison to studying all four years at a university.

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Choosing a Business Program in the United States

More than 1 million students from other countries enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities during the 2016-17 academic year—an increase of 3.4 percent over the previous year, according to the Institute of International Education (IIE). Of these students, approximately 19 percent came to the U.S. to pursue a business degree.

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Staying Healthy in the Winter

As someone who was a complete mess the first two years of college, I can tell you from experience that winter is the worst time to get sick. Most likely though, that’s when your first time being sick by yourself would happen, and nothing makes you more homesick than feeling weak and wanting your parents to call the doctor for you.

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Ludimila Moreira de Souza from Brazil: Studying English in the Loyola University Loyola Intensive English Program (LIEP)

Ludimila Moreira de Souza from Brazil holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is studying English in the Loyola University Loyola Intensive English Program (LIEP) 

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