Life in the USA

You are now entering Champaign, Illinois!

When deciding where to study abroad in the United States, there is a lot to consider. You’ll want to find a city with affordable housing options, a thriving culture and entertainment scene and, of course, world class educational opportunities. One city that fits this description perfectly is Champaign, Illinois, part of the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area. 

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Moving to the USA? Check out all that Seattle offers

Making the decision to study abroad in the United States will open doors to experiences and opportunities that will last a lifetime. Here’s our look into one of the most exciting and unique cities in the country—Seattle, Washington.

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A New York State of Mind… Exploring The City That Never Sleeps

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 having some of the world’s most renowned educational facilities.

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Head to the Midwest and Discover Indianapolis!

Indianapolis is home to more than 850,000 people, making it the second largest city in the Midwest region of the United States and the largest city in the state of Indiana.

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Welcome to the Windy City! Find Your Home in Chicago

Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States with 2.7 million residents. With more than 100 universities and colleges, students from around the world call Chicago home. 

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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 leave the group without accomplishing anything to get you ready for your exam.

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Jane Sun Travel From Student to CEO

China’s Great Wall. Australia’s remote Outback. Italy’s ancient ruins. 

From her perch atop the global travel industry, Jane Sun, CEO of CTrip, Asia’s largest online travel agency, connects people with the best destinations the world has to offer. She even quotes Confucius when explaining how cultural experiences can bridge divides, strengthen industries and create peace.

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Arren Romeril, from Ontario, Canada, is studying Business Administration at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri.

I decided to study in the USA because of the wide variety of business jobs and careers. I had the opportunity to play college hockey and I wanted to take advantage of the amazing academic system that there is here in the USA. 

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Tatiana from Russia: Studies English at ELS Language Centers, New York-Manhattan

English is an international language, and I think everybody needs to understand what a lot of people in the world speak. I want to improve my level of English, and then I can study another language. It’s interesting to understand people from another country, another culture, and to see a lot of new places and try to understand information.

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A Guide to Holiday Traditions in the U.S.

In the U.S., we refer to the months of November and December as “the holiday season” because of the major holidays celebrated from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.  The United States is a nation of many cultures that has adopted holiday customs from across the world, and we’ve developed a few of our own that stand out. Here’s a handy guide to those traditions for international students in the U.S.

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Learning new languages through VR visits

On a Friday morning in November in Houston, Texas, a group of 12 Rice University undergraduates in Jayoung Song’s second-year Korean language class took out their smartphones, opened the YouTube app and fastened their phones to a virtual-reality headset.

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A Taste of Home on Campus

Jiaao Xue, a Chinese native studying at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has a special remedy for those inevitable bouts of homesickness. When he’s missing his family’s home-cooked meals, he heads to the Chinese restaurant near campus.

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30 Minutes in the Melting Pot of the University of Kentucky

I walk past the University of Kentucky bookstore and on towards the social staircase of the student center. The student center has new things waiting for us UK students each day.

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University of Kentucky Senior Comes to U.S. Knowing No English, Four Years Later Will Attend Harvard

Esias Bedingar always knew he wanted to study medicine. After deciding he wanted to experience a new culture in an English-speaking country, he came to University of Kentucky to pursue this dream. There was one challenge that Bedingar knew he had to overcome: he spoke no English.

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Weekend Getaways

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Learning English in the U.S.: What Makes Philadelphia Different

Located in the northeastern U.S., Philadelphia is an underrated gem with much to offer. As one of the oldest U.S. cities, its history and cultural diversity make it a standout destination for international students.

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Four Things to Do Before You Get to Campus

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.S.

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What to Do When You Get Homesick

Back during the new students’ orientation when I was a freshman, I remember talking about homesickness

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The Importance of Health Insurance for International Students & Travelers

Study Abroad can be inspiring and rewarding – meeting new friends, learning valuable knowledge, experiencing new cultures and customs, and exploring exciting and faraway places.

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Learn English and Discover New York City, New York

Learn to speak English with confidence through casual everyday conversation while exploring one of the most popular cities in the world.

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