Life in the USA
Learn about American culture and education direct from our experts at Study in the USA.
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Updated: February 05, 2019Staying 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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Updated: February 04, 2019Networking as an International Student
Everyone says that getting a job, finding new opportunities, and growing professionally is all about “networking.” But, what exactly does that mean for us as international students?
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Updated: January 31, 2019I Wanted a Pet While Abroad
Anyone who knows me has seen at least 3,000 pictures of my dog, Chloe, and heard me say she is literally the most beautiful shih tzu that has ever lived. I’ve posted pictures of her with the caption “South America’s Next Top Model,” and she’s 50 percent of my Instagram stories when I go back home. I am in the U.S. and I love my dog.
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Updated: January 07, 2019Tatiana 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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Updated: December 18, 2018A 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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Updated: November 28, 2018The Dorm Life-Roommate Diaries
Ah... roommates. Whether you chose your roommate or not, whether they are already your friend or you were set up together by the housing office, if you are going to be sharing a living space with someone, you truly don't know how that will end up until you experience it.
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Updated: November 21, 2018Learning 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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Updated: November 20, 2018At University of Illinois, The Language of Football is Mandarin
What’s a flea flicker? Ever heard of a quarterback sneak?
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Updated: November 20, 2018Books to Heal Your Stressed Student Heart
Some may argue that this is not realistic, that there’s no time, but if you want to stay sane as a college student, you have to find ways to de-stress. It’s all about priorities, so make sure that your own mental health is on the list if it’s not the first thing.
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Updated: November 12, 2018How to Host an American Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a fun way to gather your friends and try a classic American tradition for yourself. Invite one or two close friends to cook with you and share the joy of making your dinner together or watching American football after your Thanksgiving meal. No matter how traditional your Thanksgiving Day is, these tips can help you host a successful gathering of your friends and celebrate the holiday.
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Updated: November 12, 2018University of Kansas 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 UK to pursue this dream. There was one challenge that Bedingar knew he had to overcome: he spoke no English.
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Updated: November 12, 201830 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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Updated: October 22, 2018Post-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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Updated: October 18, 2018When You Miss Your Country’s Food
I don’t think I realized Ecuadorian food was my favorite kind of food until I went to study in Seattle. I finally understood why people say that the food is one of the main reasons you start to feel homesick. It’s a daily reminder (or hourly, if you snack a lot like me) that you’re not home.
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Updated: October 09, 2018A 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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Updated: September 17, 2018How to Host a Party or Gathering in Your Apartment
Whether it’s a holiday, a great test score, or just a fun Friday night, there are plenty of reasons to gather your friends and throw a party in your apartment. If your apartment feels too tight to host all your friends, use these tips to help you throw an exciting event in a small space.
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Updated: September 13, 2018Big or Small: What Size University Is Right for You?
There are many factors to consider during the application process. When you decide to study in the United States, you’ll need to research potential universities thoroughly to ensure you’re making the best choice.
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Updated: September 12, 2018Weekend Getaways
Read moreWhile it’s true we come to the U.S. to study, experience the culture, and improve our language skills, I think we all reach a point where we just feel a little burnt out. Emotionally and mentally, it can get exhausting to always show your best side, keep up with assignments, and occasionally be misunderstood because of some language barrier. You start feeling like you need a break, and that starts making you homesick as well.
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Updated: September 12, 2018You 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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Updated: September 12, 2018Head 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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