Want to know what it’s truly like to be an international student at your dream school? Read about the current experiences of real international students studying in the USA right now. Learn from them what it’s like to be in U.S. classrooms, make friends, get a job, and more.
We know you might have a couple of questions regarding how you can work and study while being in a US university. We have gathered a few of the most frequent questions we get asked from international students.
“Once again, it’s the holiday season. Bright lights, the cold, and Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You.’” Student blogger Alaine Obra, who is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in R...
Every year, the Regis College community near Boston, Massachusetts, participates in Founders’ Day — a day of service benefiting local, national, and international nonprofits and other worthy causes. Compassion and giving back are core values for stud...
“I was introduced to BTS before I began my studies at Hillsborough Community College while transitioning to a new environment far away from home,” says student blogger Jillian Ireland. “The messages in their songs gave me hope, confidence to pursue m...
Student blogger Alaine Obra is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. She experienced her first American Thanksgiving this year, complete with too much pie!
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., Georgetown University's English Language Center offers a unique educational experience that helps you build confidence in English while reaching your academic, professional, or personal goals. Through a combi...
International Academy is a short-term customized program for university-level students. Students will gain first-hand experience in their selected track with a curriculum that focuses on practice, problem-solving, and application. At the same time, p...
“The proverb ‘give with a willing heart’ was frequently used when I grew up in Jamaica,” says Jillian Ireland, an international student from Jamaica at Hillsborough Community College. “A small act of compassion may transform someone's life in ways I...
The University of Puget Sound is dedicated to providing international students with the academic and extracurricular support they need to achieve their desired results throughout their time at Puget Sound.
Looking into scholarship opportunities for your study abroad experience? The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) has you covered! Ole Miss offers a wide variety of competitive scholarships for international undergraduate and ESL students.
Student blogger Alaine Obra is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Coming from the Philippines, it’s taken Alaine some time to get used to America’s more casual culture.
The University of Puget Sound has much to offer international students, but what’s important is that it’s the right choice for you. To help with your decision, we’ve asked one of our international students, Ale Vidal Meza from Lima, Perú, to describe...
Student blogger Alaine Obra from the Philippines is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Alaine contemplates the differences between what she thought it would be like to study in...
“As a computer science major, I was never happier to have taken psychology,” says Jillian Ireland, an international student from Jamaica at Hillsborough Community College. “On a warm April evening, [my psychology professor] said something that perman...
Meet our new student blogger, Alaine Obra from the Philippines. She is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada.
If you are an international student hoping to study in the USA, you may find the application process a little overwhelming. Luckily, there are many universities and colleges looking to enroll international students like you — and our advisors can hel...
“For students everywhere, college is a place to discover, lose, and reinvent themselves. I kept forgetting why I chose to study in a foreign country. So, to make the best of my time at school, I set five attainable goals for myself. These goals allow...
Valeria Renée Rivera grew up in El Salvador but dreamed and planned for years to study abroad in the U.S. How did she make it happen? “I always tell people to take every opportunity that they can. I achieved a lot when I was in school,” she says....
Miguel Cruz, a native of Santa Barbara, California, is the new international student advisor for Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and an SBCC graduate. His unique perspective as a staff member and former student made him an ideal candidate to take o...
International student James Mwakyonde, who’s studying nursing at Hillsborough Community College, says, “Since I was a little kid, I remember dreaming about coming to the United States someday. At that time, it was only a dream, but I was hopeful to c...
Entrepreneurship education is starting to take off in the United States, but it's not just MBA programs that are getting recognition — other programs are also picking up steam and gaining attention. The University of Tampa Entrepreneurship Program wa...
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