Here are some guidelines to help make your student visa application process smooth and successful.

Each U.S. university and college sets its own admission standards and decides which applicants meet those standards. Therefore, you must apply separately to each university or college.

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More international students are attending community colleges, which offer a popular alternative for completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree.

One of the great strengths of American higher education is the ease with which students can transfer from one college or university to another.

The American education system offers a rich field of choices for international students. There is such an array of schools, programs and locations that the choices may overwhelm students, even those from the U.S. As you begin your school search, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the American education system. Understanding the system will help you narrow your choices and develop your education plan.

Wherever you are, digital media is playing an increasingly bigger role in the marketplace and in our global culture. With outsourcing on the rise, you can work for a prestigious international company from just about anywhere.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a great way to get hands-on experience by working with U.S. companies. OPT is a benefit authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It extends the F-1 student status to allow international students to work at U.S. companies in order to gain practical training in their major field of study.

If you are an international student seeking an M.B.A., why should you consider the United States? Because American M.B.A. programs are world renowned for giving students a leading edge in the business world through top-of-the-line education, diverse specialized programs, and unparalleled networking opportunities and resources.

There are many unique answers when posing the question of “How?” How does this chair hold me up? How is that I can talk on my cell phone or chat on the Internet with someone across the world? How did this water in my glass become clean? Although, the answer to each of these questions is unique, there is one simple explanation for all of these questions: engineering.

When the electrical engineers of the late ’70s and early ’80s introduced the world’s first mobile phones, they never would have imagined the world we live in today. Mobile phones now have features like mobile payment systems and video conferencing, all running on a multi-core processor in your pocket.

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 instructors have may be confusing or unclear

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Two common questions you may ask yourself are where am I going to attend university in America and how am I going to pay for it? Some students are lucky enough to have their education costs completely covered by their parents, but many students have to supplement from a variety of sources whether it be scholarships, jobs or a private loan.

Travel and tourism is the world's largest industry. International hospitality management involves working with so many people and cultural layers that it has the opportunity to help shape international relations - and change the world.

Studying abroad in the United States is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow as a student, but there are also several responsibilities that come along with it. If you are living in an off-campus apartment, you will likely have to furnish the space and add other living necessities, all while sticking to a budget.

The TOEFL® test is designed for students whose first language is not English and who need to meet English-language proficiency requirements for university applications and admissions.

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.

“This place is both more and less than what I expected,” says Abdul* an international student attending university in a small town. When I press him on what he means he explains that when he first arrived, he was disappointed that the town where his new university is located is so small.

When selecting a school to study in the USA many students might look at the graduation rate, the degree programs, or even the reputation of the school when deciding which school to select.

Studying in the USA is an exciting experience for international students. It exposes them to different cultures and opportunities. For many students who have moved their lives to a foreign country it can also be an overwhelming time.