Living and studying in the USA as an international student will bring you many opportunities. These resources will help you prepare for your academic journey and fun new experiences in the United States!
Dylana Camacho Orozco from Costa Rica is a new blogger studying at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. She reflects on how she came to the U.S., saying, “When I look at my old diary entries saying that I wanted to study abroad, I feel...
Leslie Moreno and moderator Maggie Wolford discuss the importance of English in U.S. education. Our Live session, “English Proficiency: Leslie's U.S. Academic Journey,” explored Leslie's journey from Colombia to Florida and how En...
Are you a high-achieving high school student with dreams of pursuing a liberal arts education in the United States? Do you have the academic ability but lack the financial means to make your dreams a reality? If so, the Collegey Impact Fellowship mig...
Mathias Goeb from Munich, Germany, is majoring in film production at Santa Barbara City College in California. He chose SBCC primarily because of its desirable location, then discovered the high quality of education and faculty. “The teachers a...
In her final post, Truckee Meadows Community College student blogger Alaine Marie Obra reflects on her journey so far. She says, “Knowing which career path you want to take can be confusing!” But Alaine looks excitedly to her future “to see what’s in...
Carlos Velásquez Ortiz from Venezuela is a mechanical engineer with an MBA in business administration. He chose to improve his English skills through immersion at the University of Texas at Austin’s English Language Program (ELP). Carlos...
Hikmat Abou Shahla from Beirut, Lebanon, is a senior at Chico State University in Northern California, majoring in cellular and molecular biology. Over the last few years, Hikmat has experienced several devastating and sometimes catastrophic events t...
Meet Malene, a Master's student at NYU, and get an insightful glimpse into her life as a student in the heart of New York. Plus learn more about the importance of the TOEFL test and how it serves a pivotal role in shaping a successful internation...
Student blogger Alaine Obra’s second year at Truckee Meadows Community College has just begun! As an International Peer Mentor, she saw this year’s new international students and remembered how eager she was last year to start her new journey — and n...
Andres Cepeda from Mexico is a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in manufacturing at the University of Mississippi. “As an engineering student with focus on manufacturing and interested in aviation, studying in the U.S....
Rei Nakatani is a former Language Academy student at Los Angeles City College (LACC). She shares some of her tips as a language academy student and all the challenges she faces while coming to the States and throughout her journey.
When Omar Hassan moved from Bangladesh to Los Angeles, he encountered several challenges. However, he discovered his path when he enrolled in the Business Administration program at Los Angeles City College (LACC). Let’s delve into Omar's jo...
My university experience at Regis College was unforgettable. I gained culture and discipline, explored diversity, and gave back to the community. My time at Regis was filled with meaningful experiences that I'm grateful for.
In this insightful session, we explored the incredible journey of Marifer, an international student from Panama who achieved two degrees and embarked on a PhD in Human-Centered Design at Florida Institute of Technology. Marifer's story is a testa...
Dr. Dimitrios Vonofakos joins us to talk about the psychological aspects of test-taking to bring us a fresh perspective on test anxiety, facing your fears, and applying problem-solving frameworks to real-world challenges (not just test-taking).
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 havin...
Imagine a world where the power is in your hands, your dreams know no limits, and the key to unlocking endless possibilities lies in the realm of the English language.
Student Lisa Suong explains why the SAELL Intensive English Program at Northeastern Illinois University is the best choice to study English in Chicago. Affordable tuition, amazing teachers, interesting field trips, and more confidence in using Englis...
Eunseo Kwak, an exchange student from Hansung University in South Korea, talks about her experience in the SAELL Intensive English Program at Northeastern Illinois University.
Student Enkhdari Davaajargal shares how her experience studying in the SAELL Intensive English Program at Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago) is preparing her for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
Anish Merchant often recounts “The Hero’s Journey” — the story of a hero who goes on a grand adventure to find where he or she belongs. Stories like this inspired Anish to leave the U.S. in pursuit of his own grand adventure &...
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