The International Student Blog
Learning a New Language Online for Free
Posted on April 14th, 2012 by Apinant HoontrakulDo you want to learn some language basics before you study abroad? Or, are you interested in learning a language at home? One way to do this is by purchasing expensive self-taught books or language programs. Alternatively, if you are just beginning to explore your new language, you may want to start learning online for […]
Why get an international sim card?
Posted on December 21st, 2010 by Jennifer FrankelI have yet to meet someone who does not carry a cell phone with them – I am sure they exist, but it seems to be that cell phones are now like your wallet or purse. They are everywhere! If you were like me as a student, my mobile phone never left my side to […]
New USA Sim Card Options
Posted on February 11th, 2010 by Jennifer FrankelAs we highlighted in our previous post, mobile phone companies tend to hit those who travel or study abroad with high roaming costs if you use your mobile phone when abroad. Our post identified some key areas to help students minimize these costs and avoid any high charges or unexpected phone bills. Of course, the […]
Avoiding Roaming Costs as an International Student
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by Jennifer FrankelWe all love our mobile phones, they provide such a high level of convenience that most people do not want to go without them. However, although you may travel well, its most likely that your existing mobile phone provider and contract in your home country will not travel well with you. As any traveler will […]
Back to School Essentials
Posted on September 5th, 2007 by adminAs you head back to school there are always things that you put off doing, or simply forget about entirely – well now you can do them last minute and we have some great resources for you…. International Student Loans: Student loans for international students studying in the US or Canada, and for US students […]