The International Student Blog
5 Ways to Make a Date Great
Posted on April 26th, 2019 by Phu NguyenPart of adapting to a new country and school will be the social aspects like dating. Having a romantic interest can be exciting, but what’s it like to go on a first date in the US? Truth be told, it’s not likely to be vastly different from dating in any other country, but there are […]
Felician University Drives Motivation for International Students Through Faith and Higher Education
Posted on April 19th, 2019 by Phu NguyenFor some international students, studying alongside celebrating their faith is important. Felician University is an independent co-educational Catholic University founded and sponsored by the Felician Sisters to educate a diverse population of students within the framework of a liberal arts tradition. Founded in 1942, Felician University is one of the few Franciscan universities in the […]
International Students Should Make Self-Care a Priority
Posted on April 12th, 2019 by Phu NguyenAnd international student is inherently brave. You decide to take on a whole new part of the world than you grew up in or are used to. You embark on an exciting venture alone, in a culture you’ve never experienced, and often, in a language you are just beginning to learn. There are ways to […]
Tax Returns Are Due April 15th For International Students
Posted on April 11th, 2019 by Phu NguyenWith a due date of April 15th this year, tax returns must be submitted within just a few days. Every international student and their dependent must turn in a Form 8843 to the IRS, even if income was not received. Although Form 8843 is one of the more simple tax return forms, some students may […]
International Students Choose the University of Southern Indiana
Posted on April 5th, 2019 by Phu NguyenFor the international student drawn to quieter regions of the US, the University of Southern Indiana (USI) provides a beautiful backdrop. Located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, students can do things like visit the Angel Mounds State Historic Site, which is formerly a home to prehistoric Native Americans, has 12 earthen mounds, […]