The International Student Blog
Facebook Live: Take the Lead at McNeese State University
Posted on June 4th, 2020 by Connor BlayMcNeese State University is a public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese is known for its inclusive and diverse campus which allows international students to grow and thrive. McNeese is also known for: Its classification as a Carnegie Foundation Master’s University Its designation from U.S. News and World Report as a Tier One Regional […]
Facebook Live: Discover Your Opportunities at Valencia College (Reminder)
Posted on May 27th, 2020 by Connor BlayJust a friendly reminder that tomorrow at 12:00PM Eastern Time we will be on Facebook Live with our friends at Valencia College. International Student Recruitment Specialist, Daniela Garcia Laverde will join us to cover a number of topics such as: COVID-19 accommodations Valencia’s admissions process Scholarships And more! Again, that’s tomorrow on the International Student […]
Facebook Live: Discover Your Opportunities at Valencia College
Posted on May 21st, 2020 by Connor BlayValencia College in Orlando, Florida is a fully accredited community college that welcomes a number of international students each year. With more than 100 countries represented on its campuses and an International Student Services team there to help students through every step of their journey, international students are sure to enjoy calling Valencia home. Next […]
Northwest Missouri State University Programs for International Students
Posted on May 15th, 2020 by Connor BlayEach year, our friend and Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) International Involvement Center Director, Phil Hull, makes the trip overseas to meet some of you. This year, he was set to visit The Balkans region but because of COVID-19 he was forced to cancel all travel plans. He wanted us to pass along the message […]
The Pros and Cons of Transferring to a University from a Community College
Posted on May 13th, 2020 by Connor BlayStudying in the US as an international student is a tremendous way to grow academically and personally. However, if you’re considering a future as an international student in the US, you know that you’ll have to budget. If you’re looking to save on the cost of getting your degree, it’s an excellent idea to consider […]
Get a US Green Card Through the EB-5 Investor Visa Program
Posted on May 8th, 2020 by Connor BlayIt’s no secret that the US immigration process can be tricky. In fact, it can take years for some green card applications to even be processed. However, the EB-5 Investor Visa Program can help make the process easier for students who want to study at a college or university in the US. Through the EB-5 […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted on May 5th, 2020 by Connor BlayCreated in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize issues surrounding mental health worldwide. According to this organization, 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Among international students, studies from recent years show that mental illness is even more common. As […]
Updates for International Students During COVID-19
Posted on April 27th, 2020 by Connor BlayBefore Coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, many higher education institutions examined how to handle the situation. Several administrators at higher education institutions were left asking questions such as “Should we cancel in-person classes?” and “Do we need to move to online-only instruction?”. By March 9, 2020 the Centers for […]
Tax Season 2020 Updates and Helpful Resources
Posted on April 15th, 2020 by Connor BlayHappy Tax Day! Typically, today would be the day that we remind you all to make sure to mail any last-minute tax return documents to the IRS before the day ends. The post offices would be a flood of people, tax documents in hand, trying to get their documents time-stamped with today’s date before mailing […]
3 Things International Students Should Do During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Posted on April 3rd, 2020 by Connor BlayWherever you are from and whatever age you may be, there is no doubt that you know about Coronavirus (COVID-19). For the first time in a very long time, people all around the world are facing the same issue. We understand that it may seem overwhelming, but there are a number of different actions you […]