The International Student Blog
Ways to Live Like a Local as an International Student in the US
Posted on April 13th, 2018 by Connor SmithHave you ever heard the expression, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do!”? This is the mantra you should adopt when you become an international student in the US! The most important thing when studying abroad is to immerse yourself in that culture. Go in with the attitude that you are a sponge, ready […]
How to Study in the USA on a Limited Budget
Posted on February 20th, 2018 by Connor SmithLeaving your home country to study in the United States is a massive adventure! However, this adventure also comes with a massive price tag. Tuition, housing, textbooks… it all adds up really fast! Fortunately, there are ways to avoid breaking the bank when studying in the US. You can still study in the US and […]
5 Tips On How to Choose a US College
Posted on February 2nd, 2018 by Connor SmithFiguring out which school is right for you can be a lot of pressure, but it doesn’t have to be. With thousands of schools to choose from it can be easy to get caught up in overthinking your options. You may end up making some mistakes when it comes to how to choose your dream […]
New Year’s Resolutions and How to Achieve Them
Posted on December 1st, 2017 by Connor SmithIt’s hard to believe, but 2017 is almost over! This means that the New Year is right around the corner. A popular tradition in the United States is creating your own New Year’s resolution. You may be asking yourself, what is that? A New Year’s resolution is where you make a promise to yourself to […]
CollegeWeekLive International Students Day – November
Posted on November 13th, 2017 by Connor SmithCollegeWeekLive International Students Day is back again! Are you unsure of what it’s like to study abroad? This free university fair online is just for international students on November 15th from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., EST. During this event you’ll have the opportunity to chat with admission representatives from over 90 universities like NYU, […]
The Viewers’ Choice Winner & Finalists Are Here!
Posted on November 10th, 2017 by Connor SmithWe are thrilled to announce that the 2017 Travel Video Contest finalists and Viewers’ Choice Winner have been selected! Our team enjoyed spending hours watching and re-watching each of the 103 submissions from all over the world. Out of these impressive videos we have finally narrowed it down to our 15 finalists, including the Viewers’ […]
Taking Free Electives in College
Posted on November 3rd, 2017 by Connor SmithCollege is a time when you can try new things and really discover who you are, in fact, a number of people don’t finish college with the same major that they started with. You’re exposed to a lot of new people, ways of thinking and a variety of classes. When you study in the US […]
Our 2017 Travel Video Contest Is Now Open!
Posted on September 3rd, 2017 by Connor SmithOur 2017 Travel Video Contest is now accepting entries! Since 2006 we have provided students just like you the chance to win $4,000 to pursue educational opportunities internationally. If you have dreams of studying in another country or are currently studying abroad and have a trip in mind then this contest can help you get […]
Nightlife in the US as an International Student
Posted on August 31st, 2017 by Connor SmithThe United States of America is almost like two countries depending on the time of day. By day you have a plentiful array of activities to choose from but the real fun begins after the sun sets and the street lights begin to flicker on one by one. As a college student, nightlife activities are […]
CollegeWeekLive International Students Day – Scholarship Opportunity
Posted on August 25th, 2017 by Connor SmithThe United States has over 4,000 colleges to study at! Figuring out which school is right for you can be challenging. There are many factors to consider: cost, location, degree options, student activities, housing options and class size. CollegeWeekLive International Students Day is here to make the search for the perfect college or university a […]