The International Student Blog
Seven Reasons to Study in Canada
Posted on April 9th, 2021 by Luke ClausenAt some point, you may have heard that Canada is a lot like the United States, but colder and with more affordable healthcare. This is partially true, as many of the things that are attractive and popular about the United States exist in Canada as well. However, Canada is its own unique place with climate […]
Why Study at the University of Colorado Denver?
Posted on September 18th, 2020 by Connor BlayCentrally located in the U.S., Denver, Colorado is known for having an overall progressive attitude. The people are friendly, the city is livable, and it continues to grow and thrive as one of the most easily recognizable metropolises in the country, currently ranked #2 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of 125 Best Places […]
New English Test Option for University Admissions!
Posted on June 19th, 2020 by Brett ReichertHi, my name is Brett. I’m in charge of international student admissions at the University of West Georgia near Atlanta. Disclaimer: I don’t work for DuoLingo, but I did teach English in Korea and the U.S. for 10 years. I wanted to write about DuoLingo’s new English test because I think it offers a fresh, […]
Study ESL Through CU Denver’s LynxDirect Pathway Program
Posted on March 13th, 2020 by Connor BlayGreat news for international students who would like to study English as a Second Language (ESL)! Students are now able to apply for the LynxDirect Pathway Program at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester and for the Spring 2021 semester. LynxDirect is an accelerated pathway to degree program […]
English Proficiency Tests at University of Arkansas
Posted on March 2nd, 2020 by Luke ClausenWhen studying in the U.S., nearly all classes, textbooks, and communications from the school will, of course, be in English. Many international students speak some level of English, but universities in the U.S. want to know that an incoming international student has sufficient English skills to succeed in their studies. This is why so many […]
Facebook Live: Ayan’s International Student Loan Journey
Posted on February 26th, 2020 by Connor BlayIn order to start your journey as an international student, you will first need to make sure you have adequate funding. There is a large amount of funding available to international students like grants and scholarship opportunities, but more often than not, these will not cover the full cost of tuition & fees. Because of […]
International Students at The University of Colorado Denver
Posted on August 9th, 2019 by Phu NguyenLocated in the heart of the Mile High City of downtown Denver, the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is a unique research-based institution in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. International students at The University of Colorado Denver are able to receive a quality education in a variety of fields amidst all that the […]
Recap: Facebook Live Event with Valencia College
Posted on July 12th, 2019 by Phu NguyenInternationalStudent.com would like to thank May Martines for joining us on our Facebook Live Event with Valencia College today. May is a graduating international student at Valencia College, and offered her time to answer some popular questions international students have about studying in the USA, and specifically, in Orlando, Florida at Valencia. Thanks to May, […]
Ways for Students to Study Outside of Their Home Country
Posted on June 14th, 2019 by Phu NguyenAspiring students who wish to study outside their home countries have a lot of questions to answer, but the best ones to start with are what to study and how. Many international students’ paths will be different from domestic students. International students often need to tailor their educational paths to ones that will help them […]
Why International Students Should Spend Time Volunteering
Posted on June 7th, 2019 by Phu NguyenIt is an extremely difficult transition for an international student to move to a new country far away from friends, family, and familiar customs that one has grown up to know. You’re learning to adapt to new cultures and customs, all while keeping a major focus on academics. After a long day of classes and […]
