The International Student Blog

Aspiring 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 […]

It 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 […]

International students who come to study English in the USA are often looking for a full-range education. Academia is important, but the ability to live the lifestyle of an American student is of equal value in their study abroad experience as well. Living on campus is a great way to immerse themselves into the American […]

Building credit may not seem like an immediate priority for an international student first arriving in the US, but the sooner you start establishing credit the better. Even if it doesn’t come in handy right away, in the long run, most international students benefit from having a credit history that proves you are a reliable […]

For international students seeking to study in the US, academics are usually the first priority when choosing a school. After that, location is often a close second. But once both these things are chosen and situated, the availability of extracurricular activities becomes the next thing in line to consider. It’s important for international students to […]

For 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 […]

And 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 […]

For 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, […]

So you’ve been accepted to the school of your choice and now you’re ready to take the steps to head over to the US and begin your studies. There is sure to be lots to do before you embark on your journey. Some tasks will certainly take higher priority than others. But what might those […]

Adjusting to college life in the U.S. can be challenging — a new language, new ways of learning, and a new home. It’s important to find a school that will help ease this transition with additional support services, instruction tailored to your academic and language level, and cultural experiences to ensure your future success. If […]