The International Student Blog
Going Green in College
Posted on March 20th, 2020 by Luke ClausenWith everything that’s been in the media lately, the question of how to become more “green” is on many people’s minds. For college students, taking steps in this direction may seem overwhelming, because college is often stressful enough without thinking about these extra changes in your lifestyle. However, with a small amount of effort, there […]
2020 Tax Help for International Students
Posted on March 6th, 2020 by Luke ClausenTax season is here! Under US law, any international student or dependent of an international student is required to file a tax return every year, even if you’ve earned no income. The IRS deadline for submitting tax returns is April 15th. All international students must fill out and submit IRS Tax Form 8843, but if […]
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 […]
Celebrating Black History Month
Posted on February 10th, 2020 by Connor BlayFebruary is a very special month in the United States because this month we observe Black History Month. Black History Month is a tradition put in place to celebrate Black American historical figures and events. It all started in 1926 and was limited to one week in February. Since then, it has evolved into Black […]
International Student Loans for Students in Canada and the US
Posted on August 16th, 2019 by Phu NguyenHave you researched all the funding options available to you as an international student and still need additional financing? Your next option might be an International Student Loan. Many international students don’t realize that loans are even available for them, but we’re happy to provide helpful information about international student loans for students in Canada […]
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, […]
Facebook Live Event with Valencia College
Posted on July 12th, 2019 by Phu NguyenOrlando is a great place for international students to gain a renowned education. As one of the most popular states to study in, many students have wondered how they can attend a school in Florida. Our Facebook Live Event with Valencia College in Orlando will allow you to learn a little more. InternationalStudent.com is teaming […]
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 […]
