The International Student Blog
2020 Back to College Essentials
Posted on January 10th, 2020 by Connor BlayIt’s time to face the most dreaded words for college students everywhere: back to school. Whether you want to face those words or not Spring semester is here and it’s time to start preparing for it if you haven’t already. From gathering supplies to making travel plans, It can be hard going back after enjoying […]
2019 Travel Video Contest is Now Open!
Posted on September 7th, 2019 by Phu NguyenOur annual 2019 Travel Video Contest is now open for entries! This is your chance to win 1 of 5 unique awards, including the $4,000 grand prize! To enter, submit a video to us that you made specifically for the 2019 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest and tell us one of two things in a 4-minute […]
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 […]
Facebook Live Event With MPOWER
Posted on July 24th, 2019 by Phu NguyenTuition fees are inevitable for international students. Although you want to exhaust your grant and scholarship opportunities, many students end up relying on loans to fund the financial gap. Finding the right loan for you can be a daunting task, but InternationalStudent.com has teamed up with a lending expert to talk about some common loan […]
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, […]
5 Things All International Students Should Know
Posted on March 8th, 2019 by Phu NguyenSo 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 […]
International Student Loans for the 2018 Fall Semester
Posted on August 17th, 2018 by Bryanna DavisThe 2018 Fall semester is here and hopefully so is the funding you need. If not, there’s still time to search and apply for an international student loan. There are a variety of lenders inside the United States, however, not every lender will work with international students and not every lender will work with each […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a US College
Posted on June 29th, 2018 by Yessica PratoMany students like you decide to come to the United States to complete a degree as this will open doors for them around the world. Now that you have graduated from high school and are ready to take the next step, it’s time to choose where you will spend the next 4 or more years […]
Work and Study in the United States as an International Student!
Posted on May 11th, 2018 by Yessica PratoStudents worldwide often consider coming to the United States to study at some of the most prestigious universities around the globe. However, most students will travel here on a tight budget as education costs can be quite steep. For this reason, many schools began to offer employment options to international students like you! It’s important […]
Making your Money Stretch When on an International Student Budget
Posted on February 24th, 2017 by Yessica PratoIf you had a twenty-dollar bill, would you know how many or what types of things you could buy in the United States? As an international student, it is important to have a good idea of what a dollar (or twenty) can buy, specially when on a tight budget. It may seem like technology will […]