The International Student Blog

Tax 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 […]

When 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 […]

In 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 […]

February 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 […]

Universities in the US have so many different opportunities that it can be hard to narrow down what you want to accomplish while studying abroad. One of the opportunities available to international students in the US is research for undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral candidates. As the world of research continues to grow and flourish, more […]

If you’ve started the search for financial aid, you know that most loans for international students will require a cosigner. The added stress of finding a cosigner is a lot to bear for international students like you who already have a lot to do before making the trip abroad. Thankfully, there are loans that don’t […]

Moving to a new country with a different culture and customs is the adventure of a lifetime. However, once you’ve settled into your place and you have time to get into a routine, certain aspects of your new home will become more noticeable than when you first arrived. I was born in Colombia and when […]

It’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 […]

It’s a brand new year which means a brand new start. Making resolutions is a perfect way to make this new start a good one. For those who aren’t familiar with the concept of New Year’s resolutions, it is a tradition in which people set individual goals to improve upon their lives in the coming […]

Have you ever seen the movie “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”? If you have not, you should take a study break and grab some popcorn. This hilarious movie portrays character Neal Page as a businessman trying to get home to his wife for the holidays. His flight rerouted due to a major snowstorm. The entirety of […]