The International Student Blog

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 […]

There are a lot of traditions in America, and tax return time is one of them. Sure, it’s not as exciting as the Fourth of July, but it’s Tax Day is still one that Americans circle on their calendar, and partake in every year. The due date for 2019 to file tax returns is April […]

Below is the second blog update by Mariana Barbosa, InternationalStudent.com’s 2018 Travel Video Contest winner. Mariana is now studying Canada. You can track her journey by checking our blog throughout the year.  I admire anyone who can go ice skating. I tried and didn’t succeed, for now.  It was fun though. Maybe with a lot of […]

You’ll start to see the aisles in the stores fully loaded just after the new year is rung in. The shelves will be inundated with red, pink, teddy bears, roses, and hearts. Valentine’s Day in the US will be celebrated all around the country on February 14th, but at least it won’t sneak up on […]

College students and political activism are no strangers to one another. From the time of desegregation and the women’s liberation, to the more recent election of strongly opinionated President Donald Trump and an emboldened #MeToo movement, it is nearly impossible to avoid the intersection of differing yet passionate political beliefs. This is particularly true when […]

It’s no secret that schools in Florida are very popular with international students. It’s what many students seek – all the sunshine in the world while you study. This is just one of many reasons to consider Atlantis University (AU) in Miami. One of the most popular cities in Florida and the country, Miami is […]

The busy semester has wound down and college students are getting a much-needed break. As an international student, your options for spending your leisure time will differ from many students who both study and live in the US. There’s good reason to consider visiting the home of a US friend during the winter break. With […]

If you are a prospective international student, you are more than likely familiar with the F1 visa process. The F1 visa is most common for international students and is issued by the United States Citizens and Immigration Services. You are most likely interested in any and all top tips on getting your F1 visa if […]

College is a tough transition for every student. You will naturally build up unnecessary stress due to classes, studying, homework and maintaining a social life. Among all the chaos and responsibilities, how do you take care of yourself? College is the first place that holds you accountable for your own health, as your parents are […]