The International Student Blog

Arizona State University (ASU) is more than a university, it’s a place where ideas are valued and the impossible is possible! For over 40 years, Arizona State University Global Launch program has provided Intensive English instruction for students from over 160 countries! Learn more about studying English at Arizona State University where students receive high […]

The first day of school is always a mix of feelings. Excitement of the new things that are coming, nervousness that we fit in well, and determination to start classes on the right foot are just a few of them. As an international student, a new semester means a new opportunity to get out of […]

Have you ever considered getting your degree online? Online classes are a great alternative to having to physically attend a college or university campus each day, but with all of the benefit of earning a top education! Nottingham Trent University is an excellent school if you’re considering an online degree and they offer a variety […]

The rooms in the university residence halls may often make you feel crammed. After all, sharing a bathroom with twenty other people is not an easy task. If you want your own space, it may be time to start looking for a place outside of the dorms. Easy, right? Well, it’s not easy by any […]

One of the best ways to experience the cultural and individual traditions of the holiday season in the US is to spend it with an American family. If you have been invited to spend Christmas, Hanukkah, etc. with a friend and their family, you may be excited and perhaps a bit apprehensive especially if you’ll […]

You don’t have to be of a particular faith to be festive and celebrate the end of the year holiday season. While many events will center around Christmas this December, they won’t all necessarily have a religious aspect. Many of the activities available are mostly secular or heavily commercialized, but nonetheless enjoyable. For instance, holiday […]

In the US, the month of December is heavily dominated by all things Christmas. While Christmas is a public federal holiday inside the US, mostly affecting paid time off for certain employees, many other celebrations take place during this month. In recent years, there has been a movement to be more inclusive in the general […]

Let’s face it, being a full time international student in the US is exhausting. Along with having the typical work of a student (classes, exams, study groups, projects, pop quizzes, essays, etc) international students also have to balance this with exploring a new culture, making new friends, and trying to adjust to just about everything […]

Arizona State University Global Launch program is designed for international students, like you, that want to take their English skills to the next level! For over 40 years Global Launch has served over 22,000 students from more than 160 countries meet their English goals. Global Launch offers their students a specially designed Intensive English language […]

We are pleased to announce that our 2016 Travel Video Contest Viewers’ Choice winner and finalists have been announced! After spending many hours watching (and re-watching) each of the inspiring 159 entries, our InternationalStudent.com team was finally able to come up with a list of 14 finalists. These 14 finalists in combination with the Viewers’ […]