The International Student Blog

Studying abroad can be a great experience – you will meet new people, experience new traditions, eat exotic foods and possibly learn a new language. But with these new experiences you may find yourself homesick missing your family, friends, pets, food or even something as simple as your own bed. When you are homesick you […]

International students get a bonus if they choose to study in Tennessee because they are able to attend some of the major music and food festivals throughout Tennessee during the school year. Tennessee has a wide variety of festivals and fares in the summer months, which is great if international students want to take a […]

Saving money is part of everyday life for most international students, after all the more money put away, the more money that can be used for traveling around your host country. Since your grocery bill is a major component of your budget, there are many ways to make your money go farther. International students typically […]

As many of you know, we recently launched our brand new Study in the USA iPhone app for the iPhone – allowing students from all around the world the ability to access our content and some of our features right in the palm of their hand. We have entered the app into the WYSTC 2011 […]

Although well-known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, Wisconsin is also home to a nationally-renowned and vibrant arts scene. International students looking for things to do in Wisconsin will be thrilled to indulge in the many museums, concerts, and other performances that thrive in her urban centers. Their state being home to a burgeoning film industry […]

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced on Wednesday July 20, 2011 that she signed a new law (Senate Bill 79) that will provide parents with more of a choice when picking schools for their kids who will study in Illinois. This is a significant piece of legislation because it creates an independent Charter School Commission that […]

We are proud the announce the launch of the InternationalStudent.com Study in the USA iPhone app! The new application, which is of course free, will allow you to access a wealth of information, advice and services right from the palm of your hand. The application is available now, and so please head over to download […]

Before making the decision to study in the “Silver State” it’s important that an international student be familiar with the academic specialties in Nevada, as well as the typical professional trajectory of the graduates of the state’s institutions. Over 98,000 students are enrolled in degree-seeking programs at institutes of higher education in Nevada, and of […]

Being an international student in the USA can be expensive, with tuition, fees and housing cost all accumulating and adding up your total cost. Food is just another major expense that you have to deal with, and as a college student who may be on a budget, eating economically is a great way to save […]

A relevant fact when considering whether to study abroad in Vermont is that many schools require international students to have adequate international student insurance. Many public and private institutions provide their students with health insurance plans. Some schools will leave students on their own, others will mandate their insurance plan, and some schools will allow students […]