The International Student Blog

Holidays and traditions vary across the globe, from hemisphere differences to religious, cultural and historical observances.    In this article, we look at American holidays and traditions that may impact international students studying in the U.S.   The American holidays cycle The American holiday system is slightly different from the rest of the world. Most people […]

Studying in California is attractive for various reasons, including the state’s high standard of living, its sun-kissed climate, its world-famous beaches, its exciting cities, its abundance of cultural riches, and its undisputed position at the forefront of modern technology, to name just a few. There are many world-class universities in the state, and they have […]

Ever find yourself feeling bored and inactive? Sometimes it can feel like you’ve got nothing left to do because you’ve already done everything there is to do. But, in reality, there is so much you can do while studying in the US, it’s virtually impossible to do it all. If you ever find yourself experiencing […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re a new US international student and this is your first time in the US on February 14th, you might be asking what today is about. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and it’s the perfect time to show that one special person that you care about them. It can […]

Salman Sayyed was raised by his mother on the streets of Mumbai, India. While selling books to passerbys, he met a motherly figure who would change his life forever. The woman helped him earn his high school and university degree which allowed him to start working as a tour guide in Mumbai. It was then […]

There are currently more than 20,000 international student-athletes enrolled and competing at schools associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). We encourage any students who would like to compete in collegiate sports at the highest level in the US to reach out to NCAA recruiters. The opportunity to become an NCAA athlete is certainly […]

So, you’ve decided to take classes during the summer. Good choice! My very first semester in college was during the summer and now I recommend summer classes to everyone. But while taking summer classes is an excellent way to get a head start on your program, it may be challenging to work at an accelerated […]

One of the most valued traditions in the world across all cultures is, of course, the Lunar New Year and we couldn’t be more excited about the start of the celebration happening next week. For those of you who may not be familiar with this tradition and how it’s celebrated, we’ve got you covered! What […]

If you’re reading this blog, there’s a 100% chance that you’re reading it on your computer, tablet, mobile device or whatever piece of technology you use to browse the internet. In the age of COVID-19, almost all of us are guilty of spending too much time on our devices and not enough time enjoying the […]