The International Student Blog

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An important factor that international students should seek when searching for the school they’d like to attend is how much inclusion and diversity matters and is emphasized in practice. Lake Land College in Matoon, IL knows how important it is for international students to be and feel welcomed in their new learning environment, and has […]

It can be so exciting to live in a new country, experience a new culture, and meet people from all over the world. Many international students become so immersed in their new home abroad that they want to expand their social scenes and even try online dating. Online dating is a relatively new and modern […]

International students who attend the University of Southern Indiana (USI) have many options for becoming involved in campus clubs, activities, and living experiences. From Living Learning Communities to Intramural Sports to Greek Organizations and other clubs, USI provides their international students the ability to branch out and find ways to immerse themselves in campus life. […]

Congratulations! You are enrolled to start college next fall and are preparing for your first semester away from home. As a freshman, college can be pretty mysterious and overwhelming at first, especially as an international student, but don’t fret. What lies ahead will be full of wonder, amazement, and of course, a solid education. There’s […]

The key to gaining the most out of your college experience is to get involved in any way you can. This could be through sports, clubs, student government, or anything that peaks your interest. Students from Felician University in New Jersey set a great example of how one can focus on more than just academics […]

Everyone has different plans, ideas, and motivations for when summer break comes around. Some international students may take classes, travel, take a summer job, go back to their home country, or just simply relax before the next term of school starts. Whatever the case may be for you as an international student, here are some […]

It is an extremely difficult transition for an international student to move to a new country far away from friends, family, and familiar customs that one has grown up to know. You’re learning to adapt to new cultures and customs, all while keeping a major focus on academics. After a long day of classes and […]

Searching for a job or internship can be challenging, especially for an international student. Let’s be honest, job-searching is not always fun. The process consists of extensive research on companies that best fit your ideal career path, which is easier said than done. It can require multiple rounds of interviews and conversations where you will […]

International students who come to study English in the USA are often looking for a full-range education. Academia is important, but the ability to live the lifestyle of an American student is of equal value in their study abroad experience as well. Living on campus is a great way to immerse themselves into the American […]