The International Student Blog
Study ESL Through CU Denver’s LynxDirect Pathway Program
Posted on March 13th, 2020 by Connor BlayGreat news for international students who would like to study English as a Second Language (ESL)! Students are now able to apply for the LynxDirect Pathway Program at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester and for the Spring 2021 semester. LynxDirect is an accelerated pathway to degree program […]
English Proficiency Tests at University of Arkansas
Posted on March 2nd, 2020 by Luke ClausenWhen studying in the U.S., nearly all classes, textbooks, and communications from the school will, of course, be in English. Many international students speak some level of English, but universities in the U.S. want to know that an incoming international student has sufficient English skills to succeed in their studies. This is why so many […]
Facebook Live: Ayan’s International Student Loan Journey
Posted on February 26th, 2020 by Connor BlayIn order to start your journey as an international student, you will first need to make sure you have adequate funding. There is a large amount of funding available to international students like grants and scholarship opportunities, but more often than not, these will not cover the full cost of tuition & fees. Because of […]
Celebrating Valentine’s Day Around The World
Posted on February 14th, 2020 by Yessica PratoCelebrations worldwide for Valentine’s Day! How can you join in the celebration? Learn more about it in our International Student Blog.
Research at a University in the US
Posted on January 31st, 2020 by Connor BlayUniversities in the US have so many different opportunities that it can be hard to narrow down what you want to accomplish while studying abroad. One of the opportunities available to international students in the US is research for undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral candidates. As the world of research continues to grow and flourish, more […]
Combating Culture Shock
Posted on January 17th, 2020 by Yessica PratoMoving to a new country with a different culture and customs is the adventure of a lifetime. However, once you’ve settled into your place and you have time to get into a routine, certain aspects of your new home will become more noticeable than when you first arrived. I was born in Colombia and when […]
2019 Travel Video Contest is Now Open!
Posted on September 7th, 2019 by Phu NguyenOur annual 2019 Travel Video Contest is now open for entries! This is your chance to win 1 of 5 unique awards, including the $4,000 grand prize! To enter, submit a video to us that you made specifically for the 2019 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest and tell us one of two things in a 4-minute […]
Ways for Students to Study Outside of Their Home Country
Posted on June 14th, 2019 by Phu NguyenAspiring students who wish to study outside their home countries have a lot of questions to answer, but the best ones to start with are what to study and how. Many international students’ paths will be different from domestic students. International students often need to tailor their educational paths to ones that will help them […]
Why International Students Should Spend Time Volunteering
Posted on June 7th, 2019 by Phu NguyenIt 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 […]
Can International Students Apply for Credit Cards?
Posted on May 10th, 2019 by Phu NguyenBuilding credit may not seem like an immediate priority for an international student first arriving in the US, but the sooner you start establishing credit the better. Even if it doesn’t come in handy right away, in the long run, most international students benefit from having a credit history that proves you are a reliable […]
