The International Student Blog
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted on May 5th, 2020 by Connor BlayCreated in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize issues surrounding mental health worldwide. According to this organization, 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Among international students, studies from recent years show that mental illness is even more common. As […]
Happy Earth Day 2020!
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Luke ClausenEach year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd to remind us of the environmental issues that face the world we live in. The holiday was officially created when a US Senator named Gaylord Nelson witnessed an oil spill in 1970 and decided that he wanted to create awareness for environmental issues. That makes this […]
3 Things International Students Should Do During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Posted on April 3rd, 2020 by Connor BlayWherever you are from and whatever age you may be, there is no doubt that you know about Coronavirus (COVID-19). For the first time in a very long time, people all around the world are facing the same issue. We understand that it may seem overwhelming, but there are a number of different actions you […]
Getting a Student Loan Without a Cosigner
Posted on January 24th, 2020 by Connor BlayIf you’ve started the search for financial aid, you know that most loans for international students will require a cosigner. The added stress of finding a cosigner is a lot to bear for international students like you who already have a lot to do before making the trip abroad. Thankfully, there are loans that don’t […]
El beneficio de estudiar Inglés en los centros de lenguaje ELS
Posted on February 1st, 2019 by Yessica PratoMuchos estudiantes internacionales persiguen sus sueños de venir a EE. UU. pero una parte importante de este sueño es aprender el lenguaje. El Inglés es uno de los lenguajes más complicados de aprender, sin embargo esto no impide que cientos de estudiantes internacionales tomen la iniciativa e intenten aprenderlo. Por más de 50 años, los […]
Need a Job? Hangout With Us Friday!
Posted on June 26th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisThis Friday we are hosting a Hangout On Air to help you learn how to use your contacts to get a job. When competing against hundreds, sometimes thousands of other applicants, finding a job is not always easy as a new international student graduate. Even with a stand-out resume that boasts your study abroad experience, […]
How to Study Abroad
Posted on February 7th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisYou’ve made up your mind- you’re going to study abroad! Now all you need to do is figure out how to study abroad. Luckily, we have a number of resources available that can help you in this journey. First, you will want to make sure your parents are comfortable with you studying abroad. You may […]
A Great (and Free) Valentine’s Day Gift
Posted on January 31st, 2014 by Bryanna DavisTomorrow is the first day of February which means if you are trying to plan something special for your loved ones on Valentine’s day- you only have two weeks left. If you’re tired of just buying chocolates and flowers, we have a new Valentine’s day gift idea for you- let us tell the one you […]
Must-See Study Abroad Checklist
Posted on October 24th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisLet’s be honest: even packing and preparing all the necessary things for a vacation abroad can be a trying task. Don’t let that scare you off when the time comes to prepare for what you’ll need to study abroad. By making sure you have adequate time to complete all imperative tasks, checking things off your […]
Dinner on a Student Budget
Posted on September 14th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisBeing an international student is great, you meet new friends, gain a wealth of knowledge and are exposed to things that you may not have ever otherwise known existed. But lets be real, it can sometimes be hard living on a student budget. Just because your income is low doesn’t mean you are doomed to […]
