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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
International Student Loans for Students in Canada and the US
Posted on August 16th, 2019 by Phu NguyenHave you researched all the funding options available to you as an international student and still need additional financing? Your next option might be an International Student Loan. Many international students don’t realize that loans are even available for them, but we’re happy to provide helpful information about international student loans for students in Canada […]
Facebook Live Event With MPOWER
Posted on July 24th, 2019 by Phu NguyenTuition fees are inevitable for international students. Although you want to exhaust your grant and scholarship opportunities, many students end up relying on loans to fund the financial gap. Finding the right loan for you can be a daunting task, but InternationalStudent.com has teamed up with a lending expert to talk about some common loan […]
Mariana Studying in Canada Part II
Posted on February 8th, 2019 by Phu NguyenBelow is the second blog update by Mariana Barbosa, InternationalStudent.com’s 2018 Travel Video Contest winner. Mariana is now studying Canada. You can track her journey by checking our blog throughout the year. I admire anyone who can go ice skating. I tried and didn’t succeed, for now. It was fun though. Maybe with a lot of […]
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 […]
Mariana Made it to Canada!
Posted on December 21st, 2018 by Bryanna DavisI don’t know when I’ll get used to this Canadian weather, but it’s worth it. People who live in the city say the weather is fine this month because in February the temperature can get to -40 degrees Fahrenheit! I’ve been in the city for five days now, and even though it isn’t a long […]
