The International Student Blog

Saving money is part of everyday life for most international students, after all the more money put away, the more money that can be used for traveling around your host country. Since your grocery bill is a major component of your budget, there are many ways to make your money go farther. International students typically […]

We are proud the announce the launch of the InternationalStudent.com Study in the USA iPhone app! The new application, which is of course free, will allow you to access a wealth of information, advice and services right from the palm of your hand. The application is available now, and so please head over to download […]

Being an international student in the USA can be expensive, with tuition, fees and housing cost all accumulating and adding up your total cost. Food is just another major expense that you have to deal with, and as a college student who may be on a budget, eating economically is a great way to save […]

While the number of American students traveling abroad has seen a decrease in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of international students choosing to complete their secondary education in the United States. According to the Open Doors Survey published by the Institute of International Education, international post graduate enrollment alone […]

For international students studying in Massachusetts who are doing so on a tight financial budget, it is helpful to learn about many of the fun and interesting things to do and places to visit that won’t cost you money, especially because general cost of living in Boston can get fairly pricey! Luckily for international students, […]

International students who want to study in Texas usually exhibit a natural love for adventure, passion for personal growth, and thirst for new experiences! Without a doubt, the state of Texas (which is truly a place with its own cultural identity quite unlike any other) may be the perfect U.S. state for international students to […]

A unique new strategy is being employed by several university systems in the New England region of the United States to recruit and maintain an actively growing population of international students within their states and on their campuses. Many colleges and universities are now working with independent firms by outsourcing the actual job of locating […]

The issues of transportation for international students interested in studying in Washington, D.C. (just as with most travel abroad educational experiences) is worthy of student consideration and pre-planning. Transportation options for international students can be a tricky problem, requiring creative solutions whenever and wherever possible. An example of such creative solutions are the emerging bicycle […]

After international students have made their decision as to what American states and schools will best meet their individual needs or interests, their next major concern is usually figuring out how they will finance these academic dreams and ambitions. Besides the sometimes substantial financial aid packages offered to international students by U.S. colleges and universities […]

For those international students interested in studying in the United States and possibly considering Washington, D.C., there are definitely some features of the United State’s national capital that make it especially welcoming to visitors from abroad. First, there are plenty of opportunities for international students studying in Washington, D.C. (over 25 colleges and universities in the […]