The International Student Blog
Facebook Live: Tax Season 101 for International Students
Posted on March 16th, 2020 by Connor BlayWe’re less than a month away from Tax Day (April 15th) in the US and international students should be filing tax returns if they haven’t already. All international students studying in the US and their dependents are required to file tax returns regardless if income was earned in 2019 or not. For students who may […]
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 Black History Month
Posted on February 10th, 2020 by Connor BlayFebruary is a very special month in the United States because this month we observe Black History Month. Black History Month is a tradition put in place to celebrate Black American historical figures and events. It all started in 1926 and was limited to one week in February. Since then, it has evolved into Black […]
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 […]
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 […]
Black Friday shopping in the US as an international student
Posted on November 8th, 2019 by Yessica PratoInterested on knowing what Black Friday is all about? Check out our blog for international students if you are planning on participating on this tradition while in the US!
Lake Land College Values a Diverse Learning Environment
Posted on September 20th, 2019 by Phu NguyenAn 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 […]
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 […]
