The International Student Blog

For the first time since 1980, Libyan nationals are enrolled at a US university. Oklahoma State University welcomed 7 Libyan students after diplomatic ties were reestablished between the US and Libya. There is a long history between OSU and Libya and the story from the OSU newspaper, the Daily O’Collegian (linked here), makes it clear […]

The July 2006 issue of the InternationalStudent.com Newsletter is out now, and this month it has: 1. Introduction 2. American InterContinental University 3. US Journal of Academics 4. International Financial Aid Blog 5. Featured Program: International Language Experience – San Diego 6. Student News – from around the world 7. Student Sound-off – HOT Topics […]

Unfortunately I will not be able to post much over the next 10 days as I am on vacation! We may have a few guest posters during this week if topics come up – but look forward to when I get back for resumption of more new blogs! Remember you can also use our other […]

Want to study at the American InterContinental University – California Campus? They offer programs in: Associate Degrees: Business AdministrationInternational BusinessFashion DesignFashion MarketingInterior DesignVisual Communication Bachelor Degree: Criminal JusticeInformation Technology Enterprise Management International Business Fashion Design Fashion Marketing Fashion Marketing and Design Interior Design (BFA)Media ProductionVisual Communication Master’s: Information Technology Global Technology ManagementEducation in Instructional Technology […]

On May 30th, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, signed into state law a bill to ban the use of state funds for academic travel to Cuba, Iran, Libya, Syria and North Korea. This move was spearheaded after two Florida International University employees who had traveled to Cuba on academic exchange were indicted on espionage changes – […]

Most students when they come to the USA struggle to purchase things like a cell phone on contract or obtain a credit card from an American bank – and the main reason is that everything in the USA is based around your credit score. Have no score or a bad score and you will struggle […]

Our blog is celebrating its first birthday today, having come online on June 23rd 2005 with our very first post at:http://www.internationalstudentblog.com/2005/06/welcome-to-our-blog.html We also hope to see more of you in our second year and feel free to post comments and thoughts on what we blog. To do this, simply click on the comments link at […]

The editor from our sister sites, InternationalStudentLoan.com and IEFA.org have created a new resource for international students who need help, information and advice when looking for international financial aid. There are many resources around that will help you, but where do you find them all? The International Financial Aid Blog will be compiling information each […]

When you are studying abroad, the most important thing to help guard against culture shock and general home sickness is to keep in touch with your family and friends. Email and letters are a great way to do this, but there is nothing like talking to your family to make you feel better! But….the question […]

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