The International Student Blog

Moving to a new country with a different culture and customs is the adventure of a lifetime. However, once you’ve settled into your place and you have time to get into a routine, certain aspects of your new home will become more noticeable than when you first arrived. I was born in Colombia and when […]

It’s time to face the most dreaded words for college students everywhere: back to school. Whether you want to face those words or not Spring semester is here and it’s time to start preparing for it if you haven’t already. From gathering supplies to making travel plans, It can be hard going back after enjoying […]

It’s a brand new year which means a brand new start. Making resolutions is a perfect way to make this new start a good one. For those who aren’t familiar with the concept of New Year’s resolutions, it is a tradition in which people set individual goals to improve upon their lives in the coming […]

Have you ever seen the movie “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”? If you have not, you should take a study break and grab some popcorn. This hilarious movie portrays character Neal Page as a businessman trying to get home to his wife for the holidays. His flight rerouted due to a major snowstorm. The entirety of […]

I’m flying right now but, for the last week, I wasn’t able to sleep properly. I was thinking about how I could have improved my Travel Video Contest submission a bit more. If I’m being honest, after watching the other contestants, I was a little nervous about this contest. Then, on a late-night call, I […]

While the University of Southern Indiana (USI) prioritizes academics, the university also assures an excellent social experience for its international students. International students who choose to study at the University of Southern Indiana get to enjoy a well-rounded and diverse global community. Studying abroad in an unknown country may seem daunting at first. However, at […]

Are you arts and media driven? Well, we have some great news! The University of Colorado Denver is well located, right in the heart of Denver where the arts industry is booming! International students can choose to study within CU Denver’s College of Arts & Media (CAM). CAM is built for the driven creative and […]

November is here which only means one thing to people in the US: Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Ahh, the great tradition of stuffing your face with American comfort food while spending time with your loved ones. Think of a juicy turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, baked stuffing, crispy bread rolls, and flavorful veggies drowning […]

Let’s face it, learning a new language is hard. Despite this, there are many reasons to pick up a second language for travel, educational, business and personal purposes. However, depending on your native language, English may be particularly difficult to master. Even more difficult than vocabulary, grammar tends to be the most difficult part of learning […]