The International Student Blog

In contrast to the chilly reception the United Kingdom has been showing its international students of late, the United States government has doubled down on its efforts to attract the world’s best and brightest. Take, by way of example, the recent “Student Visa Day” event hosted by the US Embassy in Mumbai, India late last […]

Are you a US student planning to study overseas this upcoming semester? It doesn’t matter if you are traveling overseas for a semester, or if you plan to enroll in a degree program overseas, we have student loans for you! Join me, Bryanna Davis tomorrow for a LIVE Hangout, Finding Your Study Abroad Loan! Who: […]

We all know that earning a graduate degree in marketing can be a very difficult task…but there are some fun and positive aspects of earning this type of degree that not everyone considers. For instance, you’ve already “learned how to learn.” What this means is that you’ve already been in college so you know how […]

Toilets that never get cleaned, dirty clothes that pile up for weeks, loud music at all hours- we’ve all heard the horror stories when it comes to having a bad roommate. Adjusting to having a roommate can be difficult- especially if you’ve never had one. However, being a good roommate can help ensure that your […]

So you’re an international student who just graduated from a film program. What now? When searching for jobs, you might start encountering productions that are either union or nonunion. It’s impossible to get a job in the film industry with out encountering these opposites. So what exactly is a union? Unions are an organized band […]

During the month of July we hosted our Financial Aid Fun contest with International Student Loan. We asked three questions throughout the month- and in the end came out with three great winners! Each of these winners correctly answered the question by the deadline and were picked from a random drawing. If you missed the […]

One of the first steps to becoming an international student is picking a school! This might seem like an overwhelming task, but it’s actually one of the most fun items to check off your list. Choosing a school in the US means you can find a school that has the degree you want to pursue, […]

Let’s be honest- getting an international education is not cheap. In fact, one of the biggest questions that we hear from students like you is where to search for financial aid. While it’s always best to start with scholarships, scholarships can rarely fund an entire education. This means that international student loans are then necessary […]

If you are struggling to afford your education, you are not alone. 63% of international students last year said that they paid for the majority of their expenses is not easy to do in the US with tuition costs at thousands of dollars. International student loans are available to help, and if you apply now […]

College can easily be four of the most fun years of your life – especially if you choose to become an international student. Between living on your own for the first time to unforgettable late nights on the town, time flies faster than you can even imagine. Of course, education should be your main focus […]