The International Student Blog

Students from many countries across the world come to study in the USA each year. Many of these students found out that when studying in the US without a car, transportation can become an obstacle in their attempt to experience the US to the fullest. Many international students in the US came from a country […]

Typical civic centers are used for sporting events, festivals, expos and concerts. In Mitchell, South Dakota, one community building is used for all of these activities. But it is also a tourist destination, bringing in around 500,000 tourists a people. What makes it such an attraction? It’s called the Corn Palace, and its exterior murals […]

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Diamonds can be anybody’s friend at the Arkansas Diamond Mine in Murfreesboro. The Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only public diamond mine in the world. If you’re an international student in Arkansas, forget breaking the bank for a precious stone, and save some of that money for […]

Studying abroad is becoming more popular with each passing year. More and more students are realizing that not only living and studying abroad has its advantages, but international work experience can be a great way to stand out from the crowd when it comes to job prospects after graduation. Students are now combining their international […]

Many U.S. colleges and universities require their applicants, whether international or not, to take one or more standardized tests, including one in particular called the TOEFL. For example, an international student interested in studying in Arizona would most likely need to take the TOEFL to apply to a college or university. which stands for test […]

The scent of charred hotdogs smoking in the grill, the clamor of proud fans nervous for what’s to come, and the spectacle of colors flaunting a strong school spirit. It’s football season, and it’s time to tailgate. American college football is unlike any other. Fans are deeply dedicated to their football team because they may […]

In our previous blog we talked about 10 Thing To Do Before Studying Abroad, but for many of us we look forward to our trip and never had much chance to think about what we would do once we return home. This time we will talk about the 10 things to do after studying abroad. […]

It’s the middle of winter. Everything is covered in a fresh coat of pure, powdery snow. Perfectly blue skies reflect off of miles of White Mountains and hills. It’s a perfect day to go skiing – aren’t you happy you chose to study in Montana? In Montana, where snowfall is year round, skiing is an […]

I recently finished an interesting book called The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. The author traveled to ten different countries in an attempt to figure out the so-called “secret of happiness.” The science of happiness is a fairly new area of study, but one that’s gaining steam. There are research studies done and journals […]

Studying abroad is a fun and exciting experience, whether you are considering study abroad or have confirmed your plans, here are 10 things to do before studying abroad to make sure your trip goes smoothly from start to finish: Research your destination Knowing the basic language and customs and help you adjust quicker to your […]