The International Student Blog

Though there are many international students looking for things to do in Nevada, the average student may be searching for a source of income as well as an activity to fill their spare time; gem hunting and recreational mining is an activity for many Nevadans that combines both. Imagine being able to kick your feet […]

There are so many exciting aspects of going abroad. With new food, new scenery, and new languages, there is a lot to look forward to! However, being thousands of miles away from friends and family can be hard. Your support system is suddenly an ocean away, which can be a very scary feeling. Thankfully, there […]

Finding the love of your life while studying abroad sounds wonderful, but it seems like something that only happens in the movies. Sure, you might meet someone during your trip, but translating relationships abroad into something long-term can be extremely difficult, especially when there is an ocean separating you! University of Central Florida student Kristen […]

The Green Mountain State is famous for a relaxed, socially progressive culture, with a mind toward local affairs and agriculture. This is, in part, due to Vermont’s having the second smallest population in the United States. The state is also the seventh smallest state in terms of total area. International students in Vermont will experience […]

For many people Christmas is a time to spend with family and loved ones. Studying abroad can be a fun and rewarding experience however it can be tough if you’ll be away from your family during Christmas. If you are accustomed to spending the holidays with your family and will not have the chance to […]

National University is an accredited university offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees in business management, engineering, education, media and communications, liberal arts, and healthcare. Catering to both international and US student needs, classes are available in four formats allowing you the flexibility and personal attention that you need while completing your degree. Courses and […]

The latest edition of the International Student News has been sent and it winging its way to your inbox as we speak. For those of your who receive the newsletter, this month we have: 2011 Travel Video Contest Winner Loan Comparison Tool Launched Featured Schools Student News From the Mailbag Fun Site of the Month […]

Penn State University is an obvious draw for international students interested in studying in Pennsylvania. Penn State offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs to international students, as well as intensive English language programs to ensure international students who study in Pennsylvania at Penn State are adequately prepared to be successful in any one of […]

For international students interested in studying abroad in the United States, they must first find out how to study in the US. The first step is to do online research simply by typing in general key phrases (via your Google or other search engines) such as ‘study abroad in (insert U.S. state or city name) […]

If you’ve never lived in the U.S. or if you have just arrived, you may have heard people talking about Black Friday and wondered, “What exactly is Black Friday?” Have you ever seen a movie depicting American people waiting for a department store to open and then rush in fighting for their favorite dress or […]