The International Student Blog

With more and more American colleges and universities looking to improve the diversity on campus, many schools are increasing the number of international students recruited. The trend of “internationalizing” their campus is not only with undergraduate students seeking their bachelor degree, but also with graduate students seeking advanced degrees. What does that mean for you? […]

In the spirit of exploration (perhaps the same spirit embodied by the pioneers and cowboys of the past) thousands of international students come to study in Kansas and receive a higher education every year. International students in Kansas have the unique opportunity to experience and explore the Midwestern American lifestyle and culture. During the time […]

Studying abroad can be a great experience – you will meet new people, experience new traditions, eat exotic foods and possibly learn a new language. But with these new experiences you may find yourself homesick missing your family, friends, pets, food or even something as simple as your own bed. When you are homesick you […]

International students get a bonus if they choose to study in Tennessee because they are able to attend some of the major music and food festivals throughout Tennessee during the school year. Tennessee has a wide variety of festivals and fares in the summer months, which is great if international students want to take a […]

Saving money is part of everyday life for most international students, after all the more money put away, the more money that can be used for traveling around your host country. Since your grocery bill is a major component of your budget, there are many ways to make your money go farther. International students typically […]

As many of you know, we recently launched our brand new Study in the USA iPhone app for the iPhone – allowing students from all around the world the ability to access our content and some of our features right in the palm of their hand. We have entered the app into the WYSTC 2011 […]

This months issue of the International Student News has just been released and will be making its way to all our subscribers. In this months issue we have: International Student Health Insurance Study in the USA iPhone App International Financial Aid Student News From the Mailbag Fun Site of the Month Sharing Options You can […]

Although well-known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, Wisconsin is also home to a nationally-renowned and vibrant arts scene. International students looking for things to do in Wisconsin will be thrilled to indulge in the many museums, concerts, and other performances that thrive in her urban centers. Their state being home to a burgeoning film industry […]

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced on Wednesday July 20, 2011 that she signed a new law (Senate Bill 79) that will provide parents with more of a choice when picking schools for their kids who will study in Illinois. This is a significant piece of legislation because it creates an independent Charter School Commission that […]

We are proud the announce the launch of the InternationalStudent.com Study in the USA iPhone app! The new application, which is of course free, will allow you to access a wealth of information, advice and services right from the palm of your hand. The application is available now, and so please head over to download […]