The International Student Blog

Summer is coming to a close in about a month, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have a whole summer of fun in just one month. America is a special place in the summer with so much to do and see. There are endless ways to enjoy your summer, need some suggestions? Here are […]

Coming to the US can be an emotional roller coaster. It can be difficult to get outside your comfort zone and talk with your fellow students to make new friends. Your university will usually provide a number of resources to help you feel at home in the US, however, in addition to these resources you […]

The 21st century is truly unlike any other in our world’s history. We are living in a globalized world where countries, cultures, economies and people are more connected than ever before. With the use of the internet, cheaper travel options, and access to new digital media, the world keeps shrinking while it’s growing! How can […]

Adjusting to life in the US is more than just learning English or eating American food. If you really want to learn more about American culture, what better way than by watching popular American movies! Your new friends in the US will most likely surprise you from time to time by quoting their favorite movie […]

If you’re looking for somewhere in the U.S. to continue your education, do it at Arizona State. The Arizona State University (ASU) Global Launch program is designed for international students to take their English abilities to the next level while getting a real American college experience. Located in the city of Phoenix, Arizona State is […]

As an international student it can be difficult to try to get in contact with the school that you would like to attend. Luckily, International Students Day is a free online fair just for international students that want to talk to US colleges and universities. During this event you will have the opportunity to learn […]

April 18th is approaching fast, don’t forget to file your tax return! If you are an international student studying in the United States you must file your tax return on or before April 18th!  Every international student and their dependents (including spouses and children) are required to file their taxes if they were living in […]

If you are studying in the US you may think April 1st is just another day, however, April 1st is the day of fools, better known as April Fools’ Day. What is April Fools’ Day? This holiday is celebrated worldwide, including in the US, by pranking your family, friends or co-workers by playing light hearted […]

Are you in a committed relationship and thinking about studying abroad? Is it possible to be in a long distance relationship while apart and located across the world? They say distance makes the heart grow fonder…or does it? One of the greatest opportunities you can have in college is studying abroad. Studying abroad is a […]

Finding the right college for you can be overwhelming but don’t make it more complicated than it has to be, learn why you should attend a online college fair. Attending an online college fair is a great way to learn about tons of different colleges and universities in a short time. CollegeWeekLive is hosting a […]