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Exactly one year ago I came to the United States as an international student to pursue my college degree. Honestly, I cannot believe that it has been one full year already! Where did the time go? Looking back, it has been the best year of my life so far.
In celebration of that, I wanted to share 12 things I have learned this first year of living and studying abroad. Read more
I just finished the first semester at MVCC Read more
Chemeketa Community College is a public, two year, institution that meets educational and career needs of a wide range of students of all age groups and experiences. Each year we serve about of 10,000 students, 150 of whom are international students from a variety of cultures, ethnicities and countries. Read more
Since I have a lot of experience with how to embrace life in the United States, I decided to share some advice with my readers. Read more
Enter the U.S. college system at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC), where popular programs are offered at a fraction of the cost of a 4-year institution. SBCC offers an affordable option to get your Associate's Degree or to fulfill transfer requirements to transition to a four-year college or university.
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The last social activity of the year for Rice University Intensive English Program students was a holiday party followed by a magical visit to the Houston Zoo lights. After singing holiday carols and dancing to Latin music, students were transported to a winter wonderland of LED lights and pure holiday cheer. Click on the link to read more! Read more
It’s November 27th and the weather is cooling down in the city of brotherly love. Each hot breath from my lungs turns into white steam, blooming in the cold air just like wintersweet, and yet, it is still a day of adequate delightfulness. The early morning wind bites, and my roommate and I are on the Philadelphia vintage tramcar. "Vincent,” my roommate says, “Trust me, Fairmount Park is the best park in Philadelphia, and it is ‘prachtig’ (meaning wonderful in Dutch).” A few minutes pass by, and we arrive at Fairmount station. Read more
Moving to the U.S. has been a very interesting transition for me. I have experienced many challenges, discoveries and cultural adjustments that I have gone through in order to feel more at home. However, my home culture still resides deeply within me and I have learned to appreciate it even more. Read more
Lane Community College is proud to offer scholarships to both NEW and current international students. You can apply for a scholarship up to US$3,500! Read more
Meet Auraiporn Auksorn from Thailand and Karla Patino from Mexico studying at Chaffey College. Hear their story and why they chose to study at Chaffey College.
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Meet Ally Ahmed from Tanzania. Hear his story and why he chose to study at Chaffey College.
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Study Abroad is an exciting way to expand your academic, social, and cultural horizons! Lane is committed to finding affordable study abroad options for students. Study Business in the U.S. AND France! Earn your Bachelor's Degree in 3 years. Read more
As the fall semester is all winding up, there would be quite a lot of students graduating this semester. Read more
Ever since I was very young, I remember my mom telling me: “Vale, one day you will realize that there is a whole new world of opportunities out there waiting for you. You need to spread your wings and fly.” My mom’s advice changed my perspective from a very young age. It planted a thirst in me to get out of my comfort zone and explore new things. Years later, our vision became a reality. I am now living in Reno, Nevada, and I love it here! Moving from Costa Rica to the United States was a major change, and there was a lot of adjusting to do. However, I appreciate living here while going to college for many reasons… Read more
Benjamin Franklin once quotes, “He that won’t be counseled can’t be helped.” Hence even today counseling is proved to be a powerful tool in modeling ideas, personalities, and perceptions. It’s like a medicine that heals a disturbed mind. Read more
Columbia College Chicago students are creatively charged and looking to kickstart their careers in one of the world’s most exciting cities. If you’re driven by pursuits or passions in the creative field, consider making Columbia the next stop on your educational journey. Read more
Years before I made the decision to come and study in the United States, I always had an image in my head about what it was like to live in the United States as a college student and especially how it was to be around people with a different culture, different language, and different lifestyle. Read more
Meet Sara, a current Psychology major at Quincy College. She choose to attend college in the United States in order to gain better opportunities for herself.
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I remember listening to the song Garota de Ipanema by Tom Jobin for the first time and thinking “this is the most beautiful language in the world!” I was fascinated by the exotic sounds, how every sentence sounded so effortlessly fluent, and how it was spoken so joyfully. As a Spanish-speaker I could understand some of the words, some were even pronounced and written the same way; but to me, they sounded much better in Portuguese. Read more
Lane Community College is nationally recognized for innovation and excellence in undergraduate education. Attending Lane means unique experiences in a college-friendly city where you will achieve your dreams. They provide comprehensive, accessible, quality educational opportunities that promote student success.
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