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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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The cybersecurity industry is booming right now, creating immense job opportunities. The requirements of the industry are fast outpacing IT positions too. CyberSeek found that 82% of all job posting demands a degree. This raises the alarm on the fact that job security is not only based on experience but is backed by a degree too.
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Explore the American Dream with the ‘My Deals’ app from Student Advantage - save on car rentals, hotel rooms, and everyday essentials! Read more
What is an international peer mentor? Well, let me tell you all about what we do and why we love our job... Read more
Once upon a time, community college was said to be a last resort for students... Read more
Shopping is one of the most important things that one thinks of before traveling from home as an International Student. Whether its clothes, beddings, groceries, or just simply school supplies. Read more
Meet Ally Ahmed from Tanzania.
Hear his story and why he chose to study at Chaffey College. Read more
Living on Campus since my freshman year has given me an incredible opportunity to get involved around campus and to get to know a lot about the American culture. One thing that I think I would have regretted is if I had decided to live off campus and commute to my classes every single day. The experience of living on Campus at St. Ambrose University has been amazing so far and I would like to share some things that I really loved about Campus Life. Read more
The University of San Francisco (USF) is a private university in San Francisco, California. The school's main campus is located on a 55-acre setting between the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. Nicknamed "The Hilltop", part of the main campus is located on Lone Mountain, one of San Francisco's major geographical features. With over 60 majors and minors, many with specialized concentrations, The College of Arts and Sciences is at the center of USF's undergraduate life.
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Meet our new student blogger, Valeria Saborio from Costa Rica! She's pursuing her Industrial and Systems Engineering degree at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more
As an international student, it might not be imperative in the very beginning to have credit, but gradually it is advised that they should start building upon it. Read more
The University of St. Francis (USF) is a small private Catholic Franciscan university located in a beautiful historic suburban neighborhood about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois, a short train ride away! The small size of USF provides international students with an opportunity to be fully immersed in university culture and receive personal attention in their academic studies that is not always possible at larger universities. Read more
Founded as a one-room accounting school in 1906, Pace University has grown to three campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, and enrolls more than 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across more than 150 majors and programs. Its six schools and colleges—the College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems—offer a variety of courses in business, health care, computer science, humanities, education, science, law, the arts and more.
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Located in the small town of Oxford, Mississippi, USA, in what is known as the “mid-south” region of the United States, between Louisiana and Alabama, lies the “most beautiful college/university campus” in the States; the University of Mississippi. Read more
After two years of study, I feel I have become more independent, confident, and outgoing. I am very happy that I picked Centralia College for my first two years of study. Read more
Tazrian Iqbal from Bangladesh is majoring in International Business at Chaffey College. Hear her story and why she chose to study in the USA. Read more
One of the hardest decisions a person makes in his or her life is what they want to do with it. This task becomes even harder when you decide on pursuing further education. Besides the many degree types that exist; an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree or even a Ph.D., there is still the question of what you want to major in. Read more
If you are an international student at another college or university, I encourage you to try and organize your own iProm! In the end, no matter where you’re from, you deserve a Prom, right? Read more
Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University is a vibrant and diverse campus located in Huntsville, Texas. If you’re looking for a large, research-based university within a small, welcoming community, SHSU may be the right choice for you. Read more
