From Class to Kitchen
Toby Cutts, a student blogger attending Green River College in Washington State, says, "I am here to tell you that cooking properly will save you money and give you more time as a healthier person in the long run." Read more
Toby Cutts, a student blogger attending Green River College in Washington State, says, "I am here to tell you that cooking properly will save you money and give you more time as a healthier person in the long run." Read more
When student blogger Alaine Obra moved the U.S., she shifted not only where she lived, but how she learned. It’s been a big lesson. Currently, Alaine is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more
Toby Cutts, a student blogger attending Green River College in Washington State, says, “I made the decision that once I was done being told what to choose then I would choose exactly what I wanted to do exactly where I wanted to do it.” And he wanted to study in the USA! Read more
Soleil Perrin is from Seattle, Washington, and is a psychology major with a minor in health sciences at Chapman University in California. She’s studying abroad in London this semester and has been getting to know her new city! Read more
Toby Cutts, a student blogger attending Green River College in Washington State, shares, “Studying abroad was always a dream of mine, to travel the world and immerse myself in diverse cultures differing drastically from my village life back home. Finally discovering a world beyond the south of England was something I needed.” Read more
Student blogger Alaine Obra grew up in the Philippines and is mesmerized by America’s four changing seasons — especially the crazy one we call spring! Alaine is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more
Alena Nitti is an international student from America who is studying abroad in Paris for this semester. She was warned about the rollercoaster-like feelings of culture shock, but it still took her by surprise. Learn about her experience and how she worked through it. Read more
Student blogger Alaine Obra works on adjusting to learning to be alone and discovers that being alone doesn’t mean she’s lonely. Alaine is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more
Alena Nitti is an international student from America who is studying abroad in Paris for this semester. Her experience is similar to international students who come to the U.S. for school — full of researching and planning, the stress and fun of packing your life up and moving to another country, plus acclimating to living and studying abroad. Read more
Student blogger Alaine Obra is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. She was struggling with seasonal depression during the dark and snowy winter months — until she accidentally discovered a love for snowboarding. Read more
Marketing specialist, musician, and MMA-fighter-in-training Charles Varghese shares that “For the first time in years, I’ve taken tangible steps towards accomplishing my goals — I’ve started a savings account, I’ve used my phone a LOT less, I’ve trained and eaten consistently — and those habits are trickling over to my smaller goals as well. Read more
Student blogger Alaine Obra is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Reflecting on her second New Year’s celebration in the U.S., Alaine realizes that “looking at this new year, it isn’t a time for a new person to come through, but for someone to grow and accept the new ‘olds’ that arrive.” Read more
Roomana Sokeechand, a recent graduate of Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is from the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius. She found an unlikely second home at Lycoming and shares her thanks in a bittersweet farewell letter to her alma mater. Read more
In an English class at Los Angeles City College, international students are inspired by the poet Sandra Cisneros to write vignette-style stories about their experiences. Read more
The University of South Carolina was ranked as the #1 Public University in First-Year Experiences by the U.S. News & World Report. As an undergraduate at UofSC, you can choose from 350+ degree programs at one of only 40 public universities that have earned the honor for both top-tier research activity and community engagement. Read more
The University of Florida English Language Institute (ELI) is a place where academic English study is integrated with fun and educational activities every day of the week. Read more
Want to pursue a major with an impact? The Environmental Health and Safety pathway at Missouri Southern State University offers two bachelor’s degree options, a minor, and five career-enhancing certificates to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary to do just that. Read more
Studying at English Language Academy at DePaul University will open up opportunities to world-class undergraduate and graduate programs with no English test score requirement. Read more
ASU is home to Global Launch, one of the nation’s largest intensive English programs. Students of all ages and cultures make their way to Arizona State University to perfect their English skills and immerse themselves in the American way of life. The purpose of Global Launch is always to make sure international students are equipped to not only meet the school’s expectations but also to succeed in their respective degree programs. Read more
We know you might have a couple of questions regarding how you can work and study while being in a US university. We have gathered a few of the most frequent questions we get asked from international students. Read more