Community College USA Blog
Showing 61-80 of 1,827 items.
Kent State established the Global Scholarship because it values diversity among its student population and, as a result, seeks to attract a greater number of high-quality international students to its campuses. The Global Scholarship is available to all incoming international undergraduate degree-seeking students who have been admitted to Kent State. Read more
“Once again, it’s the holiday season. Bright lights, the cold, and Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You.’” Student blogger Alaine Obra, who is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada, can’t believe how quickly this year has gone! Read more
Every year, the Regis College community near Boston, Massachusetts, participates in Founders’ Day — a day of service benefiting local, national, and international nonprofits and other worthy causes. Compassion and giving back are core values for students at Regis. Read more
“I was introduced to BTS before I began my studies at Hillsborough Community College while transitioning to a new environment far away from home,” says student blogger Jillian Ireland. “The messages in their songs gave me hope, confidence to pursue my dreams, and the will to persevere when I faced adversity.” 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 experienced her first American Thanksgiving this year, complete with too much pie! Read more
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., Georgetown University's English Language Center offers a unique educational experience that helps you build confidence in English while reaching your academic, professional, or personal goals. Through a combination of classroom instruction, workshops, and cultural excursions, you’ll spend 8 weeks learning English and connecting with other students from around the world. Join the December 12 webinar to learn more about the intensive English programs. Read more
International Academy is a short-term customized program for university-level students. Students will gain first-hand experience in their selected track with a curriculum that focuses on practice, problem-solving, and application. At the same time, participants will improve their ability to communicate their subject-area knowledge in English with oral and written communication classes. Classes will be delivered 100% online through live instruction with distinguished faculty from a top-ranked global university. Read more
“The proverb ‘give with a willing heart’ was frequently used when I grew up in Jamaica,” says Jillian Ireland, an international student from Jamaica at Hillsborough Community College. “A small act of compassion may transform someone's life in ways I would never imagine.” Read more
Looking into scholarship opportunities for your study abroad experience? The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) has you covered! Ole Miss offers a wide variety of competitive scholarships for international undergraduate and ESL students. Read more
The University of Puget Sound has much to offer international students, but what’s important is that it’s the right choice for you. To help with your decision, we’ve asked one of our international students, Ale Vidal Meza from Lima, Perú, to describe her time here at Puget Sound. Read more
The University of Puget Sound is dedicated to providing international students with the academic and extracurricular support they need to achieve their desired results throughout their time at Puget Sound.
Read more
Student blogger Alaine Obra is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Coming from the Philippines, it’s taken Alaine some time to get used to America’s more casual culture. Read more
Student blogger Alaine Obra from the Philippines is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Alaine contemplates the differences between what she thought it would be like to study in the USA vs. what reality is really like! Read more
“As a computer science major, I was never happier to have taken psychology,” says Jillian Ireland, an international student from Jamaica at Hillsborough Community College. “On a warm April evening, [my psychology professor] said something that permanently altered how I viewed people and my relationships with them.” Read more
Meet our new student blogger, Alaine Obra from the Philippines. She is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more
“For students everywhere, college is a place to discover, lose, and reinvent themselves. I kept forgetting why I chose to study in a foreign country. So, to make the best of my time at school, I set five attainable goals for myself. These goals allow me to form meaningful relationships and experience a new culture while remaining focused on why I wanted to get a higher education.” Read more
Miguel Cruz, a native of Santa Barbara, California, is the new international student advisor for Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and an SBCC graduate. His unique perspective as a staff member and former student made him an ideal candidate to take on this important role. Read more
International student James Mwakyonde, who’s studying nursing at Hillsborough Community College, says, “Since I was a little kid, I remember dreaming about coming to the United States someday. At that time, it was only a dream, but I was hopeful to change this dream into reality. I worked very hard in school and put forth a lot of effort to maintain good grades.” Read more
The Fashion Institute of Technology offers flexible English language programs that prepare you for college-level studies and support your fashion and related career possibilities. Whatever your chosen field, we’ll help you find your place in our creative world in the heart of New York City! Read more
Entrepreneurship education is starting to take off in the United States, but it's not just MBA programs that are getting recognition — other programs are also picking up steam and gaining attention. The University of Tampa Entrepreneurship Program was featured at Morning in America as the trend of students pursuing business degrees keeps growing. Read more