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Different Types of Bank Accounts in the US

September 26th, 2013 by Jennifer Frankel
Different Types of Bank Accounts in the US

Banking in the US is just like any other industry: crowded. The sheer number of options available can catch even the best prepared international students off guard. Fortunately, we are here to help clear up the confusion and explain some common accounts available at most banks throughout the country. In fact, it is easier than…

International Student Enrollment Increases Are No Accident

September 19th, 2013 by Jennifer Frankel
International Student Enrollment Increases Are No Accident

The results of a survey conducted by a number of higher education associations earlier this year reveal that international student enrollment in the US continues to rise at the majority of college campuses around the country. In fact, more 4/5ths of responding institutions reported that their international student enrollment either increased (61%) or stayed the…

$4,000 Prize! Win the 8th Annual Travel Video Contest

September 15th, 2013 by Jennifer Frankel
$4,000 Prize! Win the 8th Annual Travel Video Contest

We have good news for students planning on studying in a foreign country: the eighth annual InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest is now open! Students who enter have the chance to win a $4,000 prize, a Viewer’s Choice Award, as well as other runner prizes. So go out and create the best video you can make—no…

The Economic Impact of International Students in the US Varies by Region

September 6th, 2013 by Jennifer Frankel

As we reported earlier, the recently released International Student Economic Value Tool was designed to influence Members of Congress in the United States in the run-up to the highly anticipated immigration legislation that was working its way around the Capitol earlier this year. Though crafted with legislators in mind, however, the data it provides – which…

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