If you are financially savvy, then you may have heard the expression “being in the red” versus “being in the black”. Being in the red means that you are in a deficit situation whereas being in the black means that you’ll be in a good financial situation. Choosing your major as an international student is…
Though everyday purchases like groceries and gasoline are still accessible to cash-carrying consumer, nowadays there are many things which cannot even be paid for in cash. As a result, a bank account which allows consumers to pay for services like electricity, rent, and tuition with a check or check card is becoming increasingly necessary for…
With all of the unique sights, sounds, and tastes that life in America has to offer, as an international student studying in the United States you have a lot to look forward to during your time abroad. Unfortunately, along with the excitement comes a few mundane tasks that, though less thrilling, are nevertheless necessary in…
Summer break is here – plan ahead! As temperatures rise life at many college campuses around the country are starting to wind down. Though summer break may seem like an ideal time to embrace a carefree attitude, because the summer term brings with it many changes to the normal pace of collegiate life, to best…
Benjamin Franklin, America’s great sage, may have said that death and taxes are life’s only certainty but to that list we humbly suggest you add college and food. After all, the value of a college education is at an all-time high in today’s increasingly competitive job market and, well, you have to eat. Just because…
International student loans can be a helpful addition for students looking to cover their expenses. But, many students wonder how to apply for an international student loan. Most international students apply right before their academic term, typically between July and August, and so it’s important to get your documents prepared so that you’ll be ready…
College students come in all shapes and sizes these days but one concern unites domestic and international students alike: money. While financial concerns are a matter of course in all walks of life, international students do face unique challenges while pursing their higher education goals. That is because in addition to the academic demands faced…
With spring break around the corner, advertisements for vacation destinations are popping up at a record pace at college campuses around the country. While these getaways look fun, their price tags are often no laughing matter. Still, if you are worried about the expense of spring break getaway adding to the burden of your expenses,…
As the year marches on and winter draws to a close, campuses around the country are thawing out and things are looking up. The arrival of spring means more than just warmer weather and a higher pollen count, though: it also means that spring break, too, is around the corner. If you are an international…
With winter on the way out and warmer weather on the way in, one thing is clear: spring break is around the corner. Of course, just because you are on vacation does not mean your financial concerns take a holiday. So, while the quintessential image of this collegiate tradition features white sand beaches and exotic…
