International Student Blog

International Student Blog

What You´ll Need to Make Your Loan Application a Breeze

June 21st, 2016 by Lette Berhe
What You´ll Need to Make Your Loan Application a Breeze

Summer is now in full swing and most of you probably have already made your final decision on what university you will be attending for the 2016-2017 academic year. For those of you who haven’t officially accepted enrollment, be sure to do that as soon as possible! Although you have now finished with all your…

How U.S. Colleges Work to Support Their International Students

May 13th, 2016 by Anum Yoon
How U.S. Colleges Work to Support Their International Students

Going to college is tough. Going to college in another country is even tougher. But if that means studying in one of the best schools the U.S. has to offer, why not take the chance? Besides, most U.S. colleges are pretty accommodating of international students. Aside from the usual student support programs (like mentorships, meal…

Low Oil Prices Reach Saudi Students

May 5th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
Low Oil Prices Reach Saudi Students

A few months ago, we published a blog discussing how Nigerian international students were being affected by low oil prices. The drop in world prices has caused the Nigerian government to cut back on international education sponsorships. Unfortunately, it seems that the Saudi Arabian government is going down the same path and being forced to…

The Price of Oil on Nigerian Students

March 23rd, 2016 by Lette Berhe
The Price of Oil on Nigerian Students

Recently, many people around the world have been celebrating and appreciating the drop in oil prices. For many, their day-to-day consists of filling a car full of gasoline, which until recently was proving to be quite expensive. Although lower gas prices benefit the general public, it is having some very negative consequences on the Nigerian…

International Students Must File Taxes – Due April 18th!

March 11th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
International Students Must File Taxes – Due April 18th!

Tax season has already begun and many international students are not aware that they must file a US tax return as well – even if they’ve never earned any money in the US.  All students must file their US taxes on or before April 18, 2016. For most international students, this process will be easy…

Three ways to save money on books: Student tips

February 11th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
Three ways to save money on books: Student tips

Most of you have started or will be starting a new semester. At the start of each new semester, is when students find themselves spending the most money. On what, you ask? A new course load means new classes and new classes mean lots of new books. It´s that time of the year where you…

How to Figure Out the Financial Aid Process at U.S. Schools

December 22nd, 2015 by Anum Yoon
How to Figure Out the Financial Aid Process at U.S. Schools

It’s no secret U.S. colleges and universities are expensive. Whether you’re from inside or outside the country, the cost of higher education here can break any student’s bank. That’s why you need scholarships and the like, especially if you’re an international student. Read on to learn how to navigate the financial aid process at US…

Top 5 Ways International Students Fund Their US Education

December 3rd, 2015 by Lette Berhe
Top 5 Ways International Students Fund Their US Education

On November 16th, the Institute of International Education published its 2015 Open Doors Report. The Open Doors Report is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and provides an in-depth look into the changing trends of international students who study in the U.S. and of American students…

Generation Study Abroad: What it Means for You

October 15th, 2015 by Lette Berhe
Generation Study Abroad: What it Means for You

On October 1st, the Institute of International Education (IIE) announced that more than 600 partners have committed to the Generation Study Abroad Initiative and have pledged a total of $185 million. Established by the Institute of International Education in 2014, Generation Study Abroad is a five-year initiative whose goal is to double the number of U.S….

How to Get Funding to Study Abroad

October 1st, 2015 by Anum Yoon
How to Get Funding to Study Abroad

The decision to study overseas is a great one. It will expand your horizons and open up potential career opportunities. It’s also going to be a lot of fun, but you already know all this, right? What you may not know is how exactly to get the funding you need to study in another country….

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