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Find the Right Scholarship for You

August 17th, 2018 by Felicity Bradstock
Find the Right Scholarship for You

If you need financial support to study abroad it’s important to find the right scholarship for you. There are several different scholarships to which you can apply, but as you search through the various options you’ll realize each has different requirements. Below are just a few categories that scholarships often put requirements and limitations around….

The 2017 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest Finalists and Viewers’ Choice Winner Announced

November 8th, 2017 by Juncal Caballero
The 2017 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest Finalists and Viewers’ Choice Winner Announced

Do you remember our post about the InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest? As you may remember, students from around the world submitted a short video sharing a proposed study abroad trip or for those already studying abroad, a trip they would like to take. The deadline was on October 13th and today we are ready to…

Break out of Your Comfort Zone

September 28th, 2017 by Felicity Bradstock
Break out of Your Comfort Zone

Out of Your Comfort Zone Maybe you’ve already decided to break out of your comfort zone by applying to study abroad in the USA. But what if you could benefit even further from this opportunity? 100,000 Strong in the Americas, and other similar programs, provide great opportunities to students studying across the Americas to participate…

2017 Travel Video Contest – Win $4,000!

September 6th, 2017 by Jennifer Frankel
2017 Travel Video Contest – Win $4,000!

Ever dreamed of studying abroad, but find that you don’t have the money? InternationalStudent.com’s 2017 Travel Video Contest is now open, and accepting your video submissions now through October 13th. One lucky winner will go home with $4,000 USD to help them pursue their dream of studying abroad or to take a special trip during…

2016 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest Winners Announced

November 21st, 2016 by Jennifer Frankel
2016 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest Winners Announced

We are proud to announce this year’s InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest Winners for 2016. With 159 entries, it was a difficult decision for the judges. The caliber of the videos this year were exceptional, and reflected the talent and creativity from students around the world. After much deliberation, we are excited to announce: $4,000 Grand…

2016 Travel Video Contest: Finalist and Viewers’ Choice Winner Announced

November 15th, 2016 by Jennifer Frankel
2016 Travel Video Contest: Finalist and Viewers’ Choice Winner Announced

InternationalStudent.com just announced both the finalist and Viewers’ Choice Award winner for the 2016 Travel Video Contest. With 159 entries from students all around the world, it was no easy decision to narrow it down to just 14 finalists. The Viewer’s Choice Award winner is Carlos Roberto Gonzalez Meyer’s A Couple of MBA’s who tells…

The ABC’s of Applying for a Student Loan

September 5th, 2016 by Lette Berhe

Now that you have chosen what university will be your home for the next 4 years, you can start the student loan application process. It may seem intimidating, but here’s a guide to help you get an idea of what you have to do and how to do it. Financial Aid & Cost of Attendance…

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…

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