If you have been anxiously awaiting to hear who the winner of the first International Student Social Media Scavenger Hunt is, the time has come! The hunt was a great success and International Student received multiple entries. Congratulations to the seekers who were able to solve the puzzle, but unfortunately only one individual was able…
No matter their name – be they schools, centers, or academies – English language institutes have seen an astonishing surge in student enrollment in the new millennium. While part of this rise is no doubt due to the ever-growing demand for English language skills in general and the overall uptick of international students in the…
Much to the delight of many would-be international students, the college admissions process is no longer a black and white affair. Indeed, given the ever-increasing contribution that international student enrollment make to both the campus diversity and bottom line of colleges and universities in the U.S., more students than ever are finding that the answer…
Many international students dream of studying in the U.S. but even the most dedicated face many challenges on their way to the bright lights of American higher education. As many would-be international students know, any number of hurdles in the form of stringent academic standards, demanding entrance exams, and frustrating language barriers – not to…
The results are in for this past academic year and South Koreans were the third most populous group of international students in the US, following China and India respectively. Interestingly, if you look back at the data, you’ll notice that South Korean students have had consistent enrollments with limited growth, staying around 72,000 for years….
The rising cost of higher education is a fact of life for students of all backgrounds. In fact, over the last 20 years college tuition increased, on average, by 6.2% annually – a figure which is more than double the country’s 2.8% general inflation rate. Despite this, higher education still represents a vital investment to…
Although financial aid has become a way of life for college students the world over, the fact that many of of the most famous sources of funding in the US are off-limits to international students may come as an unwelcome surprise to many would-be international students and scholars. All is not lost, however! While few…
Indian students comprise a large segment of the U.S. international student population and they, like so many of their peers, have been driven in recent years to seek out international student loans. As the cost of higher education in the U.S. continues to rise – at an annual average of 6.2% over the last 20…
The vast majority of international students in the U.S. have F-1 Student Visas. Before they can be issued an F-1 visa, however, applicants must submit a valid Certificate of Eligibility (also known as an I-20 form) to the U.S. Department of State in addition to the usual visa requirements. Because an I-20 can only be…
Back by popular demand, the International Student’s Travel Video Contest is giving you the one more reason to hit the road. The 7th annual travel video contest is going to be bigger and better than ever! Some things have not changed; like in years past, there is only one way to enter: a short movie…
