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How to approach taking out a student loan

September 1st, 2017 by Felicity Bradstock

You’ve decided to take the plunge and study college abroad. But now you need a loan and don’t know where to begin! This simple guide will show you how to approach taking out a student loan.   What to check before committing to a loan Repayment conditions. You need to ensure that you can meet…

Is a student loan really worth it?

August 11th, 2017 by Felicity Bradstock

Is a student loan worth all of the financial repercussions that follow? I know, I won’t sugarcoat it, the costs of college and studying abroad are extortionate. So, you may be asking yourself if it’s really worth taking out a student loan to cover the costs? Or, should you avoid college altogether and start working? Here’s…

How to vacation on a budget

July 28th, 2017 by Felicity Bradstock
How to vacation on a budget

You suddenly have a whole summer ahead of you, you can finally breathe! Finals are over and you have so much free time you don’t know what to do with yourself. Friends are visiting home and planning their vacations, but how do they all have the money to do these things? It’s not easy, however,…

5 Ways to Stretch your Student Loan Further

July 13th, 2017 by Felicity Bradstock
5 Ways to Stretch your Student Loan Further

We all know being a college student means studying, trying out new activities, exploring local culture, partying, basically saying yes to everything offered, right? But how is it that everyone seems to have to money to say yes to everything? These simple 5 steps will help you to stretch your student loan further without having…

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…

How To Pay Back Your Student Loans

November 1st, 2016 by Lette Berhe
How To Pay Back Your Student Loans

November and December are usually the months when most people´s grace periods on their student loans are coming to an end. As you begin to organize your finances once more, it is important to determine the best way to pay back your loans and how to do it making on-time monthly payments. Most loan providers…

How to Compare Student Loan Options

September 25th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
How to Compare Student Loan Options

Have you already checked out our International Student Loan Comparison Tool, but realized that you weren’t exactly sure how to compare the results given? Deciding which loan is the right one for you can feel a little overwhelming, but here is a cheat sheet on how to compare your different loan options and choose the…

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…

5 Reasons to Apply for an International Student Loan

August 24th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
5 Reasons to Apply for an International Student Loan

Once your university application process is over, a huge weight is lifted because you finally know what school you are going to attend. However, you then remember that there is another waiting game, which is waiting to find out how much money you will receive in financial aid, scholarships, etc. Many people do not even…

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