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Ways to Save Money as an International Student

October 16th, 2018 by Felicity Bradstock
Ways to Save Money as an International Student

Save Money as an International Student It’s never too early or too late to think ways to save money as an international student. Whether you’re just applying for colleges, in your second year or close to graduation, it’s always good to have a loan repayment plan. It’s something many of us take for granted, something…

The 2018 Travel Video Contest is Open

September 12th, 2018 by Bryanna Davis

Yes, it’s that time of year! The InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest is back and you have another chance to win $4,000! From August 31st until October 9th, you can submit your video to participate in the contest and be one of the four winners: 1st Place Winner: $4,000 2nd Place Winner: $500 3rd Place Winner:…

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….

No-cosigner loans: What you need to know

May 16th, 2018 by Felicity Bradstock
No-cosigner loans: What you need to know

You’re set on going to College in the U.S. But you’ve been told you need a cosigner to get your student loan approved. This is the experience many international students face when looking for a loan to support their study costs. However, all hope is not lost. Some schools and lenders are now offering no…

Money Transfer for International Students

April 9th, 2018 by Felicity Bradstock
Money Transfer for International Students

If you’re moving abroad to study, you probably want to know the best options for money transfer for international students. Ideally, you want to avoid the high bank fees often involved with international money transfer but don’t know the best alternative. There are now several options for transferring money from your home country to your…

The 2017 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest Winners Announced

November 22nd, 2017 by Juncal Caballero
The 2017 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest Winners Announced

InternationalStudent.com just announced the winners of their 12th annual Travel Video Contest! Two weeks ago the International Student Team announced the top 15 finalists, including the $1,000 Viewers’ Choice winner, Juan Sebastian Bayona Carrillo. Today, we are proud to announce the final winners have been selected. Choosing three winners among those 15 amazing videos was…

Sales Shopping

November 17th, 2017 by Felicity Bradstock
Sales Shopping

For a student on a budget there’s nothing better than sales shopping. Black Friday is here, Cyber Monday will follow shortly and Christmas is just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gifts! Battling the crowds in-store might sound like a nightmare but as a student you likely have to budget and there…

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…

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