International students often struggle to pay for their education. From high tuition fees to living expenses, international students have to pay a lot of money. And not everyone qualifies for financial aid or scholarships. So, if you are an international student, having an international credit card is a must. International student credit cards allow students…
International student financial aid is a necessity for almost all international students wishing to study abroad and often times it can’t be obtained without applying for an international student loan. Many international students, however, need a loan in addition to any awards or scholarships received. So what are these loans and how do you get…
Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your world view, build on your education and learn about different cultures. It’s also a great chance to make friends from other countries who can help you with your language skills. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, read on! This article will answer…
Each country in Europe offers an amazing opportunity to study abroad. US students benefit from living and studying in a multicultural academic environment where you can find a plethora of courses taught in English. 90% of study abroad programs require English test scores from non-native speakers. If you study abroad, even if language learning is…
If you’re reading this then you must be interested in comparing Study in the USA vs. Study in Canada as an international student. Well, you’re in the right place – because in this article we’ll cover some of the major benefits of studying in these countries. So let’s dive right in with Why you should…
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…
For most American students taking out a loan to pay for college is a given, but many students do not consider the possibility of using the money to help them study abroad to enrich their college experience. If a study abroad program has not been on your radar, it may be time to reconsider. In…
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…
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….
This past February, Education in Ireland joined IIE´s Generation Study Abroad Initiative and committed to providing $100,000 for the project. Ireland’s Minister of Education and Skills, Jan O´Sullivan, T.D, stated that over the past ten years Ireland has been able to welcome over 60, 000 US students; as a result, according to IIE´s Open Doors Report…
