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There are a lot of universities in the US to choose from. To help we have gathered a list of the top 10 Universities with the Most International Students!

One of the best ways to meet new friends, find a new support system and grow while in college is to be a part of a college organization. UEMSConnect can help you connect with organizations at the universities you are looking at attending

Textbooks can be very expensive. However, there are ways to save on textbook costs. This Guide to College Textbooks has 5 ways you can save.

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s undergraduate engineering program, is ranked #6 in the US, just below the tie for 4th place. What is great about the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the number of international students attending the university. They are ranked number 5 on the list of schools with the most…

The start of the new semester is just around the corner. The summer is nearly over and many classes will begin again starting next month. This is an exciting time for all the incoming freshmen. To help you navigate the college lifestyle, here are some tips to help you succeed.

With international recruiting efforts, it is vital that universities know what degree fields are attracting international students.

It is important for ISS professionals to have resources for not only them, but for international students as well. UEMSConnect, an eShipGlobal initiative, is an online community where international students, advisors and other university staff or students can connect.

The United States has fifty states and over one million international students. So, where do the majority of these students live? Here is a list of the top 10 states with the most international students.

Summer is usually the time to travel and explore the world. Many college students tend to do this by taking summer classes abroad or by volunteering abroad. In fact, over 300,000 students studied abroad in the 2014/2015 school year. About 1 in 10 undergraduate students study abroad before they graduate. It is a college experience that is truly invaluable.

Don't know what to do over the summer? Here are some great ideas that will make your summer even more memorable!

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“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” Sigmund Freud.

 

People have different purposes in our lives. They are there to help us grow, provide support or to share experiences with. However, it seems to be that our family is what leaves the most impactful impression on our lives. Our mothers are the caring nurturers, the…

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You are about to take one of the biggest journeys of your life: living and studying in a different country. You will probably look back on this adventure as one of the greatest decisions you ever made. That is not to say you will not have any challenges when you come to study and live in the US, but they are worth it. Here are some tips…

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“Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.” – Lin Yutang

 

Mothers are often said to be the heart of the home, but what is a mother? Everyone has a definition of what a mother means. No mother is the same, just as no child is the same. However, here are some…

Graduation time is quickly approaching and many students are anxiously awaiting their graduation walk or the parties that follow. However, there is still some time to do some very important things before you leave your college behind you.

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College – a world of freedom, away from your parents and surrounded by friends. Unfortunately, college also comes with a lot of struggles. Especially if you want to succeed and actually graduate. These struggles can be consequences of bad choices, poor organization or utterly bad luck. No matter the cause of these struggles – the stress and frustration that accompanies them is real. So…

Graduation time is quickly approaching and many students are anxiously awaiting their graduation walk or the parties that follow. However, there is still some time to do some very important things before you leave your college behind you.

You have just graduated or are about to. You are closing one part of your life and moving on to another. The first thing you will probably do after graduation is to look for a job.

Flowers are another great gift idea. Roses are the staple flower for the holiday, but there are many great flowers that have the meaning of love. Carnations, for example, depending on the color, can mean “my heart aches for you” and “wish I could be with you.” Orchids and tulips also can represent love.

International students only have 60 days before they must return back to their home country. The only way they can stay is if they obtain a skilled worker visa from a sponsor or they can apply to Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Students looking to expand their college-based business internationally now have a shipping option that can do the heavy lifting for them

Gifts are a way of letting people know that you care. One of the best ways to let people know you care is to give something unique, meaningful or special.

Coming into the US to study is a long process with many steps and forms. One of those forms required to even start the process is the I-20 form.

Did you know that sharing your experiences are important? In fact, sharing experiences with people, even strangers makes the experience more intense and memorable.

If you can categorize all members of a group based on a specific set of preconceived beliefs, it becomes less necessary to alter your worldview when confronted by the reality of individual members of the stereotyped group.n the outside.

The Internet contains many great websites and tools for students to use. These sites/tools can either make tasks or a semester easier.

If you are feeling out of place or lonely, you may also be dealing with homesickness. You probably left behind a great support system and a bunch of friends.

Deciding to study in America was probably a big decision, one you won’t regret. You are in for a great adventure and you will no doubt experience many new things.