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Diversity. It is something we hear often but many don’t stop to think about what it actually means. It is far more than just the color of one’s skin or their gender. Diversity includes beliefs, social class and cultures. But why is diversity so important? A diverse culture is full of varying perspectives. Differing perspectives...
Spring is a busy time for international student advisors. They are busy managing on campus programs, processing I-20 requests for Fall’s incoming international students and they are busy preparing current international students for life after college. There are about 176,000 international students on Optional Practical Training (OPT). Advisors have to process their OPT applications...
– This week universities and campuses all across the US will be celebrating International Education Week. International students from all over the world will be showcasing their home countries cultures, holidays and food! Perhaps you will learn more about the Chinese culture, try a Nigerian dish or attend a Diwali celebration/event. Universities and advisors are...
– As graduation time approaches for international students, many start to think about gaining experience in the US through Optional Practical Training (OPT). Students can start applying for OPT 90 days prior to graduation and are encouraged to do so because it can take a while. Besides the long wait it takes for the...
– Coming to the US is not just a grand adventure or a great journey, it is also a time for new beginnings. You are in a completely different country, dealing with a different culture and having to start a new life as an US international student. There are many fears that international students face...
– College is an exciting time in many people’s lives. It is a time of learning, discovery, growth and independence. College is also accompanied with numerous changes: more independence, living in a completely new city and being away from friends and family. Meet New Friends One of the best ways to meet new friends,...
– If you are interested in studying management you may want to consider University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Their undergraduate management program is nationally ranked #1 by US News and ranked #5 for their graduate management program. The school also hosts over 7,000 international students. University Name: University of Michigan Location:...
– Getting ready for your first semester is college is filled with excitement and anticipation. Many are counting down the days for when they can ‘officially’ call themselves college students. Perhaps you have already started buying your school supplies. If you have already signed up for classes, you may even know what textbooks are listed...
– 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. They are now college students. College is different than high school. Many professors won’t remind you when something is...
Last week we looked over what degree fields are attracting the most international students. Knowing what degree fields are being sought can help universities know what programs they should show case in their marketing efforts. However, it is also important to know what degree fields to push in what countries. So let us look at...
–Everyone is different. We all have our own personalities. Nobody has the exact same personality as you. So why do we tend to think that everyone learns the same? When people usually think of studying, they think of taking a textbook and reading it somewhere quiet (like a library). Many people think that a...
International students come from all over the world to study in US universities and institutions. With international recruiting efforts becoming increasingly more important, it is vital that recruiters and international student services know what degree fields are attracting international students. Engineering Engineering is the most popular degree field for international students with over 216,000...
– The United States has fifty states and over one million international students. These students travel from all over the world to get the world-leading university education that the US is known for. So, where do the majority of these students live? Here is a list of the top 10 states with the most international...
– 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...
– 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 –...
– Preparing for Graduation 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. Here are some advice and preparation tips for students that are soon to...
– Studying in the US is a wonderful thing. The country boasts some of the top universities in the world, which has attracted many students. In 2016, over one million international students were studying in the US, which is 40% higher than it was a decade prior. These students come from all over the...
– Many Americans view a college degree as the key to a rewarding, high-paying career. However, ever-escalating college costs mean more students and their families are looking for ways to fund their educations that won’t leave them deeply in debt after graduation. Some students are turning to home-based/dorm-based entrepreneurship for income to help support them...