Archive for May, 2017
By on May 22nd, 2017
4 Challenges Every International Student Will Face
International students have a lot to look forward to in America. You may have heard of the place you’re about to live for years. Even if you’ve never heard of it before, it will be a new location and culture that you’ve never experienced before. You are in for an amazing adventure that will stick you forever. However, you’re right to be nervous, too. The good news is that the following challenges are ones you can prepare for beforehand to…
By on May 19th, 2017
How to Make American Friends: A Guide for International Students
According to a recent study, 40% of international students don’t make any friends when they come to America. Considering the many challenges that may already face international students, this number probably convinces many to stay home. If you’re worried about making friends in America, don’t let that keep you from such an amazing experience. This article will show you it’s really not that difficult if you just do a few things differently. Americans Keep to Themselves If you’ve only learned…
By on May 15th, 2017
Major U.S. Holiday International Students Should Know About
International students spending time in America should know about the major holidays they’ll experience. While some of the below examples may also be celebrated in your country, it’s still worth noting any differences. Halloween For the entire month of October, you should expect that your campus and the city around it will start looking a bit spooky. You’ll see pumpkins carved with menacing faces, skeletons, and all kinds of depictions of ghosts, witches, and monsters. That’s because Halloween takes place…