Archive for the ‘Study Abroad’ Category
By on October 15th, 2016
3 Fun Things to Do with Your Host Family in Costa Mesa
One of the best ways to get to know your host family during your time as an international student in America is to have fun together. Hanging out at home for cozy family meals is going to be the staple of your new friendship, but an occasional event into the city of Costa Mesa or the surrounding areas is a great way to build memories together. There are many places for international students around Orange Coast College that would be…
By on June 26th, 2015
Never Too Soon to Arrange Housing
No matter where you are in your studies (just beginning, half way through, nearing the end), if you are looking for some time spent studying in the U.S., it is a matter of “the sooner the better”. Not that you have to get to America and study today, there is never a rush about that. Instead, what we mean is that it is never too soon to arrange housing and make some firm decisions about where you are going and…
By on March 21st, 2015
Don’t Fear Culture Shock When You Choose a Dependable Student Housing Option
Whether you have been away from home many times or never, when you relocate for weeks or months of studies it can be overwhelming. In fact, some international students say that it is only when they step off the plane and into the bustling airport that they begin to feel that they may be overwhelmed by the great changes ahead. Not only will foreign students studying in the United States need to really master the language, but they now have…