How to Make Your Study Abroad Experience Unforgettable

I think we can all agree that study abroad is an incredible opportunity. But how do you make it even more incredible? That’s what today’s post is all about.

You’re bound to learn plenty in the classroom, and your studies are important. But there’s so much more to see and do! Living in a different country gives you the chance to broaden your horizons, and it’s really worth making the most of the experience. To make sure you don’t look back in regret, try following some of the advice below while you study abroad.

How to Cope with Culture Shock

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to explore a new country and expand your horizons, but it can be hard to say goodbye to your country and loved ones, even if you will only be away for a few months. We all have bad days, and sometimes you might think that all you want to do is go home.

A Guide to US College Study Culture

Last time we looked at culture in America in a more general sense, but today I want to talk specifically about the study culture at colleges in America. When you’re an international student, it can be easy to get caught up in the travel preparations and forget about the schoolwork itself. But as these travels are all for the sake of getting an education, let’s make sure you’re ready to take your classes by storm!

Living in the USA: Some Differences to Expect

Even if you have never visited the US before, it’s easy to believe you know everything there is to know about American culture. It’s just like in the movies, right?

Well, sort of.

What You Need to Know About Getting Your F-1 Visa

Welcome back! Today we will be diving into one of the most important legal aspects of being an international student in the USA: your student visa. (Note: This guide is specifically for the F-1 visa. If you are looking for information regarding J-1 or M-1 student visas, look out for a future post! Until then, you can find official information here.)

Study Abroad: Is It Right for You?

Are you thinking about studying in the USA as an international student? Trying to decide between studying abroad or in your home country? Well, you’re in the right place!

There are so many things to consider when making a choice about where to study—for me, each decision to come to the US to study or work came after a long period of umm-ing and ahh-ing. Before I had my first study abroad experience, I had only ever visited America as a tourist; I didn’t really know what it would be like to live there.