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We're not the only ones on the interwebs talking about what it's like to be an international student in the U.S. (although obviously we think we're the best!). If you want to get even more perspectives, check out some of these blogs by current and former foreign students.

Berkeley College Life
José Navarro from Spain is studying at Berkeley College in New York and writes about his experiences at school and in the city. He also talks about what he's learned that might help other international students.

UNIcq
Written by two former international students at Yale University (Huijia and Wilson), this blog mostly offers practical advice based on the students' own experiences.

A Zsuzsilicious Journey…
Žužana Čipak only recently started her blog, but she says she "will be blogging about my experience studying in the United States for 9 months" as a participant in the FORECAST exchange program.

Some universities - like the University of Missouri and University of Minnesota - actually maintain blogs by and for international students as well. And EducationUSA in Malaysia (MACEE) recently started a blog written by Malaysian students in the U.S. The MACEE blog has focused so far on practical things like how to buy furniture and textbooks.

Also, these blogs are no longer updated, but the archives are still interesting to read:
Irene's Life @ Cornell - Written by a Malaysian student at Cornell University
Juju in Texas - Written by a French business student who spent a semester as an exchange student at the University of Texas at Austin

Plus, check out our sister blogs if you are a native speaker of these languages:
Russian - Альма-матер
Spanish - Comité de Estudiantes
Uzbek - talabalar-shaharchasi

Whew, that's a lot to look at! Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments!

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Learn about religious accommodations in US colleges  

FILE - St. Thomas More Catholic Chapel on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Conn., March 16, 2022.
FILE - St. Thomas More Catholic Chapel on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Conn., March 16, 2022.

From prayer services to housing options and vegetarian meal selections, colleges in the United States offer ways to accommodate students of various faiths.

In U.S. News & World Report,Anayat Durrani explains how you can learn about religious accommodations at colleges and universities. (April 2024)

US community colleges create unique bachelor’s degrees

US community colleges create unique bachelor’s degrees
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In the United States, community colleges traditionally give two-year associate’s degrees and certificates. That is changing as more of these colleges develop bachelor’s degree programs. The higher degree from these schools is making college more accessible and affordable nationally and internationally. Robin Guess reports. Camera: Roy Kim.

Purdue U student from Nicaragua loves soccer and her studies

FILE - The Purdue University Marching Band plays with facemasks in place before the start of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, May 30, 2021.
FILE - The Purdue University Marching Band plays with facemasks in place before the start of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, May 30, 2021.

A student from Nicaragua blends academics and athletics to excel at Purdue University in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Andrea Martinez talks about her passion for soccer and her studies here. (April 2024)

Writer offers packing tips for international students

FILE - The UCLA campus on April 25, 2019.
FILE - The UCLA campus on April 25, 2019.

Deciding what to bring to college can be daunting.

A student from Singapore writes about her must-haves as an international student in the U.S.

Read it here. (April 2024)

Siblings flourish at University of Cincinnati

FILE - The University of Cincinnati pep band plays during their spring NCAA college football game, April 2, 2016, in Cincinnati.
FILE - The University of Cincinnati pep band plays during their spring NCAA college football game, April 2, 2016, in Cincinnati.

Two sets of siblings -- on from Kuwait and one from Saudi Arabia -- talk about their experiences as international students at the University of Cincinnati in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Read the story here. (April 2024)

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