The Department of Homeland Security announces expanded list of STEM degree programs

If you’re interested in studying Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics then you better become familiar with the term “STEM.” Get it…? It’s a term I’ve been seeing more and more, partially because these fields – which have always been crucial to society – are becoming more and more important to our global community. There are [...]

 
Introducing Helal Uddin, a visiting student blogger!

I was introduced to Helal through email and once I read the first few words of his email I was smiling. He is so exuberant about his country and life – it’s contagious! Every once and awhile, Helal will be visiting the blog to tell you a little bit about his experience studying in the [...]

 
Campus Tour! University of Nevada, Reno

I was lucky enough to take a tour of the University of Nevada, Reno recently. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised and really impressed with the campus and programs! The tour was led by this lovely and fashionable student…She is a junior at the University of Nevada, Reno [...]

 
English grammar challenge!

Today I happened upon this great blog, Views from the Whiteboard, started by an English language (EFL, ESL, etc.) teacher living and teaching in the south of Spain. And just like her blog name proclaims, her posts are basically condensed classroom lessons. I offer you one of her grammar challenges! Can you tell me which [...]

 
Explore the USA with the help of a new mobile app

We all know that you’re coming to the U.S. to get a top notch education, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t have time to have fun. The United States is incredibly diverse in landscape and culture, giving both residents and visitors and endless list of places to explore. You should do the same. As [...]

 
Students compete at global science fair for Intel scholarships!

Many of you ask me about scholarships and financing your education in the USA. This is a question that knows no country or language—everyone wants to know how to pay for school. When it comes to scholarships, especially ones that apply to American universities, you have to start thinking outside of the box. One avenue to [...]

 

Sometimes the best advice doesn’t come from a book or a study, but a person, one of your peers. For instance, when I want to know if a restaurant is any good, I go to a website where people who have been there comment and rate it. From there, I gather insider tips, advice and [...]

 
Start Reading! Required reading for incoming freshman

Freshman are pouring into colleges and universities around the U.S. right now. Excited, nervous and feeling very grown up, they are attending their first lectures uncertain of what to expect. One thing they can expect is to be ready to discuss their required summer reading. Highlighting the trend, NPR reported that one of the more popular [...]

 

Hey there! I’m back from my travels and I had a great time seeing another part of the world (Indonesia!). Our friend’s over at the VOA Student Union blog posted this awesome video about getting your U.S. student visa. I’m not going to lie, the video is a bit cheesy but I’m all for injecting [...]

 
Answer! U.S. Landmark Quiz

Space Needle!! A Seattle landmark and major tourist attraction, the Space Needle was built for the 1962 Worlds Fair hosted in Seattle…which inspired a movie. The film didn’t get great reviews, but for us Seattleites it’s just fun to see a celebrity dancing and singing around our city.