Moving into new living spaces can be overwhelming, especially when it comes with starting another chapter of your life. In most dormitories, space can be limited, so sometimes, only the bare essentials must be present. Below is a list of must-have items in your new residence to help transition a foreign place into a home.…
In college, holistic growth is just as significant as academic growth. One way to do so is to participate in community service programs, which benefit both the giver and the receiver. It is also a way to meet new people and build a local network. If you prefer working with children, then it is a…
A big part of each student’s life is where they reside and how they live comfortably while studying. Choosing a dormitory is one of the most significant decisions to ponder as an incoming freshman. In so, a lot of features has been considered by students and even parents before choosing the dormitory of their interest.…
Being an international student can sometimes be complicated for some reasons. Every student worldwide has been dealing with various forms of difficulties. To name a few, significant causes of stress among international students at Universities include language barriers, culture shock, homesickness, loneliness, and high expectations from their loved ones. Poor communication with peers can be…
It is very easy to admit that there are mornings we are too lazy to prepare the most important meal of the day. With busy and hectic schedules, we tend to grab and ready to eat food to fill our breakfast meal. However, isn’t it also unhealthy to settle for sugar-coated or fried- ready to…
International students have their reasons why they aspire to study in the United States. One reason for choosing the US is its reputation for higher-education programs and the location of 50% of the world’s top 50 universities. Also, highly regarded field experts, advanced technology and research capacities are also some of the reasons for international…
In this day and age, nearly everyone carries a smartphone in their pocket – and with good reason. Given the rapid pace with which technology has been advancing, one undeniable observation about smartphones is that they are becoming increasingly capable of fulfilling various functions that used to be served by different devices. For instance, even…
The purpose of this essay is to show the benefits of volunteering for the international students, not only in an idealistic point of view but also based on research with input from those who experienced or organized a volunteer’s program. Some of the facts in this essay does not necessarily apply to all international students…
Studying, in general, is hard but studying in a foreign place is even harder. As an international student, it is best to know how to ready yourself of the possible challenges you will encounter once you become a student abroad. One of the biggest challenges that an international student must overcome is homesickness. Homesickness is…
Shakespeare claims that “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Yet, without a writer, a pen would be useless, right? So, it would be safe to say that the writer is mightier than a pen. After all, what a writer produces in print is what keeps the reader. However, writing the perfect essay is not…