What Is Culture Shock?
Culture shock is quite common in students who study abroad and for people moving to a new country to start a new job. Your surroundings are no longer familiar, and everything [...]
Best Ways to Immerse Yourself in American Culture
Learning about American culture can be challenging for international students. Most of what you may know may have come from U.S.-based television programs and movies. Even if you have visited the [...]
Tips for Preparing to Move to a New Country
Moving to a new country to pursue your college education, internships, or other reasons can be daunting if you are not properly prepared. Taking the time to prepare before you move [...]
The America that International Students Can’t Learn from Movies (Part II)
By Snezana Stojilkovic; Chicago, Illinois “How are you?” It’s meaningless, just get used to it! And two years later, I still want to answer honestly when someone ask me: "How are [...]
The America that International Students Can’t Learn from Movies (Part I)
By Snezana Stojilkovic; Chicago, Illinois Coming to the USA wasn’t an easiest decision for an international student. But, once I did it I had to prepare myself for a completely different [...]
How Higher Education in America Differs from Other Countries
Post-secondary education in the United States is different from schools located in other countries. This is one of the reasons U.S. universities and colleges attract a diverse range of international students. [...]
The Five Stages of Learning a New Language
There are five general stages each person goes through when learning a new language. The amount of time spent in each stage depends upon several factors, like the age and abilities [...]
International Student? All You Need to Know about Credit Card
By Snezana Stojilkovic; Chicago, Illinois International students who plan to stay long period of time in the US need a credit card. Without a social security number, or an ID it [...]
How Career Planning Can Impact Your Schooling to Invest in Your Future
Your schooling is a smart investment in your future. Attending an Illinois skill building program can help you reach your career goals much faster by focusing on the specific skills, knowledge, [...]
How International Friendships Impact Your Knowledge of Other Cultures
Developing cross-cultural friendships with other students and people from different countries and backgrounds can be difficult to form. Initially, each of you have your own set of values, beliefs, and ideas. [...]
