Hard Work and Determination Prevail
“You can do anything you set your mind to,” said Luz Adriana Sierra Gutierrez. After graduating from college with a degree in business management from her home county of Colombia, Luz [...]
When Hope Was Almost Lost CSI Was The Bright Light
To climb the highest mountain is not an easy feat. It takes determination, skill, passion and resiliency. Somewhere along that steep hill, Mohammed Monther came across some rocky terrain, but with [...]
Banking in the US – Tips for International Students
As an international student, opening a domestic bank account can help you adjust to your new life in the US. Eliminating the worry of excessive foreign transaction fees and having more [...]
Computer Systems Institute Announces Partnership with Walden University
Computer Systems Institute (CSI) is proud to announce a brand-new partnership with Walden University (WU) with a goal to facilitate a seamless transfer between institutional credits for specific programs, broaden career-focused [...]
How to Negotiate Your Salary
Differences in pay between individuals can vary. Still, one of the key factors is how well one negotiates a salary and benefits package with their employer. The general picture is that [...]
Questions to Ask Potential Roommates Before Moving In Together
Trying to find a roommate while navigating coming to a whole new country can be daunting. If you’re a student, that adds another layer as you’ll need certain considerations such as [...]
The Benefits of Being a Multilingual Student
Yale Law Professor and famous “Tiger Mom” author Amy Chua once said, “Do you know what a foreign accent is? It’s a sign of bravery.” Another unattributed quotation that circulated on [...]
How to Manage School-Life Balance While Studying Abroad in the US
When you're fortunate enough to study in the US, you might think that your only job and duty is to study, study, study. When others invite you to social activities, parties, [...]
Deconstructing Job Posting Descriptions
When looking at job postings online, do you start to feel confused by all the information? Job postings often use many standard features but don’t always present them in the same [...]
5 Tips to Retain What You’re Studying
When you’re in school and studying hard, you may be excited by all the knowledge and information that you’re learning and absorbing. There’s just one problem, how are you going to keep it [...]