How 1-Year Programs Benefit Day 1 CPT Students
What is a CPT Program? Let’s start with understanding what a CPT program actually is. Curricular Practical Training, or CPT, is a type of work authorization program that takes place off-campus [...]
What Is Optional Practical Training
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a way to learn and then gain experience, as well as advance your career. At Computer Systems Institute (CSI), OPT programs are specifically designed for international [...]
Lights, Camera, Action! Danny’s Journey from International Student to Media Professional
Like many people, Danny Kim came to the U.S. as an international student with a dream of learning and starting a successful business career. Becoming an entrepreneur is no easy feat, [...]
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 [...]
