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Etiquette When Going Home with Friends for the Holidays
One of the best ways to experience the cultural and individual traditions of the holiday season in the US is to spend it with an American family. If you have been invited to spend Christmas, Hanukkah,...
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Summer Travels on an International Student Budget
May is just around the corner and summer will start before you know it! Whether you’re graduating and already have a job lined up for the summer, or are still trying to figure out what to do during...
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4 Adjustments International Students in the US Face
Part of being an international student is getting involved with the culture and customs around you. Customs and traditions differ from place to place. However, in the United States you will notice an...
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Volunteering as an International Student
Summer can be used as a time to recharge your batteries and relax until the next school year comes. Although taking time for yourself is important, when you study abroad you want to make sure you are...
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Fall Festivals and Activities for International Students To Attend In The US
As the leaves turn from green to bright orange, red, and yellow, students like you start pouring into colleges. Although fall in the US always directly correlates with a new school year, getting ready...
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Ways to Celebrate in December as an International Student
December is almost upon us which means the holidays and end-of-year celebrations will keep you busy while on Winter break. In countries around the globe, December is a month of festivities, religious...
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Winter Carnival at English Language Institute at Michigan Tech
When the snow starts to fall, students studying in the English Language Institute at Michigan Tech take advantage of all the fun winter activities on campus! Every February, the campus community...
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Going Home With a Friend During Winter Break
The busy semester has wound down and college students are getting a much-needed break. As an international student, your options for spending your leisure time will differ from many students who both...
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the US
You’ll start to see the aisles in the stores fully loaded just after the new year is rung in. The shelves will be inundated with red, pink, teddy bears, roses, and hearts. Valentine’s Day in the US...
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Finished your Studies and Leaving the US? Do this First!
You made it! The last few years have been filled with hard work, long papers, many sleepless nights studying for exams, and learning how to make the most out of your experience as an international...
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Why International Students Should Spend Time Volunteering
It is an extremely difficult transition for an international student to move to a new country far away from friends, family, and familiar customs that one has grown up to know. You’re learning to...
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Black Friday shopping in the US as an international student
There are different traditions unique to the United States but none is as peculiar as the day after Thanksgiving. Known as “Black Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of Christmas...
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Celebrating Black History Month
February is a very special month in the United States because this month we observe Black History Month. Black History Month is a tradition put in place to celebrate black American historical figures...
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day Around The World
You may have heard of Valentine’s Day as a special occasion to celebrate love and friendship. Whether it’s with your significant other or with friends, Valentine’s Day dates back to 496BC so humanity...
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2020 Tax Help for International Students
Tax season is here! Under US law, any international student or dependent of an international student is required to file a tax return every year, even if you’ve earned no income. The IRS deadline for...
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Happy Earth Day 2020!
Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd to remind us of the environmental issues that face the world we live in. The holiday was officially created when a US Senator named Gaylord Nelson...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Created in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize issues surrounding mental health worldwide. According to this organization, 1 in 5...
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Skateboarding in the US
Skateboarding took off in the United States in the 1970s, and was popularized by surfers in California. Since then, skateboarding has evolved in many ways; the culture, equipment, aesthetics, styles,...
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Celebrating Halloween During COVID-19
Yesterday, we entered October which of course means “Spooky Season” is here and Halloween is near. Since Halloween is my personal favorite holiday, naturally my mind started flowing with ideas to make...
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US Election 2020: What to Know
By now, you’re probably already well-aware of the fact that the US is preparing for arguably one of the most important elections in the nation’s history. This time next week, we will likely know for...
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