https://www.voanews.com/z/5270 We are an online community for international students who study in the U.S. or who want to study here. We help each other navigate the university experience though blogs, articles, images, audio, podcasts, video and social media like Facebook, Instagram, https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com/z/5270 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:21:57 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA It’s tough to gain admission to Yale University, and it’s getting even tougher for international students as standout students from around the world set their sights on Yale. The Yale Dale News, the campus newspaper, takes a look at the situation here. Read the full story here.  https://www.voanews.com/a/competition-grows-for-international-students-eyeing-yale/8000700.html https://www.voanews.com/a/competition-grows-for-international-students-eyeing-yale/8000700.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:30:00 -0400 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Ruth Chane, a computer science major from Ethiopia, writes about her experiences settling into student life at Whitman College in the U.S. state of Washington. "The community at Whitman College made sure I felt welcomed even before I stepped foot on campus," she says. Read her essay here.  https://www.voanews.com/a/student-from-ethiopia-says-whitman-college-culture-made-it-easy-to-settle-in/8000699.html https://www.voanews.com/a/student-from-ethiopia-says-whitman-college-culture-made-it-easy-to-settle-in/8000699.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:30:00 -0400 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) In The Student Life, the student newspaper for the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five liberal art colleges and two graduate schools in Claremont, California, student Rochelle Lu writes about readjusting to her Shanghai home after spending a semester in the United States. Read the full story here.  https://www.voanews.com/a/claremont-college-student-gets-a-shock-when-she-heads-home-to-shanghai/8000697.html https://www.voanews.com/a/claremont-college-student-gets-a-shock-when-she-heads-home-to-shanghai/8000697.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Cedarville University in the U.S. state of Ohio says it’s got more than 140 international students representing 44 countries. Here, the school interviews Jonathan Sutton, director of international student services. He talks about his job and the opportunities for international students on campus. Read the full article here.  https://www.voanews.com/a/cedarville-university-aims-to-ease-transition-for-international-students-/8000695.html https://www.voanews.com/a/cedarville-university-aims-to-ease-transition-for-international-students-/8000695.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Morehouse College, a private, historically Black liberal arts college in the U.S. state of Georgia, offers a guide for international students interested in attending the school. Among the tips to apply and thrive at Morehouse: Take advantage of the school’s orientation program Turn to the school’s Center for Academic Success for tutoring, support and more Immerse yourself in campus life via clubs and societies Read the full article here. https://www.voanews.com/a/morehouse-college-offers-prospective-students-tips-on-applying-and-thriving-/8000692.html https://www.voanews.com/a/morehouse-college-offers-prospective-students-tips-on-applying-and-thriving-/8000692.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:10:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) The Justice Department said a month ago it formed a task force to fight antisemitism https://www.voanews.com/a/us-reviews-columbia-university-contracts-grants-over-antisemitism-allegations/7996301.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-reviews-columbia-university-contracts-grants-over-antisemitism-allegations/7996301.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:36:53 -0500 USAStudent Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Canada, long seen as one of the world's most welcoming nations, has introduced sweeping changes affecting international students. The reforms highlight a growing global trend toward more restrictive immigration policies. https://www.voanews.com/a/canada-s-immigration-overhaul-signals-global-shift-in-student-migration/7987799.html https://www.voanews.com/a/canada-s-immigration-overhaul-signals-global-shift-in-student-migration/7987799.html Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:45:25 -0500 AmericasStudent Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (Arzouma Kompaore) It's part of President Donald Trump's promise to take a tougher stance against campus antisemitism and deal out harsher penalties than Biden administration https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-opens-antisemitism-inquiries-at-5-colleges-including-columbia-and-berkeley-/7961961.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-opens-antisemitism-inquiries-at-5-colleges-including-columbia-and-berkeley-/7961961.html Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:11:03 -0500 USAStudent Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) The Times of India breaks down the most popular subjects for international students to study in the U.S. STEM and business lead the pack. Read the full story here. (January 2025)    https://www.voanews.com/a/stem-business-top-subjects-for-international-students/7940126.html https://www.voanews.com/a/stem-business-top-subjects-for-international-students/7940126.html Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) U.S. News & World report addresses some of the misconceptions about U.S. colleges and universities, including the difficulty of getting a visa. Read the full story here. (January 2025)    https://www.voanews.com/a/safety-and-visa-difficulties-among-misconceptions-about-us-colleges/7940123.html https://www.voanews.com/a/safety-and-visa-difficulties-among-misconceptions-about-us-colleges/7940123.html Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) US News & World Report details the three top factors in foreign students' decision to study in the U.S. They include research opportunities and the reputation of U.S. degrees. Read the full story here. (December 2024)    https://www.voanews.com/a/work-opportunities-help-draw-international-students-to-us-schools/7940122.html https://www.voanews.com/a/work-opportunities-help-draw-international-students-to-us-schools/7940122.html Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) A British student who did a year abroad at Bowling Green State University in Ohio talks about adjusting to life in America in a TikTok video, Newsweek magazine reports. Among the biggest surprises? Portion sizes, jaywalking laws and dorm room beds. Read the full story here. (December 2024)    https://www.voanews.com/a/british-student-talks-about-her-culture-shock-in-ohio/7940121.html https://www.voanews.com/a/british-student-talks-about-her-culture-shock-in-ohio/7940121.html Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health reaches out to international students by detailing the international student experience at the school. Learn more about housing, life in Boston and more here.   https://www.voanews.com/a/harvard-s-chan-school-tells-international-students-what-to-expect/7909430.html https://www.voanews.com/a/harvard-s-chan-school-tells-international-students-what-to-expect/7909430.html Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) The announcement was made after data on Friday showed China's population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024 https://www.voanews.com/a/china-unveils-plan-to-build-strong-education-nation-by-2035/7942986.html https://www.voanews.com/a/china-unveils-plan-to-build-strong-education-nation-by-2035/7942986.html Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:28:43 -0500 China NewsEast AsiaStudent Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) The Open Notebook, a site focusing on educating journalists who cover science, has complied a list of U.S. graduate program financial aid information for international students. Read it here. https://www.voanews.com/a/a-look-at-financial-aid-options-for-international-graduate-students-in-us/7909429.html https://www.voanews.com/a/a-look-at-financial-aid-options-for-international-graduate-students-in-us/7909429.html Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) An article in Community College Daily looks at ways to support international students in and out of the classroom. Read  the full story here. https://www.voanews.com/a/tips-to-help-international-students-settle-into-us-life/7909427.html https://www.voanews.com/a/tips-to-help-international-students-settle-into-us-life/7909427.html Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) ICEF Monitor, which bills itself as "a dedicated market intelligence resource for the international education industry," takes a look at what matters to international students looking to study abroad. Read the piece here.   https://www.voanews.com/a/communications-value-key-in-attracting-international-students-research-finds/7909426.html https://www.voanews.com/a/communications-value-key-in-attracting-international-students-research-finds/7909426.html Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) A blog post from St. John's University in New York breaks down six reasons international students love studying in the U.S. They include: Gaining access to a global alumni network; Unlocking a wider net of scholarships and Unmatched cultural diversity. Read the full blog post here. https://www.voanews.com/a/diversity-alumni-and-funding-help-make-us-attractive-to-international-students-school-says/7909425.html https://www.voanews.com/a/diversity-alumni-and-funding-help-make-us-attractive-to-international-students-school-says/7909425.html Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in US history https://www.voanews.com/a/millions-have-had-student-loans-canceled-under-biden-despite-collapse-of-his-forgiveness-plan-/7935510.html https://www.voanews.com/a/millions-have-had-student-loans-canceled-under-biden-despite-collapse-of-his-forgiveness-plan-/7935510.html Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:10:30 -0500 USAStudent Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Think of it as one-stop shopping for all things American, aimed at international students. According to an article in Washington Square News, New York University's student newspaper, roam, a student-funded startup, helps individuals navigate pricing plans for every necessity one could think of, including SIM cards, bank accounts, health insurance, scholarships, student visas, work visas and even meal prep. The all-in-one platform makes information about these necessities accessible and... https://www.voanews.com/a/startup-aims-to-help-international-students-with-us-life/7909422.html https://www.voanews.com/a/startup-aims-to-help-international-students-with-us-life/7909422.html Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500 Student Unionwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)