Braving a New World
It took fifteen minutes before it hit me: the uncomfortable realization that I was no longer in America. All throughout college, I’d wanted to study abroad and travel the world. […]
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It took fifteen minutes before it hit me: the uncomfortable realization that I was no longer in America. All throughout college, I’d wanted to study abroad and travel the world. […]
Braving a New World Read More »
It’s the beginning of September, which means that thousands of brand new international students are arriving to the United States for the first time. Perhaps you are one of these
What surprised you most when you arrived in the U.S.? Read More »
Involvement in on campus activities is a great way to meet other students, expand your experience, and learn and grow outside of the classroom. The start of a new school
Getting Involved in Campus Activities Read More »
Mastering the English language is a must if an international student wants to thrive in the United States. Of course, mastery of English is essential in the classroom, to understand
Communication is More Than Words Read More »
Sad as it might be, summer is drawing to an end. You’ve got your passport in hand, all your paperwork carefully arranged, ready to start your new adventure in America!
Top 5 Apps to Download Before You Study in America Read More »
Going to another culture and country is so exciting. But it can also cause some anxiety and confusion when getting down to details and packing your bags. Packing to travel
Packing Tips for International Students Read More »
The days are full of sun, and the nights are pleasant. It’s Summertime, and there is no shortage of ways to enjoy it. Use this as a little guide to
Fire Pits, Festivals & Floating (Or, Ways to Have Fun in the Summer) Read More »
As a child growing up in America, I always looked forward to July 4th because I knew it meant several things: gathering with family and friends, eating hamburgers, hotdogs, and
Have you ever been lost in a foreign city? A place where… You have no friend by your side. You don’t know the language or the architecture. The cars follow
A Stranger in a Land Read More »
This week on the Bridges Blog we wanted to get to you know, our reader, a little bit more. So we’ve started by interviewing students involved with Bridges around the
Interview with Lena from the Congo Read More »