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7 STEPS TO LEGITIMATELY STUDY FOR YOUR BACHELORS IN USA WITHOUT AN AGENT’S HELP
The first step to applying for colleges abroad is to understand that you can do it without an agent. There is a lot of information on the web, and google is your friend. I did it when I was 17, and I believe anyone can do it as long as they are determined. There are...
How To Grow Wealth Legally as an International Student in USA
Foreigners on F-1 Visa or H1B visa are limited on their options of how to make money in the united states. The USA government are opposed to international students making money outside of their campus job. The only other way they are able to make money is through...
How I Got Into the FIRE Movement As A Foreign Student in the United States
I arrived at JFK airport in New York from Lagos Nigeria years ago, when I was just a teenager. I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about being in America. As a child, all the movies I watched about the United States were set in Hollywood in LA, showing off the most...
How to Choose a Major of Study as an International Student in the United States
Studying in the United States cost thousands of dollars, and for international student this cost is twice as high. Foreign students usually pay twice or triple the cost of tuition in the country. This is also called the out of state tuition fee. International students...
How I survived for 6 Months Without a Job as a Foreign Student in the United States
An emergency fund as the name implies, is money saved for and used during emergency situations. It is a fallback fund in certain situations like losing your job or unexpected car costs. It is similar to a sinking fund but quite different. As an international student...
Saving for Sinking Funds as an International Student in the United States
About a month ago, I paid $410 to the USCIS to apply for STEM OPT. The USCIS (United States Citizen and Immigration Service) is a sector of the U.S government that oversees immigration purposes. International students apply to the USCIS for OPT (Optional Practical...
Major Conferences To Attend as a Student in Tech — How to Expand your Network and Kickstart your Career
As a technology student it is relevant to attend conferences, hackathons and career fairs as these would help your connections and further your future aspirations. In addition, it exposes you to different companies you might not be aware of. It also exposes you to...
Financial Moves to Make within The First Year of Arriving USA as a Foreign Student
Being an international student in a foreign country is hard. Trust me, I know. When you travel to a new country, especially as a teenager or young adult, you have almost no guidance. Sometimes, you might not be mature or strong enough to deal with the emotional trauma...
7 Major Things to know in your Freshman year as an International Student in Berea College — Advice I Wish I was Given (Part 1)
When studying in Berea college as an international student, you are often consumed with the intensive school work and labor program. You also strive to maintain a good GPA and be in good standing, as you do not want to be in labor, social or academic probation. Any of...
