"I'm really glad that I chose to come to California! You see people of different races, different types of couples - it made me feel great here. I'm not a strange Brazilian , i'm just one more person here."
Fascinated by the multi-cultural, open and tolerant California, Victoria decided to stay on and become one of them. She wanted to study International Relations at UCLA because she loved to work with different cultures, countries and politics.
The Best Year: My experience studying in California
Latest Blogs, News and Videos
Living and studying in England- How does it compare to Brazil?
Pietro from Brazil, who is on exchange at Bexhill College in England, speaks to us in Portuguese and answers the FAQs of Brazilian students who are considering studying in England!
What is High School like in England
Here I am with a new post, in which I will tell you about English school.
What I Love Most About Ireland
Ireland is famous all over the world for its landscapes and I think that is the first thing that must have made me fall for it.
Holidays Away From Home
While studying abroad, you may feel homesick, however, your everyday routine such as school, homework, extracurricular activities, and sports, usually help you to steer your thoughts away from home and family.
My Fall Break
Hi Guys! Did you know that the USA has 4 seasons? Yes! There is Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall (Autumn). For each season, the schools give days off to students and they are called Summer Break, Winter break, Spring Break, and Fall Break.
What to Bring While Studying Abroad?
Packing is tough. Packing to study abroad in the US is almost impossible.
The 1st Cambodian Student Ever At Kokomo
In this blog I am going to share my experience of being the only student coming from Cambodia to Kokomo High School.
3 Tips for Studying
In this blog, I will share my 3 tips on how to study before the big exam.
Ugh...where am I?
Ugh...where am I? This was how I felt most of the time during my first day of school.
3 Tips on Applying to USA High Schools
In this blog, I am going to share three tips you need to apply to study at a USA High School.
Meeting My American Host Family
On my first day arriving in the USA, I was immediately greeted with a warm smile and a hug from my host family. Oh! What a strange and exciting feeling!
A Reflection: What I have learned studying abroad?
When you study abroad you not only learn about American culture, but also experience the lifestyle of the other half of the world.
4 Tips for Taking the ACTs
First of all, before any test make sure you get a good night sleep and eat a health breakfast! Don’t be too worried, tell yourself “I got this!”
A Starter Pack for Long Flights
I remember the anxiety I had before my first flight to the United States. The direct flight from Moscow to Chicago lasts for 14 hours and back then it was my first flight longer than 4 hours.
3 Tips for Rooming with Another International Student
One of the common experiences most international students go through is living with a roommate in a host family house or dorm. Here is some useful advice for when rooming with another international student.
How I Found My Perfect School
I have to let you know that I am, and always was, a big fan of basketball.
Me And My Irish Host Family
Leaving your country and your family to live in a foreign country with complete strangers is a brave choice, but it can also bring something very good to your life. Even though families in Ireland are very different from Italian ones, they are amazing too.
Growing while Studying Abroad - Besides English!
You will grow as a person while studying in the United States. Other than learning English, here are some of my three observations during my first and a half year experience in the United States.
3 Steps to Adjust to Your Host Family
I do not want to lie… I was sort of scared to have a host family as well because I did not know whether I will get along with them well or not.
An Adventure for a Lifetime!
Mi chiamo Nicola Bracchetti e vengo da Fabriano, una piccola cittadina nel cuore dell'Italia. In questo momento mi trovo a St.John's, in Canada, poiché sto facendo l'anno all'estero in questo piccolo pezzo di paradiso!