The University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, prides itself for its commitment to diversity. University President Mary Sue Coleman reiterated that an essential factor in U&M’s academic excellence is its diversity where students, faculty and staff of different backgrounds and different experiences are brought together to create an intellectual experience that is unmatched [...]

Here is a great article written by Tony Cimasko about the basics of working, networking and living at US colleges and universities. ——————- Beyond quality writing and high test scores, success at the college and university level requires students to recognize the rules of the academy—to respect the cultural norms subscribed to by colleges and [...]

Here is a very interesting article written by Kristal, an international student in the United States, on how to find housing in the US. First Steps in looking for Housing (Apartment) Firstly, if you’re going to move for school, start with the school’s website, there will usually be some on-campus housing available for which you [...]

As an international student, I always had this fear of getting sick. Why? I don’t have health insurance and I am currently in the United States. Health care in the United States is superior compared to most countries but it can be very expensive because there is no universal health care. Even a simple visit [...]