International Students

The high school and college years bring with them many choices and opportunities. It is a time of personal growth and developing maturity. In one’s own country these years can be challenging and so it is not surprising that for an international student the stress factor may be magnified.

Minority Action supports international students by giving them access to relevant information including immigration facts, education tips, career advice and a strong social network in order to help them succeed.

Our free and supportive forum is the ideal place to ask about colleges and careers and ask any questions about visas, green cards, social security, or any other general questions.  International students can also use the forum to make friends and get a better understanding of the countless opportunities this country has to offer.

Speaking English
Before being accepted into a US learning institution the international student must demonstrate his or her aptitude in English by passing the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam.  (Learn more about the Tests)

The American Dream
In the last century, modern travel and technology has made getting to America much easier. Flights are shorter while computers and the internet now streamline the gathering of information and the application processes. Even so, obtaining the appropriate visa and landing in the US is just the first leg of an exciting and challenging journey.

For those who stay the pace, great rewards await. They may go on to become respected pillars of their communities, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and statesmen. Others will might start their own business and find that their US education has opened doors they did not even dream of.

Not everyone will succeed. Studying far from home can be isolating and lonely. Feeling socially side-lined or fearing that you are falling behind in class can cause devastating anxiety. Those who have a supportive network of peers and advisors have the best chance of success.

Take advantage of the Minority Action network to make friends with those who have trod this path before and who have the experience to help you deal with the challenges that affect an international student in the US.