What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 international students?

Gaining real-life work experience in the US as an international student is a great opportunity to put your studies into practice. Research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that 50-60% of interns are hired as full-time employees …

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Rooting around for solutions

At a young age, Lara Stefani was diagnosed with chronic asthma — a condition that affects approximately 300 million people worldwide. Growing up in São Paulo, Brazil, easily one of the most populous cities in the world, Stefani knew she was …

By Amanda Nell
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Vania Chow: On landing an internship in finance as an international student

Vania Chow is an undergraduate international student at Stanford University studying computer science and economics. She grew up in Hong Kong where she first became interested in finance. Vania talks with us about her journey as an international student and …

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Dealing with Homesickness as an International Student

BLOGGER DYLANA CAMACHO OROZCO FROM COSTA RICA KEEPS HER “WHY” IN MIND

Two months ago, I was stepping up to the gate for my first flight from Costa Rica to Colorado, USA. A week before that, I was constantly asked, …

By Maureen Dolan
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Allyship at Work | How to Turn Intentions into Actions

Illustrated by Marian Blair

We’ve all heard the term ally, used most often to describe an alignment between those who have shared beliefs and who seek the same goal. Up until about 30 years ago, the term was almost exclusively used …

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Stop Letting Your Co-Workers Mispronounce Your Name

My full name is Tobenna (pronounced toe-BEN-naa) Olisajindu (oh-liss-ah-jin-DEW) Anthony Egbuna (egg-BOO-nuh). My name comes from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria, and it means Praise God. For as long as I can remember, I’ve gone by Toby. Even my parents call …

By Toby Egbuna
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5 Easy Ways to Market Your Bilingual Skills to Land Any Job You Want

Did you know that there is a growing demand for bilingual workers throughout the United States? According to a 2019 study conducted by the New American Economy, the demand for bilingual workers doubled from 2010 to 2015. In 2021, there …

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How International Students Can Apply for Summer Internships

Landing a competitive summer internship starts long before the interview process with finding internships in your field, knowing the best practices for submitting your application, and navigating visa considerations.

As an international student, getting a summer internship in the US …

By Kate Sitarz
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Optimizing Your Job Search Strategy as an International Student

Managing expectations

Many international students arrive in the U.S. with expectations that don’t quite match the reality of their situation. For instance, some students assume that employers will reach out directly with internship offers or full-time opportunities. They take a …

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Don’t Just Settle for a Mentor, Look for a Sponsor

Back in October, I attended a conference designed to help motivate and inspire new and future entrepreneurs. I listened with enthusiasm as a variety of industry leaders talked about their experiences, the good, the bad, and complicated parts of their …

By Jessica Pharm
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