Hard Work and Determination Prevail
“You can do anything you set your mind to,” said Luz Adriana Sierra Gutierrez. After graduating from college with a degree in business management from her home county of Colombia, Luz [...]
Career-focused education and opportunities for work experience with CSI
Have you ever felt like something in your life was missing, but you just didn’t know what it was until you found it? That’s the story of Computer Systems Institute’s student [...]
Seeing the World, Experiencing New Industries, and Finding Oneself Abroad
What do you do when you’re young, want to see the world, and gain new professional skills all at the same time? Look no further than Nam Nguyen as an example! [...]
Just A Girl Trying To Find Her Path In Life
“When I stepped foot in the United States for the first time all the years ago, I was just a girl trying to find her path in life. What I didn’t [...]
When Hope Was Almost Lost CSI Was The Bright Light
To climb the highest mountain is not an easy feat. It takes determination, skill, passion and resiliency. Somewhere along that steep hill, Mohammed Monther came across some rocky terrain, but with [...]
Library or Your Room – Where Should You Study for Tests?
As a student, you'll have to have a solid plan for studying laid out. Along with trying to find the time to study, you'll also need to figure out what is [...]
Questions to Ask Potential Roommates Before Moving In Together
Trying to find a roommate while navigating coming to a whole new country can be daunting. If you’re a student, that adds another layer as you’ll need certain considerations such as [...]
Why the Classroom Environment is Vital in the Learning Process
The environment in which students and teachers interact is vital to the success of everyone involved. Everything from the decorations on the walls to the arrangement of desks and chairs play [...]
The Benefits of the Classroom Environment for International Students
In this age of the Internet, an increasing number of students are deciding to enroll in online classes. There’s no doubt that online learning offers greater flexibility, but the classroom environment [...]
From Central Asia to the USA: An International Student’s Long Journey Toward Success
By Mansur Islamov; Skokie, Illinois For many international students from Central Asia, studying in the USA takes a longer journey and more effort than students from other countries. Many youths from [...]
