Hello, friends! I’m here today with another biblical reflection. You ready? Before starting, I’ll give you an overview of how this reflection came about. Last November, my husband and I had our first child, precious Benjamin. Our lives completely changed with his arrival. We had to protect and care for him, making sure all his Read more…
Do you ever catch yourself wishing for the end of the semester, only to have it come and you just move on to the next thing without even taking a moment to enjoy it? Play and rest are important parts of life, even though many of us don’t take much time for them. Today, I Read more…
I enjoy spring because the seasons are not as distinct in Brazil as they are in the United States. I am amazed to see the transformation that takes place in the spring; it’s like nature is being reborn. The sun shines again and the temperature rises, the trees start to release buds, plants bloom, the birds Read more…
Recently, I shared in an IFI Bible discussion group that my husband and I got a larger apartment and that we were moving in a week. I said I was happy because there’s still time to organize the baby’s room for his arrival. Our friend said: God has been good to you. Since the beginning Read more…
Hello friends! Welcome back to PART 2 of American stereotypes. In my last article I explained what a stereotype is, why it is easy for us to accept them as true without realizing it, and the danger in adopting them without question. In an attempt to become more aware of the truth about American culture, Read more…
For those who don’t know, a stereotype is a fixed and generalized belief about a particular group or class of people. Maybe you’ve seen a TV report or heard someone saying that Americans are patriots, hard-workers, or workaholics, that they basically eat fast food, that they are consumerists, etc. These are some examples of stereotypes Read more…
Do you ever wish you had some tips for living in the United States prior to arriving or at the very start of your stay here? Personally, some tips from another international student would have saved me so much trouble and embarrassment! That’s why this post was created– to help you in your early days Read more…
Hi everybody! I’m your soon-to-be-favorite pet chameleon, coming onboard to help guide you through IFI’s Student Blog 😁 Just like you, I have the ability to adapt and change with my surroundings. I know that navigating the challenges of studying in a foreign country and making it your home is no small hurdle. I relate Read more…
Compiled by Edith Johnson, LMFT >> Download this article as a PDF Note from Carol: Hey friends! You may or may not remember, but we published this article during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we are doing way better than when it first started, its effects remain, and we still experience other Read more…