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10 First-Fall Activities for International Students

Fall is in the air! The leaves have changed color and the weather is getting cooler. It’s that time of year for warm and fuzzy sweaters, coats and jackets, pumpkin spice lattes, and bundling up under a blanket by the fireplace. These natural occurrences may seem foreign to international students who grew up in tropical Read more…

4 Tips for Navigating Life After College

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7 From grade school to college, everybody looks forward to finishing school. After Read more…

Navigating Goodbyes: 7 Tips for International Students

“Never say goodbye,” said J.M. Barrie in his book Peter Pan, “because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” But the truth is, we’ll all have to say goodbye during our lives. Some of you might be getting ready to say goodbye right now. If you’ve finished your studies, you might be preparing Read more…

What is Easter?

Have you ever heard the expression “putting all your eggs in one basket”? This saying has a connection with the Easter holiday—but not for the reason you’re probably thinking! Around this time of year, you’ll see lots of bunny rabbits, baskets, and plastic eggs in American stores, but the real story of Easter dates all Read more…

How to Get a Job in America as an International Student

Spring semester is in full swing, which often means soon-to-be-graduates are getting ready to join the workforce. But how do you go about searching for jobs in the US as an international student? 🤔 We interviewed two international students, Elaine and Wendy, to help you navigate this challenging process. They both studied at OSU’s business Read more…

Balancing Academics and Social Life: Interview with Alexys

Meet Alexis!  Hola! I am from a little town called Mogotes in Colombia. 🇨🇴 I used to be a professor but decided to quit and embark on a journey to learn English. I’ve been to Australia and Europe for my education and finally got a grant for my doctorate at OSU. My main interest of Read more…

Strategies for Managing Academic Stress: Taking Care of Your Time (pt. 4)

Hello, my friend! 👋 Today’s post is about time management. Lack of time or poor time management may be the source of your academic stress. Managing your time will help you in the long run; you’ll probably be more relaxed and focused on the present, knowing that you’re doing the right thing at the right Read more…

Strategies for Managing Academic Stress: Nurturing Your Mental Health (pt. 3)

Hello, my friends! 👋 This is the third post of our series on managing academic stress. We’ve already covered stress and stressors and taking care of the body, so check them out if you haven’t to catch up! Today’s topic is mental health, a well-known subject in our society. In student life, the routine can Read more…

Strategies for Managing Academic Stress: Prioritizing Physical Well-being (pt. 2)

Hello, my dear viewers! 😄 For those coming back to this series, thanks for staying tuned! For those here for the first time, I’ll explain– this is the second post of our series about dealing with academic stress. In the first post, I gave a brief overview of stress and some factors that can trigger Read more…

Strategies for Managing Academic Stress: Understanding Stress and its Triggers (pt. 1)

Are you stressed, overwhelmed, in the mood to throw it all away? I have just what you need! Take Stress-free. 💊 Stress-free are pills that have the power to simultaneously calm you down and give you the energy to stay up studying all night. I bet you’ve never seen an all-in-one calming + energy-giving pill! Read more…