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Issue # 227 - January 2018
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Happy New Year! We’re excited to ring
in another year with you and because of that we’ve put together a
few resolutions that you might want to consider in 2018. From perfecting
your essay writing skills and finding a few scholarships, to guidance on
choosing a major - we have you covered. We hope you enjoy sifting
through our eight New Year resolution ideas and hope you will find at
least one that will be helpful in the upcoming months.
Best
wishes,
The International Student Team
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Resolution #1: Find the Financial Aid You Need
 Worried
about funds for your education in the upcoming year? A good place to start is our scholarship
and loan
search. There you can find a lender that works with your college or university, and
search through the nearly 1,500 scholarships in our database. Make 2018 the year you
stop worrying about your bank account and start filling it.
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Resolution #2: Buy Good Health Insurance that Doesn’t Break the Bank
Medical costs in the US are expensive and it’s important you get the health care
you need without worrying about going into debt. Because of this, it’s key you
have a reliable health insurance plan that won’t drain your bank account. Find an
affordable plan that offers good coverage before you get sick this year!
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It’s
never too early to start preparing for your financial future. Whether you’re in your first
year of college or just graduated last month, having a credit card is an easy way to start building
credit. Learn more about Deserve, a
credit card company built by international students, along with other ways that you can start
building your credit this year.
Still
not sure which major to choose? It’s a new year which means it’s time to make a choice!
You can begin by researching subjects you’re interested in with our Study by Subject Guide.
With the guide you can explore different majors, what schools offer those programs, and what career
opportunities you can expect. Start the new year by making a decision on your major!
If you’ve just arrived in the US for the new semester you probably have a million questions
on your mind. The biggest one is more than likely “what does it mean to live like an American?”
If you’re trying to understand what the US is all about make sure you visit our USA Way of
Life section for guidance! There, you can dive into topics like culture shock, social life, safety
issues, working in the US, and money matters.
Whether you need tips for writing essays in the
upcoming semester or guidance on putting your best foot forward in your college admission essay, our
writing center can help. There we have information on scholarship essay writing, general essay
writing, admission essay writing and other helpful resources like EssayDog. Check
out our writing center before writing your first essay of the year!
Do you have a question that is begging to be answered? Have your question answered by our guest advisor Bryan Lam from Grossmont College. Bryan has been advising international students for over two years and has spent time teaching students English in Tokyo and Japan. Bryan loves to travel around the world and enjoys meeting people from all different backgrounds. Bryan wants you to know that he's happy to help you start fresh and informed this new year!