I know we at Al Jamiat talk a lot about all the GREAT things about college and studying in the United States. Today @unigo forwarded me this on Twitter
Judging by the Pampered, Fat-Faced Look Of You

College tour guide, passing crying student: College is hard. You will cry.

Willamette University
Salem, Oregon
via Overheard Everywhere, Apr 6, 2009

And I laughed, because oh….its so true! College IS hard! You better be ready to study! Be ready to have a difficult roommate! Prepare to share a bathroom! And for most international students, be ready to …

Moving to the United States for college and university is a very exciting prospect but can also be very intimidating for most students leaving home for the first time.  (Read our post: College is Hard, You Will Cry) While most other freshman at your college are in the same situation, it can be even more difficult for international students dealing with both the culture shock and being so far away from family and friends. Here are some easy tips for staying in touch with people across the globe:

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While the main aim of Al Jamiat is to assist international students in their decision to study in the United States, we also believe in the benefits of cultural exchange and the importance of American students studying abroad. The Gilman International Scholarship Program deadline is fast approaching on April 7, 2009. More than 1,200 scholarships will be awarded this year, some up to $5,000 for US undergraduate students to study abroad. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered …