The month of March brings St. Patrick’s Day- a holiday that started in Ireland as a religious feast day and is now a celebration of Irish culture in many countries around the world. According to an old Irish legend, there is a pot of gold waiting for those who chase down the end of a rainbow. If you’re feeling lucky let us know on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter what you would do if you found a pot of gold- impress us with your answer and we might give you that pot of gold (in the form of a $25 Amazon gift card of course)!

Each month we have a guest international student advisor that is ready to answer any questions you have about becoming an international student. This month we’ve added a twist. Mina Morgan from The Language Company is coming back to host a special ESL student advisor month! If you have questions specific to learning English as a second language, asking Mina is a great chance to have your questions answered. Having worked at The Language Company for 11 years, Mina has the first-hand knowledge that students who want to learn English as a second language need.

Spring Break is upon us and for many students this is a time to let your hair down and perhaps do some traveling and exploring. Many school insurance plans do not provide coverage when you leave the country. So before you travel, make sure you are covered - we offer a range of low-cost, comprehensive alternatives that can start from as little as $0.77/day or for Europe-only travel €0.54/day.

Learn more about the Atlas Travel plan and the European Travel insurance plans!

Whether you are applying for admissions, a scholarship, or a job, you will need to write an essay telling the committee why you are the right candidate. We have an entire section on essay writing dedicated to helping you write an essay that stands out from the rest.

Check out the Essay Writing Center for guidance on how to brainstorm ideas, how to structure your essay, what to write and best approaches for editing.