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We hope you’re ready for finals because here they come! Before you get too bummed out keep in mind that summer will follow which means you’ll have plenty of time to explore our resources in this month’s newsletter. You can make your summer useful by preparing for the IELTS, building your resume with work experience, reviewing your health insurance plan updates, and exploring your accommodation options for next semester, or you can relax by getting social with us between trips to the beach. The choice is yours and we have options for you no matter which route you choose. Either way- we hope your summer has a great start!
Best wishes,
The International Student Team |
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Looking For Summer Work?
 It’s time to start searching for your summer job or internship! During the summer semester you might have more free time and this is a great opportunity to start earning money and gaining work experience. If you’re able to work in the US and are in search of a summer job we have a ton of helpful resources for you- including a job search. Also, our Country Work Guide has a list of steps that you can take to help you get a job along with resume writing advice, and how you can ace your interview. Start your search then get to work!
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Where Will You Stay When You Study In The US?
 There are a lot of options to choose from when deciding where you will make your new home! Once you’re enrolled your school will most likely send you options on where you can live. These may include on-campus dormitories or off-campus apartments and homestays. Which one is the best fit for you? Take a closer look at each of these options in our Accommodation Section!
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Our first Facebook Live event covered “Tax Information on Form 8843,” our next event will be on Wednesday, May16th at 12:00 PM EST and will cover “Working in the United States as an International Student.” We will go over what to expect when working in the US, some common types of employment and restrictions that can come with working and studying. 
The Student Secure plan just received updates today! If you still need to buy a health insurance plan for next semester then now is the time. In addition to higher policy maximums on all levels and lower premiums for most ages, it has a new vaccination benefit and 100% coverage for generic prescription medication on the Elite Level. 
In order to study at a college or university in the US, most schools will require you to take a standardized test to prove your English language skill level. Many schools accept both the IELTS and TOEFL examination- both of which include reading, listening, speaking and writing sections to prove your English Proficiency. For more information on each of these tests you can read over our IELTS and TOEFL sections. 
Say hello to our guest advisor Aga Syphniewska from the University of Colorado Boulder Boulder! Aga works as a Career Counselor and the International Student Program. From her experience in working in the corporate world and as an international student herself, Aga is devoted to helping international students gain confidence in exploring options for working in the US. Ask Aga your questions this month!