Resources
Find confidence as an incoming international student through our many resources and tips.
Tips
Joy
I trust that you are learning new things about God’s grace and peace and even JOY during these challenging days. Our pastor shared with us a definition of Absolute JOY that touched me deeply: “God’s...
Stand Firm
The year 2020 was a tough year, and 2021 started with a spike in COVID deaths and tumult at the capitol. All this and more has perhaps left us with shaken hearts. That’s where Ahaz found himself in...
A Happy 2021
So often this time of year we hear a phrase that goes something like this: “I hope this next year is better that the last.” This is certainly apropos for many after the year we just went through....
Coming to the US
Culture Shock
Anyone exposed to a new and different culture will experience some degree of culture shock. Upon first arriving, many international students experience a honeymoon period when everything seems new...
What to expect arriving at the airport in the U.S.
Arriving at the airport in the United States Your arrival at the airport marks the official beginning of your international student journey. You will probably experience a variety of emotions all at...
TOEFL
Virtually every credible school in the U.S. requires international students to take the TOEFL exam, which stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. This exam measures the student's ability...