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American Culture and Stereotypes: Part 1
American Culture and Stereotypes: Part 1
February 23, 2023
For those who don’t know, a stereotype is a fixed and generalized belief about a particular group or class of people. Maybe you’ve seen a TV report or heard someone saying Americans are patriots, hard workers or workaholics, obsessed with fast food, fierce consumerists, etc. These are some examples of stereotypes that people in other Read more…
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Life Skills 101: Tips for International Students (from International Students)
Life Skills 101: Tips for International Students (from International Students)
February 22, 2023
Do you ever wish you had some tips for living in the United States prior to arriving or at the very start of your stay here? Personally, some tips from another international student would have saved me so much trouble and embarrassment! That’s why this post was created– to help you in your early days Read more…
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Welcome to the IFI Student Blog!
Welcome to the IFI Student Blog!
February 21, 2023
Hi everybody! My name is ✨ATLAS✨ & I’m your soon-to-be-favorite pet chameleon, coming onboard to help guide you through IFI’s Student Blog! 😁 Just like you, I have the ability to adapt and change with my surroundings. I know that navigating the challenges of studying in a foreign country and making it your home is Read more…
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Check out our podcast The World at Home to hear real stories of International students finding community

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The World at Home Ep 3: Cross-Cultural Friendships

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you put two natural introverts on a podcast? For Episode 3 of The World at Home podcast we interview Sonia, a college student from Indonesia, who shares how she has learned to grow cross-cultural friendships in the US. Naturally an introvert, Sonia has had to grow her confidence to go outside of her comfort zone- to make others feel more at home, just like others did for her.

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The World at Home Ep. 2: To Say Goodbye

Episode 2 of The World at Home podcast we interview IFI Staff member and former international student from Rwanda, Viviane about her experiences with saying goodbye and grief.

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The World at Home Ep. 1: A Great Return

Welcome to The World At Home, a podcast where we will explore the incredible journeys of international students who’ve come to the U.S. to study, learn, and grow. In each episode, we’ll hear first hand stories from people who have left their home countries to the United States, now navigating new academic and/or professional, cultural, and personal landscapes.In this Episode we interview Carol from Brazil on her experience visiting home after many years.

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