Transition from a Summer “Holiday” mindset to a Fall “Back to School” mindset

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23 Aug, 2023

Listening to the sweet melody of ocean waves, watching blue skies fade into orange, wind blowing in your hair, sand in your toes….describe summer without saying summer. We know, we miss summer too, tell us in the comments how you spent your summer vacation.

Unfortunately, folks, it is time for us all to snap out of summer and land feet first into back-to-school mode. It’s time to transition mindsets.

For those of you who are going from High school to College for the first time, this year is going to be different from anything you’ve experienced before. More challenges, more opportunities, and a unique opportunity to start afresh. The same applies if you are a graduate student. Or, if you are returning back to school for your next academic session. So read on to find out how to transition your mindset. To set you up for success, we present to you your official guide on how to transition back to school mode.

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Navigating OPT and Job Search as an F1 Student

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23 Jul, 2023

If you are an international student you have heard about Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a temporary work permit that allows you work for a US employer upon graduation for a minimum of a year. However, STEM majors can work for up to three years according to current USCIS rules.

Although OPT is a great way to gain experience as an International student in the US, it can often be a source of stress due to the strict requirements. For those approaching graduation, you might be nervous if you do not have a job lined up. So, in this article, we are going to share a personal experience from a past international student of what it is like to remain in legal status while job searching on OPT.

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Maximize your summer internship (Pt 2)

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19 Jun, 2023

Incase you missed it, in our previous post we talked about steps to take to get an internship. In this article, our guest writer (Jane A.), will tell us how to ensure you get the most out of your summer internship.

Remember to share with your friends and comment on the post. Lots of good tips in here!

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Maximize your summer internships (pt 1)

thesassplug

29 May, 2023

One of the perks of studying in the US is getting 3 full months off for the summer (in most schools). Usually, sometime between May – August. Most people make different choices about how to spend their summer. You could either take summer classes, participate in summer research programs, volunteer in a hospital, or go on an internship. The idea is to do something that inspires you and sets you up for success for the next academic year and moves you towards your future goals.

In this article, we share a personal experience from our guest writer detailing what it was like to participate in a summer internship as an international student. Note this is part 1 of our summer internship series.

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