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Here’s Why I Don’t Regret My Decision To Study in the United States

When I chose to come to America, I was just 20. And, being the eldest daughter and grand daughter of the house, I was always pampered and never away from my home. But, I still had this big dream of coming to the US. Not because of the fancies it brings along, but instead, I wanted…

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500 Jobs Applied and ZERO Interviews – An Indian Students Job Search Journey

Success.  I’ve been running behind it without knowing what it actually was. As defined by a typical middle-class Indian above the age of 21, it is the status of a person who has a good job, and who is able to spend money for his luxuries and also give a lump sum amount to his…

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I Went to A Consultant for Training. They Offered Classes for “How to Create a Fake Resume”

When it come to job search for F1 Visa students, patience is a must. It can take several months before you can get your job after you start looking for one actively. Some students think only Desi consultants would hire F1 students and then go on to sponsor Green Card. Which is totally incorrect by…

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Desi Consulting Companies and Their Dirty Business

What do you think about Consultancies here in the U.S.,  who help you get a job and get placed as contractors at client sites? I have written about this in the past. Being a consultant is not bad; It’s a huge industry. Desi Consultancies Are Necessary Evil In The Job Market – Agree Or Disagree?…

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SprinTax Reviews – International Students File Your Taxes and Get Refund.

Are you ready to file your Taxes using SprinTax? Here’s SprinTax Reviews from Happy Schools and new users who filed their taxes using Sprintax. International Students here in the U.S. are required to file taxes. Finally, there’s a Software as a Service provider – SprinTax can help Non-Resident for Tax Purpose ( like F-1 Visa, J-1…

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Indian Students Deported: Who is Responsible? Students vs Authorities

Reports of Students Deportation have calmed down in recent days. It’s not over, but Spring 2016 colleges have started, and volume of students entering the USA will pick up for Fall semester. I have to assume that, we may see more “denial of entries” at the U.S. Port entry this July and August months. But,…

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How to Get No Co Signer Student Loans for International Students in USA

Looking for No Co Signer Student Loans as an International Student? Welcome to the club. You are not alone. Thousands of students have asked the same question. Here’s one such question from an International student on F1 Visa. Reader 1: I wish to know how prudent would it be to consider taking out a education…

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PhD Student is Dismissed From Top U.S. University. Shocking But True Story.

Graduate School, Ph.D. and Study Abroad is not for the faint of heart.  Here’s a true and shocking story of a student dismissed from Ph.D. program at Texas A&M at College Station. First, I want you to read the following experience and at the end I have my thoughts and what you can do to…

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Life Can Be Quite Harsh on Foreign Students in USA

Having spent a year pursuing my Masters in Computer Science at the University of Florida, here is my view of life in the United States. First of all, your experience here is going to be a baptism of fire to the harsh realities of life, with all its compromises and sacrifices.   Most people derive…