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![Three international students from Asia, each on an M-1 visa, sit on a bench at the airport with their luggage and wait for their flight to head to a US university campus.]()
Study in USAA Guide to the M-1 Visa for International Students
The M-1 visa is ideal for international students looking to pursue vocational or non-academic programs in the US. Read our guide to learn more about the M-1 visa and how you can apply for one.
![A female international student majoring in English literature stands among the stacks in her US university library and reads an open book.]()
Study in USAWhat Is English Literature? A Guide for International Students
Considering studying literature in the US? Check out what it’s like to study this versatile liberal arts major at a US university.
![A group of international students in a pathway program at a US university stand around a classroom table with an open laptop and papers as their professor goes over an assignment.]()
Study in USAWhat Is a Pathway Program? A Guide for International Students
Thinking about studying in the US? Pathway programs offer international students a supportive start with language, academic, and cultural preparation.
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Study in USAGuide to the TOEFL Exam for International Students
Explore how the TOEFL helps international students demonstrate English proficiency and achieve their academic and career goals overseas.
![A male international student from South Asia sits at a computer screen showing code and works on an assignment for an IT course at his US university.]()
Study in USAWhat Is IT? A Guide to Information Technology for International Students
Explore what it means to study IT in 2025: types of information technology, required skills, and career opportunities shaping the future.
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Study in USAThe 12 Oldest Universities in the US
Discover the 12 oldest universities in the US, from Harvard to Rutgers, and their long-standing traditions of academic excellence.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: September 11, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities
![A group of four international students attending graduate school at a US university sit side by side at a table in a classroom and work on an academic project together.]()
Study in USAWhat Is Graduate School? A Guide for International Students
Graduate school is your next step toward advanced knowledge, skills, and career opportunities. Learn what it is, the types of programs, and more!
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: September 4, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
![Two female international students hold out a piggy bank with the word COLLEGE taped on it]()
Study in USAScholarships for International Students Studying in the USA
Scholarships aren’t just for athletes. Find international student scholarships that can help pay for your US university studies.
