Health Insurance The US does not have a national health care system. The cost of medical care is considered each person’s individual responsibility. All international students in the US are…
Madison Metro Bus SystemThe Madison Metro bus system is the city’s public transportation system. There is a comprehensive network of routes. Information on the system can be found online at:…
Many international students in the US are faced with a difficult decision around the winter holidays: it’s very expensive to visit home but they’re not sure how to use their…
Arriving in the U.S. as an international student can be overwhelming. In an effort to make it a little easier to navigate Madison, we have started to compile resources online.…
Fewer international students are coming to the United States, and that’s really hurting the national economy. Nationally, international student enrollment has been falling steadily since 2016. New international student enrollments declined…
English can be really tricky! Sometimes the same word can have multiple meanings. Even more confusing, a contranym is a word that can have two opposite meanings! Some contranyms just…
Next Thursday is Thanksgiving, one of the most celebrated American holidays. Many people have traditions related to the celebration of this holiday, many of which have to do with foods…
On top of the all the words in English, and their strange spellings, there are all the phrases Americans use informally. These casual sayings are called idioms, and learning them…
Winter can be rough in Wisconsin, that's no secret. For about half the year it's cold, dark and snowy. Many internationals who come from warmer climates worry about getting through…
On top of the all the words in English, and their strange spellings, there are all the phrases Americans use informally. These casual sayings are called idioms, and learning them…
