Tag: culture

When there's a good cultural fit, you will feel at home at the final university you choose. Here's how to review your schools through this cultural lens. read more

A Muslim student shares her ups and downs on campus, from joining the Muslim Student Association at her college to dealing with Islamophobia from some of her peers. read more

A story of diversity, ignorance, social responsibility...and selfies read more

If you think writing on your graduation cap is the way to make a statement, just wait until you see this! read more

Here, we welcome you to that feisty New England city that is still a quintessential college town, where the Red Sox call home and they love that dirty water: Boston. read more

An international student shares some of her advice for applying to colleges in the United States and adjusting to life in America. read more

Most college educators agree that we are not simply in the business of manufacturing college graduates but, more importantly, developing conscious citizens. And inspiring this complex understanding of the world and what role you have to play in making an impact is ultimately about leadership. read more

The best way to learn about life in the States as an international student is to experience it firsthand, but to give you an idea of what you might encounter throughout the country, we've put together a little breakdown of the geographic regions and some of things they're known for. read more

College counselor and Quetzal Mama Roxanne Ocampo debunks some myths while sharing the importance of diversity and cultural authenticity in the college admission process. read more

Though the world and its peoples have been rather well documented, they still fascinate--and with good reason. Culture is intrinsic to the sense of self, and understanding others is essential in this extraordinarily global and interconnected society. read more