International Students
4 tips for International Athletes Applying to College in the United States
By Carlos Carrera|November 24, 2021
Attending school in the United States can create many opportunities for international student-athletes. You can benefit from a complete and rigorous education system while playing the sport you love. But...
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DIY Student Visa for International Athletes
By Carlos Carrera|November 17, 2021
International students who hope to attend college and play their sport in the United States must apply for an F1, M1, or J1 student visa. The application process must be...
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6 Must-Do Steps for International Student-Athletes
By Carlos Carrera|November 2, 2021
The college experience helps us shape ourselves and our views of the world. It helps us become the people we want to be and develop skills valuable in our future...
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What Does NIL Mean for International Athletes?
By Brittany Collens|October 11, 2021
Out of roughly 460,000 college athletes, the NCAA onboards 20,000 from all over the world. And while 20,000 may not seem like that much, many of those athletes tend to...
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5 Culture Shock Tips for International Student-Athletes
By Luna Lopez|September 28, 2021
There are over 20,000 collegiate-level international student-athletes in the United States. All of them experience culture shock at different levels and in different ways. What are some of the cultural...
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Internationals in the NCAA: Problems and Solutions
By Alejandra Barcelo-Almoyna|August 22, 2021
Edited by Jaime Evers Spain has the second most international student-athletes in the United States, following Canada. Every athlete in Spain talks very highly about the United States, the NCAA,...
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UNC Women’s International Soccer Star, Alessia Russo, Talks Playing Different Positions, Academics and Ability
By Jake Lundberg|March 15, 2021
Alessia Russo, a rising senior from Kent, England, is Chapel Hill's MVP. The University of North Carolina Tar Heels have won 21 of the 38 Division 1 NCAA Women's Soccer...
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Former Boston College Men’s Soccer Coach Offers Advice to International Students
By Barbara Gonzalez|October 5, 2016
We sat down with Boston College Men's Soccer Coach Ed Kelly to talk about recruiting with international students. Ed has been a college head coach for 32 years, 28 of them...
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What to Expect As An International College Athlete
By Barbara Gonzalez|September 22, 2016
Leaving home and moving away from family and friends can be very challenging, especially when you're coming from a different country. As an international student-athlete, the challenges can be incredibly overwhelming....