Scholarships and Other Ways to Fund Your DU Tuition

As part of looking for universities away from home, we’re sure that the topic of funding and scholarships has come up. Our team has taken the information from the official DU website and created a “handy guide” for you to refer to. Below is the tuition breakdown to help incoming students visualize the possible costs … More Scholarships and Other Ways to Fund Your DU Tuition

Guide to F-2 Dependents: Visa Application, Status Changes, and Study Options

This guide provides an overview of F-2 dependent status for the spouses and unmarried minor children of F-1 students in the U.S. It covers the visa application process, required documents, and considerations for changing status. Important information about F-2 status, including a grace period, restrictions on employment, and study options, is highlighted. The guide also … More Guide to F-2 Dependents: Visa Application, Status Changes, and Study Options

Healthy Beginnings at the University of Denver 

Navigating Healthcare, Insurance, and Wellness as an International Student  Health is wealth, they say, and as an international student at the University of Denver (DU), understanding the intricacies of healthcare is a crucial aspect of your academic journey. Let’s delve into the comprehensive health services offered at DU, shedding light on the University’s Student Health … More Healthy Beginnings at the University of Denver 

2024-2025: Scholarship Resources for International Students

It’s the scholarship application time of year again! We understand how frustrating it may be to make up your mind and realize that finances may be the deciding factor in the decision-making process. To help you de-stress, this year our team compiled an updated list of scholarship and financial aid resources available for international students. … More 2024-2025: Scholarship Resources for International Students

Interview with Fraiberg Scholar, Ismail Abu Arafeh

“Remember that the experiences and memories you create during your time as a student will stay with you for a lifetime, so make sure to fully embrace and enjoy this special time” (I. Abu Arafeh, personal communication, February 11, 2023).   Mr. Abu Arafeh graduated from the University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in international … More Interview with Fraiberg Scholar, Ismail Abu Arafeh

Culture Shock: Food

Growing up in a Filipino Japanese household with the exposure of Middle Eastern cuisine, eating Indian food when at the mall, going to friends’ houses who were from Singapore and Thailand, and getting to try foods from Greece and Italy through vacation trips meant that my tastes in food were truly diverse. Again, as DU … More Culture Shock: Food

China Reopens its Borders After Three Years

Over the last three years, countries all over the world have enforced several COVID-19 policies and mandates. In some countries, they’ve enforced 24-hour lockdowns, mask mandates, vaccination policies, and so much more. In China, they closed off its borders to the rest of the world very early on in the pandemic.   However, on January 8, … More China Reopens its Borders After Three Years

Culture Shock: Language and physical appearance  

College. University. These two words, for many, are synonymous with newfound independence, freedom, friends, more classes, and the start of adulthood. However, for those of you who have decided to move abroad for college, those two words may be synonymous with ambiguity and uncertainty. As a second-year international student here at the University of Denver, … More Culture Shock: Language and physical appearance