THE WORLD ON ONE CAMPUS

What international students need to know about laptops and cell phones coming to DU

June 25, 2019

#DearWorld, Congratulations to those who chose the University of Denver! As an international student ambassador here at DU, I’m so excited for you all to come to our wonderful campus from all over the world. I believe you will have a great time here. Many of you may wonder what should bring to the States, … More What international students need to know about laptops and cell phones coming to DU

How do you register after you’re accepted to DU?

June 7, 2019

Dear World, So you’ve been accepted to the University of Denver and have decided to attend DU. That’s great! Now you might be wondering what steps to take next to make sure you’re registered for classes for your first quarter here. How does this work? What should you do? When should you do them? This … More How do you register after you’re accepted to DU?

2019-2020 S2S Connection

May 9, 2019

Do you have any questions for current international students at DU? Connect with any of these Ambassadors! Email intladm4@du.edu with “S2S Connection” in the subject line and you’ll be put in contact with the student of your choice! Chris Chen – China My name is Chris Chen, I was born and raised in Szechuan, China. This is my … More 2019-2020 S2S Connection

International Student and OPT

April 30, 2019

Dear World, Do you know as an international student, with a F-1 visa, you have an option to work off-campus in the United States. According to DU International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS): Students in F-1 or J-1 immigration status must receive prior authorization from ISSS (or the program sponsor, if different, for J-1 students) … More International Student and OPT

Tips for living with a roommate in the US

April 26, 2019

Feeling anxiety towards meeting a new persaon is natural, so imagine how much more difficult it may be living with someone you have not met before. But do not worry, Olivia has gathered some tips from talking with her friends Nora, Grace, Rida, and Dongshun about their experience living with their roommates. We hope their stories will provide you different perspectives and lessons to help you foster a good relationship with your future roommate(s). … More Tips for living with a roommate in the US

Fun things you can do in Colorado

April 16, 2019

There is something for everyone here in Denver and with 300 days of sun, you can have 300 days of fun. Check out our blog for some fun activity ideas you can enjoy at DU and in Colorado! … More Fun things you can do in Colorado

My On-Campus Job and Tips on How to get one

April 4, 2019

Do you plan to work on-campus while studying abroad? Check out Rida Noor’s blog post about her experience and tips she has collected when she works as a Peer Advisor at Career Center at DU! #DUWorldwide #DearWorld #DUThis … More My On-Campus Job and Tips on How to get one

Colorado’s Job Market

April 3, 2019

Dear World, Whether you are looking for an opportunity to job shadow, intern, or work full time post-graduation, you should be definitely considering Colorado. With the help of Toni Gabrielli, Assistant Director of the Daniels Undergraduate Career Services at the University of Denver, we were able to work together and gather recent reports that show … More Colorado’s Job Market

2018-2019: Scholarship Resources for International Students

January 2, 2019

It’s the scholarship application time of year again! We understand how frustrating it may be to make your 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 … More 2018-2019: Scholarship Resources for International Students

2018-2019 S2S Connection

December 7, 2018

Why Choose the University of Denver?

December 5, 2018

The University of Denver has many lucrative offerings, which helped me pick it. As an international student, you have the chance to apply to a lot of colleges in every corner of the world, if you choose. So what makes the University of Denver special? 1. Location, location, location Denver is uniquely located and offers … More Why Choose the University of Denver?

Tips to be successful at the University of Denver

November 12, 2018

Dear World, Thriving in college could be overwhelming, but with a few helpful tips, it is feasible. Over my college journey at the University of Denver, I have accumulated dozens of tips on how to be successful at school. To simplify things, I will group these tips under: Academics, Social life, Health & well being, … More Tips to be successful at the University of Denver

Olivia from Ghana: Get out there, feel life

May 25, 2018

Article by: Olivia Don’t sit and wait. Get out there, feel life. ~Rumi So far, the spring quarter has been going well for me – I’ve been gaining more confidence to speak up in class. I’ve started voicing my opinions in discussion groups. I’ve been meeting up with classmates for lunch and spending time with … More Olivia from Ghana: Get out there, feel life

How to Cover the Cost of College

May 9, 2018

We know that paying for college can be stressful so we want to help you explore options of how to cover the cost of college. We put together a little video for you of things you can do to be proactive! **Subtitles in English, Chinese and Arabic are available! Click on the link “CC” on … More How to Cover the Cost of College

Just wait and see

May 1, 2018

Article by: Trisha Congratulations, you have been accepted to the University of Denver, Class of 2019. I looked at the email, ecstatic. My eyes scanned the words over and over again just to make sure. I was indeed going to be studying real estate at one of the finest schools in the United States in … More Just wait and see

Olivia from Ghana: Something inside so strong

April 23, 2018

We thought it would be a great idea for you to meet some of our amazing international students currently studying at the University of Denver to see what they’ve been up to and how they are making the transition from their home country to Denver. Each video post in the mini interview series will be … More Olivia from Ghana: Something inside so strong

International Scholarship Tracker

April 17, 2018

To help you with organizing the scholarships you plan to apply for as an international student, we’ve create a template for you. What you see below is an image but we’ve provided you the link to a public document on Google Drive. You can copy and paste the Tracker into your own spreadsheet software and … More International Scholarship Tracker

2017-2018: Scholarship Resources for International Students

April 10, 2018

It’s that time of year again! As you attempt to juggle all your incoming acceptance letters from the schools you applied to, you still have to narrow down your decisions. We understand how overwhelming it may be to make your final decision and recognize that finances may be the deciding factor. To give you one less … More 2017-2018: Scholarship Resources for International Students

Public Transit at DU

April 2, 2018

If you’re too far away to visit the University of Denver, Grace and Alex can give you a little walking tour of campus to show you how easy it is to use Denver’s public transit system for travelling to and from DU! **Subtitles in English, Chinese and Arabic are available! Click on the link “CC” on … More Public Transit at DU

How to make a decision when you’re indecisive

March 19, 2018

Some people know right off the bat exactly what they want. What they want to be when they’re older, where they want to live, even what they want for dinner tomorrow. But what do you do if you just have no idea? We spoke with Olivia who, like many students, is trying to figure out what’s … More How to make a decision when you’re indecisive

One step at a time

February 6, 2018

Meet Olivia, an international student from Ghana attending the University of Denver who has found a sense of belonging at DU after experiencing the emotional roller coaster of leaving home. … More One step at a time

Where do you go to study / Tips for finals

March 4, 2019

#DearWorld is a blog series that our international student ambassadors share their experience, tips, and advice to other students at DU and around the world. As Week 9 is already here and we are very close to finals, we would like to share with you a blog post by Chris Chen talking about his favorite … More Where do you go to study / Tips for finals

On-campus job at DU

January 9, 2019

Dear World, Two weeks ago I was just an ordinary college student: trying to keep up with school work while managing to keep a moderately vibrant social life and still look sexy. Then, one night, I got bombarded with radioactive waste and I woke up… a superhero! Okay not really. One night I went to … More On-campus job at DU

Voices of University of Denver's International Students