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![An Asian female international student studying an hr course sits with her professor and a human resources professional at her US university.]()
Study in USATaking an HR Course in the US: A Guide for International Students
See why your time as an international student makes you a perfect candidate for a career in human resources. Learn more about programs in the United States and how to choose the right one for you.
![Two female international students work in a lab for their physics course at a US university.]()
Study in USAWhat Is Physics? An International Student Guide to Physics Courses in the US
If you are curious about how the universe works at a fundamental level, then physics might be for you. Learn everything you need to know before earning a physics degree at a US university.
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UniversityFaces on Campus: Meet David at FIU
A former international student himself, FIU Global First Year director David Lecón knows just how to make incoming international students feel welcome and supported on campus.
![Fardeen Shaikh, a graduate of Heriot-Watt University Dubai and a member of Shorelight's global product sales team, stands in front of a wall of graduation caps at the Shorelight office and smiles for the camera.]()
UniversityBehind the Scenes at Shorelight: Meet Fardeen Shaikh, Assistant Manager, Product Sales
Fardeen Shaikh discovered his passion at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, then launched a successful career at Shorelight after first getting an internship with the company.
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Study in USAFinance Your US-Based Education with MPower: Now Available via the Shorelight Marketplace
With MPower, high-potential international students from all socioeconomic backgrounds can reach their dreams of a US-based education. Learn about MPower student loans through the Shorelight Marketplace*, which serves as your source for products and services that improve the international student experience.
![A group of international students at the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University sit around a table in a sun-filled atrium and discuss their master's degree in business curriculum.]()
UniversityNew Master’s Courses in Business at Tulane Graduate Direct
STEM-designated options at the Freeman School of Business are perfect for ambitious international students.
![This photo shows a close-up of a student's hand holding a pencil while they take the IGCSE test as part of their study abroad university admissions process.]()
Study in USAIGCSE Exams: A Complete Guide for International Students
Planning to study abroad? This guide helps you understand if the IGCSE exams are right for you. Should you take the IGCSE exams? Which subjects should you take? Shorelight is here to help you make informed decisions about choosing an exam and how to prepare.
![A female international student taking journalism courses at a Shorelight US university holds a microphone and reports a breaking news story for a news camera.]()
Study in USAShould I Study Journalism at a University in the US?
As an industry, journalism is transforming. Learn how courses for journalism at a US university prepare students for careers in the 21st century and what to consider before you enroll.
![A Korean graduate of a US university stands with her new boss at her Korean company and work on a monitor and tablet in front of an engineering prototype and lightbulb.]()
Study in USAWhat Are Korean Companies Looking for in New Hires?
A global education unlocks the in-demand skills Korean brands seek out.
![ACT or SAT? After learning what is the act test and thinking about should i take the act or sat, students sit in rows in a multi-level lecture hall and take their standardized test after deciding whether to take the act vs sat.]()
Study in USAACT vs SAT – What’s the Difference?
Many international students wonder, “should I take the SAT or ACT?” At first glance, these standardized tests seem very similar and many colleges accept scores from both. A little research can help you decide.
