- University
- Study in USA
- News
![This image features framed photos of Amina and Khadicha, two female international students from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, respectively, side by side.]()
UniversityFirst Los Angeles, Then the World: Meet Amina and Khadicha at American Collegiate, LA
Not only has American Collegiate, Los Angeles made the transition to the US easy, the first-year program has also prepared Amina from Kazakhstan and Khadicha from Kyrgyzstan to transfer to top-tier universities.
![This photo shows an open laptop with a "us university rankings" article showing on the screen and a hand on the mousepad and a different hand pointing to the screen. The users are researching US top universities and US university ranking listings.]()
Study in USAUS Top Universities and Rankings for International Students
Understand what accredited colleges are and how national university rankings can help with your college decision.
![This image shows Shorelight's company logo: a traditional fishing-style lantern in orange.]()
NewsWeekly News Roundup: May 1, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
![A smiling male international student in a red plaid shirt sits across from a female interviewer during a student visa interview.]()
Study in USAF-1 Visa Interview Questions & Answers Guide
You have been accepted to an American college or university. Congratulations! Now it is time to prepare for your student visa interview so you can study in the USA.
![A female student sits on a university library floor with a laptop and a stack of books and consults her syllabuses. A syllabus or class syllabus is a road map for each university course.]()
Study in USAWhat Is a Syllabus? Why Syllabuses Are Important
Get to know the parts of a syllabus, see syllabus examples, and learn how a syllabus can help you succeed in your coursework.
![A passport open to a Student Visa page has a circled stamp that says GRANTED on it.]()
Study in USAUS Student Visa Requirements & Documentation Explained
Which student visa suits you best? If you are an international student hoping to attend university in the USA, read our guide and learn more about US student visa eligibility and US student visa required documents.
![]()
NewsGet a 1-Year Tuition Price Lock When Your Students Pay Early
Our annual Early Payment campaign has begun! Act fast — this year’s discounts are only available through May 31.
![At a table in a university library, a male international student asks his female professor, "what is a thesis?" and she explains the thesis meaning to him looking over his shoulder, with both next to another female student working on her thesis]()
Study in USAWhat Is a Thesis? Meaning, Definition, and Guide for Students
Writing a thesis is often required in US university degree programs. But what exactly is a thesis? Do you know the difference between a thesis statement and a thesis project? Read on to learn more.
![A female student deciding between OPT or CPT holds up a tablet to show a male student and a female advisor the screen.]()
Study in USACPT vs OPT: What Is the Difference and How to Apply
Here is what you need to know about CPT and OPT as a student on a F-1 visa.
![Two women and one man go out for American Food, eating burgers, sitting at a table, with one covering her mouth as she laughs. In American culture food brings many students together in social situations.]()
Study in USAWhat Is American Food and Cuisine?
Want to know more about American food culture? This guide for international students covers the USA’s diverse food culture and cuisines, affordable eating options, fast food myth-busting, and how to maintain a healthy diet while you study.
