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NewsWeekly News Roundup: April 24, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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Study in USAHome Away From Home: An International Student Guide to Baltimore
Baltimore’s cultural neighborhoods and suburbs make it an ideal place for international students to feel at home while studying in a new country.
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Study in USATop Universities in the USA: What Is an R1 Classification?
R1 universities are top-tier research institutions in the United States, recognized for their research initiatives and innovation. Here is everything you need to know about the Carnegie R1 designation when applying to top universities in the USA.
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UniversityGet to Know the Universities of Wisconsin
Discover the many campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin, where international students can earn world-class degrees, get personalized support, and benefit from hands-on learning experiences.
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StudentsFrom São Paulo to Cleveland, Ohio: Nick’s Journey
With support from Cleveland State Global, Nick from Brazil earned a degree in environmental science and got work experience through internships. Discover how he built the foundation to successfully get a job in Ohio.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: April 17, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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UniversityExplore Stony Brook University in New York State
Top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs, exciting extracurriculars, and a growing global network await international students at Stony Brook University.
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NewsInternational Friendly Universities Get Top Rankings in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Programs 2026
The US is a great place to earn a graduate degree. Discover Shorelight universities with top rankings for graduate programs in business, computer science, and engineering, among other in-demand fields.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: April 10, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
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UniversityVillanova University International Students Share Their Stories
When researching American colleges, David from Nigeria, Heidi from Vietnam, Luis from Ecuador, and Nika from Russia all found that Villanova University near Philadelphia was their best fit.
