Optional practical training (OPT) vs. STEM OPT
Learn the difference between Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT. Interstride empowers students to thrive international...
by InterstrideMarch 20, 2024
Vania Chow: On landing an internship in finance as an international student
Vania Chow is an undergraduate international student at Stanford University studying computer science and economics. She grew up i...
by InterstrideMarch 15, 2024
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How to answer: When can you start
Preparing for job interviews for international students comes with unique challenges. You will need to have some understanding of...
by InterstrideMarch 13, 2024
CPT vs OPT: Choosing the right work authorization option
Are you an international student looking for work experience in the US? You may have heard the terms CPT and OPT thrown around at...
by InterstrideMarch 5, 2024
Building a digital marketing strategy for international admissions
Anyone who has worked in admissions for a long time will remember the days of boxes of manila file folders of applications, paper...
by InterstrideMarch 1, 2024
H-1B regular cap vs master’s cap
H-1B visas are highly sought after, but there is only a certain amount of these visas available each year. This limit is known as...
by InterstrideFebruary 26, 2024
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How can international students transfer universities in the US
If you are unhappy with your current US university or want to switch schools for another reason, you may wonder, can I change scho...
by InterstrideFebruary 15, 2024
What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 international students
Gaining real-life work experience in the US as an international student is a great opportunity to put your studies into practice...
by InterstrideFebruary 9, 2024
Top 5 reasons why you need a new approach to international prospect marketing
Perhaps you’ve been given a directive from an enrollment leader that you need to increase international numbers on campus. Or yo...
by InterstrideFebruary 5, 2024
10 H-1B benefits and how to take advantage of them
The H-1B is the most popular visa option for international students and graduates who wish to stay and work in the US, and there a...
by InterstrideJanuary 31, 2024
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Alice Wen: Leveraging an MBA in the US tech industry
International alumna Alice Wen recently graduated with an MBA from Rice University and is currently working at Dell as a Global Co...
by InterstrideJanuary 23, 2024
Can I freelance as an international student?
Many college students in the US are interested in freelancing to gain valuable work experience while in school and make extra mone...
by InterstrideJanuary 16, 2024
Can I work remotely for a non-US company as an international student in the US?
International students hoping to gain experience or earn some extra money may be wondering if they can work remotely for a non-US...
by InterstrideJanuary 10, 2024
Can I work remotely on an H-1B visa?
Many people are drawn to remote work for the freedom and flexibility that it provides, so it should come as no surprise that the n...
by InterstrideJanuary 4, 2024
Why you should consider a degree in nursing as an international student
International students interested in health or medical professions in the US may want to consider nursing. Nurses work directly wi...
by InterstrideDecember 27, 2023
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