This October, ISSA will be partnering with school districts in India and Mexico to lead students from all three nations in a Global Perspective Project. The project will center around climate change and environmental issues. Students will learn how these issues affect people all over the world and understand their effects beyond what they…
Executive Director of ISSA Haowen Ge tells Seek Common Ground about what programs ISSA provides for low-income immigrant students. ISSA has begun the Career Readiness and Passion Project Summer Program with the CSMD School District and Thomas Jefferson Academy. Watch the video to learn more about what ISSA does and what students will be doing…
WKYC “We The People” host Leon Bibb interviewed Executive Director of ISSA Haowen Ge, which aired on July 2nd, 2021. The interview covered topics such as what the International Student Services Association does, and what are ISSA’s future plans. The ISSA team worked on coming up with questions for the interview that encompass the ISSA…
While the United States is often viewed as a land of freedom and opportunity by immigrants looking to come here, there are many issues they face after arriving. One of the main issues is how well immigrant students integrate into the education system and perform in school. Here are the potential struggles for immigrant students…
Moving to a new country can be a very difficult process. There are often many barriers to overcome as you try to assimilate into your new home country, like speaking a different language, eating new food, learning new cultural traditions, and even attending different schools. The number of immigrant students in the United States continues…
International Student Services Association Hosts Career Readiness Competition Wednesday, May 26th at Brush High School By: Juliana Croce, ISSA Communication & Youth Program Intern Throughout this past year, five students from Brush High School worked with the ISSA youth program team to complete their career readiness profile. Withstanding the challenges 2020 brought, the students…
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Did you know you can visit college campus virtually with CampusReel? If you can’t visit a college in person, or it is too far to travel to, visiting virtually is a great option for you! You should visit a college campus, even virtually, to: Check the college’s facilities Tour the dorms and campus Get…
Hispanic high school students, when doing your college search, you may be interested in considering a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). What is an HSI? Hispanic Serving Institutions are colleges where Hispanic students are at least 25% of the student body. A certified HSI receives additional grants to better support their attending Latine students. This certification…
With many business and services going virtual, high school students want to develop their skills and explore growing digital careers. There are many online opportunities students can begin pursuing and even achieving. Online careers, jobs, and internships are a great way to discover your passion and build marketable skills. Online Tutor High school can…