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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.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: March 13, 2025
Each week the Shorelight team rounds up trusted headlines on the latest in international education and all things impacting students and universities.
![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 USAUltimate Guide to Grad School Standardized Tests in the US
Understanding grad school standardized tests can help you choose your ideal graduate program and university. Our grad school exam guide outlines the admissions tests that US universities may require international students to take.
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Study in USAHome Away from Home: An International Student Guide to Salt Lake City
International students who want big city attractions with access to the great outdoors should look no further than Salt Lake City.
![In preparation for the DAT (also known as the DAT exam or DAT test), two dental students practice on mannequin replica patients at their university dental lab.]()
Study in USAEverything You Need to Know About the DAT
Interested in dental medicine graduate programs in the US? If so, you will have to take a dental school exam. Here is a guide for international graduate students to prepare for the Dental Admission Test (DAT).
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: March 6, 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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UniversityInternational Students at Seattle University Share Their Stories
Moureen, a business administration/general MBA student, and Yurino, a business analytics undergraduate, share why Seattle University in Washington is a top choice for international students.
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UniversityFaces on Campus: Meet Narumi at Utah Global
Narumi from Japan shares her experiences as a student services advisor at Utah Global, and what students can look forward to when studying in the US.
![Hinako, an international student from Japan at the University of Nevada, Reno, stands near a courtyard wearing traditional dress.]()
StudentsMeet Hinako from Japan at the University of Nevada, Reno
Hinako, an international student from Japan, initially pursued a degree in human development and family studies. At the University of Nevada, Reno, she found her passion and switched to an information systems major.
