Blog - Part 3

The International Student Guide to Building a Budget

July 28, 2016 | Financial Advice, Resources

In addition to building a credit history with a US credit card, an important part of financial success for international students on F, M, and J visas is building a personal budget Budgeting carefully allows you to: Save for major

Why You Need a Credit History

July 27, 2016 | Financial Advice, Resources

5 Opportunities to Take Advantage of a Credit History International students on F1 visas know that a credit card is a way to manage daily expenses and build a credit history in the US But they don’t always know what a credit history is or

The credit card for international students on F, J, M visas

Recent Articles Highlight the Benefits of the SelfScore Mastercard for International Students

July 6, 2016 | Finances

The idea of a credit card for international students on F1 visas is a topic of interest in the news Recently, SelfScore has been the subject of writeups in blogs like NerdWallet and TechInAsia Both articles highlight the financial challenges that

Meet the Winner of SelfScore’s “Take Me Home” Giveaway

June 21, 2016 | Culture, News

SelfScore’s mission is to support international students in the US on F1, J1, and M1 visas through our credit card and educational resources Sometimes that support also comes in the form of giveaways and prizes that reward lucky international

How to Apply for a Job in the U.S.

June 10, 2016 | Resources, Working in the US

Today we’re sharing the best résumé we’ve ever found and tips on how to make your own better We spoke with Sandra, a tech recruiter at Twitter, for some insight on what she looks for in a qualified applicant She shares the following 8 ways

I Wish I Knew, Part 1: How to Find Your First Campus Job for F1/J1 Students

May 16, 2016 | Careers

Welcome to a new series of blog posts called, #IWishIKnew It’s about international students helping each other and sharing the useful advice they needed when starting their US education Think back to your first day in the US — imagine if

Track Your H-1B Visa Application

May 6, 2016 | Resources, Working in the US

Many international students seek an H-1B visa to work in the United States after graduating from an American university While their American colleagues focus on job seeking, the added steps involved in getting an H-1B visa make the job hunt that

How to Explore the U.S. This Summer for Cheap (or Free)

May 6, 2016 | Living in the US, Resources

If you have no firm plans after the academic year ends (and a flight home sounds too expensive), it might be time to explore the country outside of your campus The United States is a massive place: each of its 50 states is the size of some

Indian Artists Are Thriving Online

April 14, 2016 | Culture

Indian artists like Lilly Singh and Maria Qamar are using modern platforms to reach Indian audiences around the world They did not wait for gallery curators or booking agents to call them They created their work on a small budget and shared it

Watch John Oliver’s Hilarious Credit Education Video

April 11, 2016 | Finances

On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Mr Oliver gave a crash course in American credit that was hilarious, honest, and utterly accurate Not only does he explain how inaccuracies in your credit report can effect your future