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Promoting International Education

Located in the Midwest of the United States, Michigan provides many study opportunities and a beautiful landscape for international students. The state offers nationally and internationally known education systems, and a welcoming environment that is safe, diverse, and exciting. Michigan universities, colleges, and schools are some of the top-rated and award-winning institutions all found within a state that contains the beauty of nature and the adventure of learning.

Our newly formed state consortium exists to promote the many excellent public and private schools, colleges, and universities as centers of international education. The diversity of the educational institutions available in the Great Lakes State of Michigan makes our state a smart choice for your future studies.

Delivering High Quality Institutions

From the incredible range of facilities on our campuses, the long-standing reputation of excellence in teaching, sterling educational service, and amazing student experiences, Study Michigan's member institutions represents good value for your money.

Being a Top 10 State for International Students

According to the Institute of International Education's annual Open Doors Report, Michigan has been among the top 10 destination states for international students for over 25 years, with over 31,000 students from around the world studying at Michigan universities and colleges in 2019-20.

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Carmen Rodriguez, Hope College

Finding a balance – how to keep everything together and meet deadlines?

(reprinted with permission)

One of the first lessons I learned when I came to college was that I have more free time than I did in high school, but I also have more things to do. I am not only taking classes at Hope, but I am involved in different jobs and student organizations. This is also the reality of most students at Hope College. There are over 60 student organizations and clubs that anyone can be part of on campus! Because of this, time management can become harder than it already is, and finding time for yourself can seem almost impossible. Therefore, I want to share with you some tips that have helped me to keep everything together and meet deadlines when I feel like I have zero time on my hands.

Plan out your week in advance every weekend. Every Sunday, I like to take the time to plan out what my week will look like. Even though some plans might end up changing, making a tentative schedule to keep track of what my priorities are for the upcoming days makes me feel super productive and keeps me in the right mindset to start my week.
Use a calendar. If you like to write things down, getting an agenda is the way to go. As a tech lover, I use my phone all the time. I keep track of my assignment due dates, important meetings, or any event on Google Calendar. I cannot express in words how many times I have made it on time to an event thanks to Google Calendar (Seriously, it is a life-savior)! Using a calendar will definitely help you meet deadlines and organize your time more wisely.
Journal. In the midst of assignments, projects, work, and extracurricular activities, it is easy to get caught up in a hectic lifestyle. It is important to remember that we are still human beings and we need to take time for ourselves. Journaling helps me think about my feelings and reflect on my experiences. Relaxing for an hour or two is not bad at all!

It is important to find a balance between academics and personal life. To be successful in your college career, make sure you get organized and plan ahead; but also, you must take some time off and enjoy all the different activities to do around campus!