As international students, we can file our taxes with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program can help you prepare your US and Oklahoma returns. Located at UCO in the College of Business, the VITA program is one of the few VITA sites in Oklahoma that files taxes for international students.
A Leap of Faith: The University of Central Oklahoma is Home
A quick search on the internet will tell you that home is defined as the place where one lives permanently as a family member or household member. After typing the words “home definition” on Google, this definition was found. That being said, an overthinker like myself would ask the following question: “if we go by this definition, . . .
What to Pack for Study Abroad: The Essentials
IT IS PACKING TIME, Y’ALL!
The time has come, and you are ready to pack to start your new life at the University of Central Oklahoma. So excited for you!! This time may be stressful since you do not know what to bring to the USA, so here is a little packing list I created for you from me, a senior international college student. You must know how . . .
Why I chose to study at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Hello everyone, my name is Lewis Liu, and I am an international student from China. I majored in Computer Science and was a transfer student in my junior year. Just like the blog title, I want to explain why I chose UCO as my home away from home.
How to apply for scholarships and prepare for your scholarship applications!
Hi everyone, my name is Mayu Nagano and I am a dance education student from Japan and currently a senior at the University of Central Oklahoma. There are so many scholarship opportunities that you will be able to access. In this Blog, I would like to talk about the scholarships through my experiences. That way, you can reach out to me and ask me . . .
The OVERLOOKED Minority: International Students
Hello Bronchos, I am Prash, the Future Broncho Ambassador for Nepal. I started my journey at UCO during the rise of COVID-19, and, unfortunately, things did not turn out to be as expected. People worldwide faced the consequences; financial difficulties, degrading health conditions, or emotional misery. Students were required to switch to virtual . . .
Anjali’s Tips to save money on Textbooks!
You did it! You’re finally about to start another (or your first semester) in college! With all the other expenses taken care of, textbooks might be the last thing on your list. Hello everyone, my name is Anjali and I major in Biomedical Sciences. Back in India, textbooks were pretty affordable, but universities in the United States are slightly . . .
Journey Thus Far and Why I Took It
My name is Chidera Osajiand. I am a UCO junior with a degree in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Psychology and Math. I wrote this blog to share the survival tips that helped me blend in at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Overcoming Homesickness While Studying Abroad
Hello everyone! I am Ambigesh Somasundaram, a Malaysian student at the University of Central Oklahoma. I am a Psychology major. I am glad I share some ways to overcome homesickness that has helped me so far. Being away from home and our loved ones can be hard, but great memories are always created when we do it right.
International Students! Are you ready for your journey to the USA 🇺🇸?
Hello everyone!
I am Sandhra, an MBA (Master of Business Administration) student at UCO (University of Central Oklahoma). I come from the state called “the God’s Own Country,” Kerala in India. I went to the United States on February 1st, 2021, amidst the pandemic. My journey was not as easy and usual as it was before . . .