One To World was recently selected as a 2024 grantee by the Nissan Foundation.
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Celebrating our Board Members
It is with a bittersweet mix of gratitude and sadness that we announce the end of tenure for three luminary board members: Elise van Oss, Dr. Sue Henderson, and Dr. John Allegrante. They have all been invaluable assets to our organization for many years, dedicating their time, energy, and expertise.
Continue readingTop Tips for Staying on Top of Your Finances as a Student
Money matters are a top priority for many students heading to university. But for those adventurous academics who decide to study abroad, it’s even more important to properly manage your finances. Not only will you have to navigate the nuances of an entirely new financial system, but there may be additional costs to pay that you never factored into your budget. In this post, we provide you with three top tips to help you stay on top of your finances from the very start of this new, exciting chapter.
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Being an international student in the US is hard. But being an international student and trying to find a job, particularly in this job market, is harder. So, what are some of the strategies you can employ to find a job in this market?
Continue readingOne To World at the 63rd Annual U.S. Naval Academy’s Annual Foreign Affairs Conference
One To World’s collaboration with the U.S. Naval Academy’s annual Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) brings together students from universities worldwide to discuss current global affairs. Yuriy Bistro, a student from Ukraine said, “It opened a new vision for me in collaborating with academic peers. It helped me understand what people from different countries think. Most importantly, we became friends in such a short time that it hurt to part.” As a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding and exchange, One To World’s delegation plays a special role at NAFAC by adding a critical international perspective to the student deliberations on U.S. foreign policy.
Continue readingThe International Student Guide to U.S. Taxes
Moving to a new country is hard enough. You have to find housing, you have to find your favorite bagel shop, you have to figure out the subway system, and worst of all you have to figure out how to do your taxes.
Being an international student, you could be in one of these two situations: you don’t have a job in the United States, or you do. If you have income you definitely need to file taxes. Now you’d think that if you didn’t have a job, you’d be safe from filing taxes and you can delay the “adulting” a little bit and just explore the sights, smells, and eats of New York City. However, you do have to file those taxes, no matter your state of employment.
Continue readingHumans of One To World: Finding Your Way in NYC
We’ve all heard the famous line about New York, ‘concrete jungle where dreams are made of’, and a lot of people come to this city to make this saying their reality. We all hope that New York will be the place where we can grow, we can shine, and we can achieve our life’s dreams. But no one really tells you how to do it. We show up in the city, and find a place in Manhattan, or Brooklyn, or Queens. But now that you’re here, what do you do? How do you even begin this journey of finding your place, finding your people, and most importantly, finding your dreams and a way to pursue them?
Continue readingBlack History Month Reflections: Nigeria to America
Immigrating from my home country of Nigeria to America, “the land of the Free”, has been a life-changing experience. The tears, hugs, and sacrifices that were made the day my Parents decided to explore a different path and selflessly offer us the best gift we could ever ask for: the opportunity to make our choices. While the relocation to America was filled with emotions of excitement, it was also accompanied by countless thoughts and questions. Like how would I fit in at school? What’s the food like? Are they going to be kind? And more.
Continue readingWorld Day of Social Justice
Every year on February 20, since 2007, the United Nations General Assembly observes World Day of Social Justice. But what does it mean? The idea behind commemorating the day is simple: to create a fair and just society where all individuals have access to basic needs irrespective of their color, caste, creed, religion, gender or other status. The purpose of the day is to remind ourselves that we as inhabitants of the world have to do better for ourselves and for others.
Continue readingThe International Student Survival Guide
for the United States
Moving to the United States as an international student, scholar, or intern can be daunting. From visa regulations, to housing, to managing money, there is a lot to deal with when living in the US for the first time. That’s why One To World, a non-profit organization that serves international students studying in the United States, decided to publish The International Student Survival Guide to the US, an online resource packed with practical information for newcomers who are coming to work or study in the United States.
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