Approach International Student Center

After Marlborough, our CEO, Michelle Fernandes, Michelle Fernandes , was in Allston today to meet personally with students, answer their questions, and discuss how to make informed decisions about their academic and professional paths.

Two conversations that reflect a core Approach principle: providing transparent guidance, acting with integrity, and putting our responsibility to students at the center of every decision.

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Strong institutions stay close to the communities they serve.✅

Today, at our Marlborough campus, Approach CEO Michelle Fernandes met directly with international students during our Open House, creating space for questions, concerns, reliable information, and open dialogue. 💻

Tomorrow, the conversation continues in📍Allston.

Listening to our students helps us understand what they are experiencing and how we can better support the international community we serve.

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Your visa and your immigration status are not the same thing, and understanding the difference is essential for every international student in the U.S. 🇺🇸

A visa allows you to request entry into the United States. Your status determines how long you may remain in the country and which immigration rules you must follow while you are here.

For F-1 international students, maintaining status generally includes staying enrolled full-time, meeting academic and attendance requirements, following the rules for online classes, and speaking with your DSO before making important decisions about travel, employment, transferring schools, or changing programs.

Your visa may expire while you are inside the U.S., but your F-1 status can remain valid as long as you continue meeting the applicable requirements.

When in doubt, do not rely only on information from friends or social media. Talk to your DSO before taking action.

Save this post and share it with another international student who needs to know the difference. 💛

This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

Your academic path can go further than you think. 🎓✨

At Approach, students can start by building a strong English foundation through ESL and continue growing through advanced programs focused on academic preparation, business, and teaching experience.

With different pathways available, your time at Approach may become a long-term academic plan, potentially extending up to 8 years, depending on your goals, eligibility, academic progress, and program requirements.

Start with English.
Build your foundation.
Choose your next path.

Talk to our team and discover where your academic journey can take you. 💙

Volunteering can be a meaningful part of the international student journey in the U.S.

It can help students practice English, connect with the local community, build confidence, develop important skills, and strengthen their resume.

But it is also important to understand what truly counts as volunteer work, especially for F-1 students.

In our new blog, we explain how volunteer work can support your growth, how to include volunteer experience on your resume, what students should be careful about, and where to find volunteer-related opportunities in Massachusetts.

At Approach, we are here to be more than a school.

We are a hub where international students can stay connected to resources, events, community opportunities, student updates, and information that truly matters.

Read the full article on the Approach blog.
Link available here and in our bio —> https://approachisc.edu/post/volunteer-work-international-students-usa

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Exciting opportunity at Approach!

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Social Media Intern to join our team at the Marlborough Campus.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about content creation, social media, digital communication, and community engagement.

Requirements:
Social media experience
English level C1 or higher
In-person availability: Marlborough Campus, MA

Ready to apply?
Click the link in our bio and select JOIN OUR DREAM TEAM to apply for this opportunity.

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Today is a time to honor Black history and culture, reflect on the progress that has been made, and recognize the importance of continuing to build a more inclusive future.

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