r/InternationalStudents is a subreddit with 50k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses international student, struggling, student, job search, and job, and they frequently recommend/review savings account, cellphone carrier, and esim.
This is a community for international students to talk about studying in the USA or anywhere else. It can be about anything from getting scholarships, visas, getting internships and jobs, culture, etc.
Popular Themes in r/InternationalStudents
#1
Advice Requests
: "US: Chinese international students mostly go back to China after graduation since 2010"
40 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Homesick to death. Drop out and switch degrees or stay?"
2 posts
#3
News
: "The US is tightening rules for international students, with the latest proposal considering a $100,000 fee for foreign graduates seeking to work in the country. The move adds to growing visa and work restrictions affecting offshore students."
2 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Cheaper Alternatives to UCSHIP for international students?"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "International student volunteer opportunity for IRB-approved social media news consumption study"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/InternationalStudents
#1
International Student
14 posts
#2
Struggling
12 posts
#3
Student
9 posts
#4
Job Search
8 posts
#5
Job
6 posts
#6
Visa
5 posts
#7
Uk
4 posts
#8
International
4 posts
#9
Students
4 posts
#10
Roommate
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/InternationalStudents
Savings Account
2 reviews
#1
Marcus
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Marcus by Goldman Sachs
4.0★ from 1 review
Cellphone Carrier
2 reviews
#1
US Mobile
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Mint Mobile
4.0★ from 1 review
Esim
1 review
#1
Mint
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/InternationalStudents
Yearly
+21k members(71.7%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026