Lauren Monsen

Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar first struggled to find success, then found his voice by incorporating his religion into his work.

Math and leisure don't always go hand-in-hand, but these students have calculated the best way to see U.S. sights in a short amount of time.

In North America, college students can live in language houses on campus. This immersive language learning also provides insight into other cultures.

Ivy League schools are some of the most prestigious and selective in the U.S., and she got into all eight of them. Here's her reaction and how she did it.

Rebuilding after a natural disaster can take years — but innovation is pointing the way forward in Nepal 12 months after a huge earthquake.

If you’re interested in buying a designer handbag for a fraction of the price, you’re not alone. But the hidden costs of counterfeit goods are staggering.

On January 21 at 6 a.m. EST (11:00 UTC), join a live global webchat about how to finance your studies in the United States....

Whether you already speak English or are just starting out, you’ve probably got a powerful tool to help you reach the next level: the apps on your phone.

An American Muslim diplomat discusses his views on immigration, #beingAmerican, combating terrorism, and his experiences.