The International Student Blog

Written by Jeremy Albelda Before I left for my first study abroad, a 6 month stint in Barcelona in 2008, I was planning for a semester “off” that would involve more partying than studying. Of course, every study abroad experience is full of plenty of fun, but it wasn’t until I arrived in Spain that […]

If you’re an international student who is interested in studying medicine in the US, you may be wondering what the difference is between an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) and an D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree, and which program is best for you. Both M.D. and D.O. degrees require students to attend medical school for […]

As a popular sport in many parts of the world, hockey is a game that many international students at top broadcasting schools may want to get involved in. The highest level of hockey in North America is the National Hockey League, which spreads across 30 teams throughout both the United States and neighboring Canada. Sports […]

In the heart of the Astoria neighborhood of New York City, music fans have a rare opportunity to see recording arts in action. Though it may appear to be just a small venue, Mor Mezrich’s Ears and Gears Studio is a fully functional recording studio where attendees are able to peak behind the scenes while […]

International Student is proud to bring you our latest guest post from GoAbroad on how to deal with worried parents as you study abroad. Many of us have parents that are concerned about the idea of their sons and daughters traveling abroad so if you find yourself in this position, read on to find out […]

An area about the size of 4,000 acres (1,600 hectares) is just devoted to gardens here at Walt Disney World which is 47 square mile (122 square kilometer). Walt Disney World Resort includes the 4 theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios), golf courses, hotels, water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon) […]

Recently the Audio Engineering Society (AES) held its 46th Conference in Denver, Colorado, USA. The topic for 2012 was Audio Forensics and the keynote address given by Phillip T. Mellinger discussed the Watergate scandal, a significant event in American political history. The talk centered on the famous 18 and a half minute gap in one […]

International students interested in the tourism industry should consider the opportunity to attend a top tourism school in the US. Although most of the world has recently experienced an economic decline, a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)/European Travel Commission (ETC) predicts that US tourists will be returning to Europe in growing numbers. […]

There has never been a better time for an international student who is considering studying video game development in the US to commit and begin their journey toward an exciting and lucrative dream career as a video game developer. Many individuals may love video games, but not everyone has the skills or the passion required […]

Individuals who choose to study aviation in the US mean they will be working in and around airports every day. Airport hubs in the US like Atlanta International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Bush Intercontinental Airport have thousands of people travel through them every day. Even regional airports have hundreds […]