The International Student Blog
Tips for Getting an F1 Visa Approved
Posted on October 30th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisBefore you can become an international student there are certain things that must be done. Perhaps the most important task: getting your F1 visa approved. An F1 visa is what most international students who study at a college or university obtain when they come to the United States. Getting an F1 visa can be a […]
Four Ways To Ensure You Get A Game Design Job
Posted on October 27th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisGame design is a competitive industry, and many international students pursuing game design degrees will need to take certain steps to ensure they will be in a position get a game design job upon graduation. Read on to reveal a number of ways international students can make the process of finding a game design job […]
Political Bias in the US Media
Posted on October 20th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelAs an international student in a new country, it’s a smart idea to realize exactly what you’re reading when you get your news. Certain publications are perceived as having a political bias of one way or another- no matter what country you’re in. However, journalism schools past and present have taught their students that a […]
Live Hangout Friday: Tips To Have Your F1 Visa Approved
Posted on October 16th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisIf you’re planning on going in for your F1 visa interview you have more than likely been given the following advice: “Don’t make your final travel plans until after the F1 visa interview.” While this is great advice- it can also make you even more nervous about your upcoming visa interview! To help calm your […]
Free Tuition for International Students In Germany
Posted on October 15th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisIf you thought the idea of a free college degree as an international student was impossible- think again. Public universities in Germany are now tuition-free for students, including for international students! If you’re wondering why Germany is offering such a great deal on a college education, in short, the general consensus of those in Germany […]
Harvard Medical School Musical
Posted on October 12th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelWhen you think Harvard Medical School what comes to mind? You’re probably picturing students in white lab coats with clipboards making rounds in a hospital, or a classroom filled with the best of the best, quickly jotting down notes from a professor in one of the best schools for medicine. One thing you probably don’t […]
How to Choose a Major as an International Student- Part 2
Posted on October 8th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisThis is the second half of the two part series on how to choose a major as an international student. If you missed the first half, there I discussed the first two items you must take into consideration when choosing your major. The first one is job possibilities- what jobs will you have available to […]
How to Choose a Major as an International Student Part 1
Posted on October 4th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisSome international students go abroad knowing exactly what they want to study- and might even choose their school based upon the degree program they’re after. However, choosing your major is a huge decision and because of this not every international student will have an answer to the inevitable question they will be asked numerous times: […]