The International Student Blog
5 Tips to Start the School Year off Right
Posted on August 28th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisThe new school year is upon us, and college students everywhere have their work cut out for them. That’s especially true if you’re an international student who might be studying in the U.S. for the very first time. In addition to the coursework you’ll be busy with, you’ll have the challenge of adapting to a […]
Tips on Adjusting to Life as an International Student Inside the US
Posted on August 25th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisIf you’re an international student you know that becoming one is not an easy process. You must provide numerous paper work, attend interviews, and show proof of a variety of items- anywhere from test scores, to proof of funds. With all of this work, it’s easy to forget that the end goal is to not […]
Game Design in the US: A Combination of Creative and Technical Skill
Posted on August 22nd, 2015 by Bryanna DavisHave you ever wondered who came up with the storyline behind your favorite video game? Who designed the levels, the gameplay and the environment? Who wrote the dialogue and came up with the characters? Who had the initial idea, the creative vision of an imagined interactive world that they then brought to life and shared […]
More than a Degree: The Benefit of College for Future Communications Careers
Posted on August 16th, 2015 by Gabriele HickmanMost students attend college to complete one goal: graduate with a degree. Although the main focus of college should be graduation, there are many things that students miss while in college and don’t realize it until after graduation. College gives more than a degree, providing students with growth intellectually, socially and emotionally while teaching students […]
Agriculture Career Options and International Small Farm Aid
Posted on August 11th, 2015 by Jennah KnightCountries like Haiti are finding it challenging to continue to farm without the funding to support it. Small farms produce enough food for the family and the remainder goes to market, but the incoming money does not equal enough to buy a larger quantity of seed in order to produce more produce for more produce […]
Hangout for Tips on Adjusting to Life in the US
Posted on August 8th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisWhether you’re about to head to the United States for the upcoming Fall semester or you’re still in the beginning stages of finding a college or university you want to attend- you won’t want to miss this hangout. We will cover a variety of information that you should know prior to stepping foot on US […]
What Kind of Architecture Should You Study?
Posted on August 3rd, 2015 by Stephanie MizenerAs you continue your research on where to study architecture in the US there may be questions that jump out at you. A few questions might include: what is the difference between “Commercial” and “Industrial,” do you really want to narrow your choices down before entering a program, and is “landscape architecture” a good option […]