The International Student Blog

Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is coming up on October 31st. If you’re not from a country that traditionally celebrates Halloween (or even if you are) then you’ll want to prepare yourself for a lot of fun! People of all ages throughout the US dress up in costumes to celebrate this holiday. A great way […]

Calling all students who want to learn English! If you’re a student that wants to learn English then you need attend our ESLdirectory Virtual Fair! We are excited to be hosting our first ever ESLdirectory Virtual Fair a free online event open to anyone who wants to find an English language school. The live interactive […]

If you’re an international student wanting to pursue business- you’re not alone. For colleges and universities across the United States, business is, well, big business. Not only is a business degree sought after by domestic students, but according to the Institute of International Education’s most recent Open Doors data on international students– it is also […]

If you are an international student who has ever wondered what you can do with a show production degree, ask yourself these questions: how many pounds can the pipe above hold? How high can something be hung from the ceiling? How will the stage look if it’s doused in red light versus blue? How loud […]

Unless you’re going to live on your own during your time in the US, you will have to share a bathroom with one, two (or more!) roommates. Although it might sound awkward, here are a few things to keep in mind on how to survive communal bathrooms when living in the dorms as an international […]

Having a little bit of knowledge about the history of aviation when deciding how to apply for a degree in aviation can help you during the application process. Some US colleges and universities, might require an essay or more information during an interview about what you enjoy about flight, why you want to study aviation […]

An increasing number of international students have made the decision to make a career out of their love of video gaming by pursuing a degree in game design at an institution in the United States. Game design studios in the US represent the top names in the gaming industry and careers with such studios are […]

Our 2016 Travel Video Contest is now open! For the past ten years we have provided students like you with a chance to win $4,000 toward your international education endeavors and this year is no different. If you want to study outside your home country, or if you’re currently studying outside your home country and […]