The International Student Blog

During the month of July International Student is teaming up with International Student Loan to give you three chances at winning $100! The Financial Aid Fun Contest will run throughout the first three weeks of July. Each week we will give you a new question, if you know the answer or find the answer on […]

This Friday we are hosting a Hangout On Air to help you learn how to use your contacts to get a job. When competing against hundreds, sometimes thousands of other applicants, finding a job is not always easy as a new international student graduate. Even with a stand-out resume that boasts your study abroad experience, […]

Being an international student is a once in a life time opportunity. However, it’s an opportunity the also comes attached to a high price tag. Many international students seek financial aid by first turning to scholarships, then international student loans to help fund their studies abroad. Because of this, tomorrow International Student Loan is hosting […]

The Fastest Growing Jobs for Education Majors You’re about to graduate with an education degree and you feel a bit apprehensive with the post-grad job search. With budget cuts prevalent in public school systems around the US, some education majors are thinking twice about their decision to pursue careers in education. But if you have […]

One of the greatest American icons in architecture is Frank Lloyd Wright.  His beautiful houses, business buildings, and outdoor landscapes have made a huge impact on those who study architecture today.  Infused with a Craftsman style and an innate sense of calm, Wright’s buildings continue to be examined and written about, even today.  Among his […]

Nothing about getting an education abroad is cheap, and when it comes to getting the textbooks you need, the cost can quickly add up. Since most international students are on a strict budget and need to save money whenever possible, here are a few ideas on how to save your money on textbooks. Rent, don’t […]

As a country famous for its diversity, the United States certainly has no shortage of jobs in television and radio for people who speak languages other than English. The Portuguese or Portuguese-speaking community, whose members in the US are referred to as “Luso-Americans,” is a small but expanding American demographic and is a growing source […]

So you’ve received a great creative writing education – maybe you even have a master’s degree in creative writing â€“ and you’ve written a great novel that you know is the next big thing. But do you have the literary business know-how to make it happen? The first step in getting your written work some love […]

If you want to be an international student in the US but have no idea where to start your search when it comes to finding a school, you are in good company. The United States has 50 diverse states for you to choose from and your experience inside the US can greatly vary depending on […]

International students can and should start building their credit score as soon as possible. A credit score is the grade that you’re assigned based upon your financial history. Having a strong credit score can help you any time you have a credit report run on your name- for example when you try to rent an […]