The International Student Blog

Before you embark on your journey to the United States as an international student studying broadcast journalism, there are some key news sites you should consider reading, listening and watching. Being up-to-date with the news will not only help you as a broadcast student, but will also aid you in creating and contributing to conversations […]

For many people, philosophy is a mysterious term that calls to mind sages on mountains and whimsical mental meandering, and so they wonder, “What is it that US philosophy courses do?” The fact is that most people in the US have no idea what it is that philosophers do until they take their first philosophy […]

International students may wonder if they will be welcome in philosophy graduate programs in the US. Often, philosophy is deemed as difficult and unapproachable, because of this, international students may be concerned that philosophy departments in the US are exclusionary. This is generally not the case. What international students should expect from a philosophy graduate […]

International students in New Jersey have a few key state features working in their favor. In fact, the particular confluence of factors surrounding this state makes New Jersey a Mecca for international students coming to the United States. To begin, the state is the third smallest state in the nation, yet boasts the highest population […]

Yes, it is Hollywood. Yes, you do get to meet the stars. Yes, you do get to have your ideas and stories broadcast to millions of viewers from around the world. Screenwriting for movies and television is about creating and storytelling in a way that truly touches people. It is one of the purest forms […]

Most universities’ English or literature programs are quite similar in their major requirements for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in literature. Choosing a literature program requires a student to research English electives because these are the courses that make the foundation of the program. Some English departments offer a strong writing curriculum while others may […]

Want to set forth on a journey to cross cultural borders? Study broadcasting! Broadcast journalism can offer international students unique, one-of-a-kind cultural immersion experiences. International students hoping to immerse themselves in American culture can do this by studying broadcast journalism. Here’s why: What makes the news depends on the culture. What is news? This is […]

What is the difficulty of US philosophy programs? That is entirely dependent on how willing the student is to think, write and discuss. International students studying philosophy in the US are likely to find themselves very welcomed into the program. Although there may be some language barrier issues, philosophy departments are likely to appreciate the […]

For most people, graduate degrees seem mysterious and unobtainable. Students often do not know how to go about applying to programs or what the graduate program will expect of them. Similarly, most people have very little knowledge of what philosophy does or what its purpose is. Given these facts, graduate programs in philosophy seem puzzling […]

Throughout its history, one of the greatest resources the state of New Jersey has to offer (besides its prime location) is the renowned level of cultural diversity and exchange that takes place within its borders. People from all over the world have made the decision to come to the United States, New Jersey in particular. […]