The International Student Blog

Thanksgiving inside the US is a time for friends and family to gather and celebrate what they’re thankful for- and is usually focused around a Thanksgiving feast. If you would like to celebrate Thanksgiving during your time as an international student inside the US, the best way to do this is to host a Thanksgiving […]

Though earning an undergraduate degree in education is a stellar step in pursuing a teaching career, employers will often put applicants with various jobs and volunteer services on their resume on the top of the application pile because their skills and work ethic will be more highlighted and reliable. The summer is the perfect time […]

Welcome to the US! The college experience here can be a great one, and that’s largely due to all the services provided to both international and local students. Each university has many places for you to turn to if you need the help, whether it’s in polishing your writing, counseling services or obtaining legal assistance. […]

When international students arrive on campus, they are bombarded with invitations to a variety of welcome events. The first few weeks are jam packed with opportunities to meet new people: both international students and locals. You probably are aware that there will be cultural differences, however most people don´t realize that one of the biggest […]

When trying to become an international student inside the US you might hear about the excitement and glamour of your travels to come. However, once you land on foreign soil you might realize that it’s not always as simple as others make it appear. Being an international student takes work- from completing numerous documents, learning […]

This Friday at 11am EDT you can join our Hangout On Air for great tips on picking your college classes. Many international students find choosing classes each semester to be a very stressful process, and for good reason- it is! However, these tips can help you choose your classes stress free (or at least less […]

Generally, when asked to consider what makes for the best school, students will assume it has to do with school rankings. And it is true that the best philosophy schools are ranked. Potential philosophy students, especially considering graduate work, should take into consideration peer-reviewed rankings of school like those found on the Philosophical Gourmet Report. […]

Although most of you will arrive with a good level of English, sometimes the sudden cultural immersion can be intimidating. From personal experience, you may have moments of frustration and confusion when you find yourself forgetting some of the most basic words and expressions. Here are some grammar tips on what you might want to […]

Finance is essentially about allocating resources, but there are a lot of different focuses or functions of the financial sector. International students who earn a degree in finance, whether it’s a graduate degree in finance or undergraduate, will have opportunities to explore and move toward different focus areas. Eventually, building skills or expertise, even if […]

For many students, attending college as an international student is also the first time you’ll experience a taste of freedom. Living with friends, setting your own curfew, hitting snooze on the alarm with no one forcing you to wake up – really just becoming independent. However, having this boost of freedom and being the only […]