The International Student Blog
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts
Posted on February 1st, 2021 by Connor BlayAs COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out all over the world, you might be wondering where vaccines are available and what the vaccination process will look like. Several countries around the world have purchased billions of vaccines which are to be distributed to the public. While we’re all eager to get vaccinated immediately, it’s clear that […]
Livestream Recap: Mastering Business at McNeese State University
Posted on January 8th, 2021 by Connor BlayIf you missed our livestream this morning with our special guests from McNeese State University, you missed out on a good one! I chatted with Preble Girard, Morgan Turpin and Sarah Leonards on everything that makes the Master of Business Administration program at McNeese excellent. But don’t worry! You can still watch the livestream at […]
3 Tips for Limiting Your Screen Time
Posted on January 5th, 2021 by Connor BlayIf you’re reading this blog, there’s a 100% chance that you’re reading it on your computer, tablet, mobile device or whatever piece of technology you use to browse the internet. In the age of COVID-19, almost all of us are guilty of spending too much time on our devices and not enough time enjoying the […]
2021 Ahead: What To Look Forward To in the New Year
Posted on January 1st, 2021 by Connor BlayWe made it. 2020 is over and we’re finally looking ahead at 2021. It goes without saying that it was a long and hard year for all of us, and we’ve had to overcome a lot of challenges. This time last year when I was writing our New Year’s blog with Tips on Making New […]
[Live Event] Mastering Business at McNeese State University
Posted on December 30th, 2020 by Connor BlayDo you have an interest in mastering the world of business? Have you completed an undergraduate degree program? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you’ll definitely want to check out our next Live Event, Mastering Business at McNeese State University. Join us as I’ll be hosting special guests from McNeese, Preble Girard, […]
And The TVC 2020 Winners Are…
Posted on November 27th, 2020 by Connor BlayAfter more than a month of new video submissions, viewer voting and deliberation from our team and judges, the 2020 Travel Video Contest: Life After Lockdown has officially come to an end. We received 117 total entries this year from international students and cultural exchange participants all over the world. This year, the theme was […]
US Election 2020: What to Know
Posted on October 30th, 2020 by Connor BlayBy now, you’re probably already well-aware of the fact that the US is preparing for arguably one of the most important elections in the nation’s history. This time next week, we will likely know for certain if Donald J. Trump will serve a second presidential term or if Joe Biden will become the 46th president […]
Spring 2021 at Northwest Missouri State University
Posted on October 26th, 2020 by Connor BlayWe know that a lot of you are eager to start studying in the US this spring after having your fall plans affected by COVID-19, so we thought we should let you know about an exciting opportunity to study at one of the Midwest’s Top Public Schools. Northwest Missouri State University would like to welcome […]
Celebrating Halloween During COVID-19
Posted on October 2nd, 2020 by Connor BlayYesterday, we entered October which of course means “Spooky Season” is here and Halloween is near. Since Halloween is my personal favorite holiday, naturally my mind started flowing with ideas to make this the best one yet. Then, a scary thought hit me. With no clear end to COVID-19 in sight, is Halloween canceled this […]
Why Study at the University of Colorado Denver?
Posted on September 18th, 2020 by Connor BlayCentrally located in the U.S., Denver, Colorado is known for having an overall progressive attitude. The people are friendly, the city is livable, and it continues to grow and thrive as one of the most easily recognizable metropolises in the country, currently ranked #2 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of 125 Best Places […]