The International Student Blog

Everyone has played a game of chance at one point or another, whether it is gambling, with its promise of big payouts and prizes, or just playing a game with cards, dice, or coins with some friends. You might even think you have some sure-fire methods of winning too, like a special way of guessing […]

One major component of the standard undergraduate degree in creative writing is screenwriting. Some schools focus mostly on mediums like television and film that stick to certain writing tenets unique to screenwriting. Learning the screenplay format will thus be an important part of the education of any aspiring screenwriter or creative writer. One of the main […]

Not every student is suited to a career in business. If you’re considering pursuing a business degree, it’s very important to evaluate yourself to see if you have the appropriate personality traits for a business career. Is a degree in business right for you? Think to yourself if you think you exhibit the following characteristics: […]

There are many reasons international students have made the decision to study computer science in the United States, so much so that the already 3rd most prevalent field of study for international students in the US has experienced a 9-11% increase in enrollment two years running. Moreover, this increase in enrollment in computer science comes […]

From the creative minds of Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, the website Freakonomics explores all sorts of interesting pop-culture issues from an economics standpoint. While it began as a book, Freakonomics has now expanded to all sorts of other media, such as a blog, a radio show, a movie, and even a followup book called […]

If you are an international student who wants to be a doctor but somewhat on the fence about if you’re ready for medical school, you’re probably circling around and around the same question: “Is medical school the right choice?” There are some real downsides to consider. Medical school is long, hard, expensive, and the programs […]

International students interested in studying or working in the U.S. are often required to demonstrate a proficiency in the English language. Taking the International English Language Test System (IELTS) exam provides a way to do just this. Obviously, what matters most about the exam is getting a high score. But one might wonder how the […]

As with many things in life, a key to a successful career is planning ahead. To prepare for a career in recording arts—a technical and dynamic field—planning ahead is even more crucial. Below are some important steps to take and important things to consider both before applying for a degree program and before applying for […]

Beyond all the usual considerations for choosing a school in the US, international students face additional concerns. One of these concerns has to do with a school’s international student services. These are services that assist international students with immigration paperwork, English language help, and cultural adjustment, among many other things. Thus, when putting together your […]

As part of the application process for a degree in math, international students who are interested in attending a graduate program in the U.S. will often have to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The GRE consists of three parts: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. Unsurprisingly, the most important section for math majors […]