The International Student Blog
Top Universities in the World
Posted on January 3rd, 2013 by Jenny FrankelOne of the most important factors to consider when deciding where to study abroad is the quality of schools. A country might have an amazing climate and all sorts of cultural attractions, but if the universities aren’t good then what’s the point? For those international students curious about how different universities in different countries rank, […]
Study at SUNY Brockport
Posted on January 2nd, 2013 by Jenny FrankelEver want to study in New York? SUNY Brockport is looking for international students interested in studying at this 4-year liberal arts college located in Brockport, New York, about 15 miles outside Rochester. SUNY Brockport offers international students over 42 undergraduate majors (including study dance), 29 graduate programs and 18 areas of teacher certification to […]
Study Tourism in the USA
Posted on January 2nd, 2013 by Jenny FrankelWith tourism being such a thriving industry in the United States it’s no surprise that millions of students choose to study tourism in schools all over the country. Currently there are over 1,050 different universities and colleges in the U.S. that have travel, tourism, and hospitality courses available to students. One of the top choices […]
Visit Chicago
Posted on December 25th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelChicago is a great city. Not only is it a place that is full of history and things to do, but it is also home to the world-famous University of Chicago, one of the top five schools for economics in the world. The first time I took a trip to Chicago was to see a […]
Why Study in Mississippi?
Posted on December 20th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelI’m sure when you think of studying in the US, Mississippi probably isn’t the first place to come to mind. You might think of New York, California, or Massachusetts, all of which are great places to study. But attending a StudyMississippi school offers many opportunities that you can’t find elsewhere. Mississippi is an affordable place […]
Working as an Economist
Posted on December 13th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelAre you good with numbers? Can you apply abstract theory to real-life situations? Do you like to make lots of money? If so, you should consider working as an economist. One of the many worthwhile jobs in economics, economists usually work in an office, where they use computer programs to analyze vast amounts of data […]
Cost of a Performing Arts Education
Posted on December 6th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelPerformance arts colleges in the US “much like the performance artists themselves“ vary in terms of both price and quality. However, a performing arts education does not have to be as expensive as you might think. Both the location of the school and residency qualifications can have dramatic impact on the cost of tuition in […]
Choosing the Right School for Recording Arts
Posted on December 4th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelAfter you’ve done your preliminary search for recording arts programs in the US, the next step is to figure out which schools to apply to. There are several important things to consider when choosing the right school for recording arts, but some thing are more variable than others. This list provides some general tips for […]
Hotelling’s Law
Posted on November 29th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelLater this year, Americans will be voting for a new president. Before this happens though, the two candidates will have several televised debates where they will outline their positions on all sorts of topics, including economics. Is government too big, or too small? What programs should receive spending cuts, which should be getting more money? […]
The Recording Artist: More Than Just a Famous Face
Posted on November 27th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelWhen you come across the term “recording artist” in day-to-day life, the first thing that probably pops into your head is an image of Lady Gaga, a concert violinist, or maybe your friend with a guitar and a dream. Even when you search the term in Google, a significant amount of the results link directly […]