The International Student Blog

International students get a bonus if they choose to study in Tennessee because they are able to attend some of the major music and food festivals throughout Tennessee during the school year. Tennessee has a wide variety of festivals and fares in the summer months, which is great if international students want to take a […]

Although well-known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, Wisconsin is also home to a nationally-renowned and vibrant arts scene. International students looking for things to do in Wisconsin will be thrilled to indulge in the many museums, concerts, and other performances that thrive in her urban centers. Their state being home to a burgeoning film industry […]

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced on Wednesday July 20, 2011 that she signed a new law (Senate Bill 79) that will provide parents with more of a choice when picking schools for their kids who will study in Illinois. This is a significant piece of legislation because it creates an independent Charter School Commission that […]

Before making the decision to study in the “Silver State” it’s important that an international student be familiar with the academic specialties in Nevada, as well as the typical professional trajectory of the graduates of the state’s institutions. Over 98,000 students are enrolled in degree-seeking programs at institutes of higher education in Nevada, and of […]

A relevant fact when considering whether to study abroad in Vermont is that many schools require international students to have adequate international student insurance. Many public and private institutions provide their students with health insurance plans. Some schools will leave students on their own, others will mandate their insurance plan, and some schools will allow students […]

Opportunities for international students to study in Pennsylvania at some of its most elite college and university campuses are certainly on this rise, especially with the implementation of a number of new strategies to increase international student enrollment from traditionally underrepresented, lower socio-economic student backgrounds. One such strategy has been developed by a student-led group […]

Who says academics can’t be thrill-seeking adventurers? Many international students with an eye for big adventure, and determined to have an incredible study abroad in the United States, look to the wild geographical terrain of Alaska for hope! Yes, while considering graduate studies in Alaska may not have been the first thought that entered your […]

International students who have done their homework, and have made the decision to study in America, usually make plans to study at an accredited university in the United States. To study at an accredited university in the United States most commonly implies that the college or university in question is (1) a degree-granting university and […]

The University of South Carolina, founded in 1801, is the flagship school of the University of South Carolina System, and is recognized nationally for several of its superb undergraduate and graduate degree programs. International students interested in studying in South Carolina at the University of South Carolina not only get to enjoy the beautiful geographic […]

Photo: MPD01605 Flickr User How about another wonderful opportunity for international students interested in studying in Georgia? Both international and national students interested in the growing field of biomedical engineering will be excited to learn about unique opportunities to pursue an advanced degree (PhD) through the Emory-Peking University Biomedical Engineering Joint Venture Program (hereafter referred […]