The International Student Blog
Preparing Your Recording Arts Portfolio
Posted on September 8th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelThe application process for a recording arts degree can be rather monotonous. Filling out several forms has hardly ever been described as fun and exciting. But recording arts programs allow you (and often requires you) to put together a portfolio of your creative work, giving you a chance to be expressive in ways beyond just […]
Graduate Degree in Marketing
Posted on August 11th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelWe all know that earning a graduate degree in marketing can be a very difficult task…but there are some fun and positive aspects of earning this type of degree that not everyone considers. For instance, you’ve already “learned how to learn.” What this means is that you’ve already been in college so you know how […]
Unions in the Film Industry
Posted on August 4th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelSo you’re an international student who just graduated from a film program. What now? When searching for jobs, you might start encountering productions that are either union or nonunion. It’s impossible to get a job in the film industry with out encountering these opposites. So what exactly is a union? Unions are an organized band […]
Join Us Tomorrow at LIVE ONLINE: Applying for Student Loans
Posted on July 23rd, 2014 by Jenny FrankelIf you are struggling to afford your education, you are not alone. 63% of international students last year said that they paid for the majority of their expenses is not easy to do in the US with tuition costs at thousands of dollars. International student loans are available to help, and if you apply now […]
High School Communications Programs Prepare Students for College and Careers
Posted on July 7th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelGet ready to walk the streets, interview the experts, advocate for the cause, and give the world a voice. When it comes to communications, it is all about experience. Since communication schools are so competitive, building a portfolio outlining work in the field as an international high school student can help you attain admission to […]
Money For High Test Scores
Posted on June 9th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelGetting children to pay attention in school is not an easy task. Most kids would rather be doing pretty much anything other than learning math, and warning them about the future financial problems they might face if they do not pay attention can be too abstract and far away for them to care about. This […]
Get a Business Graduate Degree from Felician College
Posted on May 26th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelIn today’s market, businesspeople with an undergraduate degree and a few years of experience in the business world may want to further their career by advancing their credentials to practice business at a higher level. One such place to attain those credentials is Felician College, a small Franciscan college in New Jersey. A graduate degree […]
MBA Mentoring Program
Posted on May 12th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelNot all MBA programs are the same. One MBA program located in India is now changing the minds and hearts of its students through a mentor program that is connecting students from all different backgrounds. The MBA program at SP Jain Institute of Management & Research now requires students to mentor children who live in […]
Getting a Letter of Recommendation for Your Finance Degree Program Application
Posted on May 5th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelA letter of recommendation can have significant impact on your finance degree application process. Careers and therefore degree programs in finance can be very competitive, so it’s important to find good advocates who are familiar with your performance to speak on your behalf during the finance degree application process. The best people to write a […]
3 Reasons to Study Computer Science in the US
Posted on April 28th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelEver thought of studying computer science? Why study computer science in the US? There are many important reasons for international students studying IT to do so at a US college or university. Reason #1 : Many sources, including the US News and World Report, have ranked at least seven of the top 10 computer science […]