The International Student Blog
Careers in International Business
Posted on April 7th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelThere’s a pretty standard list of careers for business majors. You probably think of manager, accountant, personal finance specialist, etc. But what about students who are following a more international path? What are the available careers in international business? The answer is that many of the same sorts of business careers apply, just on a […]
What’s Marketing All About?
Posted on March 31st, 2014 by Jenny FrankelIs marketing right for you? We’ve mentioned that marketing can be fun and exciting and who doesn’t love a fun and exciting job right? I think you can easily answer the question “is marketing right for you?” if you’re a young, energetic, and creative individual! Many international students like you will make up the population […]
Broadcasting Curriculum: The Media Ethics Class
Posted on March 17th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelOne of the classes that most broadcasting students are bound to take in some form is the Media Ethics class. Sometimes paired with law, this course generally shows up in one of two places in an undergraduate broadcasting curriculum: either very early as a more introductory course, or as one of the most advanced courses […]
The Mobile Music Lab: Recording Arts on Wheels
Posted on March 10th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelWhen an aspiring recording artist wants to lay down a new track, they might head to the nearest recording studio to test it out. But what if the recording studio came to you? That’s the general concept behind the Mobile Music Lab, a project run by the Delta Music Institute at Delta State University. Based […]
Study Film: Know the Difference Between Film and Digital
Posted on March 3rd, 2014 by Jenny FrankelInternational students taking classes in undergraduate programs in film will experiment with a variety of media and techniques. Two of the biggest is learning the difference between film and digital. In the past, film was the main medium filmmakers used to make movies. 35mm was king and other formats were snubbed. Now, with more technology, […]
Alex Day and the Future of Self-Producing
Posted on February 10th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelInternational students interested in pursuing careers in recording engineering by creating and producing their own music might consider looking to Alex Day for inspiration. Alex Day, a self-produced musician from Essex, England, is one of a growing number of young musicians who are changing the recording industry forever. “I don’t have a label, a manager, […]
Choosing a Major in Economics
Posted on February 4th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelChoosing a major can be difficult, especially for international students. With so much riding on the line, the choice can sometimes seem overwhelming. One of the hardest things about the decision is finding a major that strikes a balance between something you enjoy, and something that will get you a good job when you graduate. […]
Broadcasting Reality: On-Air Broadcasting Jobs
Posted on January 20th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelThere are few jobs as glamorous in broadcasting as being an on-air reporter or anchor. Unfortunately, there are also few jobs as competitive. International students pursuing an education in broadcasting may find themselves out of luck if they go to school in a big city and just expect to get one of these jobs there […]
Recording Arts for your Eyes and Ears
Posted on January 6th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelWhen people think of the recording arts, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is the audio from a recording studio. But to think of recording arts as just dealing with sound is to miss a huge part of the field. Sound interacting with visuals adds another dimension to any recording. Not […]
Highest Paying Jobs in Medicine
Posted on December 31st, 2013 by Jenny FrankelEveryone knows that doctors make a lot of money, but do you know which doctors make the most? Some of the highest paying jobs in medicine may surprise you. 1. General Surgeon Of the highest paying jobs in medicine, this one probably won’t surprise anyone. Being a surgeon is hard. It requires long shifts and […]