The International Student Blog
Do you have the Nursing Student Style Down?
Posted on July 22nd, 2013 by Bryanna DavisAs a nursing student, you will undoubtedly be asked to write a countless number of papers- all in the style of APA format, of course. Instead of simply presenting you with information on APA format, we will also show you how it’s done! The American Psychological Association 6th edition (APA) provides a standardized guideline […]
Common Mistakes International College Applicants Make
Posted on June 27th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisThe chance to study at an American university can be life-changing for many international students, giving them coveted credentials and expanding their career goals. Each year students from more than 80 countries fill out applications with hopes that they’ll get an acceptance letter. However, only five to 10 percent of international college applicants get to […]
Studying for the IELTS
Posted on January 16th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelInternational students preparing to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam can follow various steps to increase the likelihood that they will maximize their potential score. Practicing for the Exam It is of course a good idea to practice reading, writing, and speaking English in preparation for the exam. One’s facility with English […]
Foreign Language to Become World Language
Posted on July 18th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelAccording to a recent article from Inside Higher Ed reports, foreign languages are becoming a thing of the past. There is no need to worry, however. This trend is not the result of language extinction or even of the rise of English as a global lingua franca. No, instead this trend – borne out by […]
Changing Accreditation Standards for Intensive English Programs
Posted on June 16th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelA statement that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released at the recent NAFSA International Educators conference in Houston has major implications for intensive English programs nationwide. At issue is the interpretation of a piece of legislation that President Obama signed in 2010 which required such programs to be accredited in order to issue visas […]
Top 5 Languages Spoken Around the World
Posted on May 12th, 2012 by Apinant HoontrakulIf you are looking to study a second or third language but don’t know which one to do, you may what to consider studying one of the top 5 languages spoken around the world. If you look online you will find that there are a number of websites listing these languages in a different order. […]
Choosing Where to Study Abroad
Posted on October 4th, 2011 by Apinant HoontrakulIf you are reading this blog, chances are that you are already open to the idea of studying abroad in another country. You may be excited about the idea of seeing as much of the world as possible that you are having trouble deciding which country you should study in. So to help you decide, […]
ESL – English as a Second Language
Posted on May 16th, 2007 by adminFor many students, learning English is the first step in studying abroad. All schools require students to have a certain level of English if you are to be taken as an international student – some schools require the TOEFL, others require the TOEIC. But, whatever your school requires you need to make sure you English […]