The International Student Blog
Why Study Film?
Posted on April 3rd, 2013 by Jenny FrankelInternational students studying film will most likely be taking a variety of classes dealing with not only shooting video, but editing, producing, directing and much more. But the art of screenwriting is possibly one of the most important classes aspiring film majors can take and a major reason why people study film. Without a screenplay, […]
Recording Outside the Studio
Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by Jenny FrankelWe tend to have a pretty universal idea of what recording an album is like. We imagine the band or artist in a specialized room singing or performing into specialized microphones. Facing them is a large glass window with the production team on the other side at the helm of a massive sound board. In […]
Study Broadcasting at Syracuse University
Posted on April 1st, 2013 by Bryanna DavisIn the state of New York it’s the illustrious New York City, with all its size and hundreds of TV and radio stations, that seems to get all the attention from students looking for a degree in broadcasting. But this is a grave mistake, as there is also the opportunity to study broadcasting at Syracuse University in […]
M.D. and D.O. degrees
Posted on March 28th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelIf you’re an international student who is interested in studying medicine in the US, you may be wondering what the difference is between an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) and an D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree, and which program is best for you. Both M.D. and D.O. degrees require students to attend medical school for […]
Sports Broadcasting for the NHL
Posted on March 27th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelAs a popular sport in many parts of the world, hockey is a game that many international students at top broadcasting schools may want to get involved in. The highest level of hockey in North America is the National Hockey League, which spreads across 30 teams throughout both the United States and neighboring Canada. Sports […]
The Studio is the Stage: Recording Arts in Action
Posted on March 25th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisIn the heart of the Astoria neighborhood of New York City, music fans have a rare opportunity to see recording arts in action. Though it may appear to be just a small venue, Mor Mezrich’s Ears and Gears Studio is a fully functional recording studio where attendees are able to peak behind the scenes while […]
Largest Garden in the World
Posted on March 20th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelAn area about the size of 4,000 acres (1,600 hectares) is just devoted to gardens here at Walt Disney World which is 47 square mile (122 square kilometer). Walt Disney World Resort includes the 4 theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios), golf courses, hotels, water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon) […]
Audio Forensics: Solving Crime with Recording Arts
Posted on March 19th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelRecently the Audio Engineering Society (AES) held its 46th Conference in Denver, Colorado, USA. The topic for 2012 was Audio Forensics and the keynote address given by Phillip T. Mellinger discussed the Watergate scandal, a significant event in American political history. The talk centered on the famous 18 and a half minute gap in one […]
Attend a Tourism School in the US
Posted on March 18th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisInternational students interested in the tourism industry should consider the opportunity to attend a top tourism school in the US. Although most of the world has recently experienced an economic decline, a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)/European Travel Commission (ETC) predicts that US tourists will be returning to Europe in growing numbers. […]
Study Video Game Development
Posted on March 14th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisThere has never been a better time for an international student who is considering studying video game development in the US to commit and begin their journey toward an exciting and lucrative dream career as a video game developer. Many individuals may love video games, but not everyone has the skills or the passion required […]