The International Student Blog

Individuals who choose to study aviation in the US mean they will be working in and around airports every day. Airport hubs in the US like Atlanta International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Bush Intercontinental Airport have thousands of people travel through them every day. Even regional airports have hundreds […]

While attending a university and obtaining a degree in a specific field, international students will find themselves faced with many difficult questions. The questions why study fine arts and why study fine arts in the US have already been addressed, but what about what will I do after I obtain my degree? One of the […]

As part of the application process for a degree in math, students will often have to write what is called a “statement of purpose.” Writing a statement of purpose for a degree in math can be challenging. Here is a partial guide to writing a successful statement of purpose. What is a statement of purpose? […]

Becoming a recording engineer takes talent, practice, time, and a good deal of luck. Part of the key to a successful career is just being in the right place at the right time. To become a recording engineer, one must begin with a love of music, preferably a wide variety of music. Studios are less […]

There’s a bad joke about economics: Q) How many economists does it take to change a light bulb? A) None. If it needed changing, the market would have done it already. To the Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel that isn’t just a bad joke, it’s a representation of what is wrong with the way we […]

When choosing and studying for a professional career, international students have a wide variety of decisions to make. One of these decisions is whether to pursue a position in the public sector, such as public administration, or the private sector. Each sector has strengths and weaknesses, but because of the relaxed lifestyle and generous benefits, […]

Everyone has played a game of chance at one point or another, whether it is gambling, with its promise of big payouts and prizes, or just playing a game with cards, dice, or coins with some friends. You might even think you have some sure-fire methods of winning too, like a special way of guessing […]

One major component of the standard undergraduate degree in creative writing is screenwriting. Some schools focus mostly on mediums like television and film that stick to certain writing tenets unique to screenwriting. Learning the screenplay format will thus be an important part of the education of any aspiring screenwriter or creative writer. One of the main […]

Being a pilot is hard work. As an international student deciding where to study aviation it is good to know the types of programs available in aviation as well as what is required of you in regards to certification and degrees. More and more pilots are being required to have two or four year degrees […]

As your game character trudges along rough terrain, sounds of nature flood your ears and create an ominous environment that signals danger ahead. You pause and turn to the side. The noise of a subtle rustling of bushes clues you in to your enemy’s location. A smile grows across your face as you realize you’re […]