The International Student Blog

International students who want to apply to graduate school need to first take the MCAT, or Medical College Admissions test. The MCAT is a computer based multiple choice test that assesses a student’s reasoning skills, scientific knowledge, and ability to write clearly. Almost all medical schools require taking the MCAT within three years of the […]

Political Science is the study of government. International Relations is the study of governments. Yes, that description is an oversimplification, but Political Science and International Relations do cover much of the same subject matter; government structure, political theory, comparative government…So, which one is an international student to choose? The Political Science undergraduate major studies governmental […]

One of the most important factors to consider when deciding where to study abroad is the quality of schools. A country might have an amazing climate and all sorts of cultural attractions, but if the universities aren’t good then what’s the point? For those international students curious about how different universities in different countries rank, […]

With tourism being such a thriving industry in the United States it’s no surprise that millions of students choose to study tourism in schools all over the country. Currently there are over 1,050 different universities and colleges in the U.S. that have travel, tourism, and hospitality courses available to students. One of the top choices […]

An aircraft pilot was listed as the third most dangerous job after a logger and fisherman according to a 2011 AOL article. If you’re an international student who is wondering how to choose your aviation school and want to attend one of the best schools to study aviation in the US, you should not be […]

The decision to study video game development in the United States continues to rise in popularity amongst international students. It is increasingly the case that those who enjoy playing video games turn their passion for this hobby into motivation for a successful career in video game development. However, many international students graduating with video game […]

Chicago is a great city. Not only is it a place that is full of history and things to do, but it is also home to the world-famous University of Chicago, one of the top five schools for economics in the world. The first time I took a trip to Chicago was to see a […]

Students who study psychology find that as time passes they are able to understand more and more of the complex mental processes behind human emotions and actions. Those who ask themselves, “why study psychology,” will see that studying psychology has career benefits and also offers various concepts which are applicable in day to day life. […]

Are you good with numbers? Can you apply abstract theory to real-life situations? Do you like to make lots of money? If so, you should consider working as an economist. One of the many worthwhile jobs in economics, economists usually work in an office, where they use computer programs to analyze vast amounts of data […]

In a world of growing professionalism, many philosophy students are discovering that a bachelor’s degree is insufficient for finding work in their field of interest and so they wonder, “What’s next after a B.A. in philosophy?” As a result, more students are returning to school in order to acquire graduate degrees. Those with a bachelor’s […]