The International Student Blog
Graduate Degree in Marketing
Posted on August 11th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelWe all know that earning a graduate degree in marketing can be a very difficult task…but there are some fun and positive aspects of earning this type of degree that not everyone considers. For instance, you’ve already “learned how to learn.” What this means is that you’ve already been in college so you know how […]
Unions in the Film Industry
Posted on August 4th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelSo you’re an international student who just graduated from a film program. What now? When searching for jobs, you might start encountering productions that are either union or nonunion. It’s impossible to get a job in the film industry with out encountering these opposites. So what exactly is a union? Unions are an organized band […]
High School Communications Programs Prepare Students for College and Careers
Posted on July 7th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelGet ready to walk the streets, interview the experts, advocate for the cause, and give the world a voice. When it comes to communications, it is all about experience. Since communication schools are so competitive, building a portfolio outlining work in the field as an international high school student can help you attain admission to […]
Broadcasting in Portuguese in the US
Posted on June 16th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisAs a country famous for its diversity, the United States certainly has no shortage of jobs in television and radio for people who speak languages other than English. The Portuguese or Portuguese-speaking community, whose members in the US are referred to as “Luso-Americans,” is a small but expanding American demographic and is a growing source […]
Writing a Good Query Letter
Posted on June 14th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisSo you’ve received a great creative writing education – maybe you even have a master’s degree in creative writing – and you’ve written a great novel that you know is the next big thing. But do you have the literary business know-how to make it happen? The first step in getting your written work some love […]
Money For High Test Scores
Posted on June 9th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelGetting children to pay attention in school is not an easy task. Most kids would rather be doing pretty much anything other than learning math, and warning them about the future financial problems they might face if they do not pay attention can be too abstract and far away for them to care about. This […]
Mapping your Undergraduate Degree in Video Game Development
Posted on June 2nd, 2014 by Bryanna DavisIt’s obvious that video game development majors are pursuing their passion for video games by turning their love of gaming into a career. The decision to receive an undergraduate degree in video game development from an institution in the United States can be a lucrative and fulfilling one. Video game development majors in the United […]
Get a Business Graduate Degree from Felician College
Posted on May 26th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelIn today’s market, businesspeople with an undergraduate degree and a few years of experience in the business world may want to further their career by advancing their credentials to practice business at a higher level. One such place to attain those credentials is Felician College, a small Franciscan college in New Jersey. A graduate degree […]
MBA Mentoring Program
Posted on May 12th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelNot all MBA programs are the same. One MBA program located in India is now changing the minds and hearts of its students through a mentor program that is connecting students from all different backgrounds. The MBA program at SP Jain Institute of Management & Research now requires students to mentor children who live in […]
Getting a Letter of Recommendation for Your Finance Degree Program Application
Posted on May 5th, 2014 by Jenny FrankelA letter of recommendation can have significant impact on your finance degree application process. Careers and therefore degree programs in finance can be very competitive, so it’s important to find good advocates who are familiar with your performance to speak on your behalf during the finance degree application process. The best people to write a […]