The International Student Blog
The AMCAS and AACOMAS
Posted on May 21st, 2013 by Jenny FrankelIf you are an international student who has begun the application process for medical school, you have likely been to the websites for either the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) or the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS). The AMCAS and AACOMAS exist to streamline and simplify the medical school […]
Broadcasting Curriculum – The Ethics Class
Posted on May 20th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisMost broadcasting programs involve some sort of media ethics class, discussing issues such as privacy, freedom of the press, and professional integrity. For students interested in sports broadcasting programs and the larger issues surrounding that field, another interesting ethical analysis is available in the standard Sports Ethics class. This course is usually only an absolute […]
Social Media: Your Best Marketing Tool
Posted on May 16th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelLinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Blogger…what should these websites mean to you? Well, if you decide to study marketing in the US they may just be the keys to your marketing success! Learning to master social media can really help your marketing efforts and create positive results for your company, just as it states in “Social […]
Apply to SUNY Brockport
Posted on May 15th, 2013 by Ben CohenIf you’re an international student who’s answered the question “Why study literature?” and you’ve decided to go ahead with it, one of your next moves may be to apply to SUNY Brockport. The State University of New York in Brockport offers a great literature concentration through its bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English. The SUNY […]
Study Tourism Management
Posted on May 15th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelThe United States is a diverse country full of many different landscapes, nationalities, and people. The states are also home to many different tourists’ attractions which draw millions and millions of tourists every year. If you’re an international student who wants to study tourism management in the states, then you’ve come to the right place. […]
Military Pilot
Posted on May 14th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisAre you an international student interested in hovering a helicopter over the open sea with Navy seals dangling on extension ropes, ready to make a rescue? Would you like the challenge of landing a fighter plane on an aircraft carrier? How about the idea of flying over enemy grounds to scout or participate in a […]
Sociology Graduate School Funding
Posted on May 13th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisMany careers in sociology require individuals to have a graduate degree in sociology. While in graduate school, taking classes and doing your own research will take up much of your time, and many sociology departments recommend that graduate international students do not have a job outside of the department. So, how do graduate students in […]
Undergraduate Degree in Video Game Development
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisInternational students aspiring toward an undergraduate degree in video game development from an institution in the United States should familiarize themselves with their prospective institution’s figures and statistics regarding their current students and graduates. Institutions in the United States keep record of their students’ debt, job placement upon graduation, and average length of time taken […]
Becoming a Music Producer
Posted on May 8th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelMany students considering careers in recording engineering might be interested in pursuing a career as a music producer. A music producer’s job is to oversee the creation of music. Some music producers work for record labels, while others produce sounds for movies, television, music videos, commercials, or video games. Becoming a music producer often requires […]
5 Graduate School Tips
Posted on May 7th, 2013 by Jenny FrankelIf you are an economics undergrad and considering taking your education to the next level, you may be in need of some guidance. If so, here are 5 graduate school tips for applying to a graduate economics degree program: 1. The first graduate school tip is to take a lot of math as an undergraduate. […]