The International Student Blog

The first International Student Social Media Scavenger Hunt was a great success. We received multiple entries and would like to congratulate those who were able to solve the puzzle, but only one clever follower was able to be selected as our Social Media Scavenger Hunt winner and she has been chosen! The $300 cash prize […]

There are many reasons international students have made the decision to study computer science in the United States, so much so that the already 3rd most prevalent field of study for international students in the US has experienced a 9-11% increase in enrollment two years running. Moreover, this increase in enrollment in computer science comes […]

From the creative minds of Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, the website Freakonomics explores all sorts of interesting pop-culture issues from an economics standpoint. While it began as a book, Freakonomics has now expanded to all sorts of other media, such as a blog, a radio show, a movie, and even a followup book called […]

If you are an international student who wants to be a doctor but somewhat on the fence about if you’re ready for medical school, you’re probably circling around and around the same question: “Is medical school the right choice?” There are some real downsides to consider. Medical school is long, hard, expensive, and the programs […]

International students interested in studying or working in the U.S. are often required to demonstrate a proficiency in the English language. Taking the International English Language Test System (IELTS) exam provides a way to do just this. Obviously, what matters most about the exam is getting a high score. But one might wonder how the […]

As with many things in life, a key to a successful career is planning ahead. To prepare for a career in recording arts—a technical and dynamic field—planning ahead is even more crucial. Below are some important steps to take and important things to consider both before applying for a degree program and before applying for […]

Upon initial thought, you might think you know what the term recording arts consists of. But as soon as you look closer when trying to find which one of the recording arts degrees is right for you, you’ll realize that this term covers a wide variety of topics all somehow connected to the recording and […]

Beyond all the usual considerations for choosing a school in the US, international students face additional concerns. One of these concerns has to do with a school’s international student services. These are services that assist international students with immigration paperwork, English language help, and cultural adjustment, among many other things. Thus, when putting together your […]

As part of the application process for a degree in math, international students who are interested in attending a graduate program in the U.S. will often have to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The GRE consists of three parts: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. Unsurprisingly, the most important section for math majors […]

The decisions involved in applying for graduate school in business are some of the biggest in your life. An additional decision that has popped up in the last decade is whether you should take the GRE or the GMAT, or even both, to get into your dream graduate business program. Historically the GMAT has been […]