The International Student Blog
Getting Part-Time Work as an International Student
Posted on September 30th, 2021 by Connor BlayWhether you study in a college town or a metropolitan area, employers tend to hire college students. Many students work part-time at local restaurants, retail stores, boutiques, etc. for extra cash or to help with academic and living expenses. But for international students who are studying in the US, there is a little more to […]
The 2021 Travel Video Contest is Now Open!
Posted on September 3rd, 2021 by Connor BlayNo matter what background you come from, community is a large part of shaping who you are. The community or communities that you are a part of have a great impact and influence on your life and sometimes even the decisions you make. That’s why for the 16th annual Travel Video Contest, we’re asking you […]
Fall 2021 Essentials for US International Students
Posted on June 15th, 2021 by Connor BlayWith travel restrictions starting to ease up, many first-year international students will now have the option to come to the US for the fall 2021 semester. If you’re not quite ready to make the journey yet or you’re in a country where travel restrictions haven’t yet been lifted, we understand and so do colleges and […]
What Are Intramural Sports?
Posted on May 21st, 2021 by Connor BlayThere are currently more than 20,000 international student-athletes enrolled and competing at schools associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). We encourage any students who would like to compete in collegiate sports at the highest level in the US to reach out to NCAA recruiters. The opportunity to become an NCAA athlete is certainly […]
5 Tips for Taking Summer Classes
Posted on May 7th, 2021 by Connor BlaySo, you’ve decided to take classes during the summer. Good choice! My very first semester in college was during the summer and now I recommend summer classes to everyone. But while taking summer classes is an excellent way to get a head start on your program, it may be challenging to work at an accelerated […]
Tapping Into Your Creative Side
Posted on March 19th, 2021 by Luke ClausenNo matter what field of study you’re in, the one thing you’ll find in common among every engaged student is creativity. This makes perfect sense, as being passionate about something is one way creativity can happen. When a student is passionate about whatever they are learning, they naturally start investigating and thinking about it the […]
How to Improve Your GPA
Posted on March 1st, 2021 by Connor BlayWell, you slipped up and didn’t get the grades you were looking for. You’re only human, after all, and there’s no need to start panicking about your GPA yet. There are actually several ways that you can improve your GPA prior to graduation should you need to. To help you out, here are some of […]
Northwest Missouri State University’s On-Campus Graduate Programs
Posted on February 22nd, 2021 by Connor BlayIf you’re looking for an in-person graduate program for the upcoming Summer 2021 semester, consider applying for one of Northwest Missouri State University’s top-notch programs which will be offered during the term! The application deadline is next Monday, March 1st. Northwest is committed to ensuring the safety of its students, following COVID-19 guidelines and keeping […]
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts
Posted on February 1st, 2021 by Connor BlayAs COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out all over the world, you might be wondering where vaccines are available and what the vaccination process will look like. Several countries around the world have purchased billions of vaccines which are to be distributed to the public. While we’re all eager to get vaccinated immediately, it’s clear that […]
The Beginning of a New and Hopeful Year
Posted on January 25th, 2021 by Fiqah Rahman2021. The beginning of a new and hopeful year. I believe that 2021 will be better. Vaccines are finally out, there’s slight progress in world’s politics, I graduated my masters program, finally got my Social Security (lol) and I got a job as a video producer for a small creative company in New York City. […]