The International Student Blog

International students studying in the United States are offered a wide variety of educational opportunities at undergraduate universities and colleges. Universities, especially public schools and larger liberal art schools, typically have many “majors” that a student can choose from. A “major” is an academic area of study in which a large share of a student’s […]

Economics is not just for people who are interested in things like politics and Wall Street. The field extends into all aspects of people’s lives, and knowing how it works can help you in very real and practical ways. Behavioral economics is a good example of how the field can help people make better decisions […]

International students preparing to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam can follow various steps to increase the likelihood that they will maximize their potential score. Practicing for the Exam It is of course a good idea to practice reading, writing, and speaking English in preparation for the exam. One’s facility with English […]

International students will often find themselves as an appealing candidate for philosophy graduate programs in the United States. Bachelor’s degrees in every field are quickly becoming more common and students are finding that to be competitive in the job market, they need to acquire a graduate degree. Due to the higher number of applicants to […]

The decision to go to graduate school is one of the most important decisions someone can make in their professional career. Although most people currently working in recording arts industry do not have a graduate degree, it is becoming more and more common. Given the variety of graduate degrees available for recording arts, it’s important […]

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 […]