The International Student Blog

The 2016 Travel Video Contest entries are live and ready for you to watch! This year we received numerous video entries from around the world and they’ve all impressed us beyond our expectations. We’re thrilled to see so many talented individuals wanting to pursue international studies and expand their horizons with travels around the world. […]

College is a time full of transitions, especially as an international student inside the US. A new campus, new friends, new living situation and maybe even a new language- all of the changes can be overwhelming and it’s expected that international students will go through culture-shock. However, college-aged students like you are at an age […]

If you are an international student looking for ideas regarding where to study show production, you should consider New York City. New York is home to over 8 million people from all over the world, and the perfect home base for your time in the United States. The Tisch School of the Arts at New […]

If you’re an international student in the US and are preparing for a cold winter then it’s best to prepare now- especially if you’ve never experienced cold weather. Here are a few tips on how to survive your first cold winter. 1. Accessorize Smarter: accessories are not just for fashion, especially in temperatures below freezing. […]

International students pursuing a graduate degree in video game development in the United States should pay particular attention to the curriculum of the graduate program in question as not every graduate degree in video game development is the same. Video game development majors should be aware that game development programs in the United States emphasize […]

Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is coming up on October 31st. If you’re not from a country that traditionally celebrates Halloween (or even if you are) then you’ll want to prepare yourself for a lot of fun! People of all ages throughout the US dress up in costumes to celebrate this holiday. A great way […]

Calling all students who want to learn English! If you’re a student that wants to learn English then you need attend our ESLdirectory Virtual Fair! We are excited to be hosting our first ever ESLdirectory Virtual Fair a free online event open to anyone who wants to find an English language school. The live interactive […]

If you’re an international student wanting to pursue business- you’re not alone. For colleges and universities across the United States, business is, well, big business. Not only is a business degree sought after by domestic students, but according to the Institute of International Education’s most recent Open Doors data on international students– it is also […]

If you are an international student who has ever wondered what you can do with a show production degree, ask yourself these questions: how many pounds can the pipe above hold? How high can something be hung from the ceiling? How will the stage look if it’s doused in red light versus blue? How loud […]

Unless you’re going to live on your own during your time in the US, you will have to share a bathroom with one, two (or more!) roommates. Although it might sound awkward, here are a few things to keep in mind on how to survive communal bathrooms when living in the dorms as an international […]