The International Student Blog
Hangout Alert: Tips for Writing a Great Admission Essay
Posted on June 19th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisSummer is here! This means it’s a great time to start your search for a college or university to attend and start collecting information on how to make your college application process and transition run as smooth as possible. To help you jump-start this initiative make sure you join our Hangout On Air Friday the […]
US College Degree Levels Explained
Posted on June 12th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisIf you’ve been researching colleges and universities inside the United States and have hit a brick wall when discussion of degree levels came into the picture, you’re not alone. Many students trying to study inside the US find that determining which US degree level they need to pursue can be a challenge. During the month […]
Emerging Careers in Social Media
Posted on June 8th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisCompanies have caught on to the notion that most college students may not be professionals in a particular field just yet, but they might as well be professionals when it comes to networking through social media. With their tech-savvy skills and generational experience, college students and recent college graduates have been helping to promote, advertise […]
The “Advice to Graduates” Contest Winner Announced
Posted on June 5th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisOur second annual “Advice to Graduates” Contest has come to an end and we have named our winner! Abazie Wiseman took home $250 for the following words of wisdom that he shared with the graduating class of 2015: “Challenges are our best friends in disguise as they provide us paths to our goals. As you […]
Economics Internship Tips
Posted on May 23rd, 2015 by Jenny FrankelFinding an economics internship that is right for you can be hard. This is especially true for international students. Some companies are only able to hire US students as they’re not able to handle the extra paperwork and strict guidelines that come with hiring international students. Don’t worry though! There are many things that you […]
Spend Summer Break On Campus
Posted on May 19th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisClasses are out for the summer which means your college campus closely resembles a scene from The Walking Dead: empty. If you decided to stay on campus this summer and are now debating whether you made the right decision, take a deep breath and continue reading before you rush into buying a plane ticket home. […]
Hangout for Information on US Degree Programs
Posted on May 15th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisBefore you can find a US college or university inside the US that you want to attend you need to know what type of degree you want to obtain: an Associate, Bachelor, Master or Doctoral. Not every school will offer each of these degrees meaning before you can find a college or university you need […]
Associate’s vs. Bachelor’s Degree in Recording Engineering
Posted on May 12th, 2015 by Devan JohnsonFor students hoping to pursue recording engineering careers, an undergraduate degree in Recording Engineering is the best place to begin. Recording engineering programs help to prepare students for employment with recording studios, broadcasting networks and cable, television and film production companies. After earning a degree in Recording Engineering, graduates may go on to become studio […]
How to brainstorm when writing an essay
Posted on May 9th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisLearning to speak English as a second language is not easy- especially when introduced to idioms like “who spilled the beans” or “she let the cat out of the bag.” If you’re trying to write an essay and keep hearing that you need to first “brainstorm” this idiom might be keeping you from putting paper […]
Jobs that Communication Majors Should Consider
Posted on May 5th, 2015 by Bryanna DavisJobs that Communication Majors Should Consider The field of communications is very broad. With a communications degree you can earn a career as a public relations specialist, journalist, editor, author, marketer, advertiser, technical writer, media analyst, broadcaster and many more. Communications jobs are exciting and fast-paced, but what communications jobs are growing quicker than others […]