The International Student Blog

If you haven’t already heard, you might be the last to know- as of September 3rd, the Annual InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest has started! This is the eighth year for the video contest and with a grand prize of $4000, we expect this year to be better than ever! In case you somehow have no idea […]

Finance is about numbers, right? So how can you write your finance application essay for a finance degree program and be sure that it will go far in getting your application approved? Finance does have a lot to do with money and numbers, but it also has a lot to do with keeping a clear […]

The new semester is here and one great way to connect with your school and peers as an international student is to join in on school spirit. School spirit comes in many different shapes and forms- it can be through joining clubs and organizations, or competing in intercollegiate academic competitions. However, one of the biggest ways […]

Getting all of the information you need to become an international student is like piecing together a puzzle. To help students get the information they need each month we have a new guest international student advisor who will answer the questions you have when it comes to becoming and staying an international student. Students like […]

Over the history of film, many different inventions have been created, embraced and rejected. Some are evergreen, still being used today. One standard that still lasts today is film size. 35 mm film is still the default regulation. Many visionaries of early film experiments used 35 mm film. When Thomas Edison and W.L.K. Dickinson were […]

Being in a foreign place while studying abroad is exciting, with all of its new sights, sounds, smells and tastes. These are things that you’ll never want to forget, and as time goes on you’ll want to reflect back on and reminisce. Sometimes when we experience so many new things in such a condensed period of […]

International students who study aviation in the United States have a number of career options available to them. They might choose to become flight instructors, private pilots, or commercial airline pilots. Working as a commercial airline pilot has many perks. Here are some of the best: Salary According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in […]

If you are an international student wanting to come to the U.S. to hit the books (study) or if you are already here, you have probably already noticed that sometimes your American friends say things that throw you off (confuse you).  Like other countries we have developed a list of casual US slang words. While this is great […]

The entire month of July we received hundreds of great photos from students around the world who studied abroad- all who had the desire to share their best international photo with the hope of becoming one of the top three winners. Although difficult, our judges were able to narrow down the over 400 entries to […]

College offers students many first time opportunities, the first time moving away from home, the first time facing new and unknown situations and often and for many, the first time living with a roommate. Moving in with a roommate can present many unique challenges, including combining personal décor styles to create a comfortable home for […]