The International Student Blog
Working as an Economist
Posted on December 13th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelAre you good with numbers? Can you apply abstract theory to real-life situations? Do you like to make lots of money? If so, you should consider working as an economist. One of the many worthwhile jobs in economics, economists usually work in an office, where they use computer programs to analyze vast amounts of data […]
What’s Next After a B.A. in Philosophy
Posted on December 11th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisIn a world of growing professionalism, many philosophy students are discovering that a bachelor’s degree is insufficient for finding work in their field of interest and so they wonder, “What’s next after a B.A. in philosophy?” As a result, more students are returning to school in order to acquire graduate degrees. Those with a bachelor’s […]
Top 10 schools in the US that give the most financial aid to International Students
Posted on December 10th, 2012 by Apinant HoontrakulFor many international students, cost is a major factor when deciding where to study in the US. While there are many financial aid options available from many different organizations to international students, it may not be enough to fully cover the cost of tuition and living expense. International students must rely on other sources of […]
Cost of a Performing Arts Education
Posted on December 6th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelPerformance arts colleges in the US “much like the performance artists themselves“ vary in terms of both price and quality. However, a performing arts education does not have to be as expensive as you might think. Both the location of the school and residency qualifications can have dramatic impact on the cost of tuition in […]
International Students in the US Increased
Posted on December 4th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisEach year since 1919 the Open Doors Report on international educational exchange has been updated and published by the Institute of International Education (IIE). IIE, with the assistance of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, survey 30,000 accredited US institutions to compile data showing international student and study abroad trends […]
Choosing the Right School for Recording Arts
Posted on December 4th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelAfter you’ve done your preliminary search for recording arts programs in the US, the next step is to figure out which schools to apply to. There are several important things to consider when choosing the right school for recording arts, but some thing are more variable than others. This list provides some general tips for […]
Hotelling’s Law
Posted on November 29th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelLater this year, Americans will be voting for a new president. Before this happens though, the two candidates will have several televised debates where they will outline their positions on all sorts of topics, including economics. Is government too big, or too small? What programs should receive spending cuts, which should be getting more money? […]
The Recording Artist: More Than Just a Famous Face
Posted on November 27th, 2012 by Jenny FrankelWhen you come across the term “recording artist” in day-to-day life, the first thing that probably pops into your head is an image of Lady Gaga, a concert violinist, or maybe your friend with a guitar and a dream. Even when you search the term in Google, a significant amount of the results link directly […]
New Study Reveals Rising Costs of MBA Programs
Posted on November 22nd, 2012 by Jenny FrankelJust how expensive are the nation’s best MBA programs? That’s the question a new survey by Poets&Quants seeks to address in a recently released study. In fact, when both direct and indirect costs are accounted for, the total cost of an MBA program at some of the country’s best business schools now exceeds a whopping […]
Study Hospitality in Florida
Posted on November 20th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisWith some of the most beautiful beaches and best weather in the United States who wouldn’t want to study hospitality in Florida? Tourism and Hospitality are very important industries in Florida’s economy because they generate millions of dollars every year. What are some of the best cities to live and study hospitality in you may […]