The International Student Blog

As a freshman in high school, I conclusively decided that I wanted to be a journalist. Granted, I had previously declared I was going to be an orthodontist, a pediatrician, and a flight coordinator for NASA with equal fervor and eventually graduated from college with a degree in History and Screenwriting. But for at least […]

Thousands of years ago, a man named Socrates reminded us to “know thyself.” This statement has reverberated through history, finding its way even into contemporary pop culture films like The Matrix. As the world becomes smaller and busier, the advice of Socrates is becoming harder and harder to follow. Students all over the world are […]

Each year InternationalStudent.com receives a good number of entries to our annual Travel Video Contest. This year we were ecstatic to see that it was our biggest success thus far, with over 100 student entries from 44 different countries! The competition was fierce as we received a number of excellent videos. However, nothing prepared us […]

Do you know what a “smoot” is? I’ll give you a hint: It is a measure of distance that has to do with MIT, a fraternity prank, and a 5 foot 7 inch man named Oliver R. Smoot. Give up? Like with so many college stories, this one finds its origin in a fraternity prank. […]

Most undergraduate students study Political Science to prepare for various careers in law, journalism, Government, PR… The list goes on and on, and for a good reason. The Political Science degree prepares students to think practically and analytically, and the skills taken away from the study of Political Science are applicable to an array of […]

Whenever traveling abroad, finding affordable student accommodations can make or break a trip, as well as a budget. However, the quest for cheap student living shouldn’t overshadow getting a feel for the way of life in a particular location. Feeling out an area is even more important when deciding whether or not to pursue a […]

Going to a college or university is expensive. American students struggle with paying the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, room and board. They often graduate in debt with student loans since college can cost thousands of dollars. International students who want to attend the best schools to study aviation might find themselves in a […]

Every year on October 31st people in many parts of the world celebrate Halloween. As an international student studying in the United States for the first time you may wonder what this holiday is all about and how you can celebrate it. For those who are not familiar with Halloween, here is an introduction to […]

Pursuing a degree in the field of video game development from an institution in the United States is an increasingly popular decision amongst international students who want to turn their passion for video gaming into a lucrative career. The popularity of this decision amongst international students comes at a great time as the production budgets […]

Psychology is a field that can broaden an individual’s horizons; on the personal as well as the professional front. Most jobs in psychology require applicants to have completed, at the least, graduate school. Since psychology fans out immensely, it is important for students to introspect and thoroughly research programs that colleges offer to find one […]