The International Student Blog
Thriving at Manchester Metropolitan University
Posted on April 30th, 2021 by Connor BlayLocated in the city centre of vibrant Manchester, England, Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the largest universities in the UK. The university has welcomed over 3,000 international students from more than 130 countries and is still growing. When you’re a student at Manchester Met, you can take comfort in knowing that you are never […]
Seven Reasons to Study in Canada
Posted on April 9th, 2021 by Luke ClausenAt some point, you may have heard that Canada is a lot like the United States, but colder and with more affordable healthcare. This is partially true, as many of the things that are attractive and popular about the United States exist in Canada as well. However, Canada is its own unique place with climate […]
Tapping Into Your Creative Side
Posted on March 19th, 2021 by Luke ClausenNo matter what field of study you’re in, the one thing you’ll find in common among every engaged student is creativity. This makes perfect sense, as being passionate about something is one way creativity can happen. When a student is passionate about whatever they are learning, they naturally start investigating and thinking about it the […]
How to Improve Your GPA
Posted on March 1st, 2021 by Connor BlayWell, you slipped up and didn’t get the grades you were looking for. You’re only human, after all, and there’s no need to start panicking about your GPA yet. There are actually several ways that you can improve your GPA prior to graduation should you need to. To help you out, here are some of […]
Northwest Missouri State University’s On-Campus Graduate Programs
Posted on February 22nd, 2021 by Connor BlayIf you’re looking for an in-person graduate program for the upcoming Summer 2021 semester, consider applying for one of Northwest Missouri State University’s top-notch programs which will be offered during the term! The application deadline is next Monday, March 1st. Northwest is committed to ensuring the safety of its students, following COVID-19 guidelines and keeping […]
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
Posted on February 2nd, 2021 by Connor BlayOne of the most valued traditions in the world across all cultures is, of course, the Lunar New Year and we couldn’t be more excited about the start of the celebration happening next week. For those of you who may not be familiar with this tradition and how it’s celebrated, we’ve got you covered! What […]
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts
Posted on February 1st, 2021 by Connor BlayAs COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out all over the world, you might be wondering where vaccines are available and what the vaccination process will look like. Several countries around the world have purchased billions of vaccines which are to be distributed to the public. While we’re all eager to get vaccinated immediately, it’s clear that […]
The Beginning of a New and Hopeful Year
Posted on January 25th, 2021 by Fiqah Rahman2021. The beginning of a new and hopeful year. I believe that 2021 will be better. Vaccines are finally out, there’s slight progress in world’s politics, I graduated my masters program, finally got my Social Security (lol) and I got a job as a video producer for a small creative company in New York City. […]
Livestream Recap: Mastering Business at McNeese State University
Posted on January 8th, 2021 by Connor BlayIf you missed our livestream this morning with our special guests from McNeese State University, you missed out on a good one! I chatted with Preble Girard, Morgan Turpin and Sarah Leonards on everything that makes the Master of Business Administration program at McNeese excellent. But don’t worry! You can still watch the livestream at […]
3 Tips for Limiting Your Screen Time
Posted on January 5th, 2021 by Connor BlayIf you’re reading this blog, there’s a 100% chance that you’re reading it on your computer, tablet, mobile device or whatever piece of technology you use to browse the internet. In the age of COVID-19, almost all of us are guilty of spending too much time on our devices and not enough time enjoying the […]