The International Student Blog

For most people, graduate degrees seem mysterious and unobtainable. Students often do not know how to go about applying to programs or what the graduate program will expect of them. Similarly, most people have very little knowledge of what philosophy does or what its purpose is. Given these facts, graduate programs in philosophy seem puzzling […]

A statement that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released at the recent NAFSA International Educators conference in Houston has major implications for intensive English programs nationwide. At issue is the interpretation of a piece of legislation that President Obama signed in 2010 which required such programs to be accredited in order to issue visas […]

Record numbers of students are studying at business colleges in the United States and a recent survey recently released by TopMBA.com reveals that Global MBAs are more like Willie Sutton, the infamous 20th century bank robber, than you might think. After all, when Sutton was asked “why do you rob banks?” he had an elegant […]

Have you considered studying abroad for the summer? Many students find that studying abroad is a life enriching opportunity with endless benefits. Studying abroad for the summer allows students to partake in the best of both worlds: gaining cultural experiences and personal growth abroad but still have an “on-campus life.” In most cases, students have the opportunity to earn […]

Throughout its history, one of the greatest resources the state of New Jersey has to offer (besides its prime location) is the renowned level of cultural diversity and exchange that takes place within its borders. People from all over the world have made the decision to come to the United States, New Jersey in particular. […]

According to the U.S. News ranking of colleges, the top 10 national universities in the United States are not a surprise to many people and includes world famous universities.  International students who are looking to attend the most prestigious schools, here are the top 10 U.S. universities in 2012 according to U.S. News. Harvard University– This […]

Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore towers over the many visitors to its historic base. But underneath these 60-foot high faces, deep within the bowels of the Black Hills, are some of the oldest caves in the United States. “These caves display more boxwork than any other in the world. They […]

For hundreds of years one spot nestled in the Ouachita Mountains has been considered sacred first by the Native Americans and then by European explorers. Today, the “Valley of Vapors,” is now Hot Springs National Park. The hot springs produce more than 800,000 gallons of water a day at an average temperature of 143 degrees. […]

For many international students who have never been to the United States, and have only seen it in a movie or on a TV show, American food may seem to be primarily pizzas, hamburgers and French fries. While these foods are available and are very popular, the question of “What is American Food?” can’t be answered simply […]

Fact 1) North Dakota is developing its own “Napa Valley” Many international students in North Dakota learn that this state is referred to as the “Peace Garden” state. With ninety percent of its land completely dedicated to agriculture, the state’s economy has been based on crops and livestock. The state has been producing wheat, corn […]