The International Student Blog

In October my friend Ashley and I traveled to five different countries in Europe in a little under two weeks. While it took a little extra planning and plotting, we were able to do so at an extremely affordable price and I wanted to share some resources with you if you also want to travel […]

National University, long famous for its flexible, online programs, is finding new ways to meet student needs. Although National University’s 70 degree programs are available online – meaning that you can pursue your degree from home with classes that work around your schedule – National University is now joining the growing ranks of Performing Art […]

Perhaps one of the most exciting and perplexing things for international students in Minnesota to understand is the concept of the “Twin Cities.” The Twin Cities, which is a combination of both Minneapolis (the most populated city) and Saint Paul (Minnesota’s capital), is the largest metropolitan area in the state of Minnesota. Since they border […]

If you are considering getting a university degree from Europe, but worry about the cost, why not consider getting your degree in Finland? Finland is one of the last remaining countries in Europe that does not charge tuition to international students, and the Finns put a high priority on education. Thus Finland offers an excellent […]

It is a secret and forbidden love story set in the backdrop of the rustic American Heartland. It is also a best selling book and a film staring some of the biggest named American actors. Perhaps you have read or seen it. It is the Bridges of Madison County. The story outlines two siblings, who […]

Just a stone’s throw from Broadway and the Metropolitan Opera, Sacred Heart University is making a name for itself as one of the premier performing art schools in the US. In addition to its formal performing arts and a music minors, it have been attracting students from around the world with its dynamic Theatre Arts […]

There are thousands upon thousands of students who choose to study in Missouri! Some say it is because of the highly ranked and prestigious universities within the state, all of the great job opportunities available there, or perhaps the fanatical sports fans of all the collegiate and professional teams. All of these reasons seem to […]

Did you know that US colleges and universities are looking for students just like you? Saturday, March 31st, prospective international students from Asia will have the chance to meet with admissions representatives live! Hobsons is hosting a virtual fair for both prospective undergraduate and graduate international students interested in coming to the US to study. […]

As an international student in Delaware, there is so much to do outside the classroom that you may find yourself packed with things to do! With the state park system in Delaware, you may find yourself laying on the beach listening to the waves or perhaps learning about US history. One must-see state park for […]

As we head into the new year, we are excited to announce important enhancements to our International Student Facebook and Twitter accounts! Not only has our number of fans continue to grow, International Student’s Facebook fan page and Twitter handle will now be the new social media hub for our family of international student websites. Instead of having to fan or follow us across multiple […]