The International Student Blog

Get ready to walk the streets, interview the experts, advocate for the cause, and give the world a voice. When it comes to communications, it is all about experience. Since communication schools are so competitive, building a portfolio outlining work in the field as an international high school student can help you attain admission to […]

If you want to be an international student in the US but have no idea where to start your search when it comes to finding a school, you are in good company. The United States has 50 diverse states for you to choose from and your experience inside the US can greatly vary depending on […]

Every month we bring in a new international student advisor from schools through the US. These advisors are available to answer any questions that you have about becoming an international student or being an international student. This month Darren Funk from Hannibal-LaGrange University is ready to answer your questions as our May advisor! Darren has […]

Applying to colleges or universities in the US takes a lot of time and may seem like it’s become a full time job!  There are many factors to consider, not the least of which is trying to find the best school for you and your budget. After you have decided which schools you will apply […]

If your mission is to find out how to choose the perfect US college for you- you’re in the right place. There are a number of items you will want to take into consideration when trying to find the right college for you along with other great tips and tools for you to use- and […]

Why not dive into the culture of the United States? When international students come to America they hope to take in the culture, entertainment, and the many different experiences that their host nation offers. One of the most popular entertainment activities in the USA is organized professional sports. Sports are on all year round and […]

Look out USA, because here you come! You’ve decided you’re going to be an international student in the US, but first you need to find a school to attend. Although this might seem like an overwhelming task, you already have the tools needed to see what schools are available for international students along with their […]

Food can often time be a fixture of national culture. The United States is home to some amazing restaurants, no matter what you are looking for when dining out in the USA. The USA has fine dining, casual restaurants, fast food, and tons of ethnic choices. Here is an inside look at a few of […]

International Student Insurance is thrilled to announce the launch of their new video designed to help international students to better understand healthcare in the USA. The video focuses on a number of areas, including how to prepare for your arrival in the US, how the US healthcare system works, and how and where you should […]

The broadcasting program tends to get intensive and very hands-on in its later years, but during the first half of a four-year program and especially the very first year, many international students studying broadcasting will find themselves mostly knocking down general education requirements. However, there is one early class that nearly all broadcasting students can […]