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UK Universities Themselves Go Abroad

February 27th, 2013 by Jennifer Frankel

Though colleges and universities in the United Kingdom have long attracted the best and the brightest from around the world to the country’s hallowed halls of higher education, a series of setbacks has forced some of the industry’s biggest player to rethink their business strategy. Particularly the UK’s student visa scheme has made it more…

Social Media Scavenger Hunt Winner

February 20th, 2013 by Bryanna Davis

If you have been anxiously awaiting to hear who the winner of the first International Student Social Media Scavenger Hunt is, the time has come! The hunt was a great success and International Student received multiple entries. Congratulations to the seekers who were able to solve the puzzle, but unfortunately only one individual was able…

Are International Students Abandoning Business Schools in the UK?

February 20th, 2013 by Jennifer Frankel

Long known as “The World’s Classroom,” the United Kingdom has long been able to take advantage of its highly regarded colleges and universities. As the nation has entered a new century, international students have provided a key source of capital – both monetary and intellectually – and contributed to its ongoing dynamism. Given its prowess…

Want to Work in the US? New STEM Legislation to Increase H1-B Visas

February 13th, 2013 by Jennifer Frankel
Want to Work in the US? New STEM Legislation to Increase H1-B Visas

Last week a bipartisan group of Senators introduced a bill to increase the number of H1-B visas (or, work visas) and to also automatically issue green cards to those graduates in the STEM fields. If you are not yet familiar with STEM, it is an acronym for degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These…

Want to win $300? Check out our Social Media Scavenger Hunt!

February 6th, 2013 by Jennifer Frankel
Want to win $300? Check out our Social Media Scavenger Hunt!

Has the new semester already started and you’ve found that you are low on cash? InternationalStudent.com is proud to announce its new Social Media Scavenger Hunt that can make you $300 richer! Between February 7th and 12th, International Student will provide you with clues to help you figure out the secret 6-word phrase. Each day…

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