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Food can instantly connect us to our roots. From birth we are fed by mommies and grannies with love and affection. The culture of a country can be embraced from the kind of food people eat there. Each nation has a cuisine specific to its origin. Cooking and following mom’s recipes makes me nostalgic especially over holidays and traditional events. Read more
In this video, I am sharing my experience with my roommate and some funny moments we spent together. Read more
In September last year, right at the beginning of Fall 2018, Orange Coast College organised the annual ‘Bonfire’ event for the incoming freshmen to engage with current students. It was held at my favourite beach in Southern California, Huntington Beach. I made a lot of new friends and played beach volleyball for the first time in my life. Read more
Founded in 1801, the University of South Carolina (USC) is well-known for its beautiful campus located in the state capital of Columbia, South Carolina. Home to more than 34,000 students, of which, 1,800 are international students. With a university-wide focus on research and dedicated professors committed to student success, the University of South Carolina could be the right fit for your undergraduate experience. Read more
The spring break time of the semester has rolled around once again and it is the time to relax and re-center myself for the rest of the semester. There’s something about having the room to myself and seeing campus empty that’s a surreal experience. This has been my third spring break and the third straight year where I’ve found myself in my dorm watching comedy and sleeping. Most of my friends hopped on a flight to Mexico, Miami or Trinidad; so while they are on the beach having fun, I’m in New York battling the wind, rain and snow. Read more
International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. International Women's Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. Read more
GIX’s graduate programs teach you how to design, build, and launch the smart and connected solutions of the future. Recent graduates are landing jobs in companies like Ernst & Young, Baidu, Alibaba, and more. Read more
Coming from a tropical country like India, the weather I encounter here in Reno, Nevada is totally different. In my entire life, I had never seen snow. I belong to a hot region of India where even the winter temperature doesn’t go any lower than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Read more
Writing a college essay is often more stressful for a student than taking a math exam. However, with a few simple tips you can greatly improve your ability to write professionally. I went through the same fear when I was writing essays for my application process. Read more
I am originally from Costa Rica, a tropical country. The lowest temperatures that we might hit are around 15 or 20 degree Celsius, which explains why I had never seen the snow before I came to the U.S. The first time that I saw snow I freaked out! It is so much fun at the beginning, but the low temperatures and slippery surfaces become really annoying after five months. Read more
Learn how to transform an idea all the way from a workable prototype to a market-ready product. Located amidst many successful startups and top tech companies like Facebook, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and more, GIX’s technology innovation graduate degrees offer opportunities to be mentored by top entrepreneurs and professionals. Read more
ELS Educational Services, Inc. entered into an agreement with National Geographic Learning to develop custom-published ESL textbooks. Read more
When one is going to start a new study program at a higher education institution, one must consider important decisions that will have a big influence in the future. Read more
I still remember the day when I came up with the idea of going to study abroad and told my parents about it. It was difficult for them, especially because I had never been to another country. Some of you may have experienced or are going to experience this situation and ask yourself, "How will I tell my parents about this?" Read more
Some people play soccer or basketball, while others run or bike. In my case, I like to play collective sports where I can communicate and interact with my teammates; it makes exercising way more fun. Even though I like physical activity just because it is fun, I have been passionate about some sports that have really changed my life. One of those, and the one that has been the biggest passion of my life, is water polo. Read more
Being in New York brings with it its own troubles and my first months in New York were quite a test. Luckily and quite luckily might I add, I was up to it. I’ll tell you some of the funniest but most troublesome times about my adjusting here. Read more
Namaste Folks! I am Aanchal from India and I am here in America to pursue a degree in English with a specialization in writing. I believe in the power of words and that’s something that has drawn me to the field of writing for the past five years. Read more
I landed in the U.S. on June 1, 2018. It was a hour drive from LAX Airport to Costa Mesa, where Orange Coast College (OCC) is. I was jet lagged and couldn’t sleep the whole night. So I decided to walk to OCC campus at 5:00 a.m. the next morning. Read more
Universities instruct students in order to prepare them to go out to the market through a stressful, time consuming, and expensive process called education. It doesn’t sound so pleasant when one thinks about it in that way, but the higher education is required for one’s personal improvement. It is a process that may be difficult at some points (sometimes at every point) so I will give you some tips on how to make your academic life a bit easier. Read more
After attending the EducationUSA Academy at Temple University last summer, many people asked me the reasons for participating in a summer program. The truth is that there are many things that can motivate you to spend the summer studying in this type of program. Read more
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