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If you intend to study in the U.S., you will soon find yourself involved with the preparation for the TOEFL iBT test. Most universities and colleges will ask you for a TOEFL score. Every institution has different requirements. Read more
SIU offers both on-campus and online Master of Accountancy programs. Each is a 30 credit-hour program, comprising 10 courses that students can complete in one year of full-time study. Read more
Imagine that for your first birthday, your parents offer you a book which encompasses everything about life: The harmony of the universe, human relationships, success, and everything else we can think of. Imagine you have been given the “Book of Life,” a manuscript that guarantees your success and happiness during your time on this earth. Read more
If you intend to come to study in the U.S., you will soon find yourself involved with the preparation for the TOEFL iBT test. Any university and college will ask you for a TOEFL score. Read more
Having the chance to interview part of the International Student Services team as my first blog ever has made me feel comfortable as I am starting this new journey. During this interview I realized how important it is to both spread your wings when starting a new beginning while also embracing your roots. Read more
If you intend to study in the U.S., you will soon find yourself involved with the preparation for the TOEFL iBT test. Any university and college will ask you for a TOEFL score. Read more
From London to New York State, International Student James Lighton followed his soccer dreams to #gccstudentSUCCESS at Genesee Community College.
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If you have the intention to come to study in the U.S., you will soon find yourself involved with the preparation for the TOEFL iBT test. Any university and college will ask you for a TOEFL score. Every institution has different requirements. Read more
Every person has their own story to tell about their transition from high school to college, and a piece of mine is summarized in the paragraphs above. Taking the English language program before diving by myself into the college experience was the best decision I could have made and facilitated my transition. Read more
It’s that time of year where families and friends gather (or at least used to), decorate the house, buy Christmas trees, and decorate cookies. The holiday season is such an exciting time, even in the midst of a pandemic! Read more
I hope that others who have endured adversity can find the strength to keep chasing their dreams because life is too short and too beautiful not to pursue something you love deeply. However, when doing so, don’t forget the most important things in life — the relationships with your family and friends, the experiences you go through, and the people you meet. I am forever thankful for my painful journey; without it, there are so many incredible individuals that I would have never crossed paths with, individuals who truly changed my life. Read more
If I may give advice to someone who is going to come to the U.S. for studying, I will say: Try to come here with a background in English. Do not start studying English here from scratch! The journey of learning a language never ends. It requires humbleness, practice, and a willingness to accept correction from others. Do not be afraid of learning a new language. It is not a hurdle on your journey; it is the door that opens up your journey instead. Read more
Sometimes initials are given for a reason and the reason might be revealed only when you are going through hard times. Facing rejection and adversity. We have all been there. Seems like the world is going to end sometimes when doors are closing on us. Read more
Some of the best advice I can share when it comes to college is to attend campus activities and events. Attend as many as you can! Many colleges offer academic events, conferences, speakers, club fairs, theater shows, and much more. Read more
I became an exchange student at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the fall 2020 quarter. This year, COVID-19 changed a lot, including people’s lifestyle and the forms of studying and working. Read more
The F-1 visa is strictly related to the university that issues your I-20 form. You cannot enter the U.S. after the beginning of classes nor one month before the starting class date. Read more
In the first week, my host family helped me a lot to prepare for my long living life in the United States. They drove me to visit Seattle and to buy iPhone with other technologies. Then we had a great dinner in a Chinese restaurant called “Din Tai Fung.” They even took me to a tasty hamburger restaurant in Gig Harbor and went seeing zoo lights after that. At that time it was winter, so my host mother put a small heater in my room, which made me feel happy and warm. Read more
Back in my first months studying abroad and being an international student, I remember that one thing I constantly fought with was against the famous and inevitable homesickness. Read more
My first time experiencing snow was amazing, I will never forget that day. I remember seeing the residence building covered in snow. Read more
Students will be showcasing campus resources, life in Laramie, and the many scholarship opportunities that the University of Wyoming and Scholars has to offer! Read more