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Updated: April 15, 2021Will I Be Eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) at a Community College? Yes!
OPT is a way for international students to work for pay or to volunteer with a U.S. company for 12 months after completing their educational program.
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Updated: April 14, 2021Uyen Nguyen, from Vietnam, is majoring in International Relations, Visual Material Culture, and French Transnational Studies at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland
Goucher College is really unique, and I couldn’t have made a better choice. I came here not only for the study abroad program, but I also for the people.
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Updated: April 13, 2021A Day in the Life of an International High School Student in the United States
Have you ever wondered what life is like for international high school students in the United States? Everybody has different experiences: Some students live in residence halls, some with host families. Some students live in big cities, others in rural locations
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Updated: April 09, 2021Short-term Programs in the USA
More and more international students and professionals are turning to certificate and specialized training programs offered through established U.S. universities to gain both practical skills and knowledge in a variety of fields.
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Updated: April 08, 2021Imagine UNC
University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a public graduate research institution that is nationally ranked with over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study.
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Updated: April 08, 2021Peter Gong, from China, took a certificate program in Marketing at Portland Community College (PCC) in Portland, Oregon
The best thing I liked about my program was that we had a lot of opportunities to do presentations in classes, and this helped me to improve my ability of public speaking.
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Updated: April 06, 20218 Online Learning Sites: Pros & Cons
Whether you are looking to advance your career or just a productive way to spend your time during quarantine, taking online courses can make you a more well-rounded person. They give you a chance to take classes that you are interested in but are not necessarily able to fit into your school schedule.
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Updated: March 30, 2021Study Theater in Italy this Summer through Theatre of Arts
Do you love theatre? How about Italy? Then you’ll love Theatre of Arts’ newest exchange program! Theatre of Arts (TOA) is a drama conservatory in Los Angeles, offering a two-year degree program to prepare actors for careers in film, television, and theatre.
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Updated: March 30, 2021What Rules to Establish with New Roommates
Whether you are planning to live with friends you have known for a long time or moving in with someone new, it is essential for you and your roommates to be comfortable.
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Updated: March 28, 2021What is the Difference Between TOEFL iBT and TOEFL PBT?
International students have to make many decisions when planning to study in the USA. Some will have to decide if they need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam depending on the program to which they are applying.
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Updated: March 28, 2021Do I Need To Take The TOEFL or IELTS?
There are over 5,300 colleges and universities in the USA. Each of these schools have different requirements for international students.
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Updated: March 26, 2021The College Student's Guide to Learning How to Cook
Learning how to cook is an essential lifelong skill that is best learned at a young age. As with any skill, practice makes perfect. The earlier you start learning how to cook, the better you will be over the years.
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Updated: March 26, 20214 Ways to Save Money on College
College can be quite expensive. The costs can cause many people to think twice about attending. However, there is no need to pay the full sticker price at a four-year school. There are several ways to save money on college, and some of them can lead to substantial college credit before a student even leaves high school.
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Updated: March 25, 2021American Slang Words you Need to Know in 2021
Today, we'll cover the top 10 American popular slang words to ease your communication with English native speakers.
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Updated: March 25, 2021TOEFL iBT® Study Tips
By scoring well on the TOEFL iBT™ test, you can be eligible for admission to virtually any school in the United States.
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Updated: March 25, 2021TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The TOEFL® test is designed for students whose first language is not English and who need to meet English-language proficiency requirements for university applications and admissions.
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Updated: March 25, 2021Learning English in the USA
What better place to come than the USA - Land of Opportunity - to learn English where it is spoken everyday? Look at our English (ESL) Programs
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Updated: March 25, 2021How to Improve Your Writing Skills
In the age of the internet, everyone writes. If a couple of centuries ago only a select few owned the writing skills, now the overwhelming majority of people own them at a more or less decent level.
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Updated: March 25, 2021How to Study for the LSAT
The LSAT is the most important part of the Law School application process. Your grades, application, letters of recommendation, and personal statement will be important, but the LSAT is generally the heaviest weighted criteria for admissions.
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Updated: March 24, 2021Yufei Ma: Developing Transferable Educational and Professional Skills
I think the summer program is a fantastic opportunity to combine academic study with personal growth. The summer enrichment is very demanding and the courses progress faster than normal classes.
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