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Updated: September 19, 2019Why Study in the USA
What would it mean to have an American university listed on your resume? Why would potential employers pause and take notice of your education credentials from the United States?
It would mean that you have more opportunities.
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Updated: September 11, 2019AP Classes: Are They Worth It?
Taking AP (or Advanced Placement) classes in high school can help you prepare for college-level courses and earn credit toward a college degree. Are they worth the extra work and stress? Here are some pros and cons to help you decide:
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Updated: September 03, 2019Paying for Your U.S. Education: Invest in Yourself
Is studying in the USA your goal? Does paying for study abroad seem like an impossible task? It’s not!
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Updated: July 31, 2019The Most Popular U.S. Majors Among International Students
In 2018, around 891,330 international students studied in the United States according to the Institute of International Education’s Open Doors Report.
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Updated: July 18, 2019The Truth About College Rankings
Every year, as a new college admission cycle begins, there’s always a lot of news about rankings. Editors from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, The Princeton Review and others have once again begun to provide a parade of ranking guides that presume to reveal the “best values” in education, identify the best “party” schools or, simply, quantify the mythical pecking order of colleges.
Before you get out your credit card or rush to print out a list of the “best” colleges, though, take a moment to consider the following:
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Updated: July 05, 2019Starting A Career In Medicine: Where To Begin
Pursuing a career in medicine is at the top of many young students’ minds. The industry has many opportunities, it is noble, and the pay is well above average. But what deters most of these dreams is the fact that becoming a medical practitioner takes lots of dedication, is expensive, and not anywhere near the list of the easiest things to do. That is why many opt for the shorter, cheaper, but rewarding career path of being medical assistants.
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Updated: June 15, 2019How to Get Your U.S. Student Visa
Here are some guidelines to help make your student visa application process smooth and successful.
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Updated: June 01, 2019Learning 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: May 13, 20194+1 = Fast Track to a Master's Degree
Hoping to get a master’s degree from a U.S. college or university? For most students, the process will take at least six years: four years of undergraduate study plus two or more years of graduate-level work.
But what if that degree could be earned in just five years — saving both time and money?
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Updated: April 25, 2019Choosing a College or a University in the USA
The United States has attracted millions of international students to its post-secondary universities and colleges because the U.S.A. offers so many choices and some of the best facilities in the world. But because the choices are so varied, a decision of what program to attend is not an easy one. This article can give you a better idea of how to determine what type of university
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Updated: April 23, 2019Applying for Admission to a U.S. Program
Each U.S. university and college sets its own admission standards and decides which applicants meet those standards. Therefore, you must apply separately to each university or college.
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Updated: February 22, 2019How to Handle Homesickness
Many students feel homesick when they leave home for the first time. Being away from friends and family can present you with an opportunity to grow but getting through the initial emotion of being on your own is difficult for many students. If you’re experiencing homesickness, use these tips to help get you back on track and ready to make the most of your time at your new university.
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Updated: February 12, 2019Begin Your Bachelor’s Degree at a Community College: 2 + 2 Agreements
Many American students—and 90,000 international students—attend a community college for the first two years of university studies in the USA. With nearly 1,200 community colleges in the country, there are many benefits of this model in comparison to studying all four years at a university.
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Updated: February 05, 2019Ludimila Moreira de Souza from Brazil: Studying English in the Loyola University Loyola Intensive English Program (LIEP)
Ludimila Moreira de Souza from Brazil holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is studying English in the Loyola University Loyola Intensive English Program (LIEP)
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Updated: January 15, 2019Four Easy Stress Relievers for Students
The first thing to do when you feel overwhelmed is take a deep breath. Being a student can be overwhelming. Hours of homework, studying for tests and writing papers added to being attentive in class and making time for your friends can leave you feeling fatigued. If you’re feeling stressed out, the best thing to do is get out of your current headspace for a little while and shake out all the anxiety. Try some of these “brain break” ideas the next time you’re feeling stressed.
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Updated: January 08, 2019Bandar from Saudi Arabia: Studies English at ELS Language Centers, Grand Rapids, Michigan
ELS/Grand Rapids is the best place to learn because if you want to save the money, the city is affordable. The city is also friendly. The people in the city are friendly, and the teachers at ELS are more than friendly, and you will not feel homesick. Also, you can get a host family—they will help you to find good one. The bus is free. You can ride the bus anytime in the day without paying anything.
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Updated: January 07, 2019Alejandro from Brazil: Studies English at ELS Language Centers, New York-Manhattan
Favorite thing about ELS: Teachers at ELS. They always respect you, and that is an important thing when you want to learn a language. I made friends from Japan, Taiwan, Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, and China, and I am very grateful that I can meet people from other cultures.
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Updated: December 05, 2018Tips for Staying Focused Through Finals
Your final exams are the last box to check before you head home for a well-deserved winter break. But after a long semester, it can be difficult to stay focused. Use these tips to set yourself up for success and finish your semester strong.
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Updated: August 08, 2018Small Town ESL Program + American Family = Happy Students
Many students who are planning to study in the U.S. are naturally attracted to such exciting cities as San Francisco, Boston, New York, or Los Angeles. However, in these big cities, students tend to hang out with friends from their own countries, eat food from their own countries at ethnic restaurants, watch movies in their language, and essentially continue to live as they did at home, only this time they have to pay a lot of money for the experience.
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Updated: July 25, 2018What to Consider when Applying for Universities in the U.S.
Applying to universities and colleges after high school is probably one of the biggest decisions in a student’s life.
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