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Updated: May 29, 202012 Tips for Learning a Foreign Language
Learning a foreign language can feel like climbing Mount Everest — there’s so much work to be done, and no shortcuts to take.
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Updated: April 14, 2020Who to Ask for a Recommendation Letter
As college students, we are often applying to internships, scholarships, extracurriculars, and jobs. These applications often require a letter of recommendation.
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Updated: April 13, 202011 Job Application Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Job applications can be intimidating, especially when you are applying for your first major job. Knowing how to avoid common mistakes can help you stand out and boost your confidence in yourself and your application.
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Updated: April 13, 2020Cool Online Courses that Will Also Make You Stand Out
Being a student isn’t ever easy, but it’s even more difficult when you’re taking online courses, as it’s hard to tell what’s worth your time and what isn’t. Online courses can be a great way to stand out, but when it comes to choosing the right ones, to say the choice is difficult is an understatement.
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Updated: April 07, 20207 Tips for Staying on Top of Your Schoolwork
Although it does take some work and discipline, you can definitely stay on top of your assignments and readings. If you are proactive in setting aside time and setting goals for yourself, you will do well.
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Updated: April 06, 20205 Important Skills that Will Up Your Employability
Workplace skills are something that is necessary for you to do your job, obviously. But in the grand scheme of things, skills can get overlooked and forgotten about.
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Updated: February 27, 2020How to Study Robotics in the U.S.
As the future rushes toward us at an ever-increasing pace, the relationship between humans and technology continues to weave itself together more tightly.
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Updated: February 24, 2020Tips for Learning English
O, this learning, what a thing it is! - Shakespeare
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Updated: January 16, 2020How 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: January 16, 2020Four 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 16, 2020Tips 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: 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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