Archive for August, 2010
Why Study in the United States?
Sunday, August 29th, 2010The quality, value, flexibility, and choice offered through U.S. colleges and universities represent reasons why many students choose to come for studies. Let’s hear from current international students and U.S. institutional representatives to hear their experiences on this important topic.
If you want to study in the USA, you should first visit an EducationUSA center. Find one here.
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What Are U.S. Community Colleges?
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Several representatives from community colleges, over 1000 strong U.S. institutions, discuss the benefits for international students who choose to begin their post-secondary education in a 2-year community college. The transfer process to 4-year colleges/universities, the reduced costs, the personal attention, and more make community colleges a truly realistic choice for a growing number of international students.
More about Community Colleges here
If you want to study in the USA, you should first visit an EducationUSA center. Find one here.
If you have more questions about life in the USA, and you need more tips, please fill out this form here! We’ll send you local information specific to your projects.
About Graduate Studies in the U.S.?
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Admissions staff from George Washington University and Old Dominion University explain the process for students applying to graduate programs (master’s, doctoral, specialist degrees) in the U.S. Choosing the right schools, testing, statement of purpose, and financial aid / assistantships are all explained.
More about Graduate Studies here
If you want to study in the USA, you should first visit an EducationUSA center. Find one here.
If you have more questions about life in the USA, and you need more tips, please fill out this form here! We’ll send you local information specific to your projects.
Why Americans should host Foreign Exchange Students?
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Each year, thousands of families, schools and communities across the United States welcome international students and visitors into their homes. They share holiday meals, discuss current events, and visit local sites together. They explore their differences, similarities, values, and beliefs. That person-to-person interaction, exemplifying citizen diplomacy, ensures that Americans and international visitors learn about each other’s culture and way of life…and creates lasting cross-cultural friendships.
Hosting an international exchange student in your home can enrich you, your family, school and community. Hosting international exchange visitors in your community ensures that community members become better informed about and connected to the world beyond U.S. borders.
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton encourages Americans to host foreign exchange students!
Hosting Opportunities here
What do you think? Have you already hosted Foreign Exchange Students? Will you host a foreign exchange student? Tell us why.
Why studying in the United States?
Friday, August 13th, 2010Mr. Chavez, from the Ohio State University, explains the various reasons why students come to the U.S., myths about life on campus, different factors students should consider when choosing colleges, where to start their searches, how decisions are made on applications, and more.
If you want to study in the USA, you should first visit an EducationUSA center. Find one here.
If you have more questions about life in the USA, and you need more tips, please fill out this form here! We’ll send you local information specific to your projects.
Myths about life in the U.S. ?
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010A series of U.S. college and university representatives talk about myths/stories that prospective international students have told them about how they thought life would be like in the U.S. Some myths they help dispel:
1. Big cities aren’t safe,
2. Life in the US is like Hollywood or Disneyworld,
3. Private schools are always better than public schools,
4. Weather is too extreme in certain parts of US,
5. U.S. higher education is too expensive,
6. U.S. admissions people don’t know my education system,
7. Conditional admissions isn’t possible,
8. Best schools are only on the east & west coasts.
Remember though, that each person’s experience is different, and part of the value of your experience abroad will be your own discovery of America and Americans.
What do you think? How do you think life is in the U.S?
If you want to visit an EducationUSA center click here.
If you have more questions about life in the USA, and you need more tips, please fill out this form here! We’ll send you local information specific to your projects.
Entering USA – Port of Entry Procedures
Friday, August 6th, 2010First city where you enter the United States (Land, Flight, or Sea) will be your Port of Entry (POE). International students (F1 Visa) or other visa holders have to complete certain procedures at Port of Entry. Watch the following video from Department of Homeland Security. It will clearly explain what you can expect at Port of Entry. What you will see in the video is what you will experience while at port of entry. Generally first time travelers will be nervous about POE.
Having US Visa stamping doesn’t mean you will be allowed to enter into US. You have to pass through Immigration and Customs at Port of Entry, before you are allowed into U.S.A.
Do you have additional questions about Port of Entry – related to baggage, connecting flights, missing suitcases, secondary inspection, .. leave a comment.
Source : Happy Schools Blog
Where international students can begin their search?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Mr. Hyde from Widener University provides prospective international students with some important guidance as to where to start their search for U.S. college & universities, what factors to consider, admissions tests required, financial aid availability, and more.
You will find the nearest center here.
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