Today’s post is by campus correspondent Barbara Montano. Find out how you can become a ULS campus correspondent, too! College fairs are an important part of the college search process. What better way to get to know a college than through its representatives? They can tell you a lot about the college or university you [...]

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Even if you didn’t graduate this year, you probably paid attention to the graduation ceremony at your school. After all, college commencement speakers are known for giving great advice, and they’re often famous, too.

Whether your favorite actor, inventor, or politician was one of the college commencement speakers in 2013, you might be interested in excerpts from some of the most outstanding speeches this year.

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College email etiquette may seem like a silly topic, but it is important to know how to best address your professors.

Email has become a common medium for contacting college professors, but unfortunately, knowledge of the proper etiquette is not so common. Even students who are aware of the rules do not always play by them, often because they are in a hurry or they don’t think it’s necessary.

If you have any doubts about your email prowess, take these etiquette tips into consideration before you send your college professor a note online.

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The US college grading system can be hard to understand for any new freshman, especially those from another country.

If you are new to the academic system used in US colleges, click below to find out what US grades mean.

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If you are about to graduate from college with a BA or BS degree, you’re probably thinking about what is going to happen next.

Some students have had their next steps mapped out for years and even have a job lined up starting the day after graduation. But let’s face it — that’s not exactly the norm among college students!

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If you’re planning to study abroad, you’ll likely need a cell phone (or some other reliable way to communicate with loved ones back home). So, once you’ve bought your plane tickets, booked your accommodation and had your academic documents translated, you’ll need to research your cell phone options. It’s rarely as simple as packing your [...]

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College language programs are becoming more extensive all over the US. While most liberal arts schools will offer at least a few popular languages, some colleges invest heavily in expanding their language program, reasoning that language skills will prove invaluable to their graduates.

ULS has compiled 10 of the best college language programs out there. Take a look and see if you agree.

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An F-1 visa can complicate things for students looking for work in the summer.

As you might expect, there are a few rules you must follow if you want to get a job and maintain your F-1 visa.

The most important guideline to remember is that you cannot get an off-campus job during your first year in college. You may be able to get one after your freshman year, but you will need to contact USCIS first to get approval.

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“Campus Conundrums”

I am amazed at the variety of experiences I’ve had touring colleges. The first thing I learned was that visiting a college in person is a totally different ball game than browsing a college’s website.

For example, I thought UC Santa Cruz was right on the ocean! It turns out that Santa Cruz is called the “City Upon the Hill” by its neighbors because it sits, literally, atop a hill overlooking the gorgeous bay and is surrounded on all sides by national parks.

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Transcript translation has one rule that supersedes all others: transcript translations must be accurate.

When you’re sending your transcript to a foreign institution, you want to be sure that you and your grades are being represented correctly. There are a few things you can do to get the most precise transcript translation possible.

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