Archive for December, 2008

Get a Professional License

Posted on Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 under News

Some career fields require a professional license before you can get a job in the US.
We added two more essays to our series on these types of jobs. Find out what it takes to become an engineer and an architect in America.

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US Jobs for International Students

Posted on Monday, December 29th, 2008 under International Students, Jobs, Living in the US

If you are an international student who wants a job in the US, you must feel comfortable talking about your special skills, talents and experience during job interviews.

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Earn an MBA

Posted on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 under News

Do you want to work in business, finance or a related field?
Earning an MBA in the USA can give you a competitive advantage when you search for jobs.

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Earn a GED, Go To College

Posted on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 under Applying to College

Many US colleges accept high school equivalency diplomas. Go ahead and attend a school in America after you earn your GED, but remember to apply to several schools to increase your chances of admittance.

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Attend an Accredited College

Posted on Friday, December 19th, 2008 under News

In the US, college and university accreditation is awarded by private agencies.
Learn what the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (one of the most well-known of these private agencies) considers before accrediting a school.

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US Colleges vs. Schools in Other Countries

Posted on Thursday, December 18th, 2008 under International Students, Living in the US, On Campus

International students at Rider University in New Jersey explain the differences between life in their own country and attending a US college. What differences have you experienced?

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Types of Bachelor’s Degrees

Posted on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 under News

US colleges and universities offer two types of bachelor’s degrees.
What is the difference between a BA and a BS degree?

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International Student Airfare for the Holidays

Posted on Monday, December 15th, 2008 under Holidays, International Students, Living in the US, Money

Airfare this year is expensive for many international students who want to go home during the long winter break. Find alternatives to high ticket prices in the US– and even at your own college campus.

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Diploma Mills

Posted on Friday, December 12th, 2008 under News

Earn your degree the right way.
Look for the warning signs of diploma mills and instead attend an accredited US college or university.

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Course Registration Problems & Solutions

Posted on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 under On Campus

International students at the University of Michigan-Flint aren’t always able to register for the classes they want. Find out what you can do if the classes you need are already full.

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Alumni Clubs Worldwide

Posted on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 under News

An international alumni club may share information about a college, conduct an admissions interview and help you find a job after college.
Learn more about the benefits of these clubs for international college applicants and graduates!

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Improve Your English in College

Posted on Monday, December 8th, 2008 under International Students, Living in the US, On Campus

A conversation partner at your US college can help improve your fluency and English and teach you English words and phrases you might not find in your textbook.

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More GRE Subject Tests

Posted on Friday, December 5th, 2008 under News

Going to graduate school?
Depending on your field of study, you may be asked to take one of these GRE subject tests: math, computer science, literature in English or psychology.

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How to Fight Falling Currencies

Posted on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 under Applying to College, International Students, Living in the US, Money, On Campus, Scholarships

The cost of attending a US college is more expensive than many international students anticipated because of falling foreign currencies. You still can study in the US– just follow these tips to save money.

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GRE Science Tests

Posted on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 under News

Applicants to US graduate schools can demonstrate their understanding of a specific topic by taking any of the 8 GRE Subject Tests.
Four of these subjects are related to science: biology; chemistry; physics; and biochemistry, cell & molecular biology.

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