Translation Mistakes: Good Laughs, Bad Consequences

Posted on Thursday, February 26th, 2009 under News Releases

Errors on academic and legal documents are no laughing matter.
New York — February 26, 2009 — As University Language Services celebrates its 25th anniversary of providing accurate translations, we’re also highlighting some of the unreliable but funny translation mistakes seen around the world. Take these:

A Miami t-shirt maker created a shirt in Spanish that was [...]

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Your US Job Search & Your International Experience

Posted on Thursday, February 26th, 2009 under International Students, Jobs, Living in the US

Your international background can be a big benefit when you interview for US jobs. Explain how your knowledge of another language and/or culture and your ability to adapt to new situations will be good for business!

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Win a $500 Scholarship!

Posted on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 under News

International students have just a few more days to enter our scholarship essay contest to win up to $500.
Tell us what you expected from your US college, university or high school by this Saturday, February 28!

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International Student Essay Contest

Posted on Monday, February 23rd, 2009 under International Students, Living in the US, Paying for College, Scholarships

What do international students at the University of Wisconsin think of US elections? Read the winners of their recent essay contest. Then enter University Language Services’ own essay contest for a chance to win a $500 scholarship!

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Testing English Proficiency

Posted on Friday, February 20th, 2009 under News

You know about the TOEFL exam. You know about the IELTS.
But do you know about your other English proficiency test options?

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Funny (& Serious) Translation Errors

Posted on Thursday, February 19th, 2009 under Applying to College, Humor, Translation

Translation errors like the 15 collected here are funny when they are harmless. But mistranslations can be serious if they occur on your transcript, diploma, certificate or another academic record.

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IELTS English Exam

Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 under News

The TOEFL isn’t your only option.
A growing number of US colleges also accept scores from the IELTS test for proof of English proficiency.

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New SAT Score Reporting Policy: Not What It Seems?

Posted on Monday, February 16th, 2009 under Applying to College, Testing

Even with the new “policy” that allows you to report only the SAT scores you choose, colleges and universities still can require applicants to provide their other (and possibly lower) SAT scores.

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Rolling Admission

Posted on Friday, February 13th, 2009 under News

Colleges that offer rolling admission have no firm application deadline.
Learn what you should know for the best chance of admittance to a college with a rolling admissions policy.

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Looking for an Internship? Look Here First.

Posted on Thursday, February 12th, 2009 under International Students, Jobs, Living in the US

An email or cover letter is often a company’s first impression of you when you apply for an internship. Proofread your letters, and ask a native speaker to read them. A letter with misspellings and grammatical errors could keep you from a job.

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Opening a Bank Account

Posted on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 under News

Finding a US bank is easy, but choosing the best one for you can be difficult.
International students should ask a bank 5 questions before they open an account.

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UC Berkeley to Accept More International Students

Posted on Monday, February 9th, 2009 under Applying to College, Choosing a College, International Students, Paying for College

International students and out-of-state students are likely to have a better chance this year of being admitted into the University of California, Berkeley. The college expects to accept more of these students in order to get more money from tuition.

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Academic Documents

Posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009 under News

Every US college has specific application requirements, but almost all schools have one thing in common.
They require English translations of international academic documents.

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Virtual Career Fair for International Students

Posted on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 under Current Events, International Students, Jobs, Living in the US, Money

Whether you are looking for a job in the US or in your home country, this virtual career fair sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers aims to connect international students and companies who want to hire them.

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Your Online Profiles

Posted on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 under News

Could your Facebook profile affect a college admissions officer’s decision about your application?
It might. Our 5 tips will help you clean your Facebook, MySpace or other online profile just in case a college takes a look.

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