Archive for April, 2009

A Student in Four Countries

Posted on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 under News

The 2nd runner-up in the 2009 ULS scholarship essay contest has attended schools in Russia, France, Germany and the US.
Find out why Elizabeth Syrkin called it an “incredible adventure.”

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Student of Four Countries: Elizabeth Syrkin

Posted on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 under International Students, Scholarships, Student Profiles

Elizabeth Syrkin, the 2nd runner-up in University Language Services’ 2009 scholarship contest, has attended schools in Russia, France, Germany and the US. It was an “incredible adventure,” says the University of Virginia sophomore.

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Ukraine vs. the US

Posted on Monday, April 27th, 2009 under News

Ukraine native and University of Florida law student Anastasiya Sidorova was the 3rd runner-up in the 2009 ULS scholarship essay contest.
Learn why her background has allowed her to “truly recognize the value of the American legal system.”

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The Ukraine vs. the US: Anastasiya Sidorova

Posted on Monday, April 27th, 2009 under International Students, Scholarships, Student Profiles

Because of her background in the Ukraine, Anastasiya Sidorova “can truly recognize the value of the American legal system.” Sidorova, a law student at the University of Florida, was 3rd runner-up in the 2009 ULS scholarship essay contest.

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Where Are You Attending?

Posted on Friday, April 24th, 2009 under News

May 1 is the deadline for accepted applicants at many US schools to choose where they will attend in the autumn.
Haven’t made up your mind? Ask yourself these questions to decide where to go to college.

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Deciding Where to Go to College: The May 1 Deadline

Posted on Friday, April 24th, 2009 under Applying to College, Choosing a College

It’s almost May 1, which means college applicants throughout the US and around the world are trying to decide which school to attend before the deadline. Have you mind up your mind? Consider these five questions first!

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Winners of 2009 Scholarship Essay Contest Announced

Posted on Friday, April 24th, 2009 under News Releases

International Students: Expectations Are High, But So Are Rewards
New York — April 24, 2009 — The expectations that international students bring to the United States are as varied as the countries they departed.
But the students have one thing in common.
In the US they found a country and culture that offered them a new perspective on [...]

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ULS Scholarship Winners!

Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 under News

The results are in!
Find out who won college scholarships in University Language Services’ 2009 essay contest, and read their winning entries!

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ULS Scholarship Essay Contest Winners Announced!

Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 under Scholarships

After reading essays by students who have studied around the world and throughout the US, University Language Services had the difficult task of choosing the winners of our second annual scholarship contest. And the winners are …

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Recruiting in China

Posted on Monday, April 20th, 2009 under News

Kent State University actively recruits college applicants in China, and the Ohio college even opened a recruiting office in Beijing last year.

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Kent State’s International Recruitment Efforts

Posted on Monday, April 20th, 2009 under Choosing a College, Current Events, International Students

Kent State’s international recruiting office is wooing Chinese students. A jump in foreign enrollment yields big dividends for the university, not least of which is $1 million in revenue. Increased campus diversity merely sweetens the deal!

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“Going Greek” in College

Posted on Friday, April 17th, 2009 under News

Greek life isn’t what you see portrayed in movies!
Fraternities and sororities at US college campuses can be a great way to make friends and even help your community.

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Fraternities and Sororities at US College Campuses

Posted on Friday, April 17th, 2009 under On Campus, Student Life

“Going Greek” can be a great way to make friends, but it isn’t for everyone. Before deciding whether to join a fraternity or sorority, get rid of the images you’ve seen in movies and find out what they really are and what they really do.

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Degree Program Changes?

Posted on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 under News

Schools in three states will experiment with standardized education, similar to Europe’s Bologna Process.
Find out which US college degree programs are affected and what this could mean for higher education in America.

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“Tuning” American College Degree Programs

Posted on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 under Academics, Current Events

Some college degree programs in the US are being remodeled in the spirit of Europe’s Bologna Process. The dream: uniform academic standards and credentials. The reality: it’s too soon to tell, but controversy is already raging.

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