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Posted on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 under International Students, Jobs, Learning English
American workplace idioms offer abundant ways to talk about time, money and accountability.
If you’re an international student or are starting your first job in the US, here are 20 of the most common expressions heard both in the boardroom and around the water cooler.
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Posted on Monday, September 28th, 2009 under Applying to College, Testing
Average Ivy League ACT scores are quite a bit higher than the national average score of 21.1.
How do you stack up?
Compare the average ACT scores at Ivy League universities with your own score … or find out what you should be aiming for.
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Posted on Friday, September 25th, 2009 under Applying to College, Choosing a College
Today marks the one-year anniversary of ULS’s blog, and we’re celebrating by making a few changes around here!
Now University Language is providing even more ways for you to stay on top of what you need to know about college, from admissions to graduation.
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Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 under Applying to College, High School
Application deadlines vary from college to college, so know the deadlines for the schools you’re applying to well ahead of time.
The early and regular deadlines for these 25 top schools will let you know when to have your application ready to go.
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Posted on Monday, September 21st, 2009 under News Releases
International and study abroad students can win one of four college scholarships from ULS.
New York– Sept. 21, 2009 –- Have you studied outside your native country? Do you have the photos to prove it?
If you answered yes to both questions, you could win a $500 college scholarship in University Language Services’ new photography contest.
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Posted on Monday, September 21st, 2009 under Academics, College Classes, Money
Textbooks make up one of the highest bills for students in college, but some schools are testing whether e-books are a good way for students to get textbooks on the cheap.
Are you looking for cheap textbooks? Think about these pros and cons of electronic textbooks first.
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Posted on Friday, September 18th, 2009 under Applying to College, Choosing a College, High School, Student Housing
Want to get a closer look at a college before you apply?
Staying at a college overnight is a great opportunity to live in the dorms, eat cafeteria food, and see what students do when they’re just hanging out. Overnight visits let you get closer to a campus and find out for yourself how you would fit in.
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Posted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 under On Campus, Student Life
The Freshman 15 — the 15 pounds students supposedly gain in their first year of college — has long been discussed among prospective college students. Stories have circulated for decades: even your parents might have talked about it when they were in college!
Luckily, you can easily prevent gaining the fabled Freshman 15 by remembering these 8 ways to stay healthy and happy in college.
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Posted on Monday, September 14th, 2009 under Money, Paying for College, Scholarships
Whether you’re an international student in the US or a US student who has studied abroad, you know that experiencing life in another country gives you a new view of the world.
Now you could win one of four college scholarships when you submit a photo that captures your unique perspective.
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Posted on Friday, September 11th, 2009 under Applying to College, Testing
The 8 schools in the Ivy League are among the most competitive schools to get into, and the students there have some of the top average SAT scores in the country.
If you’re considering Ivy League schools, these average SAT scores can serve as your goal as you prepare to take the test.
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Posted on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 under Applying to College, Choosing a College
A college application timeline is a critical reference, especially during hectic junior and senior years.
Here is a month-by-month breakdown of what you need to do to complete your college applications effectively and get them to the admissions office on schedule.
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Posted on Friday, September 4th, 2009 under News
Calling all college student job seekers!
ULS already offers resume-writing services for students. But now you can get even more tips on how to craft a college student resume on our site – as well as tons of other info about the job hunt.
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Posted on Friday, September 4th, 2009 under Internships, Jobs
Calling all college student job seekers! ULS already offers a professional resume-writing service for college students. But now you can get even more helpful tips on how to craft a successful college student resume on our site – as well as tons of info about all aspects of the job hunt.
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Posted on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 under News
Taking notes is a must in college classes– especially if you want to remember the material and do well on your exams!
Follow these 5 tips for taking class notes and you’ll be acing your exams in no time!
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Posted on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 under Academics, College Classes
Taking class notes is a must in college classes, and finding the right system can help you remember the material and do well on exams. Follow these 5 tips for taking effective class notes.
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