5 Foreign Language Careers for New Graduates

Posted on Friday, April 30th, 2010 under Student Life

If you’re considering majoring in a foreign language, you’ve got plenty of career options!

After all, the demand for workers fluent in more than one language continues to go up as the world gets smaller.

Not sure what foreign language career is for you? Here are 5 industries to consider.

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High School vs. College Essay Writing

Posted on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 under High School, Student Life

When students first enter college, they’re often puzzled by the differences in expectations between college essay writing and high school essay writing.

Essays that were getting perfect grades in high school are often criticized in college.

Don’t panic! Your writing hasn’t changed. College writing requirements are simply different than those of high school writing. We’ll tell you how.

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How To Find the Cleanest, Safest & Cheapest Hostels

Posted on Monday, April 26th, 2010 under Student Housing, Travel

When traveling abroad, hostels are a great place to stay because they save you money and allow you to meet other travelers. But beware! The best hostels aren’t necessarily the ones you would choose at first glance.

You need something that’s inexpensive, clean, and filled with friendly fellow travelers. Sometimes you get lucky, other times you strike out. Don’t leave it up to chance!

To find the best hostels, you have to know what to look for (as well as what to avoid).

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8 Tips for a Snazzy & Effective Business Card

Posted on Friday, April 23rd, 2010 under Jobs, Student Life

A business card is an important part of the first impression that you make. So obviously, you want to make it snazzy and original, right? Not necessarily in the way that you think.

While you want it to be representative of who you are, you primarily want to make sure that it does the job it’s meant to do: to introduce and advertise who you are.

Avoid the common mistakes people make when designing their business cards by following these tips.

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5 Tips To Relieve College Student Stress

Posted on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 under On Campus, Student Life

College student stress is something you likely experience on a regular basis. It’s inevitable — between exams, papers and presentations (and sometimes an additional job), you’re bound to feel the weight of it all every once in a while.

It’s important not to panic! While having stress in your life is pretty much unavoidable, being stressed is something you can control.

Follow these tips when the pressure gets to be too much and you need to unwind.

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On a College Waiting List? You’re Not Alone

Posted on Monday, April 19th, 2010 under Applying to College

As the number of applicants to prestigious colleges continues to grow, so do the waiting lists. And now, the Ivy Leagues are more difficult to get into than ever.

If you’ve been wait-listed this year, don’t panic! We’ll tell you this year’s statistics, how wait-listed applications are judged and what you can do to increase your chances of getting in.

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Easy & Cheap College Meals, Part 2

Posted on Friday, April 16th, 2010 under Money, Student Life

Students are always on the look out for great easy and cheap college meal ideas.

When you move into your college dorm, you’re suddenly deprived of many things you took for granted when you lived at home, including a fully stocked fridge (that miraculously refilled itself weekly), cooking appliances, and of course — mom’s cooking!

Are you hungry for more easy and cheap college meal recipes? Here’s part two of our list of favorites:

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International Grad School Applications Rise

Posted on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 under Graduate School, International Students

Look out, graduate school applicants — you have more competition this year than ever!

In 2010, the number of international graduate school applications has increased by a whopping 7%, according to the Council of Graduate Schools.

Find out which countries saw an increase in applications, and which didn’t do as well.

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A Bad Oeynhausen Affair: Catherine Carter

Posted on Monday, April 12th, 2010 under Scholarships, Student Profiles, Study Abroad

Two of Catherine M. Carter’s passions are photography and languages — and what better outlet for the two than a study abroad program in Germany?

Find out how finding the “sadly forgotten [bicycle] in the basement of a small used bicycle shop in Vlotho, Germany,” which is featured in her winning photograph, made her experience abroad complete.

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A Humanitarian Pursuit: Maria A. Davis

Posted on Friday, April 9th, 2010 under Scholarships, Student Life

Captivated by Southeast Asian culture, Maria A. Davis chose to study public health in Myanmar, and it “changed [her] life.”

Her prize-winning photo tells the story of the Burmese people and culture, and the issues surrounding Myanmar.

Find out how Davis was inspired to pursue a career of humanitarian work and her advice to students considering studying in another country!

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From China to the US: Juefei Xu

Posted on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 under International Students, Scholarships, Student Profiles

For Juefei Xu, studying electrical engineering in the US has always been a dream, and photography, always a passion!

It all came together this past Chinese New Year (the first one he has ever spent in the US).

See the photo that won him scholarship money, and read about his incredible experience as an international student!

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Not Just an “MTV Kid”: Samantha Ross

Posted on Monday, April 5th, 2010 under Scholarships, Student Profiles

With a strong interest in photography and a passion for travel, Samantha Ross had what it took to win the 2010 ULS scholarship photo contest.

Studying abroad in the Netherlands “changed [her] world” and opened her eyes to Dutch culture– and perceptions of Americans.

Check out her winning photo and commentary on her incredible experience abroad!

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Announcing the 2010 Scholarship Winners!

Posted on Friday, April 2nd, 2010 under International Students, Scholarships, Study Abroad

Finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… the winners of the 2010 scholarship photo contest!

We asked students to relay their experience studying in another country in a single photo, and students from around the world sent in their various submissions. And boy were we surprised!

Photos of friends, landscapes, ceremonies and foreign cuisine poured in from around the world and made choosing a winner harder than ever before. Check out the winning photos!

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