Posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 under International Students, Study Abroad
Study abroad movies have infiltrated the US film scene ever since studying in another country became available and “cool.”
There have been plenty of movies about foreign exchange students that not only made us laugh, but inspired us to get off our behinds and see the world.
Need a little inspiration yourself? Here’s a list of our four favorite movies about studying abroad.
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Posted on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 under International Students, Translation
If you’re an international student, or simply moving to an English speaking country, it’s important to know the best way to spell your name.
Legal officials often butcher the spellings of names, especially if they’re translating from a non-Latin-based alphabet. Although your name isn’t necessarily permanent, it’s certainly a lot easier to get it right the first time rather than going through the tedious process of getting it changed.
Here are a few guidelines for how to translate your name into English and have it understood.
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Posted on Friday, May 21st, 2010 under International Students, Money
International students: have you always dreamed of free tuition for college in the United States? Now it can be a reality!
The Community College Summit Initiative Program offers opportunities to qualified students to come study in community colleges in the US for free!
Find out if you are eligible to apply.
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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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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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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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Posted on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 under International Students, Student Housing, Study Abroad
If you’re planning your study abroad experience, don’t forget to consider what you will bring as a host family gift!
If you have chose to live with a family during your study abroad experience, it’s important to not come empty-handed.
Gift-giving is a universal gesture of respect and appreciation, especially upon meeting for the first time. You don’t have to spend a fortune! Here are a few ideas for host family gifts.
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Posted on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 under International Students, Internships, Study Abroad, Travel
Have you considered an internship abroad? Are you prepared to adjust to a different country’s culture, language, and work requirements?
An internship abroad is a great experience for students who are interested in learning or mastering a different language, interacting with people from another culture and enhancing their resume.
So what are the advantages? Check out these benefits of an internship abroad!
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Posted on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 under International Students, Living in the US
Are you considering studying in the United States? You’re not alone!
The number of international students in the US hit an all time high this academic year. In the 2008/2009 academic year, there has been an 8% increase in the number of international students in US colleges and universities, for a record high of 671,616.
Did your country make the top 7 list?
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