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May 6th 2008
Win a College Scholarship!
Your essay could earn you a $500 college scholarship in University Language Services’ second annual scholarship contest!
In addition, three runners-up also will receive scholarships.
So start writing! Learn more or submit your essay now.
May 2nd 2008
Study Abroad in Ireland
You don’t need a lucky clover to study abroad in Ireland!
Whether you are attracted to the landscape, literary heritage or another aspect of Irish history, the Emerald Isle has lots to offer. Learn more about higher education in Ireland and you could be on your way!
April 29th 2008
Get Ready for the GRE or GMAT
Preparing for the GRE or GMAT is about more than taking a few practice tests and reviewing your study materials! You also should be prepared for the test itself and not just the topics it covers. Learn how to prepare for the GRE or GMAT.
April 25th 2008
US Visa Information
If you are a citizen of another country and plan to study in the US, you also should plan to get a student visa.
Learn more about the process to receive a student visa and about the difference between an immigrant and a nonimmigrant visa. If you want your stay in the US to last past college graduation, find out more about permanent US residency and US naturalization.
April 22nd 2008
US Culture: Important Occasions in American Lives
Events such as high school graduation, college graduation, getting a full-time job, marriage and having a child are rites of passage (and a reason to celebrate!) for many Americans.
Learn more about these important events and when most Americans experience them.
April 16th 2008
US Culture: Significant Birthdays in America
Birthdays are an occasion to celebrate no matter where you are in the world!
A handful of birthdays, however, are of special significance in America.
Read about which birthdays mark important milestones in American lives.
April 11th 2008
Study Abroad in Japan
Thousands of US students each year spend time in Japan, and you can too! Find out more about the country’s system of higher education before you study abroad in Japan.
Learn more by reading an essay by Xiaochen Su, one of the scholarship winners in University Language Services’ first essay contest. He wrote about the differences between schools in America and East Asia.
April 4th 2008
Scholarship Winners Announced!
We have posted the winning essays and a sampling of the others we received. Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry after studying in one of dozens of countries around the globe.
March 24th 2008
Thinking about Australia? What about Germany?
Are you trying to decide the country where you would like to study abroad? Or have you always wondered what college is like elsewhere in the world? Learn about higher education in Australia and Germany. Then browse the other countries we have profiled and find the country you would like to visit!
March 17th 2008
Preparing for Graduate School Admission Tests
Are you thinking about attending a US graduate school? Be prepared to take a standardized test before you apply. Learn what you need to know about the GRE and GMAT.
March 11th 2008
Higher Education Around the World
Have you ever wondered what it is like to attend a university in China? What about Italy? Find out about higher education in these two countries and others around the world.
Check back often. We’ll be adding more countries soon!
Study abroad country directory:
March 3rd 2008
Taking the TOEFL
Each year, students from around the world take the Test of English as a Foreign Language before enrolling in a US college or university.
How do you know which TOEFL to take? More importantly, how can you improve your score?
Learn about the two types of TOEFL exams, what to expect, how to prepare and how to interpret your scores.
March 1st 2008
Thank you for your submission!
Thank you to all of the students who entered University Language Services’ first annual scholarship essay contest! The deadline to submit an entry has now passed.
We will be announcing the winners soon. The top essays along with a sampling of other submissions will be posted on our website.
Stay tuned to find out who won and to learn more about upcoming scholarship competitions!
December 31st 2007
Win a $500 Scholarship!
Enter University Language Services’ first annual scholarship competition! Submit an essay by Feb. 29 and you could win the grand prize $500 scholarship. Three runners-up will receive $100 scholarships.
Eligible students will be enrolled in a college or university in the United States this autumn and have studied for at least one semester outside of the US.
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