Just like the first time you stayed at your grandparents or went off to summer camp, being away from a familiar environment, even if it’s for a fairly short time, can bring on separation anxiety. While you may be very excited about living, studying or working overseas, be aware that homesickness affects adults [...]
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Imagine attending United Nations conferences as part of your political science student group, visiting centuries-old churches as part of your art classes, or touring the Pantheon to complement your history lessons. Imagine meeting students from all over the world who share your passion for learning, exploring and immersing in the Italian culture. Imagine spending a [...] by Denisse Romero According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, a graduate assistantship is an academic position that carries a stipend and usually involves part-time teaching or research given to a qualified graduate student. Usually the university rewards the student with tuition exoneration and a small stipend that covers room and [...] by Edwin Choi Global education is considered more important than ever in today’s shaky economy. Universities on the coastal regions, like Hawaii and California, are selling themselves to international students on the merit that they not only include reputable, United States education, but they are influenced by the qualities of the neighboring countries overseas. [...] I won’t say that some of the world’s best students get an opportunity to study abroad but yes, some of the most fortunate students get this opportunity. These students, despite their strong academic backgrounds face real challenges adapting to the university environment on a foreign soil. I consider North America, [...] With Valentine’s Day approaching, many lovers are wondering how to say those three fantastic words in other languages. For some of them, this may be a necessity more than a romantic gesture since more and more relationships are now cross-cultural and international in nature. Lots of international students find love in foreign [...] It can be tedious to learn a language. There will always be a certain amount of rote memorization required. However, there are also many little techniques for more easily learning a language. Labeling things around the house in the language you want to learn comes to mind. Listening to tapes while in [...] by Denisse Romero Internships are practical experiences that bridge the gap between the educational world and the real world allowing students to understand what is really like to work in the industry of their choice. International internships offer much more than the usual internship you would conduct in your country. These types [...] by Linda Abraham During a recent teleseminar, I was asked to rank test score, GPA, experience, etc. by order of importance in admissions decisions. I ranked them, but after the seminar ended I kept thinking of situations in which the order I gave would have been wrong. I realized that [...] by Linda Abraham During a recent teleseminar, I was asked to rank test score, GPA, experience, etc. by order of importance in admissions decisions. I ranked them, but after the seminar ended I kept thinking of situations in which the order I gave would have been wrong. I realized that any attempt [...] |
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