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- You’ve decided to become a student in the U.S. Don’t let the prospect of a bureaucratic maze scare you out of a great opportunity. Get to know the system and the necessary steps you must take to get your academic career started.What to E...
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- The American Higher Education System is very similar to ones in Canada, the Netherlands, and other countries around the world. In the diagrams below, you can see the two different paths you can choose to arrive at the top of either educa...
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Popular U.S. Programs
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- If you are considering attending a college or university in the US, you are probably interested in hearing about some of the top-rated institutions and the programs they offer. From specific professional programs to liberal arts degrees,...
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- Exchange Visitor ProgramsExchange Visitor Programs cover temporary visas that allow visitors to enter the United States to participate in exchange programs. They are run by: the U.S. State Department, which runs the F, J, and M visas (fo...
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- A New Life in a New PlaceYou’ve arrived at your exciting new home (at least for the duration of your academic program), and are still a little jittery from all the changes to your environment and social practices. What are your prioritie...
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- Be PreparedTo prepare a realistic budget, you will need to account for both administrative and personal expenses. Here is a list to get you started on factors you might consider:Health insuranceTuition and other academic feesBooksAcademi...
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- Are you considering Canada as your international study destination? Let us show you why the U.S. could be a better match for your needs and goals. The United States has what it takes so that pursuing a higher education takes you to the t...
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- Join the Studying in the USA community and access the free lessons inside. Why should I study abroad? One of the most common reasons students study abroad is language immersion. %{font-family:verdana}Students wanting to learn a lan...
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- It is vital for any student studying abroad to keep in touch with his or her family back home. Adding the cost of calling home can be an expensive addition to your already stretched budget. One of the most popular ways to keep in touch a...
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Work-Study Abroad in the USA
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- You may be entitled to work part time as an international student in the USA. Check with the school and program for which you have been accepted about the details and rules. Here is some basic information (modified from the original avai...
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- Temporary HousingYou may arrive at your school in advance of the date when you can move into your permanent housing, or you may need to look for housing. There are a number of choices when temporary, overnight accommodations are required...
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- Alternatives to On-Campus HousingIf you cannot find accommodation in university dormitories, you may have to look for housing off-campus. In particular, students with families may need to look off-campus. While university-subsidized hous...
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- An important checklist to get you from high school to college This checklist, adapted from About.com’s list, contains simple and important steps you should take while in high school to get admitted into the college of your dream...
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- Scholarships, the best way to finance your studies A Scholarship is defined as a financial award for a student scholar for the purpose of furthering their education. %{font-family:verdana}Education can be expensive. Very expensive....
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- Thinking of becoming an international student? Don’t really have the money for it? Solution: International Scholarships! There are literally thousands of scholarships out there, many of which are catered towards attracting in...
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- Indians top US list of international students India sent more students to study in the United States than any other country in the 2001-2002 academic year, according to a study released by Institute of International Education in Washi...
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- Meal Plans vs. Cooking for YourselfMost dormitories at U.S. or Canadian colleges and universities are equipped with cooking facilities. However, for those who do not have the time or facilities to cook for themselves, there is the option...
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TOEFL Overview
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- TOEFL PBT & iBT: A Brief OverviewIf you are planning to study abroad, the TOEFL test is the one test that can take you anywhere. In fact, more institutions accept TOEFL test scores than any other test scores in the world — more than ...
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- Test Delivery What is the TOEFL Internet-based test? The test is given in English, has 4 sections on reading, listening, speaking and writing and takes about 4½ hours.How often is the TOEFL-iBT administered, and what format does it t...
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- Did you know that 83,833 Indian students traveled to the US in 2007 for higher education studies? I had no idea the number was that high. Turns out, it has been going up every year for at least a decade. Why? 1. Couldn’t get ...
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Different Spellings- oh no!
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- Differences in Spelling in US, Canada, and UK Oh NO! Simple words, like color/colour, are spelled differently in the UK, the US, Canada, and other spots in the world. What do we do now? Here’s a chart that should help you out...
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- Test DeliveryWhat is the TOEFL Paper Based Test like? The test has 3 sections, plus a 30-minute writing test (Test of Written English), which is required of everyone who takes the paper-based test. It takes about 3-1/2 hours. There is...
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- The College Application EssaySATs, practicing your English, Mathematics, keeping up with your extracurriculars and high grades are all part of college applications. But there’s another aspect that is just as important, if not more ...
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- Thinking, Thinking, ThinkingThe first step in preparing your application essay is to brainstorm on what matters most – yourself! You need to give yourself sufficient time to develop your thoughts. Consider the list of subjects and questi...
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- Topics, Topics, TopicsNow that you’ve let the ideas of what you’d like to write on sink in, you probably have a small estimation of what you’d like to write on. And if you don’t even have that, at least you have some idea of the kind if ...
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- Now start writing!Now that you’ve got your brainstorming, ideas and topic in check there’s a few more things to keep in mind while actually writing the essay. Your key goal here is to make the marker realize that you are more...
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Why Study Engineering?
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- The top 10 reasons for studying engineering (Adapted from the list by Raymond Landis in Studying Engineering) Reason 1: Satisfaction It’s a well-known fact that one of the top reasons for unhappiness in life is job dissati...
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Engineering Majors- Part 1
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- Want to study engineering but not sure exactly what? Don’t worry, this list of popular engineering majors and branches will help you decide! Engineering Majors 1- Traditional Branches Mechanical Engineering This bra...
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Engineering Majors- Part 2
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- Want to study engineering but not sure exactly what? Don’t worry, this list of popular engineering majors and branches will help you decide! Engineering Majors 2- New Branches Computer Science and Software Engineering ...
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- Becoming an engineer can be a great choice, and there are many reasons to do so. But what exactly is involved? Here’s everything you need to know about engineering programs The Requirements %{font-family:verdana}Admission ...
