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This is an excerpt from the article  International students add vibrancy to Geneseo community  on thelcn.com.  Many people may think of  SUNY Geneseo  as a small, rural college. But for others, it’s a big place. For students from abroad, facing cultural and language barriers, Geneseo seems larger than it is. There are about 140 international undergraduates among the total enrollment of 5,500 students, according to Carly O’Keefe, an assistant director for the International Students and Scholar Services at SUNY Geneseo. The presence of so many students from foreign countries can be exciting for the international students and larger Geneseo community. “It was easy for me to adjust to this environment at SUNY Geneseo,” said Seraphina Ling, a native of Malaysia, “because it is not too big and it is not too small.” Ling has been in Geneseo since fall 2015. This is her first time living abroad. Before coming to Geneseo, Ling’s perspective about...

Boston University, Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP) is Boston University’s intensive English language program and the only accredited university ESL program in Boston. CELOP offers a unique model that helps students meet their goals and find the next step in their academic or professional career. CELOP PROGRAMS Advance : Intensive 12 week English programs for students at all levels. Professional : Summer English programs with a professional focus. The programs include Pre- MBA, Legal English Programs, English for Engineering, English Teacher Development, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Advantage:  Orientation and adjustment to the US higher education model. Enrich:  A variety of part time programs designed to fit your schedule. Boost:  Short- term intensive English programs to strengthen your skills.

Pictured here are students from Howard Community College’s Theatre Department during a rehearsal for 'Wonder of the World.' A major benefit of studying in the U.S. is the opportunity to enroll in general education courses. These courses contribute toward the credits needed to complete your degree, while also allowing you to explore topics outside of your major area of study. If you’re enrolled in an  intensive English program  that offers the opportunity to enroll in a bridge class at the host institution, you, too, can take advantage of these courses to enrich your experience of studying in the U.S. General education courses can range from dance to psychology, so how do you choose? An often overlooked but valuable class is … acting! An  acting class  can help you succeed whether your goal is to be an engineer or go into business. Improve your pronunciation and practice your public speaking skills, as well as: Learn to project (speak louder) so that you are e...

by Laura Carter Online or “distance” education has quickly become one of the most desirable platforms for student learning. In fact, by now electronic delivery of course content is mainstream, and most universities are focused on further streamlining the process, as well as adding more online course offerings to their catalogs. The underlying priority is, of course, to serve students, who increasingly seek more efficient and tailor-made modes of instruction. Students are juggling fast-paced lifestyles, family demands, and work obligations: online education channels are for some students the best solution to finding balance between life and school. In 2016, we are tracking specific trends related to online education and procedures: Schools that rely on distance education to serve students are faced with the challenge of justifying how or why this unique format matches or even exceeds face-to-face instruction. The best administrations are carefully analyzing comparative mode...

Looking for a first job can be difficult enough, but when you are a foreign student, it can be a truly daunting task. Not only are there often language barriers to deal with, there is also the resume. It may be that in their countries, resumes are written differently than they are in the US. If you are an international student, you will need to learn about how to format a US standard resume. Here are some tips that will help you write your first US resume. Keep it Short   – Potential employers don’t want to read a book. They want the facts, and they want them fast. Try to put everything on a single page. If someone opens it and sees more than one page, they might not even bother looking at it because they don’t want to spend that much time reading one resume when they have hundreds or even thousands to go through. Edit, Edit, and Edit Some More   – You need to make sure that your resume is completely free of errors. Before you submit a resume to any company, check it to...

It's You Are Welcome Here Friday! Watch   University of Wisconsin-Parkside 's awesome addition to our YAWH family in the video below. UW-Parkside offers more than 40 majors!  Earn your associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in one of our four distinct colleges: College of Business, Economics and Computing College of Natural and Health Sciences College of Arts and Humanities College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Students may also choose to learn English at ELS Language Center, housed right on campus!

If you have or are still going through the grueling work that it takes to attain an accounting degree, you may have already thought about how you can maximize the opportunities you gain from your degree.  It is true—an accounting degree affords many profitable job opportunities that can make your degree well worth the effort.  However, there are many areas you may not have considered, and many doors that cannot be opened without the right strategy.  Here are the various job opportunities you can pursue to make the most of your accounting degree. Certified Public Accountant No matter which path you choose, it is wise that you become a certified public accountant.  Not all jobs require this degree, but you will stand out among your professionals as someone with a wide knowledge of all financial matters.  As a CPA, you will have a wealth of opportunity that will look attractive on your resume to many businesses.  CPAs are granted the ability to cre...

South Seattle College is a state funded, public higher educational institution offering a wide range of 2 + 2 Transfer Degree programs, an Intensive English Program, a 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science and various Professional and Technical Programs. Watch Congolese student Arlette, who is studying Business and Accounting at South Seattle College, in the video below.

The United States is one of the most sought after education hubs in the world, attracting students from all across the globe. Irrespective of culture, creed or nationality, students from all walks of life harbor the American dream of making it big by pursuing the degree of their choice from one of the best US universities. While the number of international students seeking higher education in the US has increased by leaps and bounds in the last few years, the problems that they face while adjusting to life in the US is still the same. Adapting to life in a foreign university can be a daunting task as almost every international student struggles with budget issues, language problems, culture shock and many other hardships. But, thankfully, there are a few amazing apps that can make lives easier for international students in the US. Here are nine apps that every international student should have for speedy adjustment: Google Maps Google Maps is so popular that it needs no...

When international students decide to apply to colleges and universities in the USA, they are taking a huge step. It’s a risk, too. What if they don’t like the lifestyle? What if they find the studies too challenging? What if they are not challenging enough?  Loretta O’Neill, an English language tutor at  EduGeeksClub , explains the biggest problem for international students: “It’s the language. These students know English, but they struggle with  academic English . When they are faced with complex assignments, they get stuck. I believe they need to prepare themselves for that aspect of the studies before they start.”  Do you know how you can find the answers to all of your academic English questions? It’s not by becoming an active reader of relevant subreddits. It’s not through virtual campus tours. Of course those things will help, but they still won’t provide you with practical experience. Summer school is the answer. If you try to think of the be...