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Adjusting to the U.S. Education System
Valeria Gonzalez |
Many students who come to the U.S. to study are unprepared for the differences in the education system in the United States as compared to their home country. The system in the U.S. can vary greatly from other countries, so it’s important to understand the steps you need to take to achieve academic success. If […]
Building Your Credit as an International Student
Kaitlin Ramby |
If you are new to the U.S., you may have heard of something called a “credit score.” A credit score is based on how responsible you’ve been in the past about paying back items purchased with credit and indicates whether you are dependable as a borrower. The U.S. runs on a credit system, and without […]
Helpful Tips for Increasing Your Productivity
Kaitlin Ramby |
Whether you have multiple projects or looming deadlines, it is very important that you work productively. But sometimes, procrastination can get the best of you, and you suddenly find yourself stressing over that test you have tomorrow but have not even studied for yet. Luckily, there are ways to ensure this does not happen to […]
5 Effective Tools for Time Management
Kaitlin Ramby |
As a student, you are constantly juggling multiple things at once. Between exams, projects, group meetings, and extracurricular activities, you need to ensure that you are managing your time effectively, and there are many online tools and apps out there that can help. Below are five effective time management tools: 1. Google Drive In order […]
Budget Planning and Management for Students
Kaitlin Ramby |
Moving to a new country to study is an exciting process. You get to learn in a new environment, meet different types of people, and accumulate valuable knowledge on how to work across cultures. However, when it comes to budgeting for your studies in the U.S. and Canada, it’s important to be aware of the […]
Best Practices for Taking the TOEFL Exam
Kaitlin Ramby |
Welcome to the third and final part of our blog series about the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam. In our two previous posts, we gave you an introduction to the TOEFL as well as study tips for each section of the exam. Now, we’re going to review some best practices that […]
How to Study for the TOEFL Exam
Kaitlin Ramby |
Welcome to part two of our blog series about the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam. If you missed the first post, An Introduction to TOEFL, you can review it now to gain an understanding of TOEFL basics. Here, we will dig in a little deeper into the parts of the exam […]
Studying Criminal Justice in the United States
Colin A. Wiggins |
Criminal justice is defined as “the system of practices government institutions make to uphold social control, deter and lower crime, or punish those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts.” It may surprise many that the study of criminal justice is relatively new, and didn’t exist until as recently as the 1920s. It […]
An Introduction to TOEFL
Kaitlin Ramby |
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is one of the most widely administered and commonly accepted English language tests, particularly for students looking to gain admission into a U.S. university. Another common exam is the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), which is typically taken by students wanting to apply to U.K. […]
Five Things to Know About Latin American Degree Requirements
Kaitlin Ramby |
In 2014–15, over 86,000 Latin American students came to study in the U.S., which is a record number coming from the region. In recent years, both the U.S. and Latin American countries have spearheaded initiatives to encourage more students to earn degrees in the U.S. by offering incentives such as scholarships. Despite these efforts though, […]
10 Things to Do Before Your First Week at College
Justine D'Souza |
September is fast approaching, and it’s not too early to start preparing for your new semester. Having a successful start to your first week at college requires plenty of preparation beforehand. Here are 10 things you should do before your first week at college: Stay up to date with school requirements: Universities typically require students to […]
Discover Ontario Universities and Colleges
Kevin Kamal |
“Yours to Discover” is the slogan on the Ontario license plates, and this couldn’t be more true for international students. As of April 1, 2016, Canada’s population is estimated to be over 36 million. Ontario is the most populous Canadian province with an estimated population of over 13.7 million. Ontario is also home to the largest concentration of Canadian […]