What Is a College? Oftentimes schools with “college” in their name are smaller institutions that emphasize undergraduate education, Johanna Fishbein, head of university said by email. This is not a strict rule, since there are a number of exceptions. Prospective students Since liberal arts colleges are uncommon outside the U.S., prospective international students aren’t always…
Get Organized The first step to manage your stress throughout the school year is to be in control of your academic responsibilities. If you receive your syllabi from your professors before the first day of class, read through it carefully and note important deadlines and exam dates. Keep track of those dates in a paper…
Learn English From U.S. Instructors, Locals or Mentors Prospective international students may also want to consider learning English through a summer program on a university campus. “One of the best ways for international students to improve their English-language speaking skills is to participate in an English-language intensive program,” Jane Griffiths says. School Mentors can be…