December 2010

Turn a Study Abroad Experience into a Resume Builder

by Paul Joseph December 22, 2010 Featured

College students enroll in study abroad programs for a variety of reasons. Some want to improve their foreign language skills, others are excited about experiencing a different culture, and still others are looking for a change of scenery after spending several semesters at one academic institution. Whatever the reasons behind a student’s desire to study abroad, it’s important

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Study Abroad Class Project: International Research Proposals

by Paul Joseph December 15, 2010 Featured

It can be difficult to obtain the resources to fund serious undergraduate research, but proposals are great practice and can help students get excited about conducting their own research projects. To encourage the spirit of inquiry, the understanding of how much work goes into research, and the appreciation of international subjects, you can assign international

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State-of-the-Art Statesmanship for US, Indonesia

by Paul Joseph December 13, 2010 Featured

@America hosted a two-day event, held in conjunction with EducationUSA, to provide students with information about studying in the United States.

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Record Number of Turks Studying at U.S. Universities

by Paul Joseph December 2, 2010 Featured

According to Open Doors 2010, the annual report on international academic mobility published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, the number of Turkish students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education in 2009/10 increased from 12,148 to 12,397, a 2% increase compared to the previous year.

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