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How To Be Friends with Your Fellow International Students
I am Tiru, an international student from India. And according to U.S. news, around 900,000 students just like me will be joining colleges and universities all across America from all around the world. And many of them will be leaving their homes, their culture, and their language and will be coming to America most probably, for the first time. So, they are already going through a lot in the first place and sometimes, can feel overwhelmed. So, all of you who are American citizens or long-time residents can really help them ease into the process of adapting to American culture by doing the simplest thing. Be their friend. But, you gotta be careful while approaching them. Remember, they come from a place with different customs and not yet familiar with yours. Any miscommunication on your part and you might come off as rude or they might get offended. Even if you don’t mean it.
By Tiru Ghosh8 years ago in Education
Life Hacks for College Students
As a senior in college, I have gained some experience in learning what to do and what not to do as a student. This is especially so because I am a six-year senior and FINALLY graduating this semester. Some of the best hacks I have discovered are anywhere from basic hygiene to saving money and I bet they could help you, too.
By Corrin Regginello8 years ago in Education
Making the Tough Decisions
School is underway for most, no matter the level of education, such as high school, undergraduate college, community college, graduate programs, etc. Education is incredibly important, and doing well within school becomes a main goal, if not the most important thing to work towards for those who are studying. This can cause incredible amounts of stress and worry.
By Lizzie Casella8 years ago in Education
The Culture Shock from Year 9 to 10
I have recently entered year 10. Everybody thinks that when they join high school or comprehensive school, that they are just going to be able to mess around for the 5 years that they are there. Including myself. I have just had a big culture shock in the way that the amount of pressure you are put under when entering year 10 is ridiculous. You go from year 9 minding your own business just getting by in lessons and having a laugh, to year 10 where the minute you enter a classroom the teacher is breathing down your neck about your GCSEs, and it is stressful. I am writing this to vent my opinions and I just want to give some advice from a personal experience. Teenagers need to start buckling down when they get to comp or high school and listening in class, even doing their homework, because if they don’t and they just mess around, life becomes very hard for them. They may be sat at the back of the class knowing nothing trying to blame it on the teachers and how rubbish they are, but in reality it’s not the teachers fault as they have already taught them all of the information they need to know for their exams in year 7, 8, and 9 but they couldn’t be bothered to listen.
By Chlo8 years ago in Education
Studying Abroad the Right Way. Top Story - January 2018.
As a college student, it's likely that you'll encounter many professors, advisors, etc. who will tell you to study abroad. Maybe you've seen flyers around your campus, or your friends' Instagram posts in front of the Eiffel Tower or a different location every weekend and thought it looked like a lot of fun. It is, and you should absolutely do it. In the fall of 2016, I left for England. I had lived in Connecticut my entire life. And not the part of Connecticut that's so close to New York you can spend the afternoon in the city and be home for dinner, but the middle, so unidentifiable that there isn't even a stereotype to use to make fun of it. So when I got to England it was immediately different, but it didn't take long to settle in. In England you get your own room in a flat, which means you don't have a roommate but you share a kitchen and bathroom with three to five other people, no matter the gender. So already, you've got people to pass the time with, and if you want your alone time, you've got it. I went over with two of my friends, so I was lucky enough to have them too. I was only supposed to stay for one semester, which had me flying back home two days before classes in Connecticut started, but a month in, I was already messaging my home university about extending it further. And after the spring term was almost finished, I was messaging about staying for one last semester in the fall. During my nearly year and a half abroad, I met lots of Americans who chose to use their time abroad in different ways. Some of them found other like-minded Americans and traveled every weekend, and some of them fell in with the Brits and got to know the ins and outs of their temporary home a little bit better. Some people even chose to do a little of both. No matter how you choose to spend your time abroad, there are some things I'd like to share that you will not find on a school brochure.
By Adam Sandone8 years ago in Education
Why the British Education System Is Deeply Flawed: A Sixteen-Year-Old's Story
My name is Holly. I am 16 years old. I am in year 11. And recently, I have discovered a lot about the British education system.
By holl 🌻8 years ago in Education
Grad School Application Guide
I'm just going to start this off by saying this is far from a perfect and complete guide for applying to grad school, much of what I have here is picked up from various other guides online. This is just the tips and tricks that I have learned so far in my planning to apply. Don't stop your research here but please feel free to use this as another resource. Now, hello. I'm Kris. I'm an English major and an Education major and I'm applying to graduate school at the end of this year. Yeah, November/December of 2018 and I'm working on it already. I am a first generation college student and I have to admit, it's pretty overwhelming to figure out everything yourself. I've made it through community college and I am doing well at University but I have to admit, when it comes to turning in grad school applications, I feel totally overwhelmed. There is a lot of work to do before turning in all those applications and because of the really, really, really, low acceptance rate at most graduate schools, I want to be as prepared as I can be. So here is what I'm learning:
By Kristen Campbell8 years ago in Education
Confessions of a Teacher
My title is completely fictional, I work in a before and after school program, a nonprofit called Tiger Club. When I started there in May of 2017, I worked with the 3-year-olds, and it was fun and challenging. I love arts and crafts and so it became my job to find something creative for the kids to do, (easier said than done) mostly coloring and finger painting, playdoh, and sometimes even slime. But, as the summer came to a close, I was moved to another class room, to work with kids in second to fifth grade.
By Amy Weir8 years ago in Education
Going to Uni Just to Leave Home—Worth It?
I am no stranger to feeling like the black sheep everywhere I go. Yes, I have a loving family and a solid network of friends, but like thousands of other people like myself that are at the age of being "not quite sure" and "in between," I have always felt like there is something greater out there than what I have now. Whether that be more money, better friends, a more beautiful place to be, or more meaningful relationships with those around me, I've always wanted something more, but never quite known how to get to it.
By Hannah McLean8 years ago in Education
From Senior to Freshman
From a senior, advice is something that comes too far and few between. So, here I am to make it a little bit easier, give some form of advice for the freshman.
By Emberleigh Mae8 years ago in Education
The Life and Death of a Paper
Every student knows that crushing feeling of being assigned a paper. It’s like your stomach is falling and you just added another weight to your already drooping shoulders at the same time. Not only the fact that you have to juggle it with your other coursework, but what are you supposed to write about?
By M Sweeney8 years ago in Education
Home Schooling in the UK
Why home school? There are as many reasons for taking your children out of mainstream education as there are families engaged in the process. For some, home education is a choice made before the child is born, because they themselves were home educated or because of negative associations they themselves have with school.
By Jo Wolforth8 years ago in Education