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the University Search Process…

Where do i Begin

dorm Life – roommates & My Experience

the GMAt in MBA Admissions:

Fact and Fiction

the College Application timeline

From Kazakhstan to Arizona

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“oh my gosh Mom, i can’t believe they’re here!” – overheard at the dubai College

Fair in november 2009

Yes, i really did hear someone saying that to their mother as they came out of the

US Educational Group College Fair in dubai in november 2009. i smiled and went

to ask what school she was so excited to see, Parsons – the new School. that

was nice to hear! too often universities paint our region with a very broad brush

– all those kids just want to study Engineering and Computer Science. Well…

while that’s true to a certain extent, we excited to meet so many students who are

interested in studying everything from English Literature, Graphic design, Fashion

Merchandising to Accounting, Architecture, Ubran Planning, and of course…

Engineering.

i want universities to see the diversity the Middle East offers, every university that

comes to recruit in the region is excited to meet the students and is able to see how

different they all are. i would love to hear from you to see what “non-traditional”

major or subject you’re interested in studying at university. How did you choose it?

What do your parents think?

of course, if you haven’t yet had the chance to meet face to face with the

universities, be sure to visit us at the US Educational Group college fairs this March

if we’re stopping in your city for the college fair: www.al-jamiat.com/register

See you at the fair!

Wassan Humadi Managing Editor


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So…you have decided that you would like to study in the USA. Congratulations on

making this decision! Now it is time for the real work. Deciding what you want to study, where you want to study and figuring out how you are going to pay for it should be your top three priorities right now.The following article will take you through the US university search, and selection process one step at a time. Although each section could have important information that might help you, each of you is at a different point in the process, so feel free to use those sections that address your needs. Watch for future articles with information about things like: Attending University Fairs; Studying at English Language Centers First; Preparing for the Visa Interview, and more…

Here are a few questions to ask yourself BEFORE you start your search:

What do I want to study?The academic subject that you end up studying is called your “major” at a U.S. college or university. It is an abbreviation for “major area of study”. It is difficult to know what you want to study, as it is an indication of what you want to do as a career, and you may not be sure about that yet.If you are hoping to earn a Bachelor’s Degree, one thing to remember is that in U.S. universities, you will need to take a selection of general courses as part of your first two years of study. You will need to indicate on your application for admission as to what subject you would like to study, but sometimes these

required general classes will cause you to be interested in a new area of study. It is okay to change your area of study (major) after you have arrived at the university, but it is important to talk with the university’s international student advisor about the appropriate way to do this.

Do I want to go to a college or a university?“College” and “university” mean the same thing in the United States. For example, there is a Boston College and a Boston University, and they are two different institutions. Both offer Bachelor’s Degrees and both offer Master’s Degrees, and both are very competitive with their admissions standards. The major differences are that colleges tend to be private and not all of them offer graduate degrees. Universities are normally larger and most do offer graduate degrees. If the school has word “state” in the title, then you also know that is very likely to be a “public” institution.There are also community colleges or junior colleges. These institutions offer Associate Degrees, which are two-year degrees, and the tuition is generally cheaper that a college or university, but some community colleges do not offer on-campus housing. Community colleges are normally public institutions, while junior colleges might be public or private. Two important things to remember about this information:

1. There is no difference in quality between attending a “public” institution, and attending a “private” institution. They both offer a variety of degrees and they both offer necessary and required

student services. Private or public really just indicates where the majority of funding is coming from to operate the school. Public schools do get some of their funding from the government, so they are normally able to charge a lower tuition, while private schools depend on tuition for a large part of their income so their tuition is usually higher

2. Most students that attend a community college or junior college will transfer after year one or year two to a university to finish a bachelor’s degree. Most careers require at least a bachelor’s degree, but there are some technical careers where an associate’s degree provides sufficient training and educationWhat degree are you hoping to study?

- If you are still in secondary school, or if you have completed secondary school, but have not attended any additional academic coursework, then you will applying to study an Associate’s Degree, or a Bachelors degree as a first year student, or “freshman”.

- If you are currently attending or have attended a university, but you have NOT graduated from that institution with a degree, then you would be applying to a U.S. university as a “transfer” student in order to complete a bachelor’s degree.

- If you have finished and received a degree from a university, it is likely that you can apply for admission into a Master’s Degree program in the U.S.

How do I know whether I want to study for an Associate’s Degree

or a Bachelor’s Degree?Most, but not all international undergraduate students want to end up with a bachelor’s degree. This can be accomplished by going directly to a college or university that offers bachelor’s degrees, or you could attend a community/junior college first and then “transfer” to a university. There are a couple of reasons why a student might choose to attend community/junior college:

1. It can be much more economical to attend a 2-year school first, as the costs are usually lower.

2. It is generally easier to get admitted to a 2-year school. If a student does not have the academic qualifications to get into a university, they might choose to attend a community college first to finish some of their “general” classes and to establish a good grade average, and then transfer the classes to a university in order to then take the specific classes in their academic area of study

Starting the search for the “right” university for you!Let’s look at the reasons for choosing universities that you would like to apply to. Each person has their own reasons for picking universities to apply to and eventually the more difficult decision of which one to attend, but the first reason below should be the same for everyone:

1. They offer the academic program (for Bachelors programs, this would be your “major”) that you are looking for. This is #1 on this list, because if they do not offer your selected area of study, then the rest of these items do not matter. Keep in mind that sometimes we name our “majors” slightly differently than you would be familiar with. For example…You might be looking for a Bachelor’s in Economics, and some schools will offer it by this name, while other schools might call it Business

Economics. Another good example is Engineering….some schools will offer a Bachelors of Engineering, but then you will need to look at their web site to see what specific areas of Engineering they actually offer.

2. Everyone wants their university to have a “Good Reputation”, and they want it to have a “Good Ranking”. This is both understandable and also very interesting. Understandable because yes, it is important that you look at a college or university that offers academic quality and very good student services. HOWEVER…in regard to “ranking”, it is very important to realize that THERE IS NO NATIONAL RANKING of universities in the U.S. There are magazines that list and rank some of the many colleges and universities, but these are private rankings. They are a good resource, however it is also important to realize that 1) Not all colleges and universities choose to participate in the surveys, and 2) some universities choose to be listed in the “national” listing, while others choose to be in the “regional” listing. If you are going to use these private magazines, it is recommended that you look at various magazines that offer different types of rankings or lists and compare what criteria they use to come up with their rankings to try and see which of these factors is really important to you.

3. Location can be very important to some of you while to others it is not so important. A few things I can recommend to you:

a. The U.S. is a very large country, so please realize that it might not be possible to live in one town and go to university in another town. It just depends on how close they are and what transportation options you have.

b. The weather can change throughout the year, depending on where you live, so location might be

part of your decision. Many parts of the U.S. offer you four Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. In the Southern half of the U.S, the weather does not change as much, but in the northern half, the weather and temperature changes throughout the year. On campuses all across the Northern United States, you can enjoy the Winter months from November to February. Many international students living in the Northern U.S. are able to try things like snow skiing and ice skating for the first time. There are fantastic schools in every one of the 50 states, so you have many choices.

4. Cost - University education in the U.S. is EXPENSIVE. I wish I could tell you something different, but that is the truth. This is, again, why it is very important that you make the best decision for you. It doesn’t matter where your friends went or if you have heard of the sports teams at a certain school. What really matter is whether they offer what you need AND that you, or your family, or your sponsor can afford to pay for it! You need to look at the school’s TOTAL expenses for a year. They will usually give you that amount on their website or international student application.

5. International Student Services is not something you might think of right away as being important, but I can tell you that an international student office with well-trained and professional staff members can help your experience at the school be very good, or it can be the cause of a lot of frustration. When researching universities, look on their web site and search for the international office…see what they have to say and what programs and services they offer. E-mail them a question or request for information and see if they reply. It might not be immediate, but schools that are staffed appropriately and value having an international student population on campus should reply.

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A few important services that you will probably be using:

International Student Orientation, Immigration Advising, International Club, and Information Sessions on qualifying for internships and Practical Training work experiences.

Remember….the more time and thought that you invest in this process, the better you will feel about your choice and the more likely you will make the “right” decision. To learn more, watch for the next article “Using your resources to help you find the Right school for you! We will tell you about the “resources” you have and how you can use them in your search.

Author BioJim Crawley is a Director of University Partner Relations for ELS Educational Services. Mr. Crawley has nearly 20 years in university admissions and was responsible for starting the international recruitment efforts at Central Michigan University and Grand Valley State University, also in Michigan. Mr. Crawley has previously traveled throughout Asia and Latin/South America recruiting students and more recently has spent considerable time visiting campuses throughout the U.S. and making presentations at conferences to discuss international student recruitment.

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By now, everyone’s a little tired of the old cliche that college is one of the best times of your life. This is, I think, because

it happens to be true. College is one of the first chances you get to not only start to develop your own interests and opin-ions but be asked for them and have them considered. College, however, can be confusing. Dorm life is filled, to say the least, with odd situations and unique people. Many students encoun-tering it for the first time miss some of the pleasure and satisfaction college life can bring by not taking to heart a few simple guidelines. I remember literally walking in circles for an hour in the hall-ways of my dorm after I first set out from my new room to learn where everything was on campus. Here are a few things to keep a new college freshman from getting lost in his or her dorm in their first few days.

In every hall there’s usually a person designated as a “Resident Advi-sor”, or “R.A.” for short. They are usu-ally friendly, overworked people who are a combination of classmate, older friend and semi official school staffer. Usually they are working long hours with annoying jobs, like taking out the trash or cleaning up the halls. They are also going to school while being the first ones in and the last ones to leave at every event they put on or at end of the semester. It’s always a good idea for you to get to know them a little and be on good terms with them. A good one will seek you out and try to make you feel at home, since it’s part of the job description itself. The R.A. can pro-vide a really useful link between you and the school administration. In my experience, they are really helpful with whatever questions or problems you may have and they will stick up for you in case any situations go awry. This

way, you have a person who will know how to explain your position and make things easier.

With a few exceptions, you will probably have to share a room with only one other person. A lot of people start-ing off dorm life in college are experienc-ing sharing a room with someone else for the first time. It can get tricky dealing with a stranger in your living space, so it helps to keep some guidelines in mind. Communication is the key. Try to call or communicate with your room mate in some way before you meet them. This way you have a better idea of who they are and what kind of habits they have. If you have particular preferences such as a specific diet, prefer to study morn-

ings or at night, certain religious be-liefs or practices, or anything else see what the school’s room mate selection process is, so as to avoid any possible conflicts which may arise. My particu-lar room mate was a bit on the obses-sive side of cleanliness and it led to him spraying disinfectant every day when he “sensed” that something smelled strange. Respect is important- tolerate your room mate’s idiosyncrasies and let them feel comfortable. Be willing to share whatever you have with them, it goes a long way, even when your room mate’s a little crazy.

One good way to avoid tedious hours of studying alone and have fun with your room mate at the same time is, if you take similar classes your first

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year, to read the homework out loud to each other. Reading out loud is sometimes much quicker than read-ing quietly and it makes sometimes difficult material easier to understand. You hear it spoken and it becomes more alive. My room mate and I had a test on Socrates’ “Apology” the next morning and we stayed up all night reading it aloud to each other and talking about it. We both enjoyed reading it aloud, acting it out, and it made the material more interesting and understandable. We each got A’s. If your room mates in similar classes as you are, and generally freshmen have to take the same ba-sic courses at least once their first year, it’s a easier way than to strenu-ously read all out by yourself and with no one to bounce ideas off of.

It’s also good to try and keep your things to your side of the room as much as possible. It also helps to keep your important items together. You’d be surprised how easy it is to misplace things you use everyday. Sometimes, schools reg-ulate what kind of appliances their students are allowed to bring with them for the room. There are many things your school may not allow you to keep in your room. In my school, for example, personal refrigerators brought from home were not allowed. Check with your college’s guidelines before being stuck bringing anything the school does not permit. It’s defi-nitely easier to know what the school allows and doesn’t allow before you arrive and are left stuck with some-thing you can’t use.

Living in a hall with anywhere from five to ten people can be a re-ally fun way to begin to experience and enjoy college life. The only prob-lem is that there are usually a few other people who are going to where

you want to go when you need to do something like laundry or take a shower. The shower stalls are usu-ally used by not only your hall mates but their guests and friends. Make sure to wear flip flops for the shower- it can get to be a little like a zoo. They are cheap and easy to wear in the shower. Sunday is usually laundry day, for everyone who is living any-where near your laundry room. Try to do your laundry on days other than Sunday unless you think you would enjoy a bunch of tired, grouchy col-lege kids fighting over the last unat-tended dryer. Keep your clothing together and bring coins for the ma-chines. Skip the hassle of a crowded room, bring your homework or your headphones and enjoy the peace and quiet. Also, make sure you clean

the lint from the dryer. It has been rumored, though never proven, to have the potential to catch fire if the lint builds up over time. As hilarious as a fireball of lint might be in theory, it’s probably best not to be the one who does it for real.

It’s easy to meet people in the first couple of months of school, since everyone is usually willing to break the ice a little and get to know the people they’ll be living with for the next few months to a year. It’s probably a good idea to make a goal of getting out of your room as much as possible when you first arrive and meeting as many people as you can, getting involved in conversations and events, just so that you begin to get to know the people around you. Col-lege is a great time to begin to expe-

rience an entirely new environment and many find it to be one of the more interesting times in their lives. Some of the people I’ve met in my years at college are friends I’ll have for a lifetime. Don’t be afraid to seek out people who interest you, I prom-ise you there will be plenty.

Don’t be afraid of trying new things and pursuing whatever hap-pens to interest you. Part of what makes college a fulfilling experience is the ability to experiment and be exposed to new fields of interest. In high school, I never thought much about movies as anything more than entertainment but the college I went to happened to be deeply involved in filmmaking and film studies. I re-member suddenly finding myself ob-

sessed with movies I had never knew existed. Now I enjoy and appreciate movies from all over the world and from all eras of history more than I ever thought I would. Your school will have the resources available to encourage any and all curiosities you may bring with you. Take the chance on whatever sounds interesting, get to know and respect the people around you and your time in college and with your classmates will be much more enjoyable and rewarding.

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What is the role of the GMAT in MBA admissions? Is it everything? Is it a mere formality? Let’s examine its role and four of the most common truisms/myths about the GMAT.

“The GMAT is the most important part of your application.” Definitely true much of the time..

If your GMAT is more than thirty points below your target school’s GMAT average, it could place you at a disad-vantage and force the rest of your appli-cation to work overtime. You would have to present something most compelling to overcome that kind of a GMAT defi-cit at a competitive top school. Indeed, a below average score could keep you out -- even if the rest of your application is competitive.

Sometimes at a lower ranked school – a school scrambling to move up in the MBA rankings – an above-average GMAT score can boost your chances. If you have no glaring weak-nesses in the rest of your profile, a high GMAT can mean acceptance and perhaps a fellowship.

Additionally, the GMAT is critical when you are applying with a below av-erage GPA. In that case, you need a few post-col-lege A’s and a high GMAT to show that you have the intellectual ability and self-discipline for a de-manding MBA program. (For more information on applying with low stats, please see http://www.accepted.com/mba/low-stats.aspx)

Finally, your GMAT score sometimes acts as a quick screening mech-anism when you apply to

for a job at elite management consulting and investment banking firms after you earn your MBA.

When is this truism mostly myth? When you have an average or above-average score and apply to top-fifteen programs. Your great GMAT will not assure acceptance. At that point, your score becomes virtually irrelevant in the decision-making process. For example, Pete Johnson, Haas Admissions Direc-tor, once said in a Haas MBA admis-sions chat, “We had 187 applicants last year with GMAT scores over 750, and we rejected 75% of them--mostly be-cause they were not accomplished in other ways that were important to us.”

“The GMAT has nothing to do with your ability to succeed in business and isn’t/shouldn’t be that important to busi-ness schools.”

A high GMAT score has not corre-lated to professional success as far as

I know, but has correlated closely and consistently to success in the first year of business school.

In addition, that three-digit number enables the schools to compare you to other applicants using a relatively ob-jective, across-the-board criterion. Un-like grades or work experience or even more subjective intangibles, the GMAT is something that most top business school applicants must take. (Some MBA programs are now accepting the GRE.)

Finally, US News uses the GMAT as a factor in its highly influential rankings. Schools want to do well in the rankings, and students with high scores make them look good.

Combine its predictive value for business school – not business – suc-cess with its objective qualities and in-fluence on the rankings, and the GMAT becomes an important element in the MBA admissions equation.

Fact & FIctIonthe gmat In mba aDmIssIons

“The GMAT can keep you out of b-school, but it can’t get you in.”

Usually 100% correct. A low GMAT can certainly keep you out of business school. Can a high score get you in? Only to a school that wants to use your GMAT to make itself look good. These schools are usually outside the top ten.

A high GMAT relative to the school’s average could help you get in because your test score will con-tribute to a higher average score for the school and perhaps a slightly higher ranking when US News hits the newsstand.

“The schools only care about the quant score on the GMAT.”

100% Wrong.

Business schools are gener-ally more concerned with the quant score, but they really do prefer a bal-anced, strong score. The top schools use the 80th percentile as a guideline

for both verbal and quant. They want students who can read and write, as well as add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform a host of more complex mathematical functions.

And yes, b-schools will cut in-ternational applicants a little slack, but they will not ignore a low verbal score. It can hurt you

So we have two statements that are mostly true and two that are al-most all myth. But the key to under-standing the GMAT’s role is recog-nizing that its role and significance are fluid. They change depending on circumstance.

The GMAT is an important ele-ment in admissions decisions at top MBA programs. Its influence in the admissions process depends on the distance of your overall and separate scores from the school’s average, whether your score is above or be-low that average, and how much the school is trying to raise or maintain its average GMAT.

You can’t ignore the test, wave it away with a magic wand, or even

wish it out of significance. You need to prepare and study for the GMAT. Do the best job you can and earn the highest GMAT score you’re capable of.

Then develop the rest of your pro-file so that you provide the schools with many reasons to admit you. With your strong GMAT score and a well-rounded, multi-dimensional profile revealed in your essays, recommen-dations, and interviews, your GMAT won’t keep you out and the other fac-ets of your application can earn you a coveted spot in a top MBA program.

By Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted.com, which has helped MBA applicants from around the world gain admission to top busi-ness schools since 1994. Accepted.com provides articles on the MBA ad-missions process as well as free we-binars, telethons, admissions Q&As, ecourses, special reports, and the MBA Interview Feedback Database at http://www.accepted.com/mba .


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US College applications are quite different to most in the Middle East and Arab world. You are expected to fill out a lengthy application, provide exam results, translate your transcripts from high school or college, provide letters of recommendation from teachers or employers, and write an essay. Oh, and of course, finish all of this before the (usually) pretty early deadline. Many university deadlines are in January, which seems very early in the Arab calendar. Of course, there are plenty of universities who offer later deadlines or even rolling admissions (Read about Rolling Admissions on the Al Jamiat website – www.al jamiat.com). However, it’s a good idea to begin your process early in your senior (final) year in high school. Some of the things you should be working on are: • Sign up for the TOEFL (www.ets.org) or IELTS exams (www.ielts.org) • Research universities you are interested in attending• Choose 4-6 programs to apply to• Review the applications for each university and make a list of the requirements• Gather up your documents!• Undergraduates: translate your high school diploma and transcript and have it notarized• Request letters of recommendation from your teachers (usually 2 are required)• Financial statement: be sure to get documentation showing your ability to pay for your education• Start drafting your essay, this is an important part of your application, don’t leave it until the last minute! • Complete your online application – double check that you have spelled everything correctly and have used proper grammar

• Be sure to submit the application before the deadline, no excuses!

You may complete and submit your application even if you have not yet sat for the TOEFL/IELTS or SAT/GMAT exams. The application itself must be submitted before the deadline but your official exam results, transcripts from high school, and letters of recommendation may be sent after. Be sure that the documentation is all sent in, as many schools will consider your application incomplete without it.

We recently spoke with Danae Terhark - International Student Advisor at Gonzaga University (www.gonzaga.edu) who gave us some excellent tips to pass on to potential applicants:

1. Spell everything correctly! Text speak is not a professional way to communicate with an admissions officer. That means no “chat speak u know wat i mean”. If you are unsure how to spell something, check it in a dictionary first or use spell check before sending any communications.

2. Do not leave anything out. If you had already taken classes at another US college or university, make sure you are clear about that in your application. By signing your application and saying it is complete and accurate you must have filled it out honestly – not doing so could be grounds for dismissal from many universities.

3. Use a professional email address. Small things can make a big impression on the admissions officer, so sign up for a new email address using just your name and not an awkward reference to a rap song.

4. Do not have someone else write your essay for you. A flawless essay is a BIG red flag to the reader. You do not need to sound like a PhD, its ok to sound 17, just in a mature way.

5. Make sure you can afford the university. International students are not eligible for US government assistance and universities have very limited scholarships available for students. Be sure you can afford the tuition and living expenses and send a bank statement showing adequate finances.

6. MEET THE DEADLINES! We are not giving you earth shattering information here guys, its just about reading the applications and making sure to fill out everything correctly and on time. Universities want to see that you are serious about applying to their program and will be a good addition to the campus. Show them you will be by paying attention to the details and making a great first impression!

Do you want to meet some of these US College and University representatives and admissions officials in March? Be sure to attend the Al Jamiat & US Educational Group College Fair in the following cities:

Beirut, Lebanon - March 13th 2010Amman, Jordan - March 16thKuwait City, Kuwait - March 18thManama, Bahrain - March 20thMuscat, Oman - March 22ndDubai, UAE - March 24th

For more detailed information and to pre-register for the fairs visit www.al-jamiat.com/register

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Strong academics. Our students have access to more than 160 majors and 475 academic areas of specialization. Many of Ohio State’s programs are ranked among the best in the United States and the world, including programs in business, engineering, agriculture, and the arts and sciences. And Ohio State is one of the nation’s premier research universities, which means our faculty members are at the forefront of academic study in their fields—they bring their cutting edge work to you via the classroom as well as through undergraduate research opportunities.

Outstanding career preparation. Ohio State provides amazing opportunities to gain valuable career experience through research, study abroad, internships, and service-learning. Ohio State graduates who take advantage of these opportunities are highly competitive applicants for employment or professional or graduate school.

Urban campus. Both the campus and the city of Columbus, where Ohio State is located, provide cultural diversity, entertainment, great restaurants, and lots of ways to get involved. Columbus is the capital of Ohio and the 16th largest city in the United States; the city maintains strong ties to government, business, and education. Columbus is centrally located, making it an easy flight or drive to many other major U.S. cities. Large international community. Ohio State is an international university. Each year there are well over 1,000 international undergraduate students on campus from 80 countries. And the population is much higher when you add international faculty, staff, and graduate students.

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Hi! My name is Zhandos Ora-zalin. Today, I’m going to tell you about my first experience with skateboarding. I’m from Kazakh-stan, which is a fascinating country located between Europe and Asia. It’s a size of whole of the Western Europe, it has stable government and it’s becoming a very attractive place for the investments.

The President of our country has established a scholarship named “Bolashak” which allows the best students from Kazakhstan to study in any country of the world with the objective to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to build a dem-ocratic and prosperous society.

Currently, I have a great honor to study at AECP, American English and Culture Program, in Arizona State University. AECP is the best place to learn English and it has a great deal of what to do in order to become a successful student in any university of the United States of America.

I came to Arizona this year, 2009, on March. It’s my first time here in the United States. I came here from the overseas, and, as it happens, I’ve had a cultural shock. The first thought that came to my mind was that I’m in American college movie. It was something absolutely new to me - being in American University’s campus. Thanks to the AECP that helped me a lot to adjust to the new environment.

I was placed to live in real American College dormitory, and

I had classes in different buildings around the biggest university cam-pus at ASU. However, I had a big problem with transportation; I didn’t know how to get from my one class to another because of the big dis-tances.

I’ve seen that a great number of American students are using skate-boards in purpose of transportation. For that time, for me, it was just a piece of wood with wheels. I had absolutely no idea how they are do-ing this – skateboarding.

I’ve never used skateboard in my country, maybe because I’m now a graduate student, and, as I thought, I was too old for that. By the way, I’m going to study Civil Engineering in the graduate school next year. Currently, I’m studying English at AECP and preparing for the standardized tests and ap-plication for the top notch graduate schools. Time is absolutely crucial for me, and I don’t want to waste my precious time on transportation.

In addition, I didn’t want to use car or bicycle, because these types of transportation were all about maintenance and parking issues. These types of transportation weren’t mobile and easy to carry everywhere with me. Thus, I decid-ed to buy a skateboard and use it as my super mobile “car”.

One of my friends from Kazakh-stan said that it wasn’t a good idea for me to waste my money on skate-board because as he said, “You will never learn skateboarding! It is only for American Students who use skateboards since their childhood! Observing American students on skateboards you may think that it is just a piece of cake, but skateboard-ing is very-very difficult. You should give up with an idea that you will use skateboard someday…” Then I said to myself – “Well, I’ve got to learn this!”

I bought a board and went to the campus. The first day on skate-board was just horrible! I couldn’t even stand on this tiny piece of wood. I’ve been falling every 10 seconds for the first days. I thought that maybe my friend was right, and I won’t learn skateboarding in my life... However, I didn’t give up. I just got my skateboard and said to my-self, “Well, man, your next class in different building, you should be on the other side of the campus in the next 5 minutes. There is no way to do it by walking.” In other words, I was just forced to use skateboard in order to achieve my goals. It was my great motivation for the success.

To sum up, as you see – I’ve learnt how to do skateboarding, and I’m doing it everyday. It helps me to save my time on transportation, gives me an opportunity to get to know more American culture, and it is good for my health.

I’m very grateful for the AECP program at ASU, and I encourage every student who wants to be suc-cessful in American College envi-ronment to attend American Eng-lish and Culture Program at Arizona State University.

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Big medium, or small …Choosing a university is not as simple as it might appear at first. While it

might seem great to attend a large nationally known university, that might not be the right fit for ev-ery student. At the same time, the small- homely feel of a smaller cam-pus might be claustrophobic for a student who wants a big-university education. Students should consider what size of university they want, as they choose their university.

Bigger Is Better…But wait!These schools make the top

rankings. We’ll define them as schools with more than 35,000 (a number I picked, by looking at the size of some Big10 schools, and go-ing down a bit). Schools in the Big10 and Eastern Conferences, schools renowned for their football teams, are schools that would qualify.

Big schools offer a larger variety of stuff. There’s not a much better way to describe it, they offer more stuff. This stuff ranges from majors, classes, degrees, people in classes, classrooms, residence halls, activi-ties on and off campus, opportunity. Bigger schools tend to have more money, which means they might have access to more scholarships

and opportunities for international students. They will tend to have bet-ter sports programs, because these programs will have access to more funding.

So it’s simple, bigger is sim-ply better…but not really. Bigger schools have their downfalls, too. Many students veer away from big-ger schools, fearing they will be lost in the mass of student. Classes tend to be larger, which does not allow for personal one on one time with pro-fessors. While students may have a professor for every class, they are often dependent upon teaching as-sistants for individual help.

Medium is Mediocre…Maybe Not

These are schools like my alma-mater (where I went to school). They have under 30,000, but more than 10,000 students.

While they might be medium in size, their academics often can be as good as those of the larger schools. They will have similar on-campus programs and housing options to that of the big schools, scaled down only slightly. Classes tend to be a bit smaller, and interaction with profes-sors is a bit easier. More classes might be taught directly by teaching assistants, but these classes are the

introductory classes. Academics are often comparable to that of the larger more prestigious, just unknown be-cause they’re size. They are often a little cheaper than big name schools, but offer similar opportunities. I admit, I am partial to middle sized schools.

I went to a medium sized school, and must admit I don’t understand what would drive people away from them. Again, the size can be in-timidating to many students. These schools are often said to have the appeal of a big school and the feel of a small school. For students who want to live on a big school campus, the small school feel can be claus-trophobic.

Small Stinks…Says who?Small schools, those with less

than 10,00 students by my defini-tion, have their own perks and disad-vantages. These are often schools which are less well known. They are often private schools or sometimes community colleges. They offer even more individualized opportunities, and a close knit community. Often, they don’t have quite the same op-portunities that a larger or even me-dium sized school might have. Class selection is much more limited, but most classes (even the entry level) tend to be taught by professors.

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elissa yonkers is a recent graduate from bowling green state University, with a bachelors of science of Journalism with a focus on public relations, and a very strong minor in german. With several internship experiences under her belt, she is looking to widen her experience and knowledge with a job in corporate communications, public affairs, or work in a public relations agency. connect with her here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/elissay


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