Increasing International Student Numbers The “2012 Open Doors Report,” published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE), indicates that enrollment in US colleges and universities by foreign students continues to rise. The IIE counted over three-quarters of a million international students — specifically 764,321 — actively studying at the college level or above in [...]
The rigors of a law school education can be a shock to many first-year students; methods of teaching, the fact that your whole grade may rest on one exam and the sheer amount of work to name just a few things. The first year is often the most challenging as you are adjusting to a [...]
Continue reading …Sex is supposed to be a pleasurable activity, irrespective of the reasons for which it occurs. Whether for making babies or just for fun, sexual intercourse, as long as it is fully consented and based on respect and communication, is probably one of the most commonly enjoyed human pastimes. That being said, it is a [...]
Continue reading …Grad school is the moment your life changes… for better or worse. You either come out of it with a shiny new degree and a sunny outlook on life to match, or you end up ABD (All but Dissertation) trying to figure out if the last six (or more) years of your life amount to [...]
Continue reading …It is quite natural as a parent for you to worry about your child’s educational needs, especially if he or she seems to be falling behind peers in school. Some parents worry too much about a child’s learning abilities, but in most cases the parents have a very good reason to be concerned. Every child [...]
Continue reading …Are you interested in pursuing your studies overseas? Studying abroad can be an eye-opening experience. By introducing yourself to a new culture you can quickly acclimate yourself to uncomfortable situations. This is critical if you wish to grow as a student and person. Learning a new language or culture on the fly can prepare you [...]
Continue reading …Are you struggling to excel in the classroom? Try following simple steps to boost your performance in the classroom. Getting better grades becomes easier if you focus on why you wish to succeed academically. What drives you? Why do you want to get your diploma or degree? Figure out these reasons and you can’t help [...]
Continue reading …Do you need to sharpen up your study skills? Poor study habits are a chief cause of academic failure. Maybe you study while watching TV. Or you put off your studies until the last minute, rushing ahead as you desperately try to retain needed information. In any case you need to habitually develop effective study [...]
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