Category: Student Resources

Life as a Distance Learning Student

Effective Time Management Traditionally, most people find the norm in education to involve lectures in physical classrooms.  Tutor-student interaction is perceived as being only physical.  With innovations, virtual learning has been introduced with varying degrees of success. However, lots of students, and potential students, find virtual learning both difficult and inadequate. To this group, combining

What is the Difference Between University and College?

What Is a College? Oftentimes schools with \”college\” in their name are smaller institutions that emphasize undergraduate education, Johanna Fishbein, head of university advising at the United World College of South East Asia\’s Dover Campus, an international school, said by email. This is not a strict rule, since there are a number of exceptions. Prospective

How to Get Ready for a New Semester

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

Improve your English and Prepare for College Transfer

Learn English From U.S. Instructors, Locals or Mentors Prospective international students may also want to consider learning American English through a summer program on a U.S. 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

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