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PRINCETON, NJ, 26 February 2019—ELS Educational Services, Inc. entered into an agreement with National Geographic Learning to develop custom-published ESL textbooks. “We are certain that these new texts will enhance the learning experience for our students and offer a wealth of creative teaching ideas for our instructors,” said Alexandra Zilovic, Executive Vice President of Global Operations for ELS. National Geographic Learning will provide resources for both ELS students and teachers. Students will have access to National Geographic Learning’s online practice portal, MyELT.com, and teachers will receive customized teacher guides for each text, an online teacher companion website, and classroom presentation tools. “We are delighted to partner with ELS to deliver English learning programs that reflect this incredible world and prepare students to be successful and responsible stewards of it,” said Dennis Hog...

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As an international student there are so many things that we have to navigate. We have to learn and adapt quickly to a new culture, we need to keep up with and get stay on top of  classes. Sometimes we even need to learn a new language, especially if we speak a different one. But the most difficult thing we deal with is the separation from home. There’s nothing that fully prepares you for being away from your family and that initial bout of homesickness that you feel. For me, I’ve been away from home for three years, and, don’t get me wrong, I love New York;. I love the people, I love the diversity, I love everything New York has to offer and what it represents to for me, but it’s been two years since I’ve last returned home to Guyana and I must say I fully miss it. The thing is we all need to find a way to cope and deal with the homesickness and sometimes getting back to our home helps reset the weariness that comes when you’re away for too long. How did I make it this long...

Worried about transfering to a university from a community college? Don’t worry. We got you. Orange Coast College has a number of resources for students to get information about transferring to a university. One of them is the transfer fair where a number of institutions come and engage with the students. They not only answer your questions but also give you information about scholarships and career opportunities. Here is a video about the university reps sharing some information. If you want to study in the US and need tips about finding cheaper pathways. I really recommend you to watch other videos on my YouTube Channel and follow me on Instagram   @nand.javia

Yes, students on F-1 visa in the US have the privilege of driving. I won’t say that the process is easy, but it is possible. I have listed the steps I would suggest you to get a driver's license in the US and feel free to checkout my YouTube video about my experience of the behind-the-wheel driving test. Go to a nearby Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and get a rules book. You can also find it online and learn the rules of driving in the US. Take sample writing exams online. For example, you can search on google, “Sample writing exam for California DMV” Go to a DMV in your area and carry all the required documents listed on their website. Passport copy, two residential proofs (insurance confirmation and bank statement), I-20s, I-94 and all the rest of the documents you might have related to your status in the US. Take the writing exam. (A cool trip about passing the writing exam is included in my YouTube video about the driver’s license VLOG) After getting your permit (...

In September last year, right at the beginning of Fall 2018, Orange Coast College organised the annual ‘Bonfire’ event for the incoming freshmen to engage with current students. It was held at my favourite beach in Southern California, Huntington Beach. I made a lot of new friends and played beach volleyball for the first time in my life.  Here is a short video I made to capture these amazing memories.

Founded in 1801, the  University of South Carolina (USC)  is well-known for its beautiful campus located in the state capital of Columbia, South Carolina. Home to more than 34,000 students, of which, 1,800 are international students. With a university-wide focus on research and dedicated professors committed to student success, the University of South Carolina could be the right fit for your undergraduate experience. Call Columbia Home:  Downtown Columbia offers arts and culture, delicious restaurants and outdoor activities for students to enjoy. From  marathons  and  literary festivals  to  international festivals  and  city- wide holiday celebrations , Columbia is always buzzing with excitement and amusements accessible for USC students. Get Involved:  There is always something new for University of South Carolina students to try. With more than 400  clubs and organizations , students can participate in clubs that f...

As a student, one is supposed to learn as much as possible, take care of one’s GPA, and have fun with friends; that is what college is about, isn’t it? However, apart from the educational process involved, studying abroad is also a process of adaptation. An international student will learn how to strengthen the necessary abilities to build a good professional profile and to adapt to the host country’s culture. The United States is a country full of diversity. It doesn’t matter where you are from, or what your beliefs, traditions or ideas are, you will always find a group of people that has the same culture as you. However, there are some things that set the U.S. apart from other countries, and you will simply have to adapt and learn how to deal with them. One good example of that is the U.S. measurement systems. It is interesting how almost all the rest of the world has changed and standardized their measurement systems, but the United States has not. My first encounter with a d...

Green River College offers an exciting and unique Gap Year program for students who are done with high school, but not ready to commit to a major or university.  Students can come to the USA and live the American college life for 3, 6 or 9 months at Green River College.  Why should you take a Gap Year at Green River College? Here are the top 5 reasons: Do something different . Green River College offers a very unique  Gap Year experience Take classes that you enjoy .  Green River offers  100s of classes to choose from Make new friends  – Green River College has 8,000 students including over 1,600 international students from 63 different countries. Realize your interests  before you start university – students can take classes in art, science, social science, aviation, engineering and more. Have fun!   Green River offers a vibrant  Student Life  and Intramural Sports program Can’t decide on where to take your Gap Year?...

Reading is not only an exercise to grasp knowledge and information but is also a dose of relaxation and relieves stress. Researches have proved that reading helps our brain to function in a better way and makes our memory powerful. A lot of people think that reading a book or a novel could be boring or end up in making them fall asleep. But actually, for a growing child especially a student, reading is a greater entertainer than Facebook, Instagram, and Netflix. We feed our bodies with food and drinks, but we tend to ignore our brain. Our brain works constantly and keeps all our reflexes in action. Our brain also needs to get recharged and replenished. We need to feed our brains with quality knowledge. Books and novels are a great storehouse of hidden information. Not only do they have a story or a plot but they also have some great new words and phrases that could help us in imbibe better writing skills. Feeding our brain with great reading stress relieves increases product...