Admission requirements for studying in the USA The requirements for admission to study in the USA are very different. Each college and university decides independently on the admission criteria. However, there are basic requirements for each type of study, which international applicants can normally orientate themselves on: Undergraduate studies: Abitur, some with a technical diploma….
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Course Choice During A Semester Abroad in the USA
Class Crashing, Add and Drop Period, Academic Advisors – the course selection process common at many universities in the USA is new territory for many international students. However, if you familiarize yourself with the course selection in good time and deal with the range of courses in advance, the course selection in the semester abroad…
University System in the USA
Public and private, religious and secular, job-oriented and general education, small and large, urban and rural universities – it is not easy to get an overview of the entire spectrum of the university landscape in the United States, a country located in North America according to thefreegeography. However, it is thanks to the diverse university…
University Sports in the USA
What do Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning have in common? All three began their careers as professional athletes at an American university. The prerequisites for this are provided by the American university landscape, in which university sports play a prominent role. The basketball, football and baseball games played by American colleges and universities…
Ivy League
What originally began as the university sports league of eight private universities in the northeastern United States is now the epitome of American elite universities: we’re talking about the Ivy League. Its eight members – also known as Ancient Eight – are among the most renowned universities in the world: Brown University Columbia University Cornell…
J-1 Visa to Study in the USA Part II
3. Make an appointment for a visa interview Has the visa fee been paid? Then you have the opportunity on the CGI Stanley website to arrange an embassy appointment in Frankfurt, Munich or Berlin. Appointments can also be made via the CGI Stanley hotline. The online procedure is more practical. The following information is required…
J-1 Visa to Study in the USA Part I
The J-1 visa for studying in the USA is one of the two most common student visas and is also called an exchange visitor visa. While the F-1 visa is intended for academic study, the J-1 visa has a broader scope. It serves to promote cultural exchange. As exchange visitors are in the US, among…
Cost of Studying in the USA
Everything has it’s price. This also applies to a study-related stay in the USA. International students have different costs for studying in the USA. But the good news is that there are many ways to get financial assistance. Cost: US tuition fees Whether domestic or international students, tuition fees apply to all students in the…
Health Insurance for Studying in the USA
Good preparation for studying abroad is half the battle. An important part of the organizational preparation for your stay in the USA is health insurance for studying in the USA. Those who study in the United States, is in case of illness or accidents usually not insured. If students have not made private provisions for…
Features of American Culture
The typical American and the typical American culture do not exist. Nevertheless, there are some cultural peculiarities in the USA that still shape the self-image of many Americans today. These characteristics say nothing about the cultural identity of the individual. But they can give an impression of life in the USA and, for example, help…
Cultural Characteristics in the USA
Americans are cultureless gun fanatics, they only eat fast food and are basically superficial – some of the common stereotypes about the USA. Those who complete a semester abroad or a full course of study in the United States will be taught better. Just a look at the multiethnic population structure of the USA gives…
Flat Rate Scholarships in the USA for International Students
The higher education landscape in the USA has been shaped by commerce for decades. There are a very large number of scholarships and for many American students they are the only way to finance their studies. Unfortunately, the majority of the scholarships are only open to national students. Nonetheless, quite a few US universities offer…
USA Grading System
Similar to Germany, a certain number of points (credits) are required for a degree from a US university. Students receive this through participation in courses and the grades (grades) accumulated during the course of their studies. The grades of the individual subjects are related to the hours per week in the semester. While in the…
Regional Accreditations in the USA
In the country of origin of accreditations in the education sector, the USA, a regional accreditation for a university is an important seal of quality. The American higher education landscape is known for its variety of educational institutions. Universities with a regional accreditation can prove that their institution meets certain performance standards. In addition to…
Saint Marys University Student Review
University & Studies: So my experience was that you can get good grades really easily (compared to German universities) if you try hard. The courses are mostly held in small groups, my largest course was with 30 people (marketing management). The professionals are really friendly, especially to German exchange students! I stayed at the Vanier…
California State University of Los Angeles Student Review
Hello, I’m Julia, 23 and I was in the United States at California State University of Los Angeles for a quarter (fall 2012) in my 3 college semesters. From the first semester in the FH it was clear to me that I wanted to do a semester abroad in America. In 2009 I was already…
San Diego State University Student Review
I am currently studying at the Fontys International Business School in Venlo. At the beginning of my studies, it was clear to me early on that I wanted to do my semester abroad in an English-speaking country. Nowadays it is extremely important to have a very good command of English. It is also very important…