October 2017 is going to be action-packed in Indiana, and so will November. There are a lot of events lined up for these months, some that have immense academic value. This should be great news for any Indiana University undergrad and other students nearby. More events should mean less monotony and richer learning experiences. Well, that interpretation depends on how you look at things. Nonetheless, you should be able to find this selection of Continue reading
Bored? Enjoy Sales for UCLA and USC Students
Student’s life is full of new experiences, new friends, and exciting events. Sometimes, you have fun every day. But sometimes, boredom eats your brain out, and you can’t find any interesting places to visit with your friends. Stop worrying! We did a research and found a collection of places that would make your life – and of any UCLA and USC student – brighter.
Royce Hall
Royce Hall presents many possibilities to get a portion of new emotions, relax and find new ideas for the education. We gathered few interesting performances with special discount offers for UCLA students. Price for all of them is $25. Continue reading
Hard-Hitting Apartment Search: San Francisco Onsite Tips
We have already covered this topic earlier in one of our articles. So, what’s the deal? Why would we highlight it again? The thing is that we’re not going to tell you how to save up money and find an affordable apartment. If you chose to study and live in San Francisco, you knew what you were doing. San Francisco is the most expensive American city to rent a place in, and it’s a general truth, not some hidden fact. Continue reading
10 Student Apartments for Rent in Michigan, Detroit under $600
You may be quite sceptical while starting to read this article because where in the world can you find a place to rent for less than $600? But in Detroit everything is possible. In a 2015 The Economist article the reporter wrote that “Detroit may be one of the only cities in the rich world where it is possible for someone on a fairly modest income to buy a street.” There is actually a story when a guy bought a house for $500 (though without electricity, heating or any other facility that would make it suited for life). But that’s not the focus of our article. You are an international student coming to study in one of the richest cities in the USA that has moderate rent prices. Is there a catch? Yes, there is, but we’ll talk about it later.
It’s possible to find apartments for rent in Michigan State for less than $600, and we’ll show you 10 examples to prove this is actually true. The prices are stated for 1 bedroom apartments/small studios as we’re looking for the most budget variant for a student living off campus. So, here we go. Continue reading
10 Most Budget Colleges in England for International Students
Have you heard about the increase of a tuition fee for universities in the UK? Well, that was a real hype in the winter of 2016/17 because the Department of Education wanted to do it without big publicity (yeah, right). But our guardian of people’s awareness, BBC, made it loud and simple: the highest limit of tuition cost was £9 000 for domestic and EU students, and with new regulations it’s £9 250. And it will keep growing.
Should you care about this change? No, because international students don’t fall under these novelties. But before you start celebrating it, process the fact that the average cost of education for an international student starts at £10 000 and lands at the limit of £35 000. If you looked for a cost-efficient variant in the UK, this is not the word used around those numbers. But don’t lose hope – we’ve prepared for you the list of the most budget colleges in England so that you wouldn’t turn down the idea of studying in the UK completely. Continue reading
5 International Student-Friendly Colleges: Westchester, NY State
Have you ever heard about Westchester county? We bet you haven’t because all the international students who want to study in the USA, start their search from San Francisco, New York and LA just because they are more prestigious and known all over the world. However, they are also the most expensive cities in the USA (not only) with a very high cost of living. So, if you’re looking for something more affordable, Westchester is the perfect spot. Why? Because it:
- Consists of several cities and about 20 small towns;
- Is a very quiet and safe area to live in;
- Is located in a 30-minute ride from Manhattan;
- Has affordable prices for accommodation;
- Is perfect for people loving downtown.
Top 2017 Colleges with Creative Writing Majors in the USA
So, you want to opt for a creative writing major in the USA. This is a great choice and it doesn’t matter what you really want to do with it – becoming a writer, doctor or engineer – it will be useful in the everyday life because you learn to express your thoughts and opinions. But returning to the career of a writer, you should know that an average salary for this field ranges from $40 000 to $90 000/year.
There are a lot of possibilities for a degree holder like that, especially in marketing and advertising spheres. So, if you are really interested in these domains, check out the list of top 2017 colleges with creative writing majors for international students. Continue reading
How to Write a Chapter Review from a Book
Among manifold academic assignments, a book review is the one which confuses students because many of them do not distinguish summary and review that are not the same tasks. Therefore, those students who want to be proficient academic writers and successful students have to learn how to write a chapter review from a book. Book review is written in order to understand whether students are able to evaluate the content of a book critically. Students have to analyze a book based on the manner of writing, style, and content. It is significant to understand that it is not a simple summary of the text, but the evaluation of how the author supports own ideas, which tools uses for addressing readers. Moreover, students can express their personal opinion on a book and give some recommendations whether this book is worth reading. Continue reading
4 Peachy Tips to Optimize Your English Bibliography Writing
You may have asked yourself about the purpose of bibliography for many times. Maybe you deal with it last of all (and often have problems because of that) since you don’t know the answer to that question. So, let’s try to find out what it’s really for.
You compile bibliography:
- For the readers to know who or what you refer to in your paper;
- For your supervisors to see what you base your research on and to evaluate the quality of your paper;
- To avoid being accused of plagiarism.
5 Signs You’ve Procrastinated with Your English Assignment till the Last Moment
The American Psychological Association states that 80-95% of college students are heavy procrastinators. We have no doubt that you have engaged in this pleasant but stressful activity as well (otherwise you wouldn’t be here), and you know exactly how it feels when it’s 3 a.m. and you are writing an essay instead of sleeping because tomorrow is the due day. And if, on top of that, English is not your native language, the assignment may even take more time than you think and you may stake awake all night.
But this article is written not to state the obvious. Its aim is to help you determine when your procrastination spirit is taking over your reasonable self. So, let’s see what the symptoms are. Continue reading