Category: Student Life
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Navigating College Discussions with Friends
One of the most challenging times for graduating high schoolers is juggling their college application and maintaining a balance in their conversation with their friends who could be potential competitors. Having spent considerable time with your classmates in the growing-up years, you are confronted with a situation—the crossroads of the application process. During college discussions,… Read more
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Embracing Cultural Differences: Guide for International Students
Traveling to the U.S. on a family holiday is vastly different from being a student in the U.S. There is the dizzying feeling of independence, coupled with nervousness and adventure. Many students are accompanied by their parents, while many students make their journey alone—into the world of higher education. Everything around you is new and… Read more
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From Procrastination to Productivity: Overcome the Deadline Dread
You may have heard the famous saying, “Procrastination is the thief of time.” Are you a student who has gained the reputation of a ‘procrastinator?’ Handing over assignments at the last minute and not sleeping before the impending deadline, yet getting them done at any cost? You are not alone. The shocking truth is that… Read more
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Analysis of Acceptance Rates-Part 2-The Liberal Arts Colleges
Application rates to liberal arts colleges (LAC) like Williams, Amherst, Swarthmore, Pomona and Wellesley have surged in recent years. Popularly known as The Little Ivies, these colleges are different from larger research or technical universities for the following reasons: An emphasis on broad-based education and interdisciplinary learning; a sole focus on undergraduate education and a… Read more
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Columbia University
Diversity is undeniably a vital and transformative element in education. As a result, it enhances our personal growth as well as enriches our community and society at large. At Columbia, students and faculty from all walks of life will consistently find opportunities that enable them to flourish and achieve success. Columbia prides itself on being… Read more
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Student Life at Harvard
Harvard – your gateway to success. A university with 3500 courses, eminent professors, and unrivaled resources promises to be a place with limitless possibilities. Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard has consistently attracted the world’s brightest minds. Walking through the campus, you cannot help but feel a sense of deep reverence for the… Read more
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Student Life at University of Pennsylvania
Inventive, Interwoven, Anchored, and Engaged are just a few words that are essential to the University of Pennsylvania’s mission. These enduring values are reflected in the student community being innovative global citizens addressing great challenges. Keeping the ethos of Franklin’s educational aims to train young people for leadership in business, government, and public service alike,… Read more
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Student Life at Princeton University
College life is precious. The four years spent accumulating knowledge and skills, along with forging friends for a lifetime, encompass the totality of college experience. Immersing in a liberal arts education at Princeton, students are challenged to grow intellectually. Apart from creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the curriculum, Princeton provides a dynamic environment for students… Read more
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Student Life at Dartmouth College
Some students love living in small towns. They would like to enjoy serenity as opposed to the fast-paced life in an urban area. Life in rural areas is more relaxed, people are friendlier, and one can access the wonders of the countryside. Dartmouth University, one of the Ivy League colleges, is located in Hanover, New… Read more
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Student Life at Columbia University
Columbia University attracts a diverse national and international student body providing learning and experience of the highest level. The university boasts of a dynamic campus in a city that is the melting pot of culture and an economic powerhouse. Often termed the city that never sleeps, life in New York promises to be fast-paced and… Read more