STUDY IN THE USA! Quarterly Newsletter for Smart High School Students
Bucharest, August 31, 2012 Volume IV, Summer-Fall Issue
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Close-Up on U.S. Study: Considering Studying in the U.S.? Some Things to Think About University Highlight: Syracuse University, New York and abroad Student Highlight: Bogdan Constantin, Syracuse University & MIT University Brief: Carleton College, MN
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U.S. Intern at FEAC in July-August FEAC Authors Article in Globally-Distributed Publication In-Depth Support for Applicants Outside Bucharest: Summer School, First Stop: Constanta Connect to U.S. Culture: ZOOM in on America In the Market for Some Great Summer-Fall Reading? FEAC Open All Summer: Helping Students Jumpstart Their U.S. Application
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U.S. Admissions: Excellent Harvest Again Former FEAC Advisees Share Their Experiences: Pre-Departure Orientation EducationUSA Romania at OACAC Conference in Denver Giving Back and Ivy League Highlights: A Romanian Success Story at University of Pennsylvania Celebrating American Culture and Honoring a Cherished Tradition: Flag Day Promotion of U.S. Study to Fresh Audiences: “International Study Day” at Five Locations Beyond “Int’l Study Day”: Students Discover U.S. Study in Bucharest, Galati, and Sibiu
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Closer to U.S. Study through FEAC Internships FEAC to Expand Its Innovative Video Resources FEAC to Launch New Resources: Guide to Undergrad U.S. Admissions Liberal Arts Excellence. Highlight: Carleton College, Minnesota, Sep. 25 Ace the SATs with FEAC Resources: Upcoming Tests Starting Oct. 6 Smart Admissions Training Oct. 2-30 Want to Study in the USA? Great News: FEAC Undergrad Outreach Is On! “International Study Day”, Round 2
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New College Planning Site via College Board: BigFuture Free Online Courses on AcademicEarth.Org
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FEAC CORE Bucharest, August 31, 2012 Volume IV, Summer-Fall Issue Close-Up on U.S. Study Considering Studying in the U.S.? Here are Some Things to Think About By E.J. Westlake, Associate Professor of Theatre & Drama and Associate Professor of English at University of Michigan, Fulbright grantee to University of Bucharest 2011-12 When thinking about studying at an American university, the choices can be overwhelming. There are many good colleges and universities to choose from in many different kinds of locations. The programs are all different and each one will have its strengths and weaknesses. Knowing now a little about some of the differences between Romanian and American institutions, I thought I might list some things to consider when choosing a program. Some of this advice is what I tell my own students back in Michigan. On the whole, one thing that stands out is a difference in emphasis on certain expectations in the classroom. American professors value regular attendance and it will count towards your grade at the undergraduate level and especially at the graduate level. Students are expected to have done the reading thoroughly and to have formulated ideas about what they read. Students are also expected to participate assertively in class. American instructors will remember you by how much you contribute to the class. On the one hand, it isn't good to dominate a discussion, but you will be expected to speak up occasionally, unless it is a large lecture (more than 50 students). Deadlines for assignments are deadlines. Most American instructors will allow late assignments to be turned in, but only if you talk to them first and ask for an extension. In fact, American professors appreciate when students are up-front about any obstacles they face. You may not always like the answer, but sometimes professors will work with you to find a solution. American professors will never remind you about assignments that are due or what reading will be covered in the next class. You are usually provided with a detailed syllabus and schedule and, most of the time, the professor will stick to it. If you ever have a question about when something is due, what the reading will be, or what is expected for an assignment, the best thing to do is to check the syllabus first. If you still have questions after you read the syllabus, then it is appropriate to go to the professor. There is a heavy emphasis on good writing at American institutions. Some professors are very understanding about people for whom English is a second language and some are not so understanding. However, almost every college and university has resources – writing resources and resources for international students. Don't hesitate to use everything at your disposal. For potential undergraduates: 1. Every college or university is going to have its own unique culture. Look into the institution's reputation in terms of what the students prefer to do on the weekends. Continued on page 3
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FEAC CORE Is the school known as a "party school" where students enjoy going to social functions often, especially during football season, which is in the fall? Or is it known for the seriousness of the students, such as the University of Chicago, where students come from around the world to be in the top of their field? Are students interested in political activism? Is it a religious institution? And more. 2. Think about where you would like to live for the next four years. Would you mind living in a small town, or do you like big cities? Some institutions are in small towns, but close to large cities, like the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a bus ride away from Chicago. Also, think about regional differences. The southeast is very different from the southwest in America. The east coast has a different culture than the west coast. Think about whether you want to be some place that is more liberal or more conservative, where people are more friendly and outgoing or people are more reserved. Last but not least, 3. Don't judge a program by how the institution is "ranked." There are often outstanding programs at schools that aren't ranked as highly as the so-called ivy-league schools. An institution might have the best music education program, but be at a small institution that isn't well known. Some schools have programs that are unique that you can't find anywhere else. University Highlight Syracuse University, in Syracuse, New York, and abroad By Anne Rohlfer, Miami University, OH graduate and FEAC summer intern Syracuse University has to its name a long history of rich traditions, diverse campus culture, and forward thinking vision. It was founded in 1870 as a private college and soon offered the first bachelor of arts degrees in the country. Syracuse has always promoted a rich academic atmosphere which was recognized in 1996 when the university received the Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for its successful innovative faculty development programs to enhance undergraduate education. In 2005, the school was recognized as a “college with a conscience�, following their efforts to be more environmentally aware. The main campus is located in the middle of the state of New York. Syracuse is a beautiful city of rolling hills and valleys, with many lakes Course College on campus and streams wandering though, and a population of about 145,000 people. It is within easy driving distance of major U.S. and Canadian cities including: New York City, Boston, Toronto and Montreal. Its unique location close to these big cities gives it a cosmopolitan feel, but its small population lends it a small town charm. Syracuse University also offers programs in a variety of other locations around the U.S.: in New York City, Washington DC and Los Angeles, as well as in Florence, Italy. About 40% of the students at SU spend time abroad before they graduate. There are approximately 20,000 students enrolled at Syracuse, of which 14,000 are undergraduates and Continued on page 4 6,000 are graduate or law students.
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FEAC CORE Students come from all 50 states of the USA and more than 100 other countries, including Romania. About 2,000 international students attend Syracuse each year. Despite being a medium sized school, the class sizes are generally small, with an average student to faculty ratio of 15:1. SU is deeply committed to making education affordable. Last year, about two thirds of entering students received financial aid through grants and scholarships. International students are eligible for multiple forms of aid too. Undergraduate students can apply for merit-based Graduation with Otto the mascot scholarships for academic and personal achievement, or need-based awards. An interesting note is that the university seal, adopted back in 1871, is translated into “knowledge crowns those who seek her”. This motto is clearly represented in the university’s current vision of “Scholarship in Action—a commitment to forging bold, imaginative, reciprocal, and sustained engagements with our many constituent communities, local as well as global”. Each year the graduates of Syracuse University move on to prestigious graduate schools and employment in leading businesses. The university has remained a private institution, but has expanded its view from the individual seeking knowledge to the seeking and sharing of knowledge globally. Useful links: Slutzker Center for International Students http://international.syr.edu/ For undergraduates considering applying check out this webpage for guidelines http://bit.ly/ SyracuseApply Student Highlight Bogdan Constantin, Syracuse University alumnus, currently Master’s student at MIT I first went to Syracuse University without being sure what to expect from my U.S. experience. All I knew was that I wanted to study aerospace engineering and learn in a country where this industry is thriving. Syracuse University was not my first choice, but it was not my safety school either. I managed to get a decent score on my SATs. The test scores, together with my essays and my grades from high school, got me a partial scholarship at Syracuse University without which my family could not have been able to send me to school there. I wish to take a moment and express my deepest gratitude to my parents who have been a moral and financial support for the entire period I studied at Syracuse University. As I said before, by leaving for college in the U.S., I was taking a huge leap in the dark. I left Romania on a summer day with two pieces of luggage and a backpack to a place where I’d never been before and where I did not know anyone. However, this proved to be no problem. The United States private educational system is a marvel. Their experience with international students has made them very proficient at guiding everyone and making the transition as smooth as possible. Thus, in absolutely no time I felt Syracuse to be my second home. In a matter of months I felt like I had lived there all my life. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaContinued on page 5 4
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FEAC CORE The people there are very nice. Everyone from professors, staff members and peers are willing to hold out a helping hand. For example, you will find that professors’ doors are open to students almost all the time. You can go in and talk about course-related issues and personal problems alike. They will offer guidance the best way they can and try to make you feel like there is nothing that can get in your way to being successful. All you have to do is do your best.
Syracuse University Quad During my first year, I took a lot of introductory courses in science and engineering. The work was not hard. Their goal is not to crush you and prove how little you know. They want you to get a solid foundation before you can move on to the real engineering curriculum. The education here is a combination between mastering the fundamentals, practical work, and team work. Even from the first semester we had a group project that involved designing, building, and programming a robot. Reflecting back on this project, I realize it was an amazing experience. And the learning curve started to take off exponentially both from an academic point of view, but also from a social standpoint. Work hard, party hard! That is the motto. Yes, we do work a lot for our classes, but it is necessary to take time and relax and have fun. Whenever you need a break, there are always people around that are willing to do something fun. The beauty of going to a university like Syracuse is that there are people from all over the world studying everything from aerospace engineering to photography. So, when you are sick and tired of talking about complex variables you can go out and make friends with an art major student and talk about the newest American bestseller novel.
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My experiences at Syracuse University goes well beyond academics and having fun. During the summer between my sophomore and junior year I got accepted to the Research Experience for Undergraduates in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. I got the chance to work with a professor on cutting edge research that is being done in the field of computational fluid dynamics. My research culminated with writing a technical paper and presenting it at a regional American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics students’ conference where I won 3rd place. I had the opportunity to go to France the next summer on an exchange program. There, I met students from a lot of other universities from the United States and took classes in Toulouse and Poitiers at the Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace and École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique. We visited the final assembly line of the Airbus A380, a lot of aircraft manufacturing factories and, last but definitely not least, the famous Air Show in Paris at Le Bourget. My senior year at Syracuse I applied for graduate school and I got admitted at MIT for a master’s leading to a PhD. Syracuse was the launch pad for my future. MIT offered me a full research assistantship and I expect it will also offer me a graduate education that will allow me to pursue my success, whatever shape or form it might take over the years. To conclude, I would like to take a moment and give many thanks to the Fulbright Commission in Bucharest and the lovely people that work there for their guidance when I was still in high school. I could not have done any of this if it weren’t for you! Thank you!
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FEAC NEWS Exciting Developments U.S. Admissions: Excellent Harvest Again In late June, the Fulbright Educational Advising Center counted and celebrated the success stories it has facilitated with its constantly expanding guidance and support services. 22 undergrad students reported enrolment to U.S. schools. Our students were admitted and funded by Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Duke, MIT, Vanderbilt University, Middlebury College, Babson College, Rochester University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Bryn Mawr University, Sarah Lawrence College, Boston University, Marquette University, etc. They attracted over $1.2 million in financial aid. Compared to last year, these numbers reflect a significant increase, which goes hand in hand with the additional support services developed by FEAC, such as: free admissions essay evaluation, free certification of transcript translation, free U.S. admissions events online and face-to-face, etc. Get in touch with the Advising Center to benefit from our wide range of free direct and online U.S. admissions support services http://bit.ly/FEAC_Services! Former FEAC Advisees Share Their Experiences at the Pre-Departure Orientation Mid-July marked the most prominent yearly event organized by EducationUSA Romania and the Fulbright Commission, with U.S. Embassy support, for U.S.-bound Romanian independent students and Fulbright grantees: the full-day Pre-Departure Orientation designed to facilitate students’ academic and cultural adjustment in the U.S. In the afternoon, FEAC hosted two workshops targeted at out-going independent students as well as a Fulbright session. Three of our former advisees enriched the event by sharing a variety of valuable insights and personal anecdotes on living and thriving in the U.S. culture; from absolute essentials to take to the USA to the cultural insights of having a U.S. host family, and covering everything from academic honors to student jobs. Our resource speakers perfectly illustrated the FEAC spirit: rising sophomores Alexandra and Iulia, from UPenn and Grinnell, respectively, both had enjoyed the full range of our admissions support services, and so had Bogdan, who worked with FEAC for his admissions first to Syracuse University and then to MIT, where he is starting a Master’s program, on a full scholarship. Participants in the FEAC Pre-Departure sessions are already starting to contribute to the EducationUSA Romania community: they have agreed to send FEAC their application packages to use for educational purposes. Their success stories will surely inspire students from all over Romania to apply to U.S. universities with FEAC admissions support. EducationUSA Romania at OACAC Conference in Denver EducationUSA Romania was present at the 750 strong-OACAC Conference hosted by University of Denver. OACAC stands for the Overseas Association for College Admissions Counseling and its mission is “to facilitate global interaction among counselors and institutions in support of students in their Continued on page 9 transition from secondary to higher education”.
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FEAC NEWS To attract U.S. universities’ interest to eastern-southern Europe and facilitate the increased access of students in the area to U.S. study, EducationUSA Romania joined forces with Wellesley College and presented a 70-minute session on the high school culture in this part of the world and the profile of the Eastern European student. The session entitled “Attracting the academic stars of Eastern Europe to your campus” highlighted the prevailing educational practices in the former communist countries and suggested cost-effective recruitment strategies for the region. The session was well attended and generated in-depth discussions involving long-time friends of the Fulbright Educational Advising Center, like the undergraduate admissions directors at Columbia University who will be visiting this fall. Ivy League Highlights as Giving Back: A Romanian Success Story at University of Pennsylvania The five-week Undergraduate Admissions Training offered by FEAC over May 22-June 19 was topped off by an enrichment session on June 26. Alexandra, FEAC friend and rising sophomore at UPenn, helped participants get ready for the admissions season with her inspiring U.S. stories. Our former advisee shared her academic and cultural experience on a top campus ranking 5th in this year’s U.S. News & World Report. Prospective applicants also learned tips on how to win the heart of the admissions committee and get admitted and funded by an excellent U.S. university. Celebrating American Culture and Honoring a Cherished Tradition: Flag Day In mid-June, festivity filled the air as the Public Diplomacy section brought together over 250 students and English teachers from five Bucharest high schools. The participants celebrated Flag Day through colorful projects on the 50 U.S. states.
Honoring a cherished tradition, the Fulbright Commission took part in the event with an educational booth staffed by FEAC advisers and interns. The EducationUSA Romania Advising Center was joined by students who had enjoyed the full range of our services and who got admitted and funded by Middlebury College in Vermont, MIT, Princeton University, Grinnell College in Iowa, and Harvard University. Throughout the three hour event, our team interacted with the participants and introduced them to the study and funding opportunities U.S. campuses offer to top international students. Pictures at http://on.fb.me/FEACPics. Promotion of U.S. Study to Fresh Audiences: “International Study Day” at Five Locations This spring, FEAC together with Campus France, DAAD, and British Council partnered up to set up a comprehensive joint outreach program meant to introduce high school and college students outside Bucharest to the benefits and opportunities of the educational systems in the USA, France, and Germany and to standardized tests like the TOEFL, SAT, IELTS, DELF/DALF. Continued on page 10
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FEAC NEWS The pilot program, successfully launched in early April at “Lazar” National College in Bucharest, reached out to underserved academic communities in Galati, Sibiu, Oradea, and Petrosani in April-May. The events were promoted through the joint efforts of the four institutions behind the “International Study Day” project and attracted overall almost 1,000 students, parents, and teachers. Beyond “Intl Study Day”: Students Discover U.S. Study in Bucharest, Galati, and Sibiu Over April-June, the Fulbright Educational Advising Center visited 12 high schools in Bucharest, Galati, and Sibiu and connected with around 900 students and teaching staff. FEAC highlighted the many unique features of a U.S. education: the liberal arts philosophy, outside-class learning, student-professor relationships, study abroad, teaching resources, financial aid, and more. Prospective applicants were also introduced to the wealth of online and face-to-face U.S. admissions support services FEAC makes available free of charge. Resources Virtual Initiative: Visit Over 100 U.S. Campuses with FEAC Our “College Profiles” project was inspired by the “Financial Aid File”, a resource FEAC updates every year with data provided by EducationUSA and U.S. universities on the most generous schools in the USA that offer international students substantial financial aid, if not downright full rides. The “College Profiles” collection includes one-page-long quintessential surveys of over 115 colleges and universities in the U.S. The profiles highlight schools in the same academic range, the university culture as reflected in the motto, mission/vision, values, etc., admissions and financial aid statistics, average SAT and TOEFL scores, most popular majors offered, etc, coupled with practical information such as location. U.S. Intern at FEAC in July-August Hi! My name is Anne Rohlfer. I was an intern at FEAC this summer. I graduated from Miami University in Ohio. After teaching English to university students in China for two years, I'm currently a Master’s student at Beijing Normal University in China, studying comparative education. I came to Bucharest to work with FEAC to learn about the opportunities and services available to students who want to study in America. While in Bucharest I got to know and understand the students and culture of Romania through my work at the center. I was very impressed by the friendly helpful nature of the people I have met. The interest and determination of the students coming to the center was exciting and I enjoyed interacting with students during public hours, as well as during the Summer School FEAC organized in Constanta at the end of August!
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FEAC NEWS FEAC Authors Article in Globally-Distributed Publication: International Student Guide to the USA The International Student Guide to the United States of America is an annual publication directed at international students who wish to pursue their higher education in the United States. This resource put out by Spindle Publishing Company has been around since 1994. This year, FEAC’s productive collaboration with the Guide editors reached a new level. On top of Spindle sending us around 3,000 copies of the Guide to use during the extensive outreach we organize in high schools and universities around the country, our Advising Center contributed an article on financial aid for international students to the 2012-13 edition of the Guide. The piece is available at http://bit.ly/FEACarticle. Connect to U.S. Culture: ZOOM in on America The brainchild of two Information Resource Centers within the U.S. Embassy in Poland, this vibrant monthly publication offers insights into U.S. cultural symbols and values. Wondering what you’ll become savvy on after reading the April-August issues? Explore at http://www.usinfo.pl/zoom/! In the Market for Some Great Summer Reading? Check out this 88-book list by the Library of Congress http://bit.ly/SummerBooks! From Benjamin Franklin’s "Experiments and Observations on Electricity" to Ray Bradbury’s "Fahrenheit 451" and from the "Scarlet Letter" to "The Cat in the Hat," the list focuses on books that have forever shaped the American culture. Which would you like to read first? Share on our Facebook page!
FEAC Open All Summer: Helping Students Jumpstart Their U.S. Application at FEAC Summer was the perfect time for future applicants to research universities in the USA, study for the standardized tests (TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT), and brainstorm for the admissions essays. To support Romanian applicants through this important stage of their U.S. admissions, FEAC was opened throughout the summer. In-Depth FEAC Support for Applicants Outside Bucharest: Summer School. First Stop: Constanta With funding from the U.S. Embassy, EducationUSA Romania organized the first U.S. Admissions Summer School in Romania. To increase Romanian students' chances for securing admissions and financial aid at U.S. universities, the Fulbright Educational Advising Center organized an intensive 3-day training program. The program also helped students on the Black Sea coast become familiar with the U.S. study environment and U.S. cultural values.
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FEAC NEWS The Summer School hosted by the leading high school in Constanta, “Mircea cel Batran� National College, allowed the FEAC team to share strategies and insights into selecting the right universities and putting together strong applications that lead to admission with funding in the U.S.A. The Summer School also included a U.S. movie club in the evenings, the perfect opportunity to discuss U.S. cultural values and society. More pictures at http://on.fb.me/FEACPics. The next edition of this new service is scheduled in Sibiu in April 2013. A big thank you to the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest and the Fulbright Commission for their support! Upcoming Activities and Events Closer to U.S. Study through FEAC Internships Visit http://bit.ly/joinfeac for info on the part-time internship programs designed by FEAC for prospective undergrads! They will bring you closer to education U.S.-style and to the work EducationUSA does in Romania to support the efforts of our students who dream of furthering their studies in the United States. Three intern positions are available for the program running Sep. 15 through Dec. 15. FEAC to Expand Its Innovative Video Resources: Subscribe To Our New YouTube Channel With around 65,000 page views and 55,000 unique page views over the past academic year, the FEAC website and Facebook page continue to be the premier online resources that connect Romanian applicants to current, complete, and unbiased info on U.S. study and financial aid. To bring visitors closer to the unique U.S. higher education system, our advising center has launched a video campaign.Check out http:// www.youtube.com/user/EdUSAromania for the first series of in-hpuse produced videos starring Romanian students at U.S. universities and admissions officers from U.S. universities on visit to FEAC. More video resources in the pipeline! FEAC to Launch New Resources: Guide to Undergrad U.S. Admissions Inspired by the specific questions raised by Romanian high school students interested in pursuing a higher education in the United States, the Fulbright Educational Advising Center is developing an English language guide to smart applications to U.S. universities. The resource draws upon EducationUSA expertise, FEAC Romanian success stories of admissions and funding, and in-depth research on U.S. admissions. Publication of this resource was made possible through funding from the U.S. Embassy. Stay tuned for news on the FEAC site and Facebook page! Liberal Arts Excellence. Highlight: Carleton College, Minnesota, Sep. 25 Join FEAC for a special session featuring the Director of International Recruitment at Carleton College! Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in Minnesota, in the Midwestern United States. This session is the perfect opportunity to learn about successful U.S. admissions from the university perspective and to explore the multiple opportunities that undergraduate studies at a U.S. liberal arts college bring along: the liberal arts philosophy, personalized curriculum, close student-professor interactions, generous scholarship options, study abroad, and much more! 12
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FEAC NEWS Ace the SATs with FEAC Resources: Upcoming Tests Starting Oct. 6 Most colleges in the USA use the SAT Reasoning and Subject tests as objective tools for evaluating a student's college readiness and knowledge of various academic subjects. Visit FEAC to access our many free resources – textbooks, practice tests, online materials – to prepare for the upcoming SAT test administrations. Or access the free practice on our site under Testing. FEAC is one of the four SAT testing centers in Bucharest. You are welcome to take the tests here! Please bear in mind that our testing capacity is limited to 18 seats for SAT I and 13 for SAT II, so register early to secure a seat. Good luck! Smart Undergraduate Admissions: Training Program Oct.2-30 Interested in living a vibrant college experience in the U.S.? During Oct. 2-30, Tuesdays, 3-5 pm, join us for a new Undergraduate Admissions Training program. The five sessions will highlight U.S. application tips and strategies leading to success: admissions and funding. You’ll learn how to select U.S. study programs and connect with your dream American universities. You will master the art of negotiating strong recommendation letters. You’ll explore efficient self-marketing techniques that’ll make you a memorable candidate. The result? Your well-rounded application will show that you are a great fit for the U.S. campus of your choice. Details about starting your successful journey to U.S. universities at http://bit.ly/feac_events! Want to Study in the USA? Great News: FEAC Undergrad Outreach Is On! Are you interested in U.S. education? Would you like to learn more about the American university system and the funding available for international applicants? Take initiative, tell your teachers about FEAC and contact us at FEAC@fulbright.ro to discuss a FEAC presentation in your high school. We look forward to visiting you!
Dynamic Promotion of U.S. Study to Fresh Audiences: “International Study Day”, Round 2 After the success of the first “International Study Days” FEAC organized together with Campus France, DAAD, and British Council this spring, we are planning to continue this service in the fall. Look out for events near you at http://bit.ly/feac_events!
The tentative locations this fall are Craiova, Brasov and Targoviste.
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EDUCATIONUSA NEWS New College Planning Site Via College Board: BigFuture The College Board has a revamped college planning site: meet BigFuture (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org)! This website replaces the College Board’s previous college planning website and is equipped with many useful resources for international applicants. According to The College Board officials, a significant proportion of the traffic on the BigFuture site, typically more than 12%, comes from outside the United States. Free Online Courses on AcademicEarth.Org Looking for inspiring free online classes? Academic Earth brings courses online so everyone can receive a world-class education from the world's leading scholars without being restricted by physical boundaries. The site focuses on providing a user-friendly educational ecosystem where you can easily navigate through the free online courses to find the exact online class video to watch, interact with and gain knowledge from. Academic Earth pairs up with top U.S. universities to bring you the top lectures in a variety of subjects in an online community that makes learning from online classes easier and more successful for everyone. More at www.academicearth.org.
WISDOM OF THE SEASON “Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I may not remember. Involve me and I'll understand.” (Native American proverb) “Education is not received. It is achieved.” (Chinese proverb) Need more info? Contact us! Public hours at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center (FEAC): Tue: 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Wed-Thu: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Phone no: 021-231 9015 Website: http://www.fulbright.ro/educational-advising-center.html Facebook fanpage: http://on.fb.me/feac_ro Address: No. 2, Ing. Costinescu St., Sector 1, Bucharest 011878, Romania
Comments? Suggestions? E-mail us at: FEAC@fulbright.ro All articles are contributed by FEAC staff, unless otherwise stated.
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