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Study in the USA is the education guide for international students.  Here you can Request Information from English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, universities, colleges, and boarding schools in the USA and Canada. Search the list of programs by language or category, including:

Featured Programs provide you with university and post-secondary level program descriptions, as well as Request Information forms for contacting admissions offices. Younger students (ages 10-17) may consult the Boarding Schools listings for secondary-level, pre-university, and summer programs. TOEFL information is available in the Articles Area.

Why Study in the USA

Why Study in the USA

Sat, Aug 15, 2009

Maybe you want the very best education available. Maybe you want to put your career on the fast track by perfecting your English and working with top professionals in your field. Whatever your reasons, one thing is clear – your next step is to come to the U.S.A., which will help you achieve your goals and have fun! Look at our Featured Programs

Interview - Chou-Hsien, University of New England

Interview - Chou-Hsien, University of New England

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Chou-Hsien, from Taiwan, is a senior at the University of New England in Maine.

Interview-Premjit Sritrakul at California State Polytechnic University.

Interview-Premjit Sritrakul at California State Polytechnic University.

Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Premjit Sritrakul, from Thailand, studying in Pomona, California at California State Polytechnic University.

Interview - Noriko Okumura, DePaul University

Interview - Noriko Okumura, DePaul University

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Noriko Okumura, from Japan, studying in Chicago. Noriko is an MBA student at the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business/DePaul University specializing in International Business. She studied in DePaul’s English Language Academy (ELA).

Understanding American Education

Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Understanding American Education American education offers a rich field of choices for the international student. From abroad, and even from within the U.S.A., there is such an array of institutions, programs and locations that the choices may overwhelm the student. To simplify the choices, a student must carefully study how each program and location can fulfill the student's goals. In order to make informed decisions, a student will need to know how the U.S. education system is organized. Look at our Featured Programs

Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

This glossary will help you understand the terms and language used to describe education in the U.S.A. You will find the words listed below are used throughout this magazine. Your understanding of the contents of this magazine will be greatly enhanced if you take the time to reference the terms below, and check back to this list often.

Interview - Andreas Kalomiris, Foothill College

Interview - Andreas Kalomiris, Foothill College

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Andreas Kalomiris, from Germany, is finishing General Education/Majoring in Business at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California.

Interview - Tae-Kyung Ha, University of Hawai`i – Hilo

Interview - Tae-Kyung Ha, University of Hawai`i – Hilo

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Tae-Kyung Ha from South Korea is studying at University of Hawai`i – Hilo. He is a Communications major taking courses in ESL in addition to Communications and Business.

Ranking of schools?

Ranking of schools?

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Understanding U.S. Education

Interview - Tomokazu Osaki, Syracuse University

Interview - Tomokazu Osaki, Syracuse University

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Tomokazu Osaki, from Japan, studied at the English Language Institute, Syracuse University, in Syracuse, New York. He is a Graduate student in Public Administration.

What is the difference between a college and a university?
GPA

GPA

Fri, Feb 20, 2009

I keep hearing about GPA and how some students have a GPA of 3 or 4, etc. Could you further explain what these numbers mean explain how I should calculate my GPA?

Applying for Admission

Applying for Admission

Tue, Aug 18, 2009

Each U.S. college or university sets its own admission standards and decides which applicants meet those standards. You must apply separately to each college or university. Look at our Featured Programs

Invest in Yourself! Financing your U.S. Education

Invest in Yourself! Financing your U.S. Education

Sat, Aug 15, 2009

Is studying in the U.S.A. part of your plans? Does paying for study abroad seem like an impossible task? It’s not!

Welcome to Study in the USA!

Fri, Mar 06, 2009

Study in the USA is the education guide for international students. Here you can Request Information from English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, universities, colleges, and boarding schools in the USA and Canada. Search the list of programs by language or category

Test Taking Strategies

Test Taking Strategies

Tue, Apr 07, 2009

Tips on preparing for your tests.

I Want  To Study In The U.S.A. This Summer!

I Want To Study In The U.S.A. This Summer!

Tue, Apr 07, 2009

Summer is a wonderful time to further your studies and explore the United States. With the proper planning, you will have an exciting and rewarding experience! Look at our Summer programs

Financial Aid Links

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Learn, Lead, Serve: Service-Learning in the United States

Learn, Lead, Serve: Service-Learning in the United States

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

In the U.S.A., education oftentimes extends beyond books and teachers to include experiences outside the classroom.

Pre-MBA Programs

Pre-MBA Programs

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

An American MBA is well recognized and highly valued in today's international business environment. Leading edge American business methods and technologies continue to have a strong impact on business all over the world. Your decision to get an MBA in the U.S.A. is a smart first step in your career growth and development.

Designing Your Future

Designing Your Future

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Whether you're interested in fine art, fashion, computer arts, graphic design or motion pictures and video, an education in North America can offer you excellent exposure to cutting-edge techniques and professional training. Look at our Arts Programs

Technology Race

Technology Race

Sun, Feb 15, 2009

Worldwide demand for graduates of technology fields continues to grow. Take the lead by studying in the U.S.A. Look at our Technology Programs

Considering A Women's College

Considering A Women's College

Wed, Apr 15, 2009

Young women around the world are curious about the excellent all-Women's colleges in the United States. Female students should consider this fulfilling option as they plan their studies. Look at our Women's Colleges

Interview - Juri Adrianto, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Interview - Juri Adrianto, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Wed, May 20, 2009

Juri Adrianto, from Indonesia, is a candidate for an MBA in Information Systems at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey

School, College and University

School, College and University

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

In the United States, the word “school” describes any place where people learn.

Interview - Susana Lopes, University of California, Irvine (UCI)

Interview - Susana Lopes, University of California, Irvine (UCI)

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Susana Lopes, from Brazil, received an ACP (Accelerated) Certificate in Marketing at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).

Interview - Warinsinee "Ploy" Phusitkancha, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Interview - Warinsinee "Ploy" Phusitkancha, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Warinsinee "Ploy" Phusitkanchana, from Thailand, is a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, near Phoenix, Arizona.

Useful Information

Useful Information

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Education Fairs

Education Fairs

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Fairs at a glance: Fall 2009/Spring 2010. Student education fairs give you a chance to speak directly with representatives of U.S. universities, language programs and summer schools. You can visit each school's booth, talk with people who teach and work there, and take home brochures and applications.

Student Experiences!

Student Experiences!

Mon, Oct 12, 2009

Ya-Chen Hsu from Taiwan attended the Peralta Colleges in the San Francisco area, where she studied Apparel Design and Merchandising.

Interview - Jingran Zhao, Georgia College

Interview - Jingran Zhao, Georgia College

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Jingran Zhao is a sophomore, studying Accounting at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, near Atlanta.

Interview - Jung Hwan Hyun, Benedictine College

Interview - Jung Hwan Hyun, Benedictine College

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Jung Hwan Hyun, from Seoul, South Korea, is a freshman at Benedictine College in Kansas, majoring in mass communications.

Interview - Mariya (Masha) Semyonova, Cascadia Community College

Interview - Mariya (Masha) Semyonova, Cascadia Community College

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Mariya (Masha) Semyonova from Kazakhstan attends Cascadia Community College in Bothell, near Seattle, Washington.

Interview - Yan Jie Lu, Bates Technical College

Interview - Yan Jie Lu, Bates Technical College

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Yan Jie Lu from China attends Bates Technical College in Tacoma, Washington, where she is a freshman, majoring in Marketing & Business Management.

About Us

About Us

Wed, Jul 01, 2009

All about Study in the USA .

Interview - Gun-Soo Han, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville

Interview - Gun-Soo Han, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Gun-Soo Han from Korea studies for a graduate degree in kinesiology at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he studied intensive English at Spring International Language Center.

Interview - Fen Liu, California State University, San Marcos

Interview - Fen Liu, California State University, San Marcos

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Fen Liu from China, attended the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) at California State University, San Marcos.

Interview - Andreas Kalomiris, Foothill College

Interview - Andreas Kalomiris, Foothill College

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Andreas Kalomiris is finishing General Education/Majoring in Business at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California.

Interview - Rosine Ebangue, Sierra College

Interview - Rosine Ebangue, Sierra College

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Rosine Ebangue, from France, is a freshman at Sierra College in Rocklin, California, majoring in Accounting.

Interview-Francesca Tanmizi

Interview-Francesca Tanmizi

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Francesca Tanmizi, from Indonesia, is a sophomore at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, majoring in Sociology & Business Administration.

Interview - Sébastien Blanc, UCLA Extension's American Language Center

Interview - Sébastien Blanc, UCLA Extension's American Language Center

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Sébastien Blanc from Switzerland studies at UCLA Extension's American Language Center.

Interview - Tran Huy, East Los Angeles College

Interview - Tran Huy, East Los Angeles College

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Tran, Huy from Vietnam attended East Los Angeles College and now studies for a Master of Engineering – Structural Design.

Interview - Timea Kungle Muro, The English Language Program of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville
Interview - Min Hwan Oh, Darton College

Interview - Min Hwan Oh, Darton College

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Min Hwan Oh from Korea attends Darton College in Albany, Georgia, where he is a sophomore, pre-pharmacy major.

Interview - Thanyaluck Keawkingkeo, the University of Illinois at Chicago

Interview - Thanyaluck Keawkingkeo, the University of Illinois at Chicago

Wed, Aug 12, 2009

Thanyaluck Keawkingkeo prepares for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Communication Design) at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she studied at the Tutorium in Intensive English.

Interview - Orn-usa Suwitheechon, Kansas State University

Interview - Orn-usa Suwitheechon, Kansas State University

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Orn-usa Suwitheechon from Thailand, Kansas State University - English Language Program and graduate studies in Clinical Science.

Interview - Lui Ngachi, Bunker Hill Community Colleg

Interview - Lui Ngachi, Bunker Hill Community Colleg

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Lui Ngachi from Hong Kong is a senior, majoring in Business at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston.

Interview - Ramiro Garcia Olano, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Interview - Ramiro Garcia Olano, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

After finishing English studies in the Intensive English Program at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Ramiro Garcia Olano from Argentina is now a Ph.D. student in Spanish Literature.

Interview - Francesca Crescenzi, State University of New York Rockland Community College

Interview - Francesca Crescenzi, State University of New York Rockland Community College

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Francesca Crescenzi from Italy studied at State University of New York Rockland Community College near New York City.

Interview - Pornphrom "Bee" Chalarat, Cleveland State University

Interview - Pornphrom "Bee" Chalarat, Cleveland State University

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Pornphrom "Bee" Chalarat from Thailand studied intensive English at Cleveland State University in Ohio and now is a candidate for an MA in Public Administration.

Interview - Hyun-Young Choi, University of Pennsylvania College of General Studies

Interview - Hyun-Young Choi, University of Pennsylvania College of General Studies

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Hyun-Young Choi from South Korea is a Junior, studying International Relations at the University of Pennsylvania College of General Studies. She spent a summer studying intensive English at Penn's English Language Programs.

Interview - Cuong  Quach, Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP)

Interview - Cuong Quach, Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP)

Sat, Aug 15, 2009

Cuong Quach from Vietnam is studying at the Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) in Austin, Texas, in preparation for pursuing a degree in Business.

Interview - Alma Chavez, the English Language Institute, University of Texas at Arlington

Interview - Alma Chavez, the English Language Institute, University of Texas at Arlington

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Alma Chavez from Mexico attended the English Language Institute, University of Texas at Arlington.

Interview - Kenan Top, Northern Virginia Community College

Interview - Kenan Top, Northern Virginia Community College

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Kenan Top from Turkey is a freshman majoring in Business Administration at Northern Virginia Community College.

Interview - Tsung-Feng (Simon) Ka, Western Washington University

Interview - Tsung-Feng (Simon) Ka, Western Washington University

Fri, Aug 14, 2009

Tsung-Feng (Simon) Kang from Taiwan studies English at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.

Interview - Yun Jung Kang, Everett Community College

Interview - Yun Jung Kang, Everett Community College

Fri, Jul 24, 2009

Yun Jung Kang from Korea attends Everett Community College in Washington State, where she is studying Aviation Maintenance Technology.