In Pursuit of Black Excellence — The Legacy of HBCUs in America
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a very long history that begins before the abolition of slavery in the United States. But they are remaining key institutions of higher learning for African Americans. Read about some of HBCUs and the important role they play even in modern society.
Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Tips to Get You Through Finals
Are you getting ready to take your final exams? In this post we provide 5 study tips and habits that will help keep you on track. Use our tips to help achieve your test-taking goals and make this exam season a little bit easier!
Ukrainian Student in an International Environment: Keeping an Open Mind While Studying in the US
Participating in exchange programs is a great opportunity to widen your worldviews and gain new experiences. Especially now, when physical border isn’t much of a barrier anymore, many young people share their cultures with each other. Click to read about fascinating international experience of a Ukrainian student in the U.S.
Q&A: The International Student Experience at Boston University
Join us as we sit down with three Boston University students to discuss their experiences studying in the United States! Isabel, Sofía, and Angela share how they picked Boston University, the challenges they’ve faced, and the advice they would give to prospective students.
US Election Day: Tuesdays, Stickers, and Mail-In Ballots
What does Election Day look like in the United States? Explore the history of Election Day, how Americans vote, and what voting will look like this year. Election Day is a time where Americans can celebrate the nation’s history and reflect on the changes they would like to see moving forward.
An Introduction to Media Literacy: What It Is and Why It's Important
News, social media posts, movies are around us all the time. Learn about the basics of media literacy, as well as some of the problems with the increasing availability and spread of information. This is the first in a series about this topic.
5 Apps and Websites to Help You with Pronouncing Words in English
These fun websites and apps can help you understand how to pronounce new words and work on your pronunciation of old words.
Soft Skills: 5 Ways to Develop Them and Step up Your Game in Any Job
Be it a doctor, engineer, teacher, politician, or business owner, developing soft skills are crucial in any profession. Soft skills can be defined as skills that are not tied to any specific job. Instead, they are more reflective of your personality, and you can apply them to any situation.
6 Websites to Help You With Writing in English
We’re always looking for cool ways to improve our English, right? The internet is just full of helpful places for us, but who has time to sift through the bad ones to focus on the helpful ones? Well, we did it for you!