#American universities for international students

[usadvlottery]

Embark on an educational journey with Student Visas in America, opening doors for international students to pursue academic excellence in the United States. This immigration category facilitates access to world-renowned universities and institutions, offering a diverse range of educational opportunities. Explore the stories of aspiring scholars navigating the student visa application process, from F1 visas for academic programs to Optional Practical Training (OPT) for post-graduation employment. Discover how these visas not only empower students to broaden their horizons academically but also contribute to the cultural richness and global perspectives within American campuses. Join the ranks of those who have embraced the transformative experience of studying in the USA, shaping a future filled with knowledge, growth, and endless possibilities.

[mail-me-a-snail]

i think it kind of sucks that younger me worshipped the idea of the SATs as the ultimate rite of passage for those in a first world curriculum because the SATs aren't all that. they're an american standardized test by which the rest of the world's education is compared to when the rest of the world is . not america

[tomorrowusa]

Something else for Marjorie Traitor Green to have a hissy fit about. 

Across the United States, colleges and universities are doing their part to help students from Ukraine. Since the war began, more than 140 U.S. colleges and universities have helped 230 Ukrainian students continue their studies through the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Emergency Student Fund for Ukraine, the nonprofit said.

It’s not easy to study when a neighboring genocidal dictator is conducting a campaign of war crimes to subjugate your country.

Universities in other countries have also been helpful to Ukrainian students. Poland shares a border with Ukraine and is host to more Ukrainian refugees than any other country.

Thousands of Ukrainian students find peace in Poland 

Americans are poorly educated about Eastern European history. Except for Copernicus (real name: Mikołaj Kopernik), we learn almost nothing in schools about Eastern European history prior to 1914 except for bizarre and exotic characters like Ivan the Terrible and Vlad Dracul. And the period since then is mostly concerned with Russia/USSR and mass atrocities committed by Hitler in the region.

So I hope Ukrainian students studying in the US will encourage their American friends to look beyond the superficial treatment American schools give to Ukraine and the rest of Eastern Europe.  

[edwisefoundation]

Top 10 Reasons to Study in the USA | Exploring American Education

Thinking about pursuing higher education abroad? The USA remains a top choice for millions of international students every year. The article Top 10 Reasons to Study in the USA covers why the USA stands out, from its outstanding education quality and scholarship opportunities to its vibrant student life and career prospects. Whether you're seeking affordable education options or opportunities to work while studying, the US offers a world of possibilities.

Visit the link to discover more about why studying in the USA could be your best decision yet!

[primeviewprathamesh]

American International University: Asserting 30 Years of Prominence in Bangladesh’s Educational Landscape

[caribbean-medical-schools]

American University of Anguilla: A Comprehensive Overview of Caribbean Medical Education

Discover the American University of Anguilla, renowned for its exceptional medical programs in the Caribbean. Explore the curriculum, campus facilities, and unique advantages for international students seeking quality medical education abroad. Learn about admissions criteria, faculty expertise, and the vibrant student life that enriches the educational experience on this picturesque island. Prepare for a fulfilling medical career with rigorous training and global perspectives offered by AUA.

[farooqahamed]

Explore the intricacies of financing US universities for international students with our comprehensive guide, 'Understanding and Managing American University Expenses for International Students.' Navigate through American university fees, American university admission processes, and financial aid options tailored to international students. Gain insights into optimizing your budget while pursuing quality education in the USA. 

[heritageposts]

Ask an older generation of white South Africans when they first felt the bite of anti-apartheid sanctions, and some point to the moment in 1968 when their prime minister, BJ Vorster, banned a tour by the England cricket team because it included a mixed-race player, Basil D’Oliveira. After that, South Africa was excluded from international cricket until Nelson Mandela walked free from prison 22 years later. The D’Oliveira affair, as it became known, proved a watershed in drumming up popular support for the sporting boycott that eventually saw the country excluded from most international competition including rugby, the great passion of the white Afrikaners who were the base of the ruling Nationalist party and who bitterly resented being cast out. For others, the moment of reckoning came years later, in 1985 when foreign banks called in South Africa’s loans. It was a clear sign that the country’s economy was going to pay an ever higher price for apartheid. Neither of those events was decisive in bringing down South Africa’s regime. Far more credit lies with the black schoolchildren who took to the streets of Soweto in 1976 and kicked off years of unrest and civil disobedience that made the country increasingly ungovernable until changing global politics, and the collapse of communism, played its part. But the rise of the popular anti-apartheid boycott over nearly 30 years made its mark on South Africans who were increasingly confronted by a repudiation of their system. Ordinary Europeans pressured supermarkets to stop selling South African products. British students forced Barclays Bank to pull out of the apartheid state. The refusal of a Dublin shop worker to ring up a Cape grapefruit led to a strike and then a total ban on South African imports by the Irish government. By the mid-1980s, one in four Britons said they were boycotting South African goods – a testament to the reach of the anti-apartheid campaign. . . . The musicians union blocked South African artists from playing on the BBC, and the cultural boycott saw most performers refusing to play in the apartheid state, although some, including Elton John and Queen, infamously put on concerts at Sun City in the Bophuthatswana homeland. The US didn’t have the same sporting or cultural ties, and imported far fewer South African products, but the mobilisation against apartheid in universities, churches and through local coalitions in the 1980s was instrumental in forcing the hand of American politicians and big business in favour of financial sanctions and divestment. By the time President FW de Klerk was ready to release Mandela and negotiate an end to apartheid, a big selling point for part of the white population was an end to boycotts and isolation. Twenty-seven years after the end of white rule, some see the boycott campaign against South Africa as a guide to mobilising popular support against what is increasingly condemned as Israel’s own brand of apartheid.

. . . continues at the guardian (21 May, 2021)

[schoolhater]

gfms with under $10k in donations! - part 1

all of the people on this list have been seriously struggling to raise funds, despite people posting about them. they need urgent help just as much as anyone else!

remember! because of currency exchanges and the complicity of our governments, americans and europeans have an obligation to donate and to donate more! so pay attention!!!

kareman dohan @karemandohan1999: her husband was a fisherman and his boat broke down. her 14-month old son is sick due to drinking dirty water!! she has had a lot of difficulty and has had to remake her blog several times. vetted by 90-ghost $3,945 / $50,000

mohammed iwais @mohdiwais: mohammed is being spotlighted by @transmutationisms and you can learn more about him there. one of his sisters has been shot and another family member is sick, and neither of them can access the necessary medical care. @eastgaysian is offering sketches for anyone who donates more than kr160 SEK / $15USD vetted by 90-ghost kr72,639 SEK / kr500,000 SEK - $6904.7 USD / $47,499 USD

hazem tannera @hazemfromgaza: hazem tannera managed to escape to egypt but was separated from his family. he is fundraising with help from his friend in jordan. vetted by 90-ghost £7,153 / £80,000 - $9107.2 USD / $101,856 USD

alaa @alaakh99: alaa is being spotlighted by @buttercuparry. she is a mother of two. tumblr has deleted her account twice! her children are traumatized and her daughter has hepatitis. her family has had to live off of animal feed and weeds, and her tent shakes when bombs drop nearby. vetted by 90-ghost €5,118 / €100,000 - $5590.78 USD / $109237.6 USD

mahmoud abu hamam @ma7moudgaza2 mahmoud is a young engineering student whose university was destroyed. now he is trying to rebuild his family home. people who are trying to rebuild often get less traction because people don't understand the necessity of resisting ethnic cleansing. vetted on line 149 $3,039 USD / $25,000 USD

dina @dina179: both her young son and daughter have contracted hepatitis. dina is trying to achieve a very attainable goal - less than $15K USD!! all we have to do is pay attention. ibtisams fundraised for her briefly before deactivating and her campaign dropped off after that. vetted on line 245 $8,594 CAD / $20,000 CAD - $6247.23 USD / $14538.58 USD

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[justinspoliticalcorner]

Christopher Mathias at HuffPost:

A coalition of 185 social justice and religious groups published an open letter Monday expressing support for the campus protest encampments sweeping the country in opposition to Israel’s siege of Gaza, and calling on university administrators to end the brutal crackdowns of the student-led demonstrations. “We commend the students who are exercising their right to protest peacefully despite an overwhelming atmosphere of pressure, intimidation and retaliation, to raise awareness about Israel’s assault on Gaza — with U.S. weapons and funding,” the letter states. “These students have come forth with clear demands that their universities divest from corporations profiting from Israeli occupation, and demanding safe environments for Palestinians across their campuses. ” Groups that signed the letter include Gen-Z for Change, Working Families Party, IfNotNow Movement, Young Democrats of America Black Caucus, Movement for Black Lives, Sunrise Movement, MPower Change, Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestine Legal, and the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Some 900 students have been arrested during anti-war encampments and demonstrations at American universities in the last 10 days, per a tally from Al Jazeera — a tumultuous period that mirrors volatile demonstrations against the Vietnam War in 1968, when police arrested at least 700 students. The open letter Monday represents one of the largest shows of support among progressive groups for the burgeoning student protests, and makes clear the divide between establishment Democratic figures and social justice groups when it comes to U.S. support for Israel. President Joe Biden has refused so far to condition the sale of weapons to Israel. “Our communities have been horrified to see the militarized and violent response to students protesting an ongoing genocide funded and supported by our government, and our coalition of organizations join millions of our members across the country in standing in solidarity with the students’ efforts in support of the people of Gaza,” Yasmine Taeb, one of the main organizers of the letter, told HuffPost. Taeb is a human rights lawyer and political director at MPower Change, a Muslim social justice group.

“Instead of attacking young people mobilizing for Palestinian human rights, President Biden needs to listen to the majority of Americans who have been calling on him to stop funding and supporting the atrocities committed against the people of Gaza,” Taeb said.

[...] Israel has killed over 33,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, when the Gaza-based militant group Hamas launched an attack in which nearly 1,200 Israelis were killed. In January, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel’s siege of Gaza — which has displaced 85% of the population and put the occupied territory on the cusp of famine — left Palestinians at risk of experiencing a genocide. Last week, health officials in Gaza said medics had discovered mass graves at hospitals raided by Israeli troops. “We join [the students] in calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire and an end to the U.S. government’s and institutions’ role in the ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza,” Monday’s letter states. “As we stand in solidarity with the students protesting in encampments across the country, we reaffirm our commitment to amplifying their voices, condemn the university administration officials’ violent response to their activism, and demand that universities remove the presence of police and other militarized forces from their campuses,” it continues.

[...] Meanwhile, Republican Party officials and right-wing media figures have accused the demonstrations of antisemitism, falsely equating criticism of Israel with bigotry towards Jews. Although there have been scattered reports of actual antisemitic incidents at or near the encampments, many were not perpetrated by students but by interlopers. Many of the student protesters across the country are Jewish. Far-right agitators, including Christian nationalist activists, have also targeted the encampments, with MAGA pastor Sean Feucht leading hundreds of Christian and Jewish Zionists on a march around the Columbia campus on Thursday. The rally ended with pro-Israel demonstrators yelling through the gate at pro-Palestinian Columbia students. “Go back to Gaza!” they screamed.

More than 185 groups, including IfNotNow, Jewish Voice For Peace, MPower Change, and Working Families Party, signed a letter in support of the campus protests against Israel Apartheid State's genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

[kyreniacommentator]

GAU 2021/2022 International Students Award Night

GAU 2021/2022 International Students Award Night

On the 9th of November, 2022 Girne American University in conjunction with the MULTICULTURAL CENTER held an award ceremony in the Spectrum International Congress Hall to honour and award the academic excellence and extracurricular endevours of international students of various faculties in the Girne American University. (more…)

[treecakes]

i’m suited to doing schoolwork i like the structure it gives me but it is so stressful also. and my adhd makes it hard. but it’s fine. i enjoy it regardless. i like learning. all the time.

[edwisefoundation]

5 Reasons Why The US is The Top Choice For Studying IT

The United States is the leading destination for students worldwide, especially for those pursuing a degree in Information Technology (IT). Here are five compelling reasons why studying IT in the US is an excellent choice:

Employability and Higher Income: Graduating with an IT degree from the US significantly enhances your job prospects and potential earnings. IT professionals in the US can earn between $50,000 to $250,000 annually, thanks to the high demand for their skills globally.

Diverse Career Opportunities: An IT degree opens doors to various roles beyond just tech companies, including Technical Architect, IT Project Manager, and Network Security Specialist. US graduates find opportunities worldwide, with top companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google.

Practical Experience: IT students benefit from extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) and numerous internship opportunities, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Globally Recognized Degrees: US degrees, especially in STEM fields, are highly respected worldwide. Prestigious universities like Stanford and Caltech offer top-notch IT programs.

Pioneer in Technological Development: The US leads in tech innovation, home to major tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google. Studying here provides unparalleled exposure and networking opportunities.

For more detailed information, please visit our Reasons to Study in the USA page.

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American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2022/2023-Apply Now

American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2022/2023-Apply Now

American University Global Scholarships–  Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for the 2022/2023 American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship for studies in the United States of America. AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. Bringing together the best of AU-academic…

[afeelgoodblog]

Best News of Last Week - December 11

1. Biden administration to forgive $4.8 billion in student loan debt for 80,300 borrowers

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it would forgive an additional $4.8 billion in student loan debt, for 80,300 borrowers.

The relief is a result of the U.S. Department of Education’s fixes to its income-driven repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

2. Detroit on pace to have lowest homicide rate in 60 years this year

A partnership to reduce Detroit crime is being praised with the City on pace for the fewest homicides in 60 years.

"This is the day we’ve been waiting for, for a long time," said Mayor Mike Duggan. The coalition which includes city and county leaders that Detroit Police Chief James White formed in late 2021 to return the criminal justice system in Detroit and Wayne County to pre-Covid operations.

3. Dog that killed 8 coyotes to protect sheep running for Farm Dog of the Year

Over a year ago, Casper was stacked up against a pack of 11 coyotes, and he overcame them all to protect the livestock at his Decatur home. Now he needs your help.

Casper, the Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dog, needs the public to vote for him to become the American Farm Bureau's "Farm Dog of the Year: People's Choice Pup" contest.

4. Shimmering golden mole thought extinct photographed and filmed over 80 years after last sighting

De Winton's golden mole, last sighted in 1937, has been found alive swimming through sand dunes in South Africa after an extensive search for the elusive species.

5. About 40% of the world's power generation is now renewable

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have released their first joint report to strengthen understanding of renewable energy resources and their intricate relationship with climate variability and change.

In 2022 alone, 83% of new capacity was renewable, with solar and wind accounting for most additions. Today, some 40% of power generation globally is renewable, due to rapid deployment in the past decade, according to the report.

6. Jonathan the Tortoise: World’s oldest living land animal celebrates 191st birthday

The world’s oldest living land animal - a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan - has just celebrated his 191st birthday. Jonathan’s estimated 1832 birth year predates the invention of the postal stamp, the telephone, and the photograph.

The iconic creature lived through the US civil war, most of the reign of Queen Victoria, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, and two world wars.

7. New enzyme allows CRISPR technologies to accurately target almost all human genes

A team of engineers at Duke University have developed a method to broaden the reach of CRISPR technologies. While the original CRISPR system could only target 12.5% of the human genome, the new method expands access to nearly every gene to potentially target and treat a broader range of diseases through genome engineering.

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[fatphobiabusters]

yall are weird as hell for making weight loss seem impossible to people dying from obesity when thermodynamics says otherwise. energy cannot be created from nowhere. if you are eating less energy than your body needs to move and function, and you are still living, then your body needs to get the energy from somewhere. and guess what the whole purpose for fat is! before you promote laziness and giving up, go back to biology class bae xx

I'm about to fall asleep after a long day of driving. 6+ hours on the road with my German friend who's an international student at my university. We stopped at a fun restaurant in the middle of no where and she got to try gator tail for the first time. We felt the humid sea breeze of the ocean as we laughed and talked over our lunch.

We drove through Tampa and walked along the water at night.

I taught her about American road trip games like "I spy." She laughed until she had tears in her eyes at my pretend southern accent. We ate ice cream and saw such cute candies as we explored.

She celebrated my birthday with me and even made me a reese's peanut butter cake for my birthday! The vanilla pudding she used for the filling and icing was delicious.

Tomorrow we're going to a nice restaurant with my dad to celebrate my birthday. I'll be showing her my hometown, we'll take pictures at the beach in pretty dresses, and she's excited to visit an Italian market that has the type of bread she loves yet can't get at grocery stores here.

We talked about our childhoods and families, ate pasta for dinner at midnight because we didn't get to where we're staying until 11 PM, and we had an amazing day sharing our cultures with each other.

I happened to look on Tumblr before falling asleep after such a fun day and saw this ask. I looked at your profile too.

And all I can think as I lay here excited about the fun day I have planned tomorrow with my friend is that I hope you get a better hobby than trying to harass and oppress a marginalized group on a dying website with your sad blog you use to hurt both yourself and the people around you.

I actually have a life outside of social media, and I hope you get one too.

-Mod Worthy