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May 27, 2014 11:36 am | By AgnesāCongratulations on graduation!ā Yes, I just graduated last month (in December). Itās bittersweet. Part of me is really excited to move forward into the next life stage, yet I am already missing being an undergraduate as an international student in the United States. Looking back at the last couple of years I have spent studying…
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May 22, 2014 11:39 pm | By KhanStudying Marketing at Brigham Young University (BYU) was not my plan three years ago. My dream was to get into the Ho Chi Minh University of Social Sciences and Humanities, pursue a degree in journalism and then start my career as a reporter. However, my life has changed since my brother went to the National…
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May 22, 2014 11:25 pm | By Dong YiMy mother was born into a period of intense communist ideal in China. She experienced the Chinese education system all her life. Ever since a young age, the character of the school teacher played an important role in shaping her personality and career goal. As a result, her immersion with the Chinese education system left…
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May 19, 2014 9:41 am | By WilliamLacrosse players at University of North Carolina Hello again everyone! Previously weāve talked about American pro-footballās Super Bowl, and college basketballās March Madness. Today Iād like to talk to you about a sport some of you may not have heard of before: Lacrosse. Lacrosse is actually a French word given to a game played with…
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May 8, 2014 10:34 am | By Dong YiThe Advanced Placement Examination, also known as the AP Exam, is administered by The College Board every May. More than 30 AP examinations are offered to students throughout the United States and 60 countries around the world. You can take an exam in the arts, English, history & social sciences, math & computer science, sciences,…
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May 6, 2014 11:19 am | By Dong YiMy mother is a traditional Chinese woman whose highest education is high school. The action of coming to the United States is an invitation to a better life as indicated in the American Dream. The American Dream is a popular social ideal in the United States that advocates for the ideas of freedom, democracy, and…
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April 17, 2014 8:51 am | By NadiaSo religion and tradition have been covered. It’s a pretty fun time right? Parades, candy, family activities- but there are a couple of more things to know. Here are a few helpful hints so that you can navigate the holiday a little better. Usually, Easter overlaps with Passover, a Jewish holiday. Passover is celebrated because…
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