Archive for February, 2010

High School Counts

February 26, 2010 0 Comments

High school is a great opportunity for those seeking to do well in college to start developing themselves and establishing a strong foundation for the future. It will not hurt to work a little harder than your peers because ultimately, as I have learned from experience, it is you and you alone that benefit from all the effort you have put in. It is easy to feel like a lot of what you do in high school is a waste of time or energy. When you do encounter these thoughts, remember that high school is not the end; remember that high school does count when it comes – it is a stepping stone to ensuring success in university.

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Studying Abroad and Creativity: Is there a Link?

February 24, 2010 1 Comment

According to a study conducted by INSEAD’s William D. Maddux in collaboration with Adam D. Galinsky from Northwestern University, there is sufficient scientific evidence to support the idea that studying abroad does indeed increase an individual’s level of creativity.

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Study Abroad – Chosen by Google to Promote their Technology

February 8, 2010 0 Comments

Everyone should study in a foreign university because it is a major reality of the 21st century world we all live in today. Google in their advertisement even agrees by mere association.

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Chinese New Year on the Forty Acres

February 5, 2010 0 Comments

The International Student Fellowship at Hardin-Simmons University will be organizing a Chinese New Year celebration this coming Saturday (February 13th, 2010).

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Union Officially Opens New Student Commons

February 2, 2010 0 Comments

Union University officially opens the newly completed Bowld Student Commons with a grand opening celebration.  Bowld Commons is a 30,000 square foot (2,800 square meter) facility  with apartments for two residence directors, a large multi-purpose room, three classrooms, two kitchens, game room, conference rooms, piano room, band practice room, TV rooms and gathering areas, outdoor built-in grills and outdoor patio space on both the first and second floors.

Bowld Student Commons is a great example of the commitment ELI 360 partner universities have made to provide students with modern facilities that enhance learning, as well as the student-life experience.

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