Skye's Archive
December 20, 2011
This fall, ELI 360’s connection with Germany was further strengthened when two students from Lugau, Germany enrolled in our English as Second Language (ESL) program at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) in Abilene, Texas. Maxim Farger and Robert Hornig also played soccer for the HSU Cowboys. Click here to read more about their experience in the US…
Topics: Athletics, Cowboys, Football, Germany, Hardin-Simmons University, HSU, Maxim Farger, Men's Soccer, Robert Hornig, Soccer
December 14, 2011
We have received a message from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency regarding important traveling information that international students need to have for this holiday season. If you are traveling this holiday season, please read this entire message carefully.
November 8, 2011
According to a recent report by The New York Times, students in India are finding it increasingly difficult to enroll in their local universities. With about half of India’s 1.2 billion people under the age of 25, the country’s handful of highly selective universities are increasingly overwhelmed. Read more…
Topics: Competition, Delhi University, Higher Education, india, Liberal Arts, Stress, study abroad, The New York Times, university, USA
November 4, 2011
ELI 360 now has a Facebook Page. Read more…
Topics: Eli 360, Facebook
October 14, 2011
An increasing number of Chinese students are pursuing higher education outside their home country. Why?
Topics: china, Chinese Universities, education, Hong Kong, study abroad, Studying Overseas, System
September 6, 2011
Imagination plays a bigger role in our adult lives than we may believe. Most of the time, we are not aware of how much of the choices we make depend on the extent of our imagination. Learning about the role of imagination in ethical decision making has revolutionized the way I look at life and education. Read more…
Topics: Barney, Choices, creativity, culture, education, Ethical Living, ethics, Hardin-Simmons Univresity, Imagination, international students, Logsdon School of Theology, Logsdon Seminary, Moral Living, Problem-Solving, Respect, study abroad
August 15, 2011
International students leaving home for the first time should consult this checklist before leaving.
August 9, 2011
International students leaving home for the first time face a vast array of challenges. Sometimes, these challenges may prove to be nothing more than minor inconveniences. On the other hand, some of these challenges can be particularly detrimental to the physical and emotional health of a student studying in a foreign country. Learn how to fight homesickness with these 5 basic practices…
Topics: communication, Family, Friends, Homesick, International Student, study abroad
July 20, 2011
From May 22 – 31 this year, the Union University Men’ Soccer Team organized a mission trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more about their trip…
Topics: Aid, Athlete, Brazil, Charity, Donation, Mission Trip, Rio de Janeiro, Soccer, Student, Union University
July 19, 2011
In Sendai, not far from one of the worst-hit areas of the tsunami where one in ten people died during the disaster, ACU graduate student Jonathan Straker and his wife Michiko have been actively involved with the Sendai Church of Christ to help victims rebuild their lives. Read more…
Topics: abilene christian university, ACU, Church of Christ, Earthquake, Japan, Sendai, Strakers, Tsunami