In the U.S., we tend to use the word college to refer to higher education in general. For example, most people in the U.S. would say that someone is “at college” or “going to college” even if the student is studying at a university. This can be confusing for non-U.S. students and their families since the word ‘college’ can have very different meanings around the world.
When using any ranking system as an assessment tool, it is important to understand how it is formulated, as well as its strengths and limitations. In this post, I’ll give a brief overview of the structure and methodology used in the U.S. News and World Report’s ranking system. I’ll also discuss common criticisms of this system, as well as its usefulness as an assessment tool in the college choice process.
When I work with students from countries that follow the British educational system, I’m frequently asked if U.S. universities give university-level credit for qualifying GCE Advanced Levels (A-level) results. The simple answer is yes. Most U.S. colleges and universities will offer
In my work with non-U.S. students, I’m often asked about the possibility of going to the U.S. to train to become a medical doctor. If this is something you’re considering, this blog post will help you understand. . .
If you are planning to enroll in a U.S. university in August 2013, now is the time to start preparing!
LeTourneau University graduate Matthew Bradley was recently recognized as the 2011 Texas Student Teacher of the Year. This is quite an achievement considering how Texas-based university and alternative teacher certification programs produced 25,004 new teachers in 2010 alone… read more.
On May 14th 2011, current ELI 360 Communication Coordinator, Benjamin Skye, was awarded the Julius Olsen Medal award during the Hardin-Simmons Spring commencement. Graduating in a Bachelor of Arts, double-majoring in Bible and Psychology, Skye was presented with the award by Hardin-Simmons President, Dr. Lanny Hall.
My recent trip to China was productive, as well as educational. I traveled and worked with Bowen Shen, who does an amazing job of managing the different ELI 360 projects
On October 29, Lubbock Christian University (LCU) will host the Women in Leadership Conference (WILC). The Conference features presentations from four LCU alumnae who hold positions of leadership in the fields of finance, health care and education. More details are available on the LCU website.
Women in Leadership Conference
Spring Arbor University communication professor, Mary Darling and Tony Campolo recently published a book titled, Connecting like Jesus: Practices for healing, teaching and preaching. This is the second book coauthored by this team of writers. Their first collaboration, The God of Intimacy and Action: Reconnecting Ancient Spiritual Practices, Evangelism, and Justice, was published in 2007. Read more about this book and these authors in the news and events section of the Spring Arbor University website.