Campus News - Issue #278 May 7th, 2012

EducationUSA Weekly Update

HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR STUDENT VISA

EducationUSA's Marty Bennett goes through the steps of how to apply for your student visa. While the process may be intimidating and nerve racking, the article reassures that any fears are unnecessary; especially when compared with the excitement that comes with visa approval. For more information, please visit: http://nyti.ms/KMs3gm

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS ANNOUNCES CONDITIONAL ADMISSION PROGRAM

The Global Achievement Program at University of California, Davis is a new opportunity uniquely designed for foreign high school students who satisfy all the academic requirements for admission to UC Davis except for the English language requirements. The program offers a rigorous foundation year of language and academic preparation coursework to help students succeed academically at the University of California. As a reminder for those who wish to apply for the 2012 -2013 academic year, all application and supplement materials must be received by Friday, August 10, 2012. For more information, please visit:http://bit.ly/IqPknF 

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR MIND OPEN WHEN APPLYING

Roz, as he has come to be called by his American friends, is an Uzbekistan student who participated in the Undergraduate Intensive English Language Study Program (UIELSP) at Utah State University. Before starting this program, Roz had never even heard of the UIELSP. But thanks to the EducationUSA adviser in Roz's country, he was encouraged to apply. Roz speaks about the amazing experience he had in the U.S., and how it both improved his language skills and continued to guide him upon returning home. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JYiACs