Webinar on Study in USA

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Study in the USA 10 Matters of Personal and
Academic lifeYou Want to KnowBefore Attending
Webinar Series 2015
Presented by Aquilla Ossian
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About the Keynote Speaker
Join our Webinar, delivered by Aquilla Ossian, an
American student studying Junior Government
International Politics Major at George Mason
University, USA
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10. Think About your University Choice Wisely
Determine total budget for your degree, then
search for universities that fit within your
price range.

Price
Plan
Location
Determine your career plans and what you intend
to study, to find the right univeristy for you.
Research the differences between regions to find
where you may be the most comfortable.
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9. Look for Options to Ease Finances
Scholarships are common ways to relieve financial
obligation
Other Sources of Financial Aid include
Research Scholarships
Teaching assitantships (Usually Graduate level)
Merit Based Need Based
Athletic Scholarships
Internships (Paid and Unpaid)
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8. Grades Matter
Grades Compose Your Grade Point Average (GPA).
Many Majors Require a Certain GPA to remain
within that major.
Measures Students' Academic Success
Letter Grade GPA A 93-100 4.00 A-
90-92 3.67 B 87-89 3.33 B 83-86
3.0 B- 80-82 2.67 C 77-79 2.33 C
70-76 2.0 D 60-69 1.0 F 0-59 0.0t
Many Universities use a /- grading system
These form Cumulative and Semester GPAT
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7. Do Your Research Choosing Your Classes
This will give you an idea of courses you can
expect to take.
Express this to your advisor. Could affect your
coursework rigor.
Search common First-Year courses
Speak to your Academic Advisor
Base plans on anticipated graduation date
An International Advisor can help Recommend the
Best coursework
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6. You Dont Need to Decide Your Major Right
Away

Individual research may be difficult so it is
important to ATTEND ORIENTATION
Meant to be fun and informative
Many students get chances to meet new people
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6. You Dont Need to Decide Your Major Right
Away
While studying in the U.S. you dont have to feel
forced to decide a major.
The structure for the Universities in the U.S. is
more flexible than many countries.
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6. You Dont Need to Decide Your Major Right
Away

Studying in the U.S. Provides the flexibility to
choose your major at your own pace.
Most U.S. Universities allow students 1-2 years
to decide their majors
Flexibility.
Time.
Exploration.
There are many academic paths that are designed
students to explore majors to find something they
like.
Research thoroughly to find what is best for you
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5. Attending College is like having a full-time
Job
Majority of Classwork Time is spent Outside of
the Classrom

Classwork Extra Curricular Activities can take
up more than 40 Hours a week
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5. Attending College is like having a full-time
Job
Extracurricular Activities are Very Important
May include
Sports Dancing Music Organizations Community
Service Internships And more!
GROW LEARN NETWORK
Document all of you Activities to Build Your
Resume
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5. Attending College is like having a full-time
Job
What If
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5. Attending College is like having a full-time
Job
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5. Attending College is like having a full-time
Job
GROW. SURPRISE. SUCCEED.
USAJobs.com Campus Career Service Personal
inquiry
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5. Attending College is like having a full-time
Job
Landing Your Internship
Cover Letter Resume Follow up
Skills Persistance
Market Unique Skills as a International Student
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4. You Will Have to Learn to Care for Yourself
Go into the U.S. with an open mind as you will
have to do many unexpected things for yourself
You must learn chores such as

• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Laundry

(Maids are uncommon in the US)
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3. American Social life can be Very Different
America is known as a melting pot. You will be
Exposed to Great Diversity while Studying
A Culture Shock May Result from American Social
Life due to its
Diversity
Cultural Norms
Structure
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Academic lifeYou Want to KnowBefore Attending
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