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Minority Serving Institutions

Organizations place special emphasis on minority students, including African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians.

50 Years After Brown: Why Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Remain Relevant
Beverly Daniel Tatum, President of Spelman College

An educator discusses the unique role of HBCUs in affirming identity among African-American students.

Religiously Affiliated Colleges
Very Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M., President of The Catholic University of America

Religious institutions believe their tradition of learning through faith is "value added" to higher education.

Specialty Institutions
Michael Jay Friedman, Staff Writer, Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State

Colleges that concentrate on teaching the arts, business, or military studies are just a few examples of schools with focused curricula.

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College Rankings

America's "Top" Schools

Leading Programs in Business and Engineering

Ivy League Schools

EducationUSA

A Celebration of International Education

Photo Display: College Life

International Relations at the University of Pennsylvania
Michael Jay Friedman, Staff Writer, Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State

An interdisciplinary program prepares students for the global workplace.

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An Overview of U.S. Accreditation

International Students Find a Home and a Global Purpose
Richard Holden, retired Director of Public Information at Earlham College

Students from Afghanistan and Kenya describe their experiences and aspirations.

Community Service
Robin L. Yeager, Staff Writer, Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State

Many colleges provide students with service learning and other volunteer opportunities-providing practical learning for students, support for the local community, and encouraging the ethic of service.

Seven Snapshots: A Sampling of Educational Opportunities

This article is a summary of the report by a group of foreign national employees of the State Department, assessing opportunities for foreign students at seven U.S. colleges.

Choosing a College Major
Linda Tobash, Director of University Placement Services, Institute of International Education

An expert gives practical advice for college students in selecting the right area of study for them.

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Major Choice Versus Career Choice

The Academic Year

Bachelor's Degree Requirements

Websites of Interest

The Undergraduate Classroom Experience
Linda Tobash, Director of University Placement Services, Institute of International Education

The author outlines what is expected of college students and the types of courses they will encounter.

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Grading

"The Cost of College in the United States"

Information resources are available for international students seeking to finance a U.S. education.

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Tuition and Fees Versus Total Costs for College

Sample College Budget

Possible Sources of Financial Aid
Martina Schulze, Cultural Affairs Specialist, U.S. Consulate General, Hamburg, Germany

Aid is more widely available to graduate students than to undergraduates.

The United States Welcomes Foreign Students to Community Colleges
Jennifer Burcham, Community College Times, American Association of Community Colleges

This article, a reprint of a piece written for the Community College Times, naturally focuses on community colleges, but the message of "Welcome" is extended to all foreign students at all U.S. institutions of higher learning.

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What Is a Foreign Student Advisor?

Bibliography

Internet Sites

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