What is a community college?  What’s the difference between a “university” and a “college”?  What is a GPA?  
EducationUSA is here to help answer your questions!  Check out this list of frequently asked questions to help start your journey of studying in the United States ➡️ https://bit.ly/edusafaq. 

Sustainable, well-managed agriculture is crucial for our shared future. 🌱  Higher education institutions across the United States can empower you to grow a career in agriculture, nutrition, or food science.  
Want to know more?  Learn which program is right for you through @usdagov’s Food and Nutrition Information Center database ➡️  https://bit.ly/3CPdlSZ.

☑️ Student services, on-campus organizations, tutoring:  there are many resources available to help international students thrive at U.S. higher education institutions!
Learn how #IntStudents use campus resources to create a memorable and enriching experience in the United States ➡️ https://bit.ly/3c8Lhyo.  #StudyWithUS 

Join EducationUSA Online Session

Live Chat with Adviser
Thursday, December 2 at 4:00 pm
Google Meet @ https://meet.google.com/vhv-aaqx-fjo

Did you know approximately 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability?
Today, on the International Day of Disabled Persons, we acknowledge our responsibility to promote the well-being of people with disabilities in all areas of society.  Students of all abilities:  you are welcome to #StudyWithUS and contribute to the vibrant diversity of our higher education system, country, and world.
Learn more about resources for international students with disabilities ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/resources-students-disabilities   #IDPD

 International education is transformative.  On campuses across the country, students are making the most of their experience by connecting with mentors and higher education leaders. 
Donal Bissainte (center), a Haitian student at @UFlorida, meets @PresidentFuchs (left) and @globalgators Dean Leonardo A. Villalon (right) during UF’s international graduate student reception.  After completion of the university’s English Language Institute (@ufleli), Donal will pursue his master’s degree in family, youth, and community sciences. 

Learning about academic life on campus is crucial. 📚 You can make the most of your college experience by getting to know your professors.  Learn more about this important relationship and adjusting to life on U.S. campuses ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DC8a8S.  #StudyWithUS

Join EducationUSA Online Session on TechWomen Exchange Program
Thursday, December 9 at 4 pm
Join Zoom meeting @  https://statedept.zoomgov.com/j/1617533630

TechWomen is a mentorship and exchange program that aims to empower, connect and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East by providing them access and opportunity to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models for women and girls in their communities.

📢 Scholarship Alert:  @sunygeneseo offers the International Academic Merit Scholarship, which covers up to $9,000 per year to academically qualified international undergraduate students. 
Learn more about how to apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/3IfbiL5. 

 This #HumanRightsDay, we affirm the right of each person to receive a quality education.  
We welcome all international students to U.S. colleges and universities, who contribute to mutual understanding between the United States and their home countries.  https://bit.ly/32gz217  #StandUp4HumanRights

English language proficiency is key to your success at U.S. colleges and universities.  
📚  If you’re looking for a little reading practice, we recommend checking out @exchangeourworld’s #AmericanEnglish’s trove of comics and graphic novels!  These engaging stories are designed to introduce you to American culture and contemporary topics. 
Pull up a chair and be transported to 2045 with “Trace Effects,” featuring a time travel mystery:  https://bit.ly/30BVCAi.  Find other English-language resources ➡️ https://bit.ly/3kSmG5C.  

If you’re looking to build long-lasting relationships with the next generation of women leaders, a U.S. women’s college may be right for you. ✔️
Since their founding in the 19th century, women’s colleges across the United States have prioritized academic excellence and community for women of all backgrounds and goals.
Get to know U.S. women’s colleges via our YouTube playlist ➡️ https://bit.ly/3FIzaVu.  #StudyWithUS

Join Live Chat with EducationUSA Adviser
Thursday, December 16 · 4:00 pm
Google Meet link @ https://meet.google.com/wxv-trfh-yrg

 📅 Application Tip:  Make sure to write down all application deadlines, including for educational transcripts, financial aid, and personal essays on your calendar.  This way, you can set aside enough time to complete all requirements, and submit the best application you can!
EducationUSA is here to help answer your questions!  Check out our application resources to start your journey of studying in the United States ➡️ https://bit.ly/3FYAJ1F

📢 Scholarship Alert:  Looking to conduct research as a student?  
@yorkcollegepa offers its Presidential Research Fellowship, which covers tuition and fees, worth $22,350 per year, for four years.  The fellowship allows students to work closely with a professor, design an original research project, and submit their research to a peer-reviewed journal and present at a national conference.  
Learn more about how to apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xMAh3y. 

🔎 Want the inside scoop on life as a student in the United States?  
Let Expo 2020 [tag @Expo2020Dubai]’s Youth Ambassadors tell you!  At the Expo’s USA Pavilion [tag @USAExpo2020], 75 Youth Ambassadors from 37 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico share their lives and educational experiences with visitors.  Representing 78 institutions and speaking 24 languages, these ambassadors personalize the American higher education experience.
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/31f7fxD. 

Join EducationUSA Online Session on Global UGRAD
Thursday, December 23 at 2 pm
Zoom Meeting @ https://statedept.zoomgov.com/j/1608967062

As we reach the end of the year, it’s easy to feel exhausted.  Whether applying for college, studying for exams, or looking to make a move at work, now is the perfect time to remind yourself of your goals from this year, and how you’ve worked to achieve them.
Be proud of what you’ve learned this year, how you overcame obstacles, and all the things you get to improve for next year!

Looking to live on-campus during your college experience?  @blackhillsstate’s Global Ambassador Scholarship allows accepted international students to live up to eight semesters in a residence hall for free!
Learn more about BHSU’s international student scholarships and how to apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3IiYwet.