Online Colleges Help Professionals Advance in their Career

With the advancement of technology, it has now easier than ever to increase your knowledge from comfort of your home. Many high school grads and number of working professionals who want to continue their studies but could not proceed because of their family or professional obligations can easily enroll in an online college. In fact, online colleges provide working and busy professionals an opportunity to advance in their career by obtaining a higher education in their industries. 

Find Accredited Online Colleges

Finding accredited online colleges can be a daunting task. Online college seekers are facing several difficulties in identifying the top online colleges. However, considering various factors such as affordability, accrediting, reputation can help you evaluate the top online colleges. Seeking for top online colleges are required to do a thorough research prior to investing in them. The first and foremost important thing to check prior to enrolling in an online college is accreditation. Identifying the top accredited online colleges assures you that you are going to earn an authentic degree from this institution.

Choose the Right Distance Learning Program

Online education is indeed the easiest and flexible way to achieve higher education that can be pursued by working professionals, busy moms and even disabled persons. Choosing the right online degree program is very important because selecting the right subject can help you find jobs in your chosen field. Since there are myriad of online degree programs available that are offered by accredited online colleges, therefore, students can choose the degree they want. 

Online Degrees that Boost Your Career Potential 

Students interested in getting jobs in exciting business areas can enroll in online colleges in order to pursue higher education:

Online Accounting Degree Programs

Pursuing an online degree in accounting can help you prepare for financial career positions in all areas of business and corporate environments.

Online Business Degree Programs

Enrolling in an online business degree program prepares individuals for a wide variety of job options in the world of business, thereby helps them to achieve their career goals.

Online Degree Program in Criminal Justice 

Online Criminal Justice degree programs are offered by various accredited online colleges and provide students with current criminal justice areas which are related to issues, topics, and trends for employment or advancement in criminal justice.

Online Master's of Business Administration (MBA) Degree Programs

Online Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs give students valuable skills and qualify them for a myriad of career opportunities. 

Online Nursing Degree Programs

Students interested in pursuing an exciting career in the field of nursing such as registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) can enroll in an online nursing degree program. Opting for an online nursing degree program helps students to choose a variety of choices without disrupting their lifestyle or your current work schedule.

Online Teaching Degree Programs

Individuals who would like to pursue exciting career options in the field of education can opt for online teaching degree program that help them become K-12 teacher, elementary and secondary level teacher. 

There is a huge variety of online degree programs available to choose from. Students can achieve their career goals and obtain higher education by enrolling in an accredited online college. The degree obtained from an accredited online college will certainly improve your market value to prospective employers. 

Author Bio: Kelly Gibson is a professional webmaster. Her main area of interest is educational research. Check out her blog for online college brochures, useful articles on online education, accredited online schools, universities and much more.

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Bobby Jones Fellowship Application Deadline, February 1, 2012

The Bobby Jones Fellowship application deadline has been extended to February 1, 2012.

The fellowship provides funding for one Georgia Tech student to pursue a one-year Master's degree program at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and one St. Andrews student to pursue a one-year Master's degree program at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

The fellowship is open to Physics or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Georgia Tech and St. Andrews students who wish to pursue graduate studies in the selected areas of Physics or ECE.

All applicants and interested students are invited to attend an information session on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 6pm in the Undergraduate Studies Resource Room, Clough Commons, Suite 205.

For more information, please visit http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/scholarships/bjfellowship.php

Spring 2012 Glimpse Correspondents Program - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline for the Spring 2012 Glimpse Correspondents Program has been extended to December 20th.

The Glimpse Correspondents Program is an opportunity for writers and photographers who will be living abroad in 2012 to have their work published and recognized in nationally renowned publications. Correspondents receive critical feedback on their writing and photography and develop a portfolio of highly accomplished work. Critically, at a time when many opportunities for emerging writers do not pay, Glimpse Correspondents receive a $600 stipend.

For more information about the program, including specific dates and requirements, please visit: http://glimpse.org/the-correspondents-program/

You can also access the application directly on the Glimpse website: http://glimpse.org/application/

Executive Course of Alliance University

Alliance University invites Application for Executive PGDM course for working professionals who may not be able to pursue a full-time program in management. Designed on a flexible mixed-mode platform that combines the benefits of classroom interaction with the reach of technology, the part-time program affords an opportunity for working professionals to upgrade their skills and scale up in their corporate careers.
Working professionals are encouraged to apply online or download the Application Form at www.alliance.edu.in or call us +91 9900229974 Email: epgp@alliance.edu.in

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Alliance University invites applications to the 16th batch of Executive PGDM course ր January 2012.

Alliance University is a Private University established by the State Legislature of Karnataka, Act No. 34 of year 2010 and is notified under the list of Private Universities maintained by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.

Alliance University School of Business has carved a niche for itself among the best B-schools in the country, having been ranked consistently among the top B-schools and being the first Indian B-school to be accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), USA.

Recently, Alliance University School of Business is ranked fifth among private B-school in India by CNBC-TV 18 partnered with C-fore "The A-LIST of B-schools 2011".

Alliance University School of Business offers the Executive PGDM course for working professionals who may not be able to pursue a full-time program in management. Designed on a flexible mixed-mode platform that combines the benefits of classroom interaction with the reach of technology, the part-time program affords an opportunity for working professionals to upgrade their skills and scale up in their corporate careers.

The graduates/students of this program include, among others, executives from AT&T, Accenture, Bosch, Buhler, Capgemini, Cummins, DELL, GE, Genpact, GMR, HCL, Hewlett Packard, Honeywell, Infosys, IBM, Intel, IFB, Logica, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Oracle, Reliance Communications, Reuters, Sasken, SAP, Siemens, Titan, TCS, Wipro.

We thank you for your admissions query on the part-time Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management course. Admissions are open to the January 2012 batch. As the seats are limited, we request that the completed application form to be submitted to the Office of Admissions at the earliest.

We are happy to provide you with the information below on duration, specializations, mode of delivery, eligibility, and the application procedure for admissions.

Duration: 16 Months

Specializations:

1. Marketing 2. Finance 3. Human Resource 4. Information Systems 5. Lean Operations 6. International Business 7. Project Management

Mode of Delivery (weekends):

a. Mixed (in-class + online) b. Online

Eligibility: Graduation (or equivalent) + Minimum of two years of work experience.

Application procedure:

Հ Working professionals are encouraged to apply online or download the Application Form at www.alliance.edu.in or call us +91 9900229974 Email: epgp@alliance.edu.in

The Two Cultures

This blog is sort of an informal companion to a colloquium we hold here at Weber which is also called "I.T. in the University."  Recently we had the privilege of reading Science Fiction and Computing: Essays on Interlinked Domains which was edited by Eric Swedin and David Ferro who are colleagues of mine here at Weber.  The below is a guest post by them.

Most students of the history of science and the history of technology will remember Ӏthe two culturesԀ from their education.  The phrase comes from the English molecular physicist and novelist C. P. Snow who described in The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution (1959) that a gulf of understanding existed between scientists and literary intellectuals.  The people within these two cultures understood their own cultures, but scientists often did not appreciate the humanities, and humanities-oriented intellectuals did not understand science.  Snow advocated education to overcome the ignorance on both sides.

The two cultures is a living reality even today and that the divide still exists is obvious on many college campuses.  Professors tend to dialogue only with professors in closely related disciplines and students often find themselves drawn either to science, technology, and engineering, or to the arts and humanities.  They learn different languages and different values about what is important.  A good example is the arts and humanities student who dreads taking a science class because they just see mountains of memorization and a way of thinking that bewilders them.  They think of a math class as an act of cruelty.  Of course, a science or technology student who is sent off to take their general education class in literature looks at a pile of novels that they have to read for class as nothing less than torture.  They find the novels boring and the discussions to be vague and full of opinions unsupported by any sort of methodical thought.

This divide is most unfortunate and people on both sides need to make the effort to learn about information from the other side of the divide, even if is material that does not interest them.  The authors of this guest blog entry have straddled this divide through doctorates from the arts and humanities side of the divide and considerable experience in teaching both computer technology courses and history courses.  One of the areas that drew our interest was science fiction.  It is often thought that people on the science and technology side of the divide have no appreciation of literature, but that it not true.  They just have their own literature.

We will not go down the rabbit hole of defining exactly what science fiction is, because there is no common agreement on an exact definition.  Much of the best science fiction is based on an understanding of science and technology and readers who do not have that background come away frustrated and bewildered from reading science fiction.  They cannot fill in the blank spots to evoke a sense of wonder that is often found in science fiction.  An appreciation of science fiction can build bridges between the two cultures as one side learns to appreciate humanities beyond just science fiction and the other side learns enough about science and technology to appreciate science fiction as genuine literature.

As computer experts, one in a Computer Science program and the other in an Information Systems program, we often noticed how many people in our fields that we knew liked science fiction.  This was particularly true of the students and professors in our field who were the top performers.  We wondered if we could document a connection between computing and science fiction.  This led to some articles and then to a volume of interdisciplinary essays that we edited, Science Fiction and Computing: Essays on Interlinked Domains (McFarland, 2011).  We found strong linkages.

Science fiction has often provided terms, concepts, and a milieu of technological enthusiasm for pioneers in the computer field.  Science fiction also provided ways for computer innovators to talk about where they thought computers were going.  More research needs to be done on the linkages between science fiction and computers, a wonderful opportunity for different academic disciplines to talk to each other, and we hope our book helps that conversation along.  We also hope that our book will encourage academics, educators, and other people to think about how we can bridge the two divides in our intellectual culture.  We need academics and students who are grounded in science and technology to appreciate the contributions made by the arts and humanities, and for the reverse to be true.

Keep Learning and Advancing to Cut the Corporate Edge Skillfully

So, you wish to earn a management degree for furthering your career move, but professional and a bit of personal commitments are making their way in your dreams forcing you to sit back and watch. Well, this should not certainly be the situation in the 21^st century of learning that is adorned by new-age educational approaches and access. The introduction of the new-age learning approach that focuses upon the concept of study at home through online has come across as a blessing or a boon for the commitment struck career-oriented individuals. 

Therefore, if earning a management degree balancing all your commitments is your choice then, despair not, as distance learning MBA program offers you the smartest alternative in taking up the lead. Forwarding career advancement and steering professional development is no longer a far-fetched dream, especially for the working executives and busy homemakers known to be career-oriented individuals. The venture of the digital technology into the world of education has made it possible for the learners to continue their studies for carving a corporate niche in this age of competition and strict professionalism. 

Furthermore, being upgraded with the latest skills and newest approaches has become a necessity for the corporate employees to stay abridged to the changing working approaches. Since, the demand of skilled professionals is on a rise throughout the job market, upgrading your educational degree empowering you with the performance-oriented skill has become a trend among the career enthusiasts. Keeping this in mind, educational institutes and especially B-schools worldwide have introduced the distance learning MBA Program enabling the working executives stay updated rather than falling behind. 

All that you need to keep in mind while enrolling for the management program via the study at home through online option is the accreditation of the institutes. Since, the demand of skilled professional is ever increasing and the number of MBA graduates rising each year, it is essential to grab your degree from an internationally recognized accredited institute. This would help you stay ahead in the race and cut the edge among many others in this fiercely competitive age. The distance learning MBA personifies comfortable learning and a convenient approach. 

So, why wait? Take the lead and emerge a winner through an online management program.

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Liberty University

Liberty University Transfer Scholarships

Eligibility
Academic scholarships for transfer students are based on the specific requirements and the chart below.
 - If a student is transferring fewer than 24 credits, the scholarships is determined by cumulative high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores (excluding the written portion of the SAT).
 - If a student is transferring 25-59 credits, the scholarship is determined by college GPA and SAT/ACT scores (if required for admission - see Transfer Process). If you are transferring credits from multiple schools, the GPA will be the average of any schools from which more than 12 credits transfer.
 - If a student is transferring 60+ credits or an associate degree, the scholarship is determined by college GPA according to the shaded boxes in the chart below ($1,000, $2,000 or $4,000 depending on GPA - see grid).

Academic scholarships for transfer students are based on specific requirements and the chart below:

     ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP GRID

ACT	20-22	23-25	26-28	29-31	32-34	35-36
SAT	930-1040	1050-1150	1160-1260	1270-1380	1390-1560	1570-1600
3.8-4.0	$2,000	$2,500	$4,000	$5,500	$6,500	$7,500
3.30-3.79	$1,500	$2,000	$2,500	$4,000	$5,500	$6,500
2.7-3.29	$1,000	$1,500	$2,000	$2,500	$4,000	$5,500

For more information, visit http://www.libertyu.com/index.cfm?PID=21544.

Directory of International Schools: A One-Stop Tool for All Your Questions

What exactly is a directory of international schools? To answer this question satisfactorily we must first provide a definition of international schools. Basically, an international school is one that teaches a curriculum that is different from that of the local schools, with instruction that is either taught in English or bilingually in English and one other language such as French, Spanish, German, etc. Some international schools will use a curriculum that is based on either the United States or the United Kingdom model, while others will use an international curriculum such as the International Baccalaureate, or IB program.

The original intention of international schools was to provide education to English-speaking students from the U.S. and UK who were living in foreign lands, usually due to their parentsҀ position. More recently, however, they have become quite popular for local children whose goal is to learn English or another language and prepare themselves for studies or professional positions outside of their own country. This recent trend is perhaps most evident in India, where it is estimated that at least 20 percent of the local school children attend international schools that teach a UK curriculum. Not only is the student body of international schools multinational, so too is the faculty and administration.

What Can I Discover from a Directory of International Schools?

A directory of international schools is akin to a Ӏyellow pages,Ԁ of international schools throughout the world, although it offers much more information. From international schools, to all-English schools to strictly American schools, a directory of international schools can supply you with all you need to know about enrollment, program requirements, curriculum and more, all catalogued in a single place. Two pieces of information you can discover from a directory of international schools are:

瀀Curriculum Type. There are essentially three main categories of curriculum, and although all three offer students an excellent and very well-rounded education, many parents will prefer one model over the other׀a decision typically based on where the student plans to attend college. The three forms of curriculum are: International curriculum, a university prep model that is accepted at universities worldwide; the United States high school curriculum, which is also college preparatory and includes preparation classes for the SAT; and the GCSEҀs and ӀAԀ levels that are targeted primarily at universities in the United Kingdom. While the credits for all international school curriculums are usually entirely transferrable to universities throughout the world, some universities prefer one model over the other, which, again, is usually the basis for a parentҀs decision.

瀀School Information. A directory of international schools is also a great tool for finding information on a particular international school. For example, the British International School in Belgium, which this author located using a directory of international schools, has, among other things, Ӏsix large classrooms and a computer suite; small class sizes that average 12 students per class, a 178 day school year, and a school day that begins at 9 AM and concludes at 3:15 PM)

These are just two samples representing the type of information you can discover, but as you can see from these brief examples, a directory of international schools can be a very useful tool for finding a variety of school and curriculum information.

Study Abroad Programs and Scholarships

Have you been considering one of the many opportunities to study abroad? Do you need more information with regard to the various study abroad programs and scholarships? Study abroad programs were first introduced after World War II as a way to promote tolerance between countries, and in these early years of the program the opportunities were very limited. Today, however, with almost every country in the world participating in study abroad and student exchange programs, the opportunities are virtually limitless. Study abroad programs have become so popular that many foundations and organizations have begun promoting them by offering scholarships for those students who are willing to participate. To illustrate the diversity of programs and the many funding opportunities available, here we will outline just a few of these study abroad programs and scholarships, along with the details and requirements of each.

Study Abroad Programs and Scholarships: Boren Scholarships and Fellowships

The Boren study abroad programs and scholarships are quite unique, and are designed for United States undergraduate and graduate students wishing to become more proficient in the languages and cultures of countries that are somewhat under-represented in many study abroad programs, but extremely important to U.S. interests. Students can choose from a variety of academic programs, ranging from science and engineering to business and the humanities in one of the many countries located in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eurasia and Central and Eastern Europe. The maximum awards for the Boren Scholarships are $20,000, and $30,000 is the maximum prize for the Boren Fellowship.

Study Abroad Programs and Scholarships: Fulbright Scholarships

Anyone who has ever been involved with education has undoubtedly heard of the Fulbright study abroad programs and scholarships. These scholarships are made available both to outgoing United States students and incoming foreign students, with award amounts that vary from student to student. The Fulbright program is designed primarily for those individuals who are either presently working in education and research or those who plan to pursue a career in these areas׀areas which include university, secondary and elementary teaching, as well as graduate study and advanced academic research.

Study Abroad Programs and Scholarships: Global Health Management

Qualified nurses are in very high demand throughout the world, an issue which makes these study abroad programs and scholarships so unique and invaluable. Global Health Management is an international firm that specializes in healthcare design, development and management. The firm is currently offering 10 full-ride nursing school scholarships׀scholarships that include airfare, tuition, housing and books׀for students willing to study at the Shanghai Institute of Health Sciences International Nursing Program, in Shanghai, China.

These are just a small sample of the thousands of study abroad programs and scholarships currently available. Students who need additional information have many resources available to them׀resources that provide the necessary information on the various study abroad programs and scholarships׀including International Education Financial Aid, one of the premier sites for students wanting to study in a foreign and country; and studentawards.com, a site that lists all of the available grants, scholarships and bursaries for study abroad programs.

Study Abroad Programs: A Few Helpful Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Experience

Have you recently considered applying to one of the many study abroad programs that are currently available? Could you use some helpful hints to help make this experience a bit more enjoyable? Each year, thousands of students pack their bags, heading to one of the many participating foreign countries involved in the various study abroad programs throughout the world, and for most of them, this journey will be the experience of a lifetime. In fact, some students have enjoyed their travels so much that they have participated in study abroad programs multiple times. This turns out to be rather fortunate for you, because based on their experiences, many of them are now offering up some helpful tips for the newcomer׀some of which are listed below.

Study Abroad Programs: Choose the Program You Want

If youҀve already considered participating in one of the many study abroad programs, odds are you have checked out what your college or university has to offer, but the question is did you find what you were looking for? Sadly, many students who want to study abroad believe they are limited by the choices available through the specific college they attend׀a selection which can often be rather limited, depending on the college. This is not always true. There are hundreds, even thousands of study abroad programs offered every year, and with such a large selection youҀre almost certain to find one that not only matches your academic area of interest, but the locale youҀd prefer to visit as well. Studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime, and you donҀt necessarily have to choose a program through your own college just for the sake of convenience.

Study Abroad Programs: Get Involved׀with the Locals

A sad fact about many study abroad participants is that they tend to form clicks and associate primarily with other ӀexchangersԀ from their own country. This will only limit your study abroad experience. Instead, try to become involved with people in your host country. This could mean joining a club, participating in a new sport, or simply hanging out at the coffeehouse that is often frequented by the locals. This will give you opportunities to learn their customs, traditions and language, which will make your study abroad experience more enjoyable and culturally fulfilling.

Study Abroad Programs: Go Alone

Another tip from experienced Ӏstudy abroadersԀ is if you plan to participate in one the many study abroad programs, plan to go alone, leaving your friends, family and even your significant other at home. Bringing someone with you will almost always force you to take time away from the real reason your there: to experience the people and culture of another country. This may be uncomfortable, even frightening initially, but once you get involved with your fellow students youҀll be glad you traveled alone.

Study Abroad Programs: See the Sights

Finally, wherever you decide to travel, whether you go to Europe, Asia, Australia or anywhere else, make time in your schedule to see the wonderful sights the country has to offer. This could include museums, landmarks, parks, art galleries, architecture and restaurants, along with the landscapes that make your host country so interesting and unique.

Study in Spain: Academics Service Providers

Have you always dreamed of studying abroad in Spain? Were you upset to discover that your school or university does not currently have a partnership with one of the many Spain academics service providers? Study abroad programs have become very popular among both secondary and university school students, but sadly, many schools, including a lot of colleges and universities, either donҀt offer study abroad programs or the options they offer with regard to location are very limited.

This can be very frustrating, but it does not mean that your dream of studying in Spain cannot come true. For students desiring to study in Spain, academics service providers are still widely available, although you may have to go through a third-party provider rather than your home school to apply. Although your schoolҀs selection of study abroad programs may be limited, most schools will usually accept high school or college credits from a Spanish school, as long as that school and the third-party Spain academics service provider׀the organization that arranged the program׀are accredited. In this article we will briefly explain the many tasks involved, both before and during your study abroad experience, and show you how Spain academics service providers can assist you with each of these tasks.

Spain Academics Service Providers: Tasks They Can Assist You With

If you want to study abroad in Spain, academics service providers can be of great assistance, providing a variety of services that include:

瀀 Application Assistance. If you want to study in Spain, academics service providers can help you to apply. Spain academic service providers will usually review your qualifications to ensure you are eligible׀qualifications such as age, grade point average, etc.׀and if you are deemed eligible, a representative will then help you complete the required application and prepare you for the student interview that may be also necessary.

瀀 Help with Costs. Some study abroad programs in Spain can be quite expensive, but if Spain is where you truly want to study, you should not let the cost deter you. Spain academics service providers can help connect you with organizations and foundations that provide financial assistance to those wanting to study abroad, including scholarship, grants, fellowships and student loans.

瀀 Help with Logistics. Academic service providers understand that preparing to study abroad can be both exciting and nerve racking at the same time, which is why many of these organizations help to ease your stress by helping with some of the logistics of your trip. This includes arranging your roundtrip travel, helping you obtain the required travel documents and even helping you decide what to pack for the trip.

瀀 Arrange Accommodations. Before you can begin the academic and cultural component of your study abroad adventure, you will first need someplace to stay. Spain academics service providers can help arrange for your student housing needs, with options that range from living on campus in a residence hall, renting a flat and for younger students, staying with a host family.

瀀 Enroll in Courses. Third-party academic service providers are experts in getting you enrolled in the classes that most interest you. They are also great resources for ensuring that the credits you earn while studying in Spain are transferred expeditiously to your home school.

瀀 Arrange Cultural and Sightseeing Excursions. Spain is a majestic country to visit, with amazing art, architecture, landmarks and scenery that should not be missed while youҀre there. Spain academic service providers help to arrange many cultural and sightseeing excursions that allow you to see all the beauty Spain has to offer, and mingle with its people, learning the culture customs and traditions that make Spain such a wonderful place to visit.

Whether you enroll in a program offered by your school or by one of the many Spain academic service providers, the opportunity to study in Spain is one that should not be passed up, regardless of the obstacles you may face.

Spain Educators Service Providers: Helping to Serve Educators and Students throughout the World

What exactly are Spain educatorsҀ service providers? This is a not an easy question to answer, nor will it brief, largely because the scope of the services these organizations provide is so very broad. By definition, Spain educatorҀs service providers are for-profit or non-profit organizations, located in Spain, which provide a wide range of services to educators, students and other professionals throughout the world. From helping to set up student and international exchange programs to offering customized training programs to compiling a comprehensive directory of international schools, the work done by Spain educatorҀs service providers is invaluable. To illustrate this, in this article we list some of the needs that can be directly met by working with Spain educatorҀs service providers, with a brief descriptions of each of these services.

Spain EducatorҀs Service Providers

If you are an educator, administrator, student or other professional seeking vital information on Spain and the Spanish school system, including the latest statistics, there are several tasks you can quickly accomplish by working with Spain EducatorҀs Service Providers, including, but not limited to:

瀀 Advertise your international school. International schools׀schools that teach a different curriculum than what is normally taught in the region that school is located׀are becoming very popular among foreign residents and local students alike. If you are an educator or administrator of an international school, working with Spain educatorҀs service providers can help you advertise your school by entering your school details into their comprehensive directory of international schools.

瀀 Initiate a Student Exchange Program. Does your secondary school׀junior high school or high school׀currently participate in a student exchange program? If not, working with an educatorҀs service provider in Spain can help you develop an exchange program with a local secondary school. Students who participate will be able to study in Spain while living with a host family, offering them the cultural experience of a lifetime and an opportunity to make new friends while expanding their world perspective.

瀀 Gather General Information with Regard to Spain. Service providers in Spain have access to a copious amount of important information regarding Spanish schools and students. Whether you are an employer looking for the most optimal way to recruit Spanish students for positions abroad, or an educator needing general statistics and data on the Spanish school system, Spain educatorҀs service providers have all the information you need.

瀀 Receive Valuable Training (Educators, Business Professionals and Student Training). Service providers in Spain offer customized training programs and study tours, giving both local and foreign educators, business professionals and international students the opportunity to visit Spain and study some of the important aspects of this vibrant country. This includes local and regional development, judicial ethics and inspection, along with labor programs sponsored by the Spanish ministry.

Collectively, the services provided by Spain EducatorҀs Service Providers can help provide your school or organization with all the information they need to connect and collaborate with Spanish programs and the professionals who oversee them.

A Closer Look at International Schools Programs

Education is perhaps the single best gift any parent could give his/her child, and if you live in the United States, for example, that education is not optional, but compulsory, at least for most of a childҀs life. Most children in the US will grow up and become educated in a single system׀one that caters primarily to United States citizens. Children are required to attend school from age 5 until approximately age 18, which will adequately prepare many of these students׀those that choose to do so׀to further their education at an American college or university. But what happens when parents of US children decide to take a position of employment that is outside of the United States, like an executive of an international corporation? Is it possible for these children to receive the same US-based education׀one that is taught in English and will prepare them for college׀even though they are living outside of the United States? The answer is yes, and this is usually accomplished through one of the many international schools programs.

What Are International Schools Programs?

In simple terms, international schools programs are those that endorse international education. They do this by using a core curriculum that is different from the country where the school is actually located. Many international schools programs use an international curriculum, such as the popular International Baccalaureate or the Cambridge Internal Examinations curriculum, the latter of which is very popular in India. Others will use a curriculum from another country, such as a United States-based curriculum, being taught at a school in France. To qualify as an international school program, the school must meet certain criteria as laid out by the International Association of School Librarianship. These are:

瀀 Must offer transferrable programs and credits

瀀 A regularly fluctuating school population

瀀 A student body that is both multinational and multilingual

瀀 Must use an international curriculum׀a curriculum other than that of the host country

瀀 Must be accredited as an international school

瀀 Faculty that is both transient and multinational

瀀 Curriculum in which instruction is presented in English (usually) or presented bilingually

As businesses and the world in general have become more globalized, the number of schools offering international schools programs has risen dramatically. International schools programs have long been the schools of choice for employees of many international businesses and organizations, foreign embassies and missionaries, but more recently, the number of local children attending international schools is also up׀children whose parents want them to learn a new language, usually English, and prepare them for more gainful employment outside of their own country, i.e. the United States or United Kingdom..

International Schools Programs: About the Curriculum

The curriculum taught at international schools is typically based on that schoolҀs country of origin, with the most popular models being based around US education or education in the United Kingdom. However, the use of an international curriculum׀curriculum designed around creating a more global and collaborative citizen׀is also becoming very popular.

Most International Schools programs׀the schools using an international curriculum׀provide instruction in all of the following areas:

瀀 Mathematics

瀀 Language Arts

瀀 The Sciences

瀀 Humanities

瀀 The Arts

瀀 Physical Education

瀀 Information Technology

瀀 Design Technology

瀀 And moreŀ

This curriculum is designed to create a well-rounded student who is prepared to meet the challenges of higher education. Also central to most international schools programs is a fostering of appreciation for the diversity of other cultures. Students will regularly interact with fellow classmates and instructors from around the globe, learning the importance of both independence and interdependence in the new global society.

International Students Accommodation: What You Need to Know

Are you a university-level student planning to pursue a course of study in the United States? Do you also plan to pursue an on-campus residence during your stay in America? Among the many options for international students accommodation in the U.S. is living on-campus. This option not only offers the utmost in terms of convenience, it also gives international students a great opportunity to make new friends and to learn the customs, traditions and language of the fellow classmates. Despite all the advantages, though, many international students will pursue this option with a bit of anxiety and trepidation, which, of course, is completely normal. While studying in a foreign land can alone be very intimidating, living closely with those from the host country can initially be almost paralyzing. To help ease your worries a bit, in this article we will provide a bit more information about on-campus international studentsҀ accommodations, along with what you can expect while living at a U.S. university.

International Students Accommodations: Everything You Need to Know about On-Campus Living

Nearly every college and university in the United States offers on-campus living׀a residency option ideal for an international studentҀs accommodation. Although in other parts of the world they are called residence halls, in the U.S. they are referred to as dormitories. Dormitories are large buildings that contain a number of student rooms (usually shared by two students), several large community bathrooms, a community kitchen and a community living space.

Student rooms usually come furnished with two beds, one or two desks and enough closet and storage space for each student. The rooms do not generally have private bathrooms, but instead students will use a community bathroom that usually includes toilets, sinks and a shower or tub. For meals, most residents of dormitories will flock to the on-campus cafeteria, which usually serves meals three times a day that are included in the price of the international studentҀs accommodation, as it is for US students as well. Those who prefer to cook meals for themselves can do so in the community kitchen.

The furnished living area is where most students will gather between classes and during the evening. Whether watching television, playing games, or just talking, this area of the dorm is the perfect place for international students to get to know their American counterparts and to make new and sometimes lifelong friends.

International students need not be concerned about supervision or safety in these dormitories. In each dorm there are supervisors, usually called Ӏresident advisersԀ or Ӏresident directors,Ԁ that are employed by the University. In most cases these supervisors are either upper-level students or graduate students, and they are responsible for making sure that each student follows the rules regarding the cleanliness of the dorm, noise limitations, and other rules that help ensure the safety and comfort of each student.

In terms of an International students accommodation, the dormitories located on most college and university campuses are safe, convenient, and in most cases, fun. While living in the dorms, not only are the classrooms and other University services in close proximity, but the opportunities available to meet new people, practice valuable language skills and soak up the American culture are virtually endless.

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"From Behind The Safety of the Internet's Vast Perspex Shield"

On the Music For Deck Chairs blog, the author (who wishes to remain anonymous) makes some interesting observations on the recent pepper spraying of UC Davis student demonstrators by a UC Davis police officer.  The subsequent footage of the chancellor making her way past a gauntlet of silent students is also very moving.  In spite of these images, Music For Deck Chairs cautions us not to be too judgmental "from behind the safety of the internetҀs vast perspex shield" (I love that phrase).  For sure, none of us want to model our behavior after that of Officer Pike, but some of us in IT are also guilty at times of colluding with hierarchical thinking.  It's still unclear whether the UC Davis protests and the Occupy movement will have the impact that the Tea Party has.  But I don't want these things to go by completely unnoticed on this blog -- especially since there is still a tangential connection to IT and the university.  I've reposted my comment to Music For Deck Chairs below:

To segue from your last paragraph IҀm reminded of David Noble who probably would have seen resonances between the actions of officer John Pike and initiatives of elearning administrators (I draw the connection only because your blog is dwelling on both). Here is what he says in Digital Diploma Mills:

ӀOnce faculty and courses go online, administrators gain much greater direct control over faculty performance and course content than ever before and the potential for administrative scrutiny, supervision, regimentation, discipline and even censorship increase dramatically. At the same time, the use of the technology entails an inevitable extension of working time and an intensification of work as faculty struggle at all hours of the day and night to stay on top of the technology and respond, via chat rooms, virtual office hours, and e-mail, to both students and administrators to whom they have now become instantly and continuously accessible. The technology also allows for much more careful administrative monitoring of faculty availability, activities, and responsiveness.Ԁ

This isnҀt to say that all forms of Ӏcollusion with hierarchical thinkingԀ should be conflated. But as I think you are saying, we better check carefully to see whether our own houses arenҀt made of glass before shaming other people too stridently.

I wonder too, whether that process of shaming will lead to positive social change or something else besides. Sometimes the shaming of egregious repression of social protest has resulted in positive social change ( for example, Bull ConnorҀs actions in Birmingham were ultimately a P.R. victory for the civil rights movement). But the irony of the UC Davis protests is that the students were there because they were objecting to a tuition hike. Those hikes, while due to many things, have at least a tenuous connection to the Berkeley protests of the late 60Ҁs. Those earlier protests were stirring but they also alienated some Californians who werenҀt interested in romanticizing the academy as a virtuous fifth estate. That alienation played a role in the election of Reagan and the defunding of California higher education. So yeah, we need to take inspiration from the Mario Savios of the world, and all those who are bold enough to choose the risks of civil disobedience over the cowardice of little-Eichmanns. But we need to do this in a way that keeps the university in the good graces of the taxpayer and the constituencies who are a little less strident in their condemnation of people whose jobs require the strict following of orders. What then is the best way forward?

Foreign Student Exchange and Student Visas

Are you a foreign student and planning on participating in a foreign student exchange program׀a program that will bring you to the United States to study? Do you understand the document requirements for participating in a foreign student exchange, particularly the student visa requirement? Coming to the United States can be the academic, cultural and personal experience of a lifetime, but in order to visit the U.S. you must first secure a student visa. To help you meet this obligation, in this article we will provide some basic information about the student visa, including the requirements for qualifying, the application procedure and the required documentation you will need to secure this very important document.

Qualifying for a student visa, a document required for anyone participating in a foreign student exchange program, means you must first meet certain guidelines and requirements as laid out by the Immigration and National Act. These include:

You must have a verifiable residence in your country, with no immediate intentions for abandoning this residence.

You must indicate that you plan to return to your country, or at the very least that you intend to depart the United States, once your program of study has concluded.

You must have sufficient funds to pursue the propose course of study, including living expenses.

Foreign Student Exchange: Applying for a Student Visa

While the application process for a student visa can be quite arduous, it is nevertheless required if you wish to participate in a foreign student exchange program. The first step to this process, required for students of all ages, is an interview at the embassy consular section. Getting an appointment for this interview, especially at certain times of the year, could take some time. For this reason, students are encouraged to apply for their student visa as early as possible.

Every foreign student exchange student applying for a student visa must undergo a digital fingerprint scan as part of the application process. This is a very quick process and can usually be scheduled on the day of your interview.

As with any government submission the application process for the student visa requires that all foreign exchange students submit certain documents. These documents include:

Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status-For Academic and Language Students or Form 1-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Student Status for Vocational Students. The reason that academic and language students will complete a different eligibility form than vocational students is that the two students fall under different student visa categories, F-1 student status for the former and M-1 student status for the latter.

Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form Ds-160

Passport. Foreign student exchange participants must possess a passport that will remain valid until at least six months after the conclusion of the course of study.

Photograph. A photograph, approximately 2 inches by 2 inches, is required for all participants of a foreign student exchange.

Receipt. This is a specific receipt that proves you paid the student visa application fee.

The SEVIS I-901 fee receipt.

While the above documents are always required, participants of a foreign student exchange should additionally be prepared to show other documents as well, including transcripts, standardized test scores (TOEFL, SAT, etc), and financial proof that they or their parents have sufficient funds to sponsor the foreign student exchange participant in his/her course of study.