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		<title>&#8220;My First&#8230;&#8221; featuring Shaheed Sabrin</title>
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One of the greatest perks about studying abroad is the experiences students receive for the first time. Whether it would be your first time eating an apple pie, attending a rock concert, or seeing an amazing landmark.  Here at Al Jamiat, we are interested in hearing about your firsts and what they were like!
Shaheed Sabrin is a senior at USC School of Theatre, majoring in Theatre and minoring in Entrepreneurship with the USC Marshal School of Business. He was last Spring&#8217;s recipient of the Jack Nicholsan Award for Outstanding Undergraduate ...]]></description>
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		<title>Sites Every College Student Should Use</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The idea of not being prepared or not knowing can be frightening.  The world today relies heavily on Internet resources and it’s crucial to know them.  There are multiple online sites that can really make your life easier. And while you’re transitioning into a new country and school, anything that could possibly make life simpler will be needed!
Here is a list of the top two sites for online calendars, music players, photo editors, and scholar search engines, all of which were resources I used non-stop as a college ...]]></description>
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		<title>To Drive or Not to Drive?</title>
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To drive or not to drive? That is the question. When you make your transition to the United States, it’s important to adjust and make your new atmosphere as comforting as possible.  You want to continue having a normal life, actually an extraordinary life.  Getting a US driver&#8217;s license is one way to adjust to the American lifestyle.

Receiving your driver&#8217;s license can be a difficult task, but it is rewarding just like every other hard thing in life.  There is a specific process you must go through before you are granted your ...]]></description>
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		<title>Tips and Tricks to College Eating</title>
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A recent trend in the last three years has been creating a better lifestyle.  A lot of times, America is known for its high rate in obesity throughout every age group.  Luckily, there is a notable change in the market.  Along with the rush of becoming environmentally friendly, people have also changed their ways to become organic. It has now become popular to shift to a  healthy lifestyle.
It is always a challenge to continue a change in health eating habits, especially in college.  Commonly, you hear about the “Freshman 15” when ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.al-jamiat.com/college-lifestyle/tips-tricks-college-eating/</link>
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		<title>20 Sites to Help You Save Money in College</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Saving money in college can be difficult. There are always required purchases&#8211;books, computer equipment, food, etc.&#8211;that must be made. The good news is that there are many different sites online that can help college and university students cut costs and make ends meet. Here are 20 sites guaranteed to help you save money while you&#8217;re in college.
Upromise &#8211; Upromise offers a unique way to save money for college. Users can earn up to 8 percent on restaurant purchases, up to 25 percent on online purchases, and up to 10 percent ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.al-jamiat.com/college-lifestyle/20-sites-save-money-college/</link>
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		<title>Rally for Iraq &#8211; Scholarship Opportunity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are excited to be promoting Rally for Iraq (RFI), an amazing non-profit with an incredible team of altruistic &#38; highly intelligent people behind it. After spending the last few years fundraising they are now taking applications for the RFI scholarships for 2010. The scholarships or stipends are available for Iraqi students who can demonstrate need. Learn more about Rally for Iraq
The scholarships are not for full tuition &#8211; they range from $1,000 to $7,000 &#8211; so currently they are only accepting applications from students ALREADY in the United States. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.al-jamiat.com/finding-college/rally-iraq-scholarship-opportunity/</link>
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		<title>Getting into the Spirit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The time is drawing near to begin preparing for school to start.  One of the best ways to make your transition to school enjoyable is by actually being excited about your plans!  Some may say they are about to leave everything they know, their comfort zone, but great things are coming their way.  One of the best things students can do is channel their nerves into excitement, and having school spirit is a great way to do just that!
School spirit is the pride you have for your university.  It shows ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.al-jamiat.com/college-lifestyle/school_spirit/</link>
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		<title>Goal Setting: Making it happen!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is Goal Setting?
When a student first starts college, their main objective is to receive a degree but there are more things to be accomplished during their time in school.  Goal setting is the key factor to success and something every person should do to get the most out of their life.  It is human nature to set goals even if a person is not aware they are doing it.  Setting goals before a student begins their college adventure gives them a proper incentive, a vision, and moving force that ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.al-jamiat.com/college-lifestyle/goal-setting-making-happen/</link>
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		<title>Free Amazon Prime for College Students</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oh wow, thanks Amazon! 

Sign up for Amazon Student and get free Amazon Prime for a year (free 2 day shipping? yes please!). 
Not just a great way to buy used text books, but also an awesome way to get supplies, snacks, even laundry detergent sent to you from Mom &#038; Dad without having to drag it back on the bus from the grocery store. 

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		<link>http://www.al-jamiat.com/college-lifestyle/free-amazon-prime-college-students/</link>
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		<title>Stay Connected: 5 Sites for Sharing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The four years spent in college are often the best four years of your life. You will learn, grow, and discover yourself in more ways than one.  There are countless opportunities that will come your way and experiences that are priceless.  These are the times that you never want to forget, and that is why I encourage students to document their time away from home. Some of the best ways to document is obviously online.  It is easy and convenient to share with family and friends with so many free ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.al-jamiat.com/college-lifestyle/stay-connected-5-sites-sharing/</link>
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