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To Drive or Not to Drive?

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’s license is one way to adjust to the American lifestyle.

Receiving your driver’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 …

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Goal Setting: Making it happen!

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 …

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Managing the Transition to University Life in the United States

You received your admissions letter and hopefully a generous financial package.  I can imagine the immense excitement that you are experiencing. However, this excitement is shadowed by a feeling of concern and numerous unanswered questions spinning around your head.

Orientation
As a first year student you are most probably going to be required to come earlier than the upperclassmen for orientation. This is may be one of the most entertaining times of your university life and you should take full advantage of it. The couple of days of orientation are …

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I Need a Break!

There is information that every college student has to know. Information such as when and how to register for classes, how to find their way around campus and the town, how to interact with professors and other students.
There is a lot to remember and worry about in college life. When is that paper due again? Did I email my group about my project or not? I need to go talk to the professor, and look for an internship, but how do I do that?
All of this makes it very easy …

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Train travel around the US

In the 1800’s, as steam power powered the world, trains were the only way to travel in America. They offered a faster, more comfortable, and affordable way to travel across the country than the horse drawn wagons that served as the alternatives. While today, it is usually easier to travel via car, trains are a viable option for those who do not have access to a personal automobile.
Trains are better for seeing the country side of the United States. While track does go through major cities like Detroit, Chicago, Washington …