Photos taken by Aurora Brendtke (University of Michigan), Student Correspondent for CET Shanghai, Summer 2024 Public Transportation The very first transportation I took in Shanghai was the subway, or Di Tie, an endless dragon that can take you anywhere. I rode it from the airport to Donghua, the CET program host university. From 3 to 10 yuan … Read more
Highlights: One in four foreign students in the US are from India. Majority of these students come from Eastern India. This trend is reshaping the demographic landscape of US universities. In a striking shift in the landscape of higher education, one in four foreign students in the United States now comes from India, with the … Read more
Have you ever wondered what it takes to ace your F1 visa interview? Navigating the F1 visa questions can be challenging, but preparation is key. This student visa interview is a crucial step in your journey to study in the USA. It’s your chance to prove to the immigration officer that you’re ready and eligible … Read more
Understanding your academic performance is crucial for both students and educators, and one common challenge is converting CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) into marks. Whether you’re applying for higher studies, a job, or simply want to gauge your academic standing, knowing how to translate your CGPA into a percentage can provide a clearer picture of … Read more
The GMAT is a standardised test and it measures verbal, quantitative, analytical writing, and integrated reasoning skills. It assesses a candidate’s readiness for graduate business programmes. The GMAT is the most trusted indicator of academic success in MBA programmes. Most MBA programmes require a GMAT score for admission. Over 7,000 business programmes worldwide accept GMAT … Read more
The Occupational English Test (OET) is designed for healthcare professionals aiming to work in countries where English is the primary language. It began in Australia in the late 1980s. The OET tests skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. It covers 12 healthcare fields like medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and physiotherapy. Regulatory bodies in the UK, … Read more
SGPA, or Semester Grade Point Average, is how colleges and universities measure a student’s performance over one semester. They calculate it by giving each grade a numerical value, which depends on how many credit hours the course is worth. Then, they average these numbers to show how well the student did that semester. It looks … Read more
CBSO is Hiring in Hopes of Expansion The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) recently announced plans to hire a marketing and communications specialist. This strategic move is part of a drive to bolster the orchestra’s visibility and widen their audience reach. The person picked for this role will be responsible for creating compelling campaigns … Read more
Starting a nonprofit is a great opportunity that not only benefits the business owners but also those who are going to gain something from interacting or using the services that the nonprofit offers. If you’re inspired to start a nonprofit and have a concept that doesn’t exist or perhaps could be utilized further, here are … Read more
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Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) congratulates its Summer 2024 scholarship recipients. Thanks to the support of local donors and state funding, ASPSF awarded scholarships to 27 single parents pursuing associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and skilled-trade certificates. The single parents were honored at a picnic awards ceremony at Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro. Children, family, … Read more