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International
students have a lot of questions about studying in the United States. But what
do you suppose is the most common question? We asked an expert right here in our
building. Jessica Stahl is editor of VOA's Student Union blog. Jess blogs for
international students interested in American higher education. She says the
number one question she gets is about financial aid and scholarships. Money is
everyone's biggest concern. But, unfortunately, that question is also the one
with the most complicated answer. The short answer is this: Financial aid
programs are often just for American students. But programs for international
students do exist. You just have to look for them.Jess says probably the next
most often asked question is about language skills. People want to know how to
improve their English. Of course, one way many students improve their English is
with Special English, like this program. But we like the Student Union's
Glossary of Confusing Words used in education. Readers can send in suggestions.
One newly added word is "catalog." An international student adviser wrote to say
that new students generally have no idea what a university catalog is. So the
glossary now includes this definition: "A university catalog (or college
catalog) is an official publication that contains all the information a current
or prospective student might need about academics and student services at a
university." Jess has a group of foreign student bloggers at American schools.
Even they were unsure what a catalog is. The students share their experiences
studying in the United States -- for example, how they feel when they face
cultural stereotypes. Simba, from Zimbabwe, recently wrote about going to lunch
with a group of American students. Simba said he felt hurt when one of them was
surprised to learn that Facebook is available in Zimbabwe. Jess says the Student
Union and its Facebook page get a lot of comments. She hears from a lot of
students from China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia -- "pretty much all over the
world." Jess gave us a list of websites where you can research colleges and
universities, financial aid and more. You can find that list at
voaspecialenglish.com. She says the only "must-know" site for all international
students is EducationUSA, from the State Department. The address is
educationusa.info. And if you only know one other site it should be Study in the
States, from the Department of Homeland Security. That address is
studyinthestates.dhs.gov. For VOA Special English, I'm Carolyn Presutti.
(Adapted from a radio program broadcast 10May2012)
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