Hobsons' Announces Virtual Student Fair on March 31st

Ever wish you could get the college info you need without having to travel, pay a bunch of money, and wait in long lines? Thanks to the magic of the Hobsons Virtual Student Fairs, you can visit the e-booths of a number of top U.S. colleges, chat or videochat with professors and current students, and get your most important questions answered all from the comfort of home. (Or your iPad, or your laptop, or your mobile device - you get the idea.)

Check out 3 more fabulous reasons to attend this virtual fair:

1. Did we mention it is Free?
2. You'll have a chance to win one of three USD1,000 scholarships at the fair. Just log on, chat with the universities, and win!
3. It's all at your fingertips! Just log on from any Internet connection in the world.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/xPnlrP

HotCourses College Search Recognized by the Sunday Times

Hotcourses produces one of the largest education comparison websites in the world. Over a quarter of a million prospective students visited their various international websites last week alone, and they have over 400,000 members in their social media groups.

With over 800 companies submitting entries this year to The Sunday Times list of best companies to work for, Hotcourses placed in the top tier. The list evaluates the organizations' statistics, policies, and processes, as well as surveys the employees. The company received particular recognition in several areas and received a higher average score in all categories than other companies of its same size.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/xIOxAF

Hotcourses has a simple mission: to produce websites that make it easy for people to find the right school, college or university to pursue educational opportunities for themselves or their families. We believe in the fundamental importance of education as a way to expand opportunities and help people grow as human beings. We want to be the best in the world at helping people find the program or course that is right for them, whatever stage they are in life. This website is created by the people who wish they'd had access to student opinions before they'd made their own choice about where to study. Have you heard of tripadvisor, the online travel brochure with independent reviews of hotels written by their guests? Hotcourses is to education what Tripadvisor is to travel. If you're studying now or have graduated, you can help future students by telling them what it's really like at your college or university. It doesn't matter if you are really enjoying yourself or can't wait to leave, your opinion is really important and future students will want to know http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/study/international-students/reviews-ratings/write-review/review.html what you have to say If you are a student thinking about where to study, we hope you find these reviews a useful resource to use alongside the database of 800,000 (and growing every day) courses and programs from over 3000 universities and colleges in the USA: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/usa/
UK: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/uk/
Australia: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/australia/
Malaysia: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/malaysia/
Singapore: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/singapore/
New Zealand: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/newzealand/
Ireland: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/ireland/
Sweden: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/sweden/
Netherlands: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/netherlands/

For more information, please visit: http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/

Transferring to a University in the United States

EducationUSA Adviser Monica Ibrahim recently responded to questions from international students on how to transfer to a university in the United States. Monica addresses frequently asked questions regarding who can apply, transfer requirements, credits transfer, and scholarship opportunities.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/AbUykK

Note: EducationUSA Perth also answers Q&A for Australian transfer students. Drop in to see us and discuss your specific situation.

New Health Insurance Comparison Website Launched for International Students

A new international student health insurance comparison website, dedicated to helping students find the best deal, has just been launched by one of the nation's leading Visitor Insurance agencies. This easy-to-use site takes the pain out of searching for an international student health insurance plan to study at U.S. colleges and universities. Comparing various policy options on this website is simple, and students can grab a quote with just one click.

For an article covering the new site. please visit: http://bit.ly/y6XXTC
For more information, please visit: http://www.internationalstudenthealthinsurance.net/

University of Miami Fellowships

A private research university with more than 15,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami (UM) is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.

The UM Fellowship provides funding for graduate students for two years at $25,000 per year. The Schools and Colleges will provide a tuition waiver for the UM Fellows. All fields eligible. Students must apply directly to their individual graduate program director. Graduate program directors submit their nominations to the Graduate School. Graduate School committees make the final selections across departments.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/FOc6jL

Cameron University Nonresident Tuition Waivers

Cameron University provides a diverse and dynamic student body access to quality educational opportunities; fosters a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning; prepares students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world; and is a driving force in the cultural life and economic development of the region.

Cameron University offers a nonresident tuition waiver to both undergraduate and graduate students who qualify. This waiver allows students to pay the same tuition rate as a resident of Oklahoma and waive the out-of-state portion of tuition, a substantial savings for international students.

For more information, please visit: https://www.cameron.edu/admissions/international

Virginia International University Scholarships

At VIU, we are committed to setting a new standard in higher education. Through our student-centered approach, we endeavor to provide the most positive environment for learning available anywhere. Our programs are structured to allow students great flexibility in the design and direction of their own studies. At the same time, every student is assigned a personal mentor who acts as a guide in course selection and career orientation.

Virginia International University (VIU) is proud to announce its updated scholarship program! VIU offers scholarships ranging from $500 - $3,000 per year to qualified international and domestic students. Simply submit an online application and the required documents to apply today!

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/AwlLzV
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/goviu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/VAIntlUniversit
Blog: http://blogs.viu.edu/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/VirginiaIU

University of Evansville Academic Scholarships

Established in 1854, the University of Evansville, located in Southwestern Indiana, has a rich history that spans more than 150 years. The university has received national recognition for its dedication to international education.

The University of Evansville offers academic scholarships in a range of approximately $10,000 to $16,500 each academic year with a limited number of substantially higher awards for outstanding academic performance. Scholarship is awarded to students who display excellent academic credentials. There is no separate financial aid application to complete, as each applicant is automatically considered for academic, merit-based scholarship.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/zoQXxC

For International Students - A College Admissions Checklist for March

The New York Times' "India Ink" blog provides a thorough outline of how navigate the college and university admissions process. Specifically, the article interviews EducationUSA's Marty Bennett, who discusses the "Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study" resource. "Your 5 Steps" delivers ample guidance on all aspects of the admissions process, starting with identifying your priorities and researching institutions, to providing information on financing your studies and preparing for standardized tests.

For more information, please visit: http://nyti.ms/x2vEGY

American University College of Law Online Information Session

American University Washington College of Law hosted an online information session on Wednesday March 14th, 2012. The session featured admissions staff and faculty from the three LL.M. Programs at the law school.

Learn more about these programs and what they can offer you academically and professionally by viewing the archived webcast at: http://bit.ly/x3MKiS