Distance Learning Programs Study Abroad While Living in Russia
Dec 21, 2014
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Distance education is a type of formal learning in which students
and instructors are in different places.
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Nearly 12 million post-secondary students in the United States take
some or all of their classes online right now.
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Nationwide, an estimated 1.03 million students at the K-12 level
took an online course in 2007-8.
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By 2014, more than half of all American university students will
take courses online.
6. WHY?
7. Online courses are convenient
8. They offer
24 Hour Access
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Students can complete their education from anywhere in the
world.
10. New eReaders, tablets, and phones support online
education.
11. E-courses are
highly interactive.
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The degree you earn is the exact same regardless of whether you
attend class in person or online.
13. and Russian students?
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Russian students can also take American
e-courses from anywhere in the world and there are other
benefits
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Courses are self paced so students who do not speak English as well
as a native have more time to read and process material.
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Russian students also have more time to review less familiar
subjects or subjects that require a technical vocabulary.
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Many American colleges offer ESL
(English as a Second Language) courses,
which include links to specialized library materials and access to
English speakers.
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English is recognized as a universally-accepted language uniting
specialists in ongoing collaboration and research. Studying at an
American university allows you to make contacts from around the
world.
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And there are more options
And there are more options!
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Russian students can complete two year degrees with community
colleges online for a reduced cost and then transfer to a four year
university.
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FLEX students can take a year of online courses while waiting for
their 2-year visa restrictions to expire and then transfer those
credits to a university before completing a degree in the
U.S.
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IT and International Relations students will gain access to
corporate partners in the States, which opens doors to internships
and job opportunities.
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Many American colleges offer free career placement services to
students and alumni to include job searches and resume
workshops.
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Plus, many universities offer professional programs and community
courses that can count towards professional development.
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There are many options and your EducationUSA Advisor can guide you
through the process.
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Watch the upcoming video to see how EduactionUSA can help
you.
27. But dont forget
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There are virtual options too!
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visit
http://www.ac-ekb.info/education.html
http://www.useic.ru/
or the virtual consulting office at
http://www.vco-edusa.net/
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