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Live in Russia, Study in the U.S.

Dec 21, 2014

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Learning Module II from the e-course on distance learning in the U.S.
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  • 1. Distance Learning Programs
    Study Abroad While Living in Russia

2. Distance LearningPrograms
Distance education is a type of formal learning in which students and instructors are in different places.
3. Distance LearningPrograms
Nearly 12 million post-secondary students in the United States take some or all of their classes online right now.
4. Distance LearningPrograms
Nationwide, an estimated 1.03 million students at the K-12 level took an online course in 2007-8.
5. Distance LearningPrograms
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
9. Distance LearningPrograms
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.
12. Distance LearningPrograms
The degree you earn is the exact same regardless of whether you attend class in person or online.
13. and Russian students?
14. Distance LearningPrograms
Russian students can also take American
e-courses from anywhere in the world and there are other benefits
15. Distance LearningPrograms
Courses are self paced so students who do not speak English as well as a native have more time to read and process material.
16. Distance LearningPrograms
Russian students also have more time to review less familiar subjects or subjects that require a technical vocabulary.
17. Distance LearningPrograms
Many American colleges offer ESL
(English as a Second Language) courses,
which include links to specialized library materials and access to English speakers.
18. Distance LearningPrograms
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.
19. Distance LearningPrograms
And there are more options
And there are more options!
20. Distance LearningPrograms
Russian students can complete two year degrees with community colleges online for a reduced cost and then transfer to a four year university.
21. Distance LearningPrograms
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.
22. Distance LearningPrograms
IT and International Relations students will gain access to corporate partners in the States, which opens doors to internships and job opportunities.
23. Distance LearningPrograms
Many American colleges offer free career placement services to students and alumni to include job searches and resume workshops.
24. Distance LearningPrograms
Plus, many universities offer professional programs and community courses that can count towards professional development.
25. Distance LearningPrograms
There are many options and your EducationUSA Advisor can guide you through the process.
26. Distance LearningPrograms
Watch the upcoming video to see how EduactionUSA can help you.
27. But dont forget
28. Distance LearningPrograms
There are virtual options too!
29. Distance LearningPrograms
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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