Posts Tagged ‘college videos’

Why You Won’t Receive an Instant Admissions Response

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Wondering why you don’t receive an instant response from your dream school? This great YouTube video from Dartmouth College relays a few impressive facts regarding the admission process from actual college admission professionals!

Here’s a few of the highlights from last year’s process (and we’re guessing that this year will be even bigger!): Dartmouth Admissions read 40,000 teacher recommendation, received college applications from 138 countries, and looked over 187 applications from people named John. You know My College Guide loves when colleges get personal and this inside look at the Dartmouth College admissions process is certainly insightful and worth a look! Watch Dartmouth College Class of 2014 on YouTube or below.

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University of Glamorgan Student and The Study Abroad Experience

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Love the thought of study abroad? So did the American student below who now attends the University of Glamorgan in South Wales! One of the big perks of college is that the majority of colleges do have study abroad programs in place so whether you want to study for a semester, a year, or, like Angela from the University of Glamorgan, permanently: you’ve got the option.

In fact, the University of Glamorgan has partnerships with colleges like the University of South Dakota and the University of South Florida – so studying overseas at a college like Glamorgan may be easier than you think! Studying abroad is a life-changing, eye-opening experience, and one that most colleges believe is an essential aspect to individual growth — and a unique (and awesome) part of the college experience.

We are inclined to agree. Stay tuned as My College Guide explores study abroad options, helpful hints, and tips over the coming months. Subscribe for free via RSS feed or email so you don’t miss a minute. In the meantime, watch Angela, English Literature degree student from the USA at the University of Glamorgan on YouTube or below.

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One More Reason Why Extracurriculars are a Great Idea

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Colleges and universities love to see that you are actively involved in extracurricular activities.  High school is a great time to discover new passions and interests that can last a lifetime: that club you joined on a whim could evolve into a future career.  Now we’ve got one more reason why it’s a good idea to get involved in high school and beyond: it could be your ticket into a music video!

College students in the University of Notre Dame’s marching band got a chance to be a part of OK Go’s This Too Shall Pass music video for the album Of the Blue Colour of the Sky, shot live.  How fun is that!  Sure, it’s an experience that the majority of college students probably won’t get to have, but it just goes to show, you never can tell.  And, wow – what a story to tell the grandkids!

Overheard on Twitter from Shawnz.

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Foursquare Makes The College Leap

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Courtesy of Mari Sheibley

Courtesy of Mari Sheibley

Colleges are evolving to keep up with current technology: they are using Facebook and Twitter, even YouTube, in an effort to keep your attention!  The new kid on the block, Foursquare, has been picked up by the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Columbia University, and Harvard University as a fun new way to keep college students involved.

Foursquare is the latest social networking application.  The twist?  It’s location based.  Foursquaresters gain points by checking in at their current location, discovering new places, sharing tips and then some, earning badges and maybe a shot at “mayor.”  Mayors can receive sweet discounts at the participating places where they reign supreme.

How are colleges using this to their advantage?  UNC Charlotte was the first university in the country to take advantage of Foursquare’s usability, offering promotions and dining info across campus.  Columbia University offers a discount through the on-campus movie theater and Harvard University was the first to create a special badge just for frequent Harvard visitors.

Think about it: new students can easily find campus hot spots and potentially save a couple bucks as well (if they happen to be “mayor,” that is).  Instantly see where your friends are – maybe cut down on the texting a bit?  We’re only kidding.

Just the same, we’re excited by the awesome potential here for colleges and universities who use Foursquare.  It could just be a match made in higher education heaven.

What do you think?  Is Foursquare another social media fad or do you think it’s the next big thing?

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