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Fitzsimmons said he acknowledges that not all cultures value "non-academic credentials" such as extracurricular activities. The admissions committee has to take into account the differences in how international students present themselves compared to American students, Fitzsimmons said.
"One of the positive aspects of education in the States is that it attracts students from all over the world," Fetvaci said. "The education I get here is more than just academic. I gain a lot from interacting with people from many cultures, and probably only at Harvard will I...
The collaboration would produce another seven-episode series with an accompanying book, which would "explore Africa in greater depth and reflect the varied cultures and civilizations" of the continent, Shearman said.
Representing the largest state Senate District in America--49% of the state, about 285,000 sq. mi.--is not enough for Lincoln, who wants to represent all of Alaska in the U.S. House. This Athapascan Indian points to her childhood in the small village of Rampart and her success in...
Hawaii is a place of ironies, geographically one of the most isolated places on Earth, yet home to an eclectic mix of cultures. Its isolation has produced 10,000 plant and animal species unique to the islands, and 60% of the babies born here are of mixed racial heritage. Though...