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May 12, 2016 · 2:51 pm

New U.S. Class for International Students

Prepare for USA College and University!

Take Your First U.S. University Class Online with a U.S. Professor

Class Name: U.S. Academics and Culture

Class Topics: Western Academics, Culture and Communication, Professional Readiness

Student Rewards: U.S. Transcript Record with 3 Class Credits, Letter of Recommendation, Certificate of Completion

Class Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/fdtVvKSHqew

Website: www.USAclass.online

Who should enroll?

Students who want to prepare for U.S. study
Students who want to become more competitive
Students 14 years old, or older who can complete the class in English

What do students learn?

Success strategies for U.S. study and cultural adjustment
Western interaction and communication styles
Professional development and networking skills
Western student responsibilities
University communication, readiness, & socialization skills

When to enroll?

A new class starts the first Monday of every month
Upcoming class start dates:
- June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Students must complete the class within 12 weeks from the official class start date
Students finish class at their pace

Why students enroll?

To become ready for U.S.education and western culture
To earn a letter of recommendation (in English) from a U.S. Professor
To earn a Certificate of Completion for resumes and school applications
To earn 3 U.S. university credits towards an undergraduate degree
To save money online compared to taking the class in the U.S.
To complete their first university class at their pace, conveniently online

Student Quotes:

“Knowing culture before coming to U.S. decreases anxiety for adjusting to new country. Just for my culture, I think it’s really mandatory, before.”

— Minjae L., Seoul, South Korea

“Knowing culture gave me confidence to talk, get involved, and participate.”

— Wayne L. Beijing, China

“It is helpful to learn American subjects using the class videos. I feel more able to express myself when I get to the California school.”

— Jackie Wang

“This study is helpful for me. It helped mentally prepare me studying and to meeting new friends.”

— Wei C., Shanghai, China

Contact US

USA Academics and Culture Facbook

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January 25, 2016 · 12:56 pm

WEBINAR: The Best Way To Prepare for USA Study

FREE Webinar Training + U.S. University Class Discount

With Dr. Tara Madden-Dent

Wednesday: February 24

6:00PM/1800 Indonesia and Thailand
7:00PM/1900 China and Taiwan
8:00PM/2000 Japan and South Korea

Don’t wait until you’re in the USA to begin class.
International students don’t always get the classes they want and it can delay their progress towards graduation.

Join the Free webinar to learn how:

To enroll in your first U.S. university class “U.S. Academics and Culture” and finish it online at home!
To learn western study skills, how to earn better grades, how to make U.S. friends, how to network and other professional skills for the USA.
To earn 3 course credits on a transferable U.S. transcript!
To earn a Letter of Recommendation (in English) by a U.S. Professor!
To earn a Certificate of Completion (In English) for their resume!

Be prepared for success in the USA by

Registering for the Free Webinar at:

https://usaconline.leadpages.co/usa-university-webinar/

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Visit www.usac.online for more information about the class or contact matthew@hlslinstitute.com.

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January 3, 2016 · 11:18 am

WEBINAR: Three Tips for Succeeding in U.S. Universities (Jan 10)

Strategies to Succeed in the U.S.A!

Are you preparing for undergraduate study in the United States?

Learn three strategies proven to increase student success at U.S. Universities in FREE WEBINAR on JANUARY 10, 2016

You will learn:

How to Start U.S. University Early and Why U.S. Universities Want You to
How to Make the Most out of Your Time in the USA and Graduate from Universities Faster
How to Get Ready for Internships and Jobs as a Student

Webinar Times – Wednesday, January 10, 2016

Register for the Webinar that Works Best for Your Time Zone:

WEBINAR 1:

Time: (Japan 1900 / 7 pm JST; South Korea 1900 / 7 pm KST; China 1800 / 6 pm CST)

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9134209712079716610
Webinar ID: 101-847-563 United States: +1 (415) 930-5321 Access Code: 337-877-485

WEBINAR 2:

Time: (Colombia and Peru 1800 / 6 pm COT; USA 6 pm EST & 3 pm PST)

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5194110893457792258

Webinar ID: 113-033-235 United States: +1 (914) 614-3221 Access Code: 239-072-648

WEBINAR 3:

Time: (Western Europe and Central Africa 1800 / 6 pm CET, UTC/GMT +1 hour)

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5892876921188446210

Webinar ID: 112-670-603 United States: +1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 166-492-316

WEBINAR 4:

Time: Kuwait and Saudi Arabia 1800 / 6 pm AST; Brazil 1300 / 1 pm BRST

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/187050389286685954

Webinar ID: 111-060-659 United States: +1 (415) 930-5321 Access Code: 267-977-595

Space is limited so register today! Looking forward to meeting you on Sunday!

Helpful Resources: International Student video testimonies about U.S. study:

Many international students struggle with understanding and adjusting to U.S. academics and culture after they arrive for school. It can negatively impact their grades, health, communication and socialization, professional development, and home country relationships (Video Example: Research).

1 (China), 2 (Graduate Student; China), 3 (London), 4 (China), 5 (Senegal) , 6 (Greece), 7 (Mexico), 8 (Japan), 9 (Congo, South Africa), 10 (Bangkok, Thailand), 11 (Vietnam), 12 (China), 13 (France), 14 (Vietnam), 15 (Turkey). See more at http://www.taramaddendent.com.

ABOUT HLSL INSTITUTE

HLSL Institute provides cultural training and preparation for students and scholars.

MISSION: We improve the quality of life for international students by teaching U.S. academics and culture. By taking our class, international students are more able to navigate U.S. college and university classrooms, campuses, and social networks to achieve academic, social, and professional goals. Through cultural education, we’re connecting the world, one person at a time.

HLSL Institute teaches the world’s first U.S. university preparation class called, “U.S. Academics & Culture”

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September 12, 2015 · 6:16 am

FREE WEBINAR: International Students Earn 3 College Credits on U.S. College Transcript (September 15)

Your Opportunity to Start U.S. College Online, Prepare for U.S. Study, & Graduate Faster!

Are you a high school or college student preparing to study in the United States?

If yes, you may qualify for the world’s first U.S. college preparation course: “U.S. Academics & Culture”! Join us on Tuesday, September 15 to learn how this online, 3 college credit class can help you learn U.S. success skills before their first semester.

There’s no need to apply and wait for U.S. college acceptance… take our class and start today! Pass the class and earn a U.S. college transcript accepted at accredited U.S. colleges and universities!

Students who pass “U.S. Academics & Culture” will earn:

Greater knowledge of U.S. success skills for study, communication, work, and socialization
U.S. college transcript with 3 course credits
Letter of recommendation from Ph.D. Professor for college applications and resumes
Certificate of competition for college applications and resumes
Acceptance into an elite 4-year private U.S. college (for high school seniors and older)
Entry into select scholarships (high school seniors and older)

Moreover, this course SAVES YOU MONEY!

Class space is limited due to high interest from students from all over the world. Learn more on Tuesday’s webinar about the world’s first U.S. college prep course worth U.S. college credits!

During this webinar you will learn about:

Great benefits of passing this online, self-paced “U.S. Academics and Culture” Course
How to successfully enroll and pass the online course
Reasons why U.S. universities want you to enroll and pass this course
Reasons why global employers want you to enroll and pass this course
Ways you can help other students prepare for U.S. study and earn money

The Need for Early Preparation for U.S. Study

AVOID the hardships by learning key transition and success strategies from the comfort of your home country. Our faculty (Ph.D. and MBA Professors) are the best in the world and specialize in the cross-cultural skills you need.

“This on-line course will provide the keys to success for studies in the United States. From how to effectively apply to your school of choice to strategies of how to integrate on campus when you first arrive, Tara and her team will guide you through the entire process.” Susie Askew, Director at the University of Nevada, Reno Office of International Students and Scholars

“Knowing culture before coming to U.S. decreases anxiety for adjusting to new country. Just for my culture, I think it’s really mandatory, before.” — Minjae L., Seoul, South Korea

“This study is helpful for me. It helped mentally prepare me studying and to meeting new friends.” — Wei C., Shanghai, China

“Knowing culture gave me confidence to talk, get involved, and participate.” — Wayne L., Beijing, China

International Student video testimonies about U.S. study and transitions:

HLSL Institute is an international education service providing pre-departure cultural training and preparation for international students and scholars.

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April 28, 2015 · 3:00 am

3 Min Research Intro: New Pre-departure Course for International Students which also Recruits and Retains

Interested in learning why U.S. higher education is now offering pre-departure academic and cultural college prep courses to international students in foreign countries? Student success, international recruitment, and retention rates are definitely some benefits.

This video provides a 3 minute introduction to the research that led to today’s revolutionary international study abroad prep-classes.

First tested at a U.S. research university, then applied to HLSL Institute’s 2014 International Education Tour in South Korea and China, and now offered at U.S. schools, “U.S. Academics and Culture”, is an online or hybrid pre-departure school readiness class that strengthens academic performance, communication skills, and cultural adjustment. This student support effort also helps international students be healthier, safer, happier, and more professionally prepared in the U.S.

Because this classes teaches international students more accurate expectations about study, life, language, and work during first year experiences in the USA, high schools and universities can provide it simultaneously address recruitment, integration, and retention issues. Research findings indicated that international students are more confident (less stressed) to leave home and study in the USA, gain U.S. cultural knowledge and U.S. academic skills, better communicate with US natives and build more U.S. friendships, gain networking and small-talk skills, and better understand the importance for campus engagement and support resources.

U.S. institutions are now offering and/or requiring this class to prospective and newly admitted international students and domestic students before study abroad. Sierra Nevada College was the first private college who made the online class available to any international student in efforts to welcome and encourage them to the USA.

P.s. This class can also be effective for first-year international students who are already in the U.S. to aid with their transition, adjustment, and integration.

Contact me to learn how your U.S. high school or university can offer a pre-departure class like “U.S. Academics and Culture”.

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March 11, 2015 · 10:49 am

Preparing East Asian Undergraduates for the Cultural Challenges of U.S. Study

One of my publications, “Preparing East Asian Undergraduates for the Cultural Challenges of Study in the U.S.”, is a policy white paper discussing how a pre-departure cultural preparation treatment influenced a group of international students’ experiences before, during, and after their first semester at a western U.S. research university. This topic is key to 21st century international education and I see it becoming the next wave of expected coursework for international students.

In this research study, although all participants wished they had taken a formal course about U.S. culture and academic systems while they lived in their home country, not one participant had received or even heard about organized cultural training or U.S. college preparation classes for study abroad before they arrived in the U.S.! This is significant since research indicates that cultural knowledge, realistic expectations, and adjustment management skills speed up cross-cultural adaptation, increases student success, and fosters student engagement (increases student retention rates).

Dr. Dent Team D I found that eastern Asian students are eager to learn about the U.S. culture and academic systems prior to leaving home for U.S. study during my 2014 International Education Tour in South Korea and China last fall. Many parents, schools, businesses, and government organizations have asked me to return this year… so I am!

In addition to teaching eastern Asian students about U.S. culture and academic systems, this year’s 2015 International Education tour will also share the research findings from my forthcoming publication entitled, “International Student Support Services Index” (ISSSI).

ISSSI organizes internationally related services by school and ranks institutions in relationship to other U.S. campuses. The index is grounded on five key research indicators that make up cross-cultural adjustment best practices to foster international (inbound and outbound) student success from pre-departure to repatriation/re-entry stages.

ISSSI’s research findings are made available through a free internationally circulated online publication used by domestic and international students, parents, study abroad organizations/placement services, recruiters, government organizations, secondary schools, and post-secondary international programs to better understand the U.S. international climate and individual campus internationalization efforts.

For more information, contact:

www.hlslinstitute.org or see www.taramaddendent.com

HLSL Institute provides educational services to international students, expatriates, international programs, and government organizations that bridge cultural gaps and connect the world, one person at a time.

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February 25, 2014 · 3:05 am

Video Interview: International Transition

Thanks to my UNR student Laura for conducting an interview with Julie about her international transition from El Salvador. Julie revealed many interesting challenges that one faces when traveling to the United States from another country. These cross-cultural challenges bring many opportunities for new programs and ideas to help ease the transition into our very unique culture.

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February 23, 2014 · 3:05 am

Video Interview: International Student from Senegal

Thanks to my UNR student Brianna Muse for conducting an interview with Ali Fall, an international student from Senegal, Africa. Ali revealed many interesting topics and challenges that one faces when traveling to the United States from another country. These cross-cultural challenges bring many opportunities for new programs and ideas to help ease the transition into our very unique culture.

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February 17, 2014 · 3:08 am

Video Interview: International Student Transition

Thanks to Trudy, my UNR student, for conducting an interview with Alex Ngo, an international student from Vietnam. Alex revealed many interesting topics and challenges that one faces when traveling to the United States from another country. These cross-cultural challenges bring many opportunities for new programs and ideas to help ease the transition into our very unique culture.

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February 3, 2014 · 3:02 am

Video Interview: International Transition

Thanks to my UNR student Jessica for conducting an interview with Alexandra who came to America from El Salvador. Alexandra revealed many interesting challenges that one faces when traveling to the United States from another country. These cross-cultural challenges bring many opportunities for new programs and ideas to help ease the transition into our very unique culture.

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December 23, 2013 · 3:04 am

International Ph.D. Student Talks About Transition into Reno, NV

Filiz Gozenman, a Ph.D. student from Turkey shares about her transitional experience into Reno, NV.

3 short videos:

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December 4, 2012 · 3:05 am

International Student Support Services

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Twenty-first century higher education strives to prepare an educated and civilly responsible workforce, capable of succeeding in competitive, global markets. Globalization and higher education are interdependent systems benefiting from each other’s successes as well as impacted by each other’s forgone positive contributions. Globalization is not a trend, but a growing influence reshaping college campuses and employer demands. As technology, transportation, and communication evolve, international collaboration increases; thus, presupposing a greater need for educational systems to bridge diverse cultural gaps.

Globalization and technology trends presuppose the increased need for highly skilled college graduates with intercultural communication and adaptation skills. As international student enrollment increases, there will also be increasing pressures to develop effective international student support services and the evaluation of those services while competing with for-profit and nonprofit institutions. Greater linkage between higher education student support services and international student needs will foster communication and facilitate better transition into American college cultures; ultimately strengthening international student successes.

Cross-cultural awareness + sensitivity + competencies = intercultural adaptation

Cross-cultural: researching and understanding the similarities and differences between two cultures.
Intercultural: The interaction between two cultures.

The preliminary findings from my dissertation pilot study, “International Student Perception of a Pre-Departure Cross-cultural Competency Preparation: A Phenomenological Study”, found two main themes. The first was that inbound international students need specific and unique student support services (compared to traditional students) that directly impact their academic success. The primary need was for better English speaking (not writing) services. The second was that cultural preparation strategies for international students are needed to enhance student transition into the American higher education system. Specifically, socialization or “sticky campus” strategies that increase a balanced student engagement lifestyle were addressed.

The international student perspective demonstrated that an earlier intercultural intervention could improve student cross-cultural competencies and thus, intercultural adaptation into American college cultures and their academic success. These findings should encourage college and university administrators to more intentionally and accurately address international student needs, prescribe more effective campus support services, and consider developing pre-departure cultural preparation services to better serve international students before they arrive on campus.

If you have experienced effective cultural preparation strategies or would like to recommend helpful educational strategies, please share them in the comments section below. Thank you for visiting taramaddendent.com.

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Prepare for USA College and University!

Class Name: U.S. Academics and Culture

Class Topics: Western Academics, Culture and Communication, Professional Readiness

Student Rewards: U.S. Transcript Record with 3 Class Credits, Letter of Recommendation, Certificate of Completion

Class Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/fdtVvKSHqew

Website: www.USAclass.online

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Don’t wait until you’re in the USA to begin class. International students don’t always get the classes they want and it can delay their progress towards graduation.

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Strategies to Succeed in the U.S.A!

Are you preparing for undergraduate study in the United States?

You will learn:

How to Start U.S. University Early and Why U.S. Universities Want You to

How to Make the Most out of Your Time in the USA and Graduate from Universities Faster

How to Get Ready for Internships and Jobs as a Student

Webinar Times – Wednesday, January 10, 2016

Space is limited so register today! Looking forward to meeting you on Sunday!

Helpful Resources: International Student video testimonies about U.S. study:

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