Staying in Lawrence for winter break? Here are some popular activities for making the most of your time off. So you don’t wind up bored like this guy: ReactionGIFs One day, cat. One day you’ll learn to read. Until he does, check out these tips and have fun in his honor. Want to spend time... Continue reading How to Spend Winter Break in Lawrence
This time of year, you see fuzzy red and white Santa hats, Christmas trees and other festive decorations. For many Americans, Christmas is the big December holiday. So why is the common trend to say, “Happy holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas”? There are actually several important reasons why it’s popular to say “happy holidays”: It’s... Continue reading 3 Reasons People Say “Happy Holidays,” Instead of “Merry Christmas”
Fans cheering, fist bumping, and bright lights all around you — this is Sporting KC. KU AAP student's experienced their first Sporting KC soccer game this last weekend in beautiful Kansas City. They passed around the team's U.S. Open trophy, took pictures with friends, and cheered Sporting KC to victory. A Championship Team ... Continue reading Sporting KC vs. LA Galaxy Soccer Game
Studying in the USA is about gaining life skills as much as it is about book learning. Especially when you consider the additional responsibilities you’ll have as an international student. Like paperwork. So much paperwork. Set yourself up for success by actively growing these essential college skills. ... Continue reading How to Survive Not Living at Home
Did you know that there are some great mobile apps to help you with your English? With these apps below, you can become more comfortable using English and discover new words. Soon, you’ll be talking more in class, making new friends and even having fun learning! flickr 1. Duolingo Learning should be fun. And Duolingo... Continue reading Mobile Apps for Learning English
Delicious food, trendy shops and Sylas and Maddy's ice cream — this is Mass Street. Catch a glimpse into downtown Lawrence as the KU AAP takes a trip down Mass Street for food, fun, and time with friends. Night on Mass Street If you enjoyed Night on Mass Street, make sure to watch UAE Students' Night Out... Continue reading Night on Mass Street (Video)
Staying in the USA during the summer? International students can have a lot of fun celebrating the Fourth of July! This patriotic holiday, also known as Independence Day, is a great chance to experience American culture. Here are 8 popular ways to celebrate the anniversary of the USA declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776.... Continue reading 8 Fun Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July
Adjusting to student life in the US is a lot easier with some help in your pocket. Add these apps to your smartphone to make the transition faster and more productive. Apps for college life Venmo (free) Popular site Buzzfeed calls Venmo the “#1 app college students should download right now.” This finance app simplifies the... Continue reading Helpful mobile apps for international students (Part 1)
Especially for international students, researching where to study can be intimidating and confusing. One popular resource is the U.S. News Best College rankings. It can be very helpful for comparing American universities and colleges based on academic strength. Since the U.S. News ranking system is a bit complex, we thought you might like some help... Continue reading Explaining U.S. News’ Best College Rankings
Boling comes to KU from China. He is the current Public Relations Chair for the KUAAP student leadership. Boling plans to eventually graduate from KU Law School, and is also a huge KU basketball fan. Read his story about playing basketball in America here. Continue reading below for Playing Basketball in America! Fast and Furious... Continue reading Playing Basketball in America
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