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Why U in the USA?

Jean-Marc — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:33:33 +0000

U in the USA believes everything it does is to help international students discover, see and experience what inspires them so that they all can live out their dreams.

The way we assist international students is by creating services that help them in the following ways:
• Sell their personal credibility, likeability and helpfulness.
• Discover and articulate their personal missions.
• Discover hidden resources and opportunities supporting their passions and causes.
• Define and demonstrate their unique business values to the right decision makers.
• Make positive differences in the lives of others.
• Build a strong support group of professional and personal allies.
• Take calculated risks.
• Embrace the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence.
• Develop a better understanding of people of different backgrounds and cultures.
• Think differently, creatively and independently.

We happen to help international students achieve their career goals in the USA with career, lifestyle and cultural services.

Want to get in touch with us to learn how U in the USA can help you? Contact us here

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Jean-Marc Dedeyne
Founder and CEO

PS : our new website is coming soon.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes

Jean-Marc — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:14:45 +0000

Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness… May it be yours this Holiday Season and throughout the coming year.

We wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season. May all your dreams come true.

A Wish For The World.

U in the USA

What Are U.S. Community Colleges?

Jean-Marc — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:00:28 +0000

Several representatives from community colleges, over 1000 strong U.S. institutions, discuss the benefits for international students who choose to begin their post-secondary education in a 2-year community college. The transfer process to 4-year colleges/universities, the reduced costs, the personal attention, and more make community colleges a truly realistic choice for a growing number of international students.

More about Community Colleges here

If you want to study in the USA, you should first visit an EducationUSA center. Find one here.

If you have more questions about life in the USA, and you need more tips, please fill out this form here! We’ll send you local information specific to your projects.

Meals on U.S. Campuses?

Jean-Marc — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:06:06 +0000

As an international student preparing to study in the United States, you might be a bit concerned about adjusting to the American way of eating. And, if you haven’t ever eaten typical American food, you might wonder where you can find food you are accustomed to from your home country.

Have no fear: A new and major trend on campuses is an increased customer interest in the history and origin of food—and this includes providing more cultural choices to students, according to the National Association of College and University Food Services. Continue reading here

More Resources :

- Campusfood here

- Get to know your school Campus Dining here

Where to buy groceries in the USA?

Jean-Marc — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:07:55 +0000

American grocery stores contain an overwhelming variety and quantity of food.

Therefore, shopping for the items that you need in U.S. stores can be overwhelming at first for international students, but with a little practice, you will soon be getting the most for your dollar.

You may find it tempting to try everything in sight; however, if you have a tight budget you should make a list and purchase only those items, and not to go to the store when you are hungry (people tend to buy more when they are hungry). It will take a while to figure out the location of the items in each store, but once you become familiar with the layout, your trips to the store will take a lot less time than they did at first.

These different types of stores in the United States cater to different needs:

- Grocery stores

- Department stores

- Convenience stores and gas stations

- Use coupons and in-store discounts

- Buy generic items

Read complete article here

More resources:

- Shopping in the USA here

- How to Shop for Various Things in the USA here

- Buying Food in the American Stores here

Who Do You Compete Against?

Jean-Marc — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:26:20 +0000

Who Do You Compete Against? is the title of an enlightening and truly inspiring post written by one my mentors, Simon Sinek.

As Simon said, most people compete to beat others. This is true in businesses and for individuals. And as valuable as a competitive spirit may be, perhaps there is a better way.

To illustrate his point, he selected a video about Ben Comen that ESPN produced a few years

Ben Comen is a cross country runner who has run on the TL Hanna High School cross country team for five years, completing his senior season in 2004. Ben has cerebral palsy that affects his balance, so he has to work a little harder than his teammates. He typically finishes last in his races. Ben inspires.

His lesson is more valuable than perseverance. His lesson is more important that never quitting.

Ben shows us, that when you decide to compete against others, no one will help you. But when you decide to compete against yourself…everyone will help you.

Ben Comen: Truly Living Without Limits here

What do you think? so, who do you compete against?

How To Achieve Your Childhood Dreams?

Jean-Marc — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:59:07 +0000

Almost all of us have childhood dreams. When our parents ask us what we want to become when we grow up, some would say: “I want to become a doctor someday.” “I want to become a lawyer.” Or some would say “I want to become a famous singer or a famous Hollywood artist like my idol!”

We want to point you out to a remarkable speech by Ryan Pausch, Professor of Computer Science in Carnegie-Mellon University who has pancreatic cancer and died last July 25, 2008.

His last lecture was entitled “Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” delivered on September 18, 2007, and was watched by almost 12 millions of people on youtube. Ryan Pausch achieved a lot of his dreams: Walking in zero gravity, designing a theme park for Disney, helped develop Alice, a computer software used by the university, to easily create 3D animations, etc.

Here are some of the remarkable insights that he shared to his audience:

“Brick walls are there for a reason: they let us prove how badly we want things.” – because the brick walls are there to stop people who don’t want badly enough.

“It’s not about how you achieve your dreams but how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the good karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you.

“Almost all of us have childhood dreams; for example, being an astronaut, or making movies or video games for a living. Sadly, most people don’t achieve theirs, and I think that’s a shame. I had several specific childhood dreams, and I’ve actually achieved most of them. More importantly, I have found ways, in particular the creation (with Don Marinelli), of CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center of helping many young people actually achieve their childhood dreams”

In this lecture, Ryan gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals. He taught how to pursue our dreams. But the most important of all is that we should abide by the golden rule of life and that is to do good on others. By helping people to achieve their dreams, you are also helping yourself to achieve your own dreams.

So continue dreaming, do good to others and take action. Let’s achieve our dreams and once achieved, let’s also help others achieve their own dreams.

What are you childhood dreams? Are you chasing them? How do you lead your life? How do you want to help other achieve their own dreams?

Download Transcripts here

For more on Randy, visit here

Learn how to support the Randy Pausch Memorial Bridge, visit here

The Imagine Project

Jean-Marc — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:38:17 +0000

Herbie Hancock’s Imagine Project is an unprecedented international recording and film project featuring collaborations between music legend Herbie Hancock and a dozen superstars from every region of the planet. It utilizes the universal language of music to express its central themes of peace and global responsibility. The Imagine Project embodies an extraordinary lineup of international superstars from all corners of the world. Artists include Dave Matthews, Anoushka Shankar, Jeff Beck, The Chieftains, John Legend, India Arie, Seal, Pink, Juanes, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Chaka Khan, K’Naan, Wayne Shorter, James Morrison, and Lisa Hannigan. The album and film stands, on one level, as powerful testaments for the goals of world peace, humanity and tolerance, and respect for our planet, but The Imagine Project shall remain at its core, entertainment content that is creatively and emotionally deeply fulfulling.

Hear “The Imagine Project’ in its Entirety until June 22 on NPR here

Boy Scouts of America Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Jean-Marc — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:50:21 +0000

“The influence of Scouting is now a worldwide phenomenon. There are more than 500 different programs for both boys and girls in 185 countries around the globe.”

More Resources

- Boy Scouts of America National Council here

- Boy Scouts of America | Facebook here

2010 World Cup Inspires Young US Football Players

Jean-Marc — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:26:21 +0000

“Many of these young players say, win or lose, they enjoy the sport. They say watching the World Cup only fuels their enthusiasm, helping to build a bright future for youth football in the United States.”

More resources

- Soccer in the USA here

- Soccer America – Covering US, International, MLS, College, Youth and World Cup Soccer here

- Sports in America : Soccer here