11 Facts You Didn’t Know about FIU
Florida International University is well-known for its focus on research and embracing the unknown. In that spirit, here are fun facts you should know about FIU while considering where to study! 1. Students come from 142 different countries. Giphy The student population comes from all 50 US states and 142 countries. You’ll get to meet... Continue reading 11 Facts You Didn’t Know about FIU
“Learning to call my dorm home” -Mazin Al Jabri, Oman
Mazin Al Jabri, Global First Year student from Oman, shares a memorable experience from his first year at Florida International University (FIU) - learning to feel at home in his dorm! "I have never been able to transition as easily as many people believe I do. Change makes me nervous. Moving to Miami from my... Continue reading “Learning to call my dorm home” -Mazin Al Jabri, Oman
5 “app-ealing” Ways to Learn English
Did you know that there are some great mobile apps to help you with your English? With these apps below, you can get more comfortable using English and discover new words. Soon, you’ll be talking more in class, making new friends and even having fun learning! Duolingo Learning should be fun. And Duolingo makes learning and practicing English very fun! How? By turning... Continue reading 5 “app-ealing” Ways to Learn English
Life at FIU, Check out FIU highlights, which include summer activities, student internships, university culture, and various things to do in Miami! Miami
Take Virtual Tour of FIU’s MMC Campus Here
Watch a tour of the MMC / main / south campus here. Stay turned for a follow- up tour of the beautiful MMC campus. Continue reading Take Virtual Tour of FIU’s MMC Campus Here
College tips, Life at FIU, Check out FIU highlights, which include summer activities, student internships, university culture, and various things to do in Miami! Miami
What’s Going on This Weekend?
We’re going to the zoo with some of our ELI Global First Year students on Saturday! In case you can’t make it, here’s a list of other fun events going on in Miami this weekend. Friday, May 8th, 2015 Free Fridays at The Wolfsonian; 6-9pm Learn more about The Wolfsonian Collection and related art and design themes... Continue reading What’s Going on This Weekend?
Going “Greek”: About US College Fraternities and Sororities
Walk around Florida International University and you’ll hear students mentioning “Greek life,” fraternities or sororities. Here’s what it all means, so you can better understand this popular aspect of student life at many US universities. What is Greek life? Greek life is the term used to reference fraternities (typically for men) and sororities (typically for... Continue reading Going “Greek”: About US College Fraternities and Sororities
11 Facts You Didn’t Know about FIU
Florida International University is well-known for its focus on research and embracing the unknown. In that spirit, here are fun facts you should know about FIU while considering where to study! 1. Students come from 142 different countries. Giphy The student population comes from all 50 US states and 142 countries. You’ll get to meet... Continue reading 11 Facts You Didn’t Know about FIU
Say hi to Roary the Panther, your FIU mascot!
For some students, showing school pride means going to a football game, buying a shirt or joining a club. For a select and sweaty few, school pride means wearing a giant costume. If you’re new to the idea of a school mascot, here’s everything you need to know about these lovable symbols of school spirit!... Continue reading Say hi to Roary the Panther, your FIU mascot!