Exercise 13. Insert the preposition where needed.
1. She wants to change her job … purelypersonal reasons.
2. In addition … giving a general introduction to computers, the course also provides practical experience.
3. They own a house in France as well … a villa in Spain.
4. I believe the increasing use … computers in education is reasonable.
5.This is a large organization with offices throughout … the world.
6. She felt fine except … being a little tired.
7. The word is French … origin.
8. The phone was ringing but … the time she got indoors, it had stopped.
9. What is the purpose … your visit?
10. She became a British resident by virtue … her marriage.
11. As a result … the pilots' strike, all flights have had to be cancelled.
12. This is a cheap and simple process. However … there are dangers.
- This is a large organization with offices throughout … the world.
UNIT 12. CHOOSING A U.S. UNIVERSITY
There are many factors that influence your choice of college or university. You need to do your research carefully to choose the school that will best suit your needs and talents. Weigh all of these factors and choose the institution with the best balance.
Accreditation Status. A basic indicator of the quality of any U.S. college or university is its accreditation status. It is important to check that all institutions you are considering are appropriately accredited. Unlike many other countries, the United States does not have a central government body that approves educational institutions. Instead, it relies on a system of voluntary accreditation.
Ranking. There is no official list of the top 10, 20, 50, or even 100 universities in the United States. The U.S. government does not rank universities. Rankings that you may come across are usually produced by journalists and are likely to be subjective. They generally are based on a wide range of criteria that do not necessarily include academic standards or general reputation as a primary factor.
Courses. Some large schools offer almost every area of study. Smaller schools are generally more limited. Find schools that offer a good selection of courses with a variety of faculties that specialize in different aspects of your field of study. Also consider research facilities, computer centers, library holdings, and flexibility or variations in the program that interests you.
Selectiveness. This is the point in which you should be honest with yourself concerning your own academic background and intellectual potential. Strive for the best university you can get into, but be realistic. If your scores and grades are not at the top, you should not apply only to the most selective universities.
Type of Institution. Two-year or four-year, public or private religiously affiliated? Choose the institution best suited to your needs - community college, liberal arts college, or university, for example. Universities can be public or private, may be affiliated with a specific religion, or may admit only one sex. You should understand the differences before deciding.
Cost. Look for tuition and fees, room, and board. You will need additional funds for books and miscellaneous living expenses.
Financial aid. Be sure the institutions you choose do offer financial aid if you require it. Scholarships usually go to the students with the best academic qualifications or special talent in sports or the arts at the undergraduate level or significant research or work experience at the graduate level.
Location and Housing. Consider which state the school is in and whether it is located inland or on the coast. What is the climate in that area of the country? Is the campus setting city, small-town, or rural? Which of these settings would you be most comfortable in.
Size. Student population on U.S. campuses can range in size from 200 to 60,000 students. Check the size of the university and the size of the academic department. The size of the university affects the atmosphere of the school. A large institution may offer a greater variety of subfields within a given discipline, but professors may be too busy to give students individual attention. A small university or college may offer smaller classes and more contact with professors, but the courses offered in your field may be too narrow. You need to weigh which is more important to you.
Student Body. Consider factors such as male-female ratio, number of foreign students, average age of students, number of full-time vs. part-time students.
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