University Connection (UniConn)

Components

• Program Outline
• English for Academic Preparation
• Applying to US Universities
• The Academic Experience
• Transitioning to the US University

Program Outline

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English for Academic Preparation

A series of courses covers the language skills recessary for successful university study, including:

• Academic Speaking
• Listening to Lectures
• Reading Academic Texts
• Writing the Library Research Paper
• Academic Writing Essentials

Other courses address needs in specific areas: grammar, vocabulary development, or pronunciation.

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Applying to US Universities

A combination of formal classes and individual advising to assist with:

• Indentification and selection of appropriate universities and colleges
• Preparation for TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT
• Preparation of the college/university application (including personal essay writing and admissions interview)

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The Academic Experience

One undergraduate for-credit course through Penn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies.*
Students:

• Fine tune their language and study skills
• Learn about the pace of instruction and performance expectations
• Judge their readiness for degree study

*Students who do not qualify for the College of Liberal and Professional Studies may take for-credit courses at another college or university in Philadelphia

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Transitioning to the US University

A series of workshops orients students to the social and cultural aspects of life in a US university. Sample topics:

• Academic study strategies
• Faculty-student roles and relationships in US higher education
• US university systems and structure - where to find information and how to get help
• Networking and social interaction in the US university
• Time management and effective study habits

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