Studying and college life in the United States

In case your students are curious about campus life in the United States or maybe want to apply to a U.S. college, Kate Burrell has created this presentation full of valuable information about American culture and colleges. Click here to see Kate’s presentation about college life in the United States (.pdf). Continue reading →

What is it like to study at a university in the United States?

Ever wonder about some of the cultural differences between studying and living in Indonesia, as compared to the United States? This presentation addresses that topic, including an overview of general American values, how to make friends with an American, managing your money, and staying healthy abroad. Studying in the United States Continue reading →

A Cross-Cultural Training for Indonesian Students

At the C4 conference in Malang, ELF Kate Burrill explains the cultural norms for university students in Indonesia compared with students in the U.S.  Here are some tips for what to expect if you are studying or working abroad in the U.S. C4 Presentation Link to the video used in the presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kDn8f7-uzg Continue reading →

Poetry in the Classroom Handouts

These are the handouts for Kate’s presentation on Using Poetry in the Classroom. The first document is an annotated bibliography of resources, and the second document is a descriptive list of how to carry out the activities. TEFLIN Poetry Annotated Bibliography TEFLIN Poetry Activity Handout version1 Continue reading →