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The Forgotten “Witches” of Connecticut

Խ��ֱ�� — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:39:41 +0000

Byline: Abigail Giron Marroquin What is a witch? Some may think of the intellectual Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter book series, others may think of the bubbly Glinda from Wicked, but for the Connecticut Puritans of the 1600s, witches …

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5 High-Paying Jobs for Bachelor’s Degree Holders

Brianna Gagné — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:38:21 +0000

When considering a college major, it’s crucial to chase your passions. But let’s be practical — you deserve to earn a stable living, too. The jury is in, and most undergraduates agree that increased earning potential is a key motivator …

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New Courses Offer Career-Focused STEM Language Support

Steven Rashba — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:28:56 +0000

By Steven Rashba Խ��ֱ��’s English Language Institute (ELI) was founded in 1992 with the mission of attracting international students to our campus and providing them with the language skillset necessary to succeed in their future academic/career studies. UB …

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UB’s ELI Classroom and the United Nations

Steven Rashba — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:59:33 +0000

15 English Language Institute students recently had the privilege of touring the United Nations headquarters in New York. Learn more about the ELI program.

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Teaching American English Language Idioms: “What’s Up?”

Steven Rashba — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:49:10 +0000

American English is filled with many idiomatic expressions. Learn about the ESL program at UB, which teaches students about American idioms and more.

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5 Steps to Start a Professional Writing Career

Eric Lehman — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:00:38 +0000

With the amount of content being offered today, there is always a need for writing professionals. Learn 5 steps to starting a professional writing career.

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Six Reasons to Act-Up: Skits and Language Learning

Steven Rashba — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:22:42 +0000

One way to learn language and develop confidence is by taking on a new persona through acting. Learn more about the benefits of acting for learning.

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How to Become a Professional Writer

Խ��ֱ�� — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:47:22 +0000

Do you have a story to tell? A point of view to communicate? Learn how to become a professional writer by studying English and Professional Writing at UB.

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Building Research Skills for ESL Students

Steven Rashba — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:10:49 +0000

Learn how the English Language Institute at UB is helping to build ESL students’ research skills, an essential ability for college students and beyond.

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Second Language Learning vs. Foreign Language Learning

Steven Rashba — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:21:59 +0000

Learn about the important differences between second language learning (ESL) and foreign language learning (EFL) in a college setting.

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