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Adelphi University http://www.adelphi.edu

Located 45 minutes from New York City, Adelphi University boasts nationally recognised academic programmes that include the Adelphi Core Curriculum, Honours College, Society of Mentors and Program for College Students with Learning Disabilities, among many others. Catering to a diverse student body of around 7,000, the student / faculty ratio of 12:1 is impressive. A link worth looking into is one that lists academic scholarships and annual awards. The college itself has a nice blend of the historical with the contemporary. It has a fully computerised library featuring 684,000 volumes and documents, and 42,000 audio-visual items. For more queries, the search facility is competent enough.

Brown University Providence http://www.brown.edu

What makes Brown University Providence a must-see site for foreign students logging in is the range of specialised courses it offers. Choose among the Afro-American studies programme, cognitive / linguistic sciences, Egyptology, Hispanic studies or old world archaeology. Follow links to fellowships / scholarships, career planning services and the Brown 'Venture Program.' Extremely user-friendly, the site has a quick, no-frills attitude.

The University of California http://www.cup.edu

The University of California -- or Cal U as it is mentioned throughout -- has been around since 1852, offering over 100 programmes of study leading to bachelors and masters degrees in a vast number of disciplines. Its site is extensive, with detailed information on academic departments and programmes, as well as other university information. Visitors can glance through maps of the university, request for Cal U applications, check out information related to fees and assistance, download application forms in Word 6.0 format, and look at scenes from campus life.

Florida International University http://www.fiu.edu

The option for slow and fast modems is the first thing that strikes you when you log into the Florida International University web site. The site is very user-friendly, and you won’t have to browse hours to locate specific information. The International Students Scholar Services (ISSS) link helps out with everything from immigration to legal, personal, academic, cultural, social and financial concerns. A step-by-step admission procedure lets you download forms, submit them and then check the status of your applications. There’s also a comprehensive list of available scholarships. FIU has over 30,000 students from the US and 110 foreign countries; besides 1,300 faculty and 80,000 alumni, making it the largest public university in South Florida.

Michigan State University http://www.isp.msu.edu

A research-intensive, land-grant institution founded in 1855, Michigan State University has a population of nearly 2,500 international students from 110 countries. All major undergraduate and graduate courses are offered, and visitors can send in any queries to the respective departments via e-mail. Useful links to the university newsletter, frequently asked questions and cross-cultural support services are offered.

Louisiana College http://www.lacollege.edu

Simple, quick and neat – that’s the Louisiana College web site for you. The college was ranked eighth among Southern Liberal Arts Colleges in 1995 by US News and World Report's America's Best Colleges. It was also ranked the second Best Value college. Financial assistance has been offered to over 80 per cent of its students during the last few years, but the long list of scholarships mentions nothing about international students. Louisiana offers undergraduate and graduate programmes, with a well-documented list of available majors and subjects. Detailed information on admission procedures is also quickly accessible.

Mississippi State University http://www.msstate.edu

The first university in Mississippi to host its own site, this one is a pleasure to surf through thanks to its simplicity and non-complicated icons. Mississippi State University is over 120 years old, part of a cohesive town-university community. Learning, research and service are, as the site claims, priorities. Undergraduate and graduate programmes are offered, with plenty of specialised courses. For international students, the site offers useful links to admission requirements, application procedures, the office of international programmes and a comprehensive faculty handbook.

Miami University http://www.muohio.edu

Money Online rates Miami University among America’s top 100, in terms of best value for cost and academic excellence. Its site merely serves to reaffirm the position. Founded in 1809, MU is the seventh oldest state-assisted university in America, offering around 100 bachelor's degrees, 50 master's degrees and nine doctoral programmes. The search facility is competent. The words ‘international students’ yield 348 matches in around three seconds. Specific information on international programmes, financial aid, application procedures and internship services can also be accessed through the appropriate links.

Queens College http://www.qc.edu

When The London Times calls anything ‘world class', one is forced to sit up and take notice. Queens College thus warrants attention. A global gathering place for ideas, the college is a melting pot of cultures. 67 different native languages are spoken here, according to one of the links. A strong liberal arts curriculum, special programmes for honours students, courses in pre-law, pre-med and business are part of the college’s bill of fare. The college was cited by The Selective Guide to Colleges, published by the New York Times, as the strongest of the 19 colleges in the City University of New York. No search engine, spotlight, photo tour or gaudy graphics, but nevertheless the simplicity of this site with its easy-to-use icons makes surfing a breeze. Comprehensive links for international students add to the overall appeal. Trust The London Times on this one.

2000 College Rankings http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/corank.htm

Want to choose a college in the US with the most famous alumni, or you have some other criteria in your mind? This handy 2000 College Rankings site, is your map to US colleges.

Yale http://www.yale.edu

Celebrated the world over, here's your chance to take a peek into Yale. No graphic icons here, but ancient tomes that lead you to the link you want. Click on the book title of your choice and rummage through academic departments, course syllabi, Yale College semester supplements and research groups. Links worth looking into are Professional Schools and the Yale University Library Web Pages which contains the online catalogue Orbis.

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