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Last year we reviewed OCZ's RevoDrive Hybrid, which saw the marriage of a 1TB hard drive and a pair of 50GB SandForce SSDs on a PCI Express card. Potentially achieving performance close to that of a SandForce SF-2281 SSD with a 1TB storage capacity was very appealing, however there were some notable drawbacks that prevented us from recommending that solution.
Then on January, Crucial announced the Adrenaline SSD series. Not meant to replace their existing and well regarded m4 drives, the Adrenaline is a cache solution meant to work along your existing disk drive, using a 50GB SSD to act as solid state flash-based cache for your larger primary hard drive.
The Adrenaline doesn't require any special drivers as it uses the SATA interface, it can be installed at any point and can therefore be fitted to any computer without the need to reinstall Windows.
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Thanks for the review. I've been thinking of getting an SSD, and I've always considered caching to be the solution I want. Unfortunately it always comes at a price premium, so I was never sure whether I want an SSD or a cache. FancyCache offers a partial solution, but it's not yet mature enough.
Crucial's product looks like it could be a decent solution, since the price premium isn't that big (it costs only $100 at Newegg). I only browsed the review until now but I will read it more fully to see if it's really what I'm after.
This looks quite similar with Silverstone HDD Boost - except they sell the solution, not the SSD:
I don't understand one aspect of the test. What hard drive was this paired with? A real-world test would be whether you could have a system with this plus a huge, slow, inexpensive hard drive and get decent performance, versus hard drive alone, or a larger-capacity SSD as a boot c: drive for OS and programs, paired with a huge hard drive for storage. A raptor is fast, but expensive.
If you are on a small budget I can see this product being a good option. However will all the restrictions if you can afford to spend alittle abit more you are better off with a SSD and not this hybrid stuff.
Great review. Confirming here...from a connectivity standpoint, this is a device on a different SATA channel. The software handles data movement between primary/standard HD and secondary/SSD. At first when I saw the title I was thinking this was daisy chained in with the standard HD, but I can't see that as possible.
@Row1, (Updated) Steve paired the Adrenaline to a standard 7200rpm hard drive (Western Digital RE4 1TB HDD), you can also compare baseline performance vs. SSD cache performance since we tested the HDD alone and then with the Adrenaline installed in 1 and 3 passes.
As for other comments, on the review we are accounting for the possibility that going straight with SSD is definitely the speedier and more costly solution, that's why we test along the current SSD leaders.
For the same kind of money, you can get a 64GB SSD (basically the same as this drive) but to function as a primary drive vs. a cache drive that let's you use your larger disk drive as primary. Ultimately the choice is in your hands, but we like to show you the different alternatives
Hmm, doesn't seem to be worth the cost, as you're basically paying for a regular SSD, but not using it as a regular SSD, so you don't get all the benefits. If I had the choice, I'd just get a regular SSD and using it as the OS drive, like Albert mentioned above. They're still too pricey for me though, and I don't fancy going through all the trouble of cloning my Windows 7 installation to an SSD, especially as it's currently on a 1TB HDD that's full up, so I'd probably have to shell out for a new HDD to put all the non-Windows stuff on, plus I bet I'd have to reinstall everything again.
Probably better to just do a new build and start off with an SSD, but when the time comes for me to want to actually build a new PC, SSDs will probably be as cheap and as big as HDDs (read, many years from now)!
This is nothing new though. The OCZ Synapse caching SSD has been out for months, and it uses the same software (Dataplex). From my experience, it works REALLY well -- you just got to see it to believe it. It's only useful if you're going to pair it with a really large HDD though, and you have a definite need for frequently accessed data that cannot fit into one large SSD.
Also, as far as Dataplex is concerned, you can easily deactivate it within the program. If you have issues, at least for OCZ, they'd be happy to help you out if you forgot to deactivate it the previous time. Never had experience with Crucial though.
Example: Starting from your existing 2TB HDD as your C:\ drive, containing your OS, Apps, etc.
1) Buy a Crucial Adrenaline Solid State Cache (50GB SSD + Dataplex cache software)
2) Attached the SSD , then install the Dataplex software
3) Dataplex hides the SSD, and uses it as a "cache" for your existing 2TB HDD
a) you keep the full capacity of your HDD
b) you don't have to do any "imaging" or "data migration"
c) dataplex sw handles all I/O traffic; keeps all your "hot" data on the SSD for max performance.
4) You get SSD-level performance + HDD capacity, for ~$99.
a) far more efficient than a boot drive
I just set up the Corsair Accelerator SSD cache solution on my older computer paired with a VelociRaptor and I have to say it is awesome. I didn't want to rebuild my computer to accommodate a lower sized SSD drive and the setup was simple. My motherboard only works up to SATAII which is what the Corair is. $100 for a 60GB SSD cache and minimal work needed. Well worth the price for a simple but incredible effective upgrade.
I'm still on the fence between this and buying a $130 120GB SSD and using it for boot and FancyCache. I will have to reinstall the OS either way, because this is Windows 7 only and I'm running Vista.
Have checked reviews of the OCZ Synapse solution and also read some in OCZ forums.
There seems to be some problems with the DATAPLEX software if you run Windows update, install new drivers etc and it could depend on how HDD and SSD Cache works together...
So at the moment this SSD Cache solution seems not quite finished yet....
The review spent some time discussing the OCZ RevoDrive problems with this software and how they don't appear in this solution. So first of all, read the review, and secondly don't just the current state of a piece of software based on old reviews.
Can someone please tell if we need to instal Intel's Smart Response Technology software? and if this software called Dataplex offer either Enhanced and Maximized for the SSD cache drive?
Don't think so on the Intel Smart Response software - at least not on my setup with Dataplex and Corsair.
What I'm wondering is if this solution reduces the HDD access. Meaning; if there is a cache hit (dataplex knows it is on the SSD), does that mean my harddisk can stay in standby?
But once there is a cache miss, that means the HDD in standby needs to spin up again. That takes several seconds.
Has this aspect been tested? i.e.:
(1) does using the adrenaline reduce total powerdraw over the length of the trace, meaning the boosted HDD is accessed less?
(2) what behaviour is noticed when there is a cache miss?
OK ET3D, so we don't judge a new product by old reviews - but what is the answer now? Do you have to turn off Windows auto-updates or not? The review doesn't say they ran it long enough for that to be tested.
whats it like compared to intel's smart response thingy?
i've used that on a z68 board with an i3, compared to the same chip used in a different board after several restarts I couldn't tell the difference between and a cruical m4 256gb drive.
also when the drive failed (ocz driverequred firmware update, I know, Surpsising!) no data was lost on the harddrive, totally transparent, it was as if it never against, after firmware update worked flawlessly
The cache drive and a 500gb spinner = under 200 bucks
A single 500gb Seagate Momentus Hybrid=under 200 bucks
A single 512gb SSD=550 to 800 bucks
This Adrenaline SSD cache and the Seagate hybrid drives are the best thing going price wise. I prefer cached spinners over ssd's atm until the price drops a year or 2 from now.
I am just wondering will there be a big impact to performance if I use this on my current WD Caviar Black 500GB HDD that has 32MB Cache? The WD RE4 used in this review has 64MB Cache.
Sorry for my noob question. :P
I am just wondering will there be a big impact to performance if I use this on my current WD Caviar Black 500GB HDD that has 32MB Cache? The WD RE4 used in this review has 64MB Cache.
Sorry for my noob question. :p
No, no difference.
Ok thanks, I think I may get one soon.
It is possible to use this crucial adrenaline ssd with Intel SRT on Z68 mainboard (without using dataplex software) ?
RE4 has better performance in server (not desktop) RAID configuration ( not alone), and use 3Gb/s (not 6Gb/s)
I have a computer running a dual boot of Windows 7 and XP with two 500 gig drives running in raid 0 via the on board raid. From what I have read after setting up my raid drive It does not gain me much performance. I was wondering two things though. A: Can you use this system in a dual boot like this where it would only affect the windows 7 performance? B: Does this system function in tandem with any raid setups? I know I do not have a typical set up but I do have a lot of older games that I do play now and again on the XP platform just for the fun of it. My setup consists of a asus m3n ht deluxe MB, Amd quad phenom 2, 8 gigs of ddr2 800, Gtx 660 Ti video card. and the before mentioned 500 gig drives.
Never mind I got answers A: and B: from crucials website. Nope and Nope.
Have checked reviews of the OCZ Synapse solution and also read some in OCZ forums.
There seems to be some problems with the DATAPLEX software if you run Windows update, install new drivers etc and it could depend on how HDD and SSD Cache works together...
So at the moment this SSD Cache solution seems not quite finished yet....
I was having problems with the Dataplex software and Windows Updates (where it would crash and I would need to restore to an earlier image) but that seemed to have been worked out with the latest release. I'm sure happy about that as I had the drive disconnected for a while and wasn't using it due to this issue but now it seems resolved!
I was having problems with the Dataplex software and Windows Updates (where it would crash and I would need to restore to an earlier image) but that seemed to have been worked out with the latest release. I'm sure happy about that as I had the drive disconnected for a while and wasn't using it due to this issue but now it seems resolved!
Well, it still seems like it is still an issue with Dataplex version 126.96.36.199. As such, I have disabled Windows Updates altogether for now and will uninstall/reinstall around the manual updates in the future. I have been creating system images every night so it was a big deal but definitely a nuisance.
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Tandyn Almer: 6 Facts About 'Along Comes Mary' and Its Composer
Posted By Patrick Kiger On February 19, 2013 @ 12:39 am In Bulletin Today,Entertainment,Legacy | Comments Disabled
Back in 1966, a folk-rock group called The Association had a huge hit with a song called "Along Comes Mary," which provoked a lot of knowing snickers among adolescents who assumed it was a thinly coded reference [1] to, well, smoking weed. [2]
And that may well have been true. But in truth, probably nobody — not even the members of the band — knew exactly what these lyrics were really about:
And when the morning of the warning's passed, the gassed
And flaccid kids are flung across the stars
The psychodramas and the traumas gone
The songs are left unsung and hung upon the scars
Nobody, that is, except perhaps for Tandyn Almer, the mysterious then-23-year-old songwriter who concocted a fever-dream enigma worthy of a 19th-century symbolist poet, hidden inside a Billboard Hot 100 hit [3]. Almer, a native of Minneapolis, was a child piano prodigy who quit high school, initially to become a jazz musician. Instead, he drifted to Los Angeles in the early 1960s and became part of the folk-rock scene at the Troubadour [4], the famed West Hollywood nightclub that became a launching pad for superstars ranging from the Byrds to the Eagles.
Get in on the discussion: One Hit Wonders — Which is your favorite? [5]
There were people who thought Almer might become as big as those acts, or perhaps even bigger. But instead, Almer — who reportedly was plagued by bipolar disorder — retreated back east, into obscurity. He drove a taxicab and working in an electronics factory while he continued to compose songs for his own enjoyment. Nevertheless, when he died on Jan. 8 at age 70 [6] in McLean, Va., he left behind a remarkable legacy: a song that continues to intrigue listeners nearly a half-century after it was written.
Here are some facts about "Along Comes Mary" and its composer:
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[1] thinly coded reference: http://books.google.com/books?id=6dw1soxFdm8C&pg=PA114&dq=Tandyn+almer&hl=en&sa=X&ei=BqciUbXZA8a50QGF4YAI&ved=0CD4Q6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=Tandyn%20almer&f=false
[2] Image: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYJhhKSXOBo
[3] Billboard Hot 100 hit: http://books.google.com/books?id=SxIEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA19&dq=%22Along+comes+mary%22+billboard&hl=en&sa=X&ei=F5oiUeG0I8mx0AHR8YHoCw&ved=0CEMQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=%22Along%20comes%20mary%22%20billboard&f=false
[4] Troubadour: http://www.troubadour.com/
[5] One Hit Wonders — Which is your favorite?: http://www.aarp.org/online-community/groups/index.action?plckGroupId=Group2011&plckGroupPage=forum#plckforumpage=ForumDiscussion&plckdiscussionid=Cat%3AprivateForum%3A5e55e045-05b3-4938-bc8d-1a01aadf74af%40D%7C9%3B9%7CCommGroupGroup2011%7CDiscussion%3A50258477-a01f-4efe-9b05-8e7dff5efb7a&plckforumpostonpage=1&plckpostid
[6] died on Jan. 8 at age 70: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2013/02/16/76d3ebba-5f44-11e2-a389-ee565c81c565_story_2.html
[7] Dominic Priore: http://books.google.com/books?id=p5TB5mDYdCAC&pg=PA184&dq=Tandyn+almer&hl=en&sa=X&ei=BqciUbXZA8a50QGF4YAI&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Tandyn%20almer&f=false
[8] Linda Ronstadt: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Ronstadt
[9] "Alice Designs: http://www.last.fm/music/Mr.+Lucky+&+The+Gamblers/_/Alice+Designs
[10] Jim Veeds: http://jveeds.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/%E2%80%9Calong-comes-mary%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-unraveled/
[11] Fred Bronson: http://books.google.com/books?id=PgGqNrqfrsoC&pg=PT217&dq=%22Along+comes+mary%22+billboard&hl=en&sa=X&ei=F5oiUeG0I8mx0AHR8YHoCw&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAQ
[12] Image: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygn7ORgPbEE
[13] listen to it yourself: http://www.myspace.com/music/player?sid=32951816&ac=now
[14] Peter Ames Carlin: http://books.google.com/books?id=eYyovo_AbqAC&pg=PA173&dq=Tandyn+almer&hl=en&sa=X&ei=BqciUbXZA8a50QGF4YAI&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Tandyn%20almer&f=false
[15] Sail On Sailor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQOaLP-qPmk
[16] Holland.: http://www.allmusic.com/album/holland-mw0000690537
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Today, Bloom Essentials owners Nicole and Kim might be better known as the team behind the nail designs that earned a top ranking from the Georgia Straight Readers Choice awards. But as kids, the sisters were known simply as Bug and Pickle. With those playful childhood monikers, it's no wonder than the duo grew up to run a spa that prefers fun over high-tech gadgetry, and where the aestheticians—nicknamed "Bloomers"—treat each client as if they were an old childhood friend.
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A caller reported that she had just seen a woman on a bicycle, who was with a child on a scooter, hit a man over the head with a bottle and the man now seemed to be injured but had left the area. A Corte Madera woman was located and was uncooperative. She was arrested for Being Intoxicated in a Public Place and booked into the Marin County Jail. The child was turned over to a grandparent. The identity of the male subject was determined and he was contacted by telephone, but was also uncooperative.
A resident of the 200 block of Willow Avenue reported that sometime during the night, someone had thrown a rock at his vehicle causing damage. Documentation was provided for the vandalism.
A resident of the 500 block of Via Casitas reported that her sterling silver flatware and serving pieces, which she believed had been in her vehicle, are now missing and she was referred to the Police Department to make a report by her insurance company. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle. Documentation for the possible theft wasprovided.
Pursuant to being located during a traffic stop in the 20 block of Madera Boulevard, a Guerneville woman was arrested for possession of Marijuana in a vehicle and released on a citation.
A resident of the 200 block of Via Casitas reported that someone had "keyed" her vehicle during the night and the previous week, feces had been spread across the bumper. She advised that she believes a neighbor with whom she has a longstanding dispute is involved. Documentation of the vandalism was provided.
While on patrol, a TCPD Unit was flagged down by a Village Shopping Center Security Officer who pointed out a vehicle which was possibly connected to two other subjects who were currently in the Banana Republic store possibly shoplifting. The subjects in the vehicle were contacted. The driver, a San Francisco woman, was arrested for Providinga False Name to a Police Officer and Driving on a Suspended Driver's License and was booked into the Marin County Jail. A second subject, also a San Francisco woman, was arrested for Providing a False Name to a Police Officer and was released on a citation.
A resident of the 300 block of Oakdale Avenue reported that she received a call from a person stating that they were from "Publisher's Clearing House" and that she had won "Ten million dollars" or "One hundred thousand dollars a week for life", but that she would need to secure the winnings by sending them $4,235 via Western Union. She was aware this is a scam and did not send them any money. Documentation was made for the incident.
A resident in the 10 block of Flying Cloud Course reported that the front door of her residence had been egged. The incident was unwitnessed.
A Corte Madera resident reported that while she was driving on Golden Hind Passage in the area of Paradise Drive, eggs were thrown at her vehicle from a passing vehicle. The area was checked for the vehicle and subjects with negative results. Documentation of the vandalism was provided.
Graffiti vandalism was located in the Town of Corte Madera Corporation Yard.
A business in the 100 block of East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard reported that an attempt was made to use one of their credit card numbers in the Los Angeles area. The transaction had been denied and there was no loss. It is unknown how the credit card number was compromised. Documentation for the attempted fraud was provided.
A Greenbrae resident reported that while his vehicle was parked in the 500 block of Magnolia Avenue, in the area of the Lark Theatre, his black and white 20 speed Cannondale Lefty mountain bike, valued at $600, was stolen from the bike rack on the vehicle. The theft was not witnessed.
A San Jose resident reported that he had just discovered that his credit card number was fraudulently used at the Apple Store in the Village Shopping Center for a $1,730 purchase. He is still in possession of the credit card and the fraud was confirmed by VISA Security. He was referred to the San Jose Police Department to make a Fraud and Identity Theft report.
A San Rafael resident reported that after she had made a $4,500 withdrawal at the Wells Fargo Bank located in the Bon Air Shopping Center, she was approached by two large men who robbed her of the money by grabbing her purse and then took the envelope of money out as she was walking back to her vehicle. A report was pending and there is further investigation pending.
Pursuant to being contacted at the Marin Suites at 45 Tamal Vista Blvd., a San Rafael man was arrested for Violation of Probation and Possession of Hypodermic Needles and was booked into the Marin County Jail. A San Rafael woman was also arrested for Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia and was released on a citation.
A resident in the 100 block of Mariner Green Drive reported that she had just located her vehicle's license plate, which she had reported as stolen to TCPD on August 8, 2011, on a vehicle parked around the corner from her residence. It was determined that someone had placed her license plate on the other vehicle when they had stolen that vehicle's license plate. A theft report was taken and the license plate was entered into the Stolen Vehicle System.
Pursuant to a traffic stop in the area of Tamalpais Drive and Pixley Avenue, a Kentfield man was arrested for Possession of Marijuana in a Vehicle and released on a citation.
Pursuant to a traffic stop in the area of 10 Fifer Avenue, a Mill Valley man was arrested for Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol. He was booked into the Marin County Jail. A cab was called to transport a passenger in the vehicle.
A resident in the 80 block of Frances Avenue reported that a neighbor had come to her and reported that his cousin was "tearing up the house" and requested she call the police. A San Rafael man was arrested for Being Intoxicated in a Public Place and booked into the Marin County Jail.
A resident in the 10 block of Crystal Creek Drive reported that during a party at her residence the previous evening, a 17-inch Macbook Pro laptop computer, an iPod Nano and a camera were taken. Total loss is unknown. A Grand Theft report was taken.
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A resident of the 500 block of Old Quarry Road North reported that her vehicle had been broken into via a window being smashed. A camera valued at $500 was taken. An Auto Burglary report was taken.
Another resident in the 500 block of Old Quarry Road North reported that his company vehicle was stolen from the building's garage during the night. An Auto Theft report was taken and the vehicle was entered into the Stolen Vehicle System.
Officers responded to the 200 block of Old Quarry Road North at the request of the Novato Police Department in an attempt to locate a subject wanted for Domestic Violence. The subject was located and taken into custody. He was booked at the Marin County Jail.
A Security Officer for the Village Shopping Center reported a vehicle which had been parked in the lot for approximately six days. The vehicle was determined to have been stolen from Castaic in the end of June. The Santa Clarita Sheriff's Office was notified and the vehicle was removed from the Stolen Vehicle System.
A Larkspur resident reported that he had discovered black spray paint graffiti vandalism in the bathrooms at Doliver Park.
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During this one week time period, Twin Cities Police had 311 calls for service. This included two calls related to accidents with minor injuries, three hit and run accidents and 6 property damage only accidents. There was one auto burglary. There were four calls related to Driving while Intoxicated, resulting in two arrests.
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Catholic Online asks about homeschooling
Respondents shared their experiences about homeschooling with Catholic Online.
Homeschooling is a challenge, but for some concerned about the quality and safety a public education affords, it is a challenge they are happy to accept. Catholic Online recently asked several homeschoolers about their experiences and this is what they had to share.
The consensus suggests homeschooling is a great option for parents who want to ensure their kids receive the best possible education.
It appears the one drawback that gave homeschoolers the most concern was the perception that homeschooling means less social interaction. After all, how else will a kid learn about social mores, peer pressure, popularity, dating, and so on?
Intrepid parents however, found solutions. It was immediately apparent that suggesting homeschooled children are "isolated" is a popular misconception. A homeschooled child remains only as cloistered as a parent chooses, which doesn't have to be hardly at all. Since a homeschooled student does not have to keep the same hours as a child in a public school, a parent can arrange social activities at any time, and be there to supervise, if they so desire.
Homeschooled kids often have siblings, enjoy weekends, vacations, and other activities just like any other child. Homeschooled kids are even allowed to play sports through various private organizations that sponsor homeschooled athletes.
Lisa Morgan of Austin, TX said, "I have worked to find activities to do with other homeschooling families." A number of other respondents also mentioned that they were able to network with other homeschool families in their area and plan group activities including field trips.
Linda Biewer of St. John's MI, said "We have a good homeschooling support group in our area. I have our homeschooling group over twice a month. The kids play and the mothers talk. There is also a large group of Catholic homeschoolers in the Lansing area. We usually have an opening school mass and a graduation mass. There have been various groups that my children have participated in--Socrates Cafe, Reader's Club, Writers Club, Homeschoolers-4-Life, flag football and ultimate frisbee."
Biewer also discussed her daughter, of whom she is very proud. "...I ended up sending my daughter, Catherine to high school for her senior year. She wanted to go too," Biewer explained. What I found was that Catherine was not behind in any of her studies. She ended up being nominated for Student of the Week and the National Honor Society. She got all A's. She is now attending Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. She earned a 3.95 GPA for her freshman year. One of her professors told her she was the most impressive freshman that he had ever had and that she was head and shoulders above the rest of the students. He said that it makes him want to homeschool his children. What this says to me is that what I perceive as drawbacks to homeschooling, really aren't. My children are learning in spite of me and my anxieties.
Q: Why did you choose homeschooling?
Reasons to homeschool are varied, but always in the best interest of the child. For some, it is to protect children from the controversial material being taught in schools - not to isolate them from it, but to manage the introduction and exposure to it. In other cases, it is simply the best fit for the child. Sometimes a child has difficulty fitting in at school and if teachers and administrators are indifferent to the child's welfare, homeschooling may be a better option.
Such was the case for George Goodsaid of Murrieta, CA. Goodsaid was homeschooled for a couple years as a child and all the way through high school.
"When my parents first put me in homeschool, it was because the public school system was being absolutely cruel to me. I was halfway through the 2nd grade, I had ADD, and was ordered to take Ritalin just so I would be quiet and pay attention better in class. I took Ritalin for a while, but it was later discovered that Ritalin was causing harm to my health, my family told the school about this, but they did not care at all. They wanted me to keep taking the Ritalin even though they knew it was harmful to my health, so my family put me in homeschooling, and ever since then, I was getting better grades, studying more effectively without distractions from bullies and teachers who did not care about me, and I was much happier."
Goodsaid continued, "When I was homeschooled again in high school, I was safe because I didn't have bullies hitting me everyday. Public schools are filled with bullies. [there are] teachers and administrators who do not care about these very serious incidents. All they care about is that the students get good grades and have good attendance. Bullying and fighting is also an important issue. Homeschooling does not have these problems because it is just the teacher and student one on one, no bullies, and no problems."
Other respondents say they decided to homeschool because they have experience as teachers and did not want to see their children get put through a system they see as inadequate and inefficient. Public education is focused heavily of testing and attendance, since that is the source of the school's funding. However, the goal of the school should be education, not money. At least with homeschooling, it can be.
Q: If you were speaking to a parent who was considering homeschooling, what would you say?
Morgan: Definitely give it a try. There are so many curriculum materials out there that walk you through each and every day. You basically have to follow the instructions. Some people that I have talked to are concerned about having to keep their child on task. However, if you are starting with them fresh in the day, instead of getting them at the end of an 8 hour school day, many times, the work will get done quicker, and you can move at their pace and not have as much waiting time for the other kids to finish. I would also say to try to find groups in your area to meet other home schoolers.
Biewer: If I were to speak to a parent who was considering homeschooling I would tell them the truth---that homeschooling is not easy. But if they feel called to do it, it can bring great blessings to their family. I would encourage them to find a homeschooling support group and get to know the families and ask lots of questions.
Goodsaid: I would say that homeschooling is the best possible decision you can make for your children.
What do you think? Do you homeschool and is it a better experience for you and your children? Add your comments below.
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My daughter is now 25 years old and I homeschooled her several years. Her grades went up because she didn't have the distractions of the other students and she didn't have to deal with the stigma of being pulled out of class for special education for her ADD-mild. The teachers tried to force my daughter on Ridelin and her physician was against it because her ADD was mild and the side effects were so unhealthy. She was bullied by boys in the 4th grade after they attended the sex ed class. (she was opted out and put in the library with 10 other students) The administration would do nothing fo help her. She really wanted to go back to school in 8th grade-but we met up with the same bad behavior. A boy almost raped her but friends of hers interfered and stopped it while getting the teacher. When we pressed charges against the student the principal became a bully and told us he would not honor the restraining order-we went to the board for help. The principal was let go so he could not compromise other students. Needless to say I homeschooled her throughout high school. I now have my grandsons living with me. My daughter made some very troubling choices and has ended up in jail. I was concerned about sending my grandson to Kindergarten in public school-I don't want him to be bullied and teased because his mommy is in jail. I want him to have his faith intact because he really loves God and going to mass-he especially wants to have communion and begs to go to catechism. I stil don't have his birth certificate-all his stuff was stolen so I don't think they will let him in public school. I want to start out his education out right-why go through all that trouble ?
1 year ago
Hi All,
I've been homeschooling my children since the beginning. I have 2 freshmen, 1 6th grader, and a 3rd grader. My other daughter is 2 1/2. I love homeschooling! I started homeschooling because I wanted to apply Catholic teaching into their school work. I can control what they are learning. They are far more advanced in every subject than public students.They are very sociable. We set up play dates with other families. They are also in sports and dance. It's nice to know who your children's friends are and their mommies. Our children are growing up fast. Why not teach them great morals and faith from their own parents instead of trusting a teacher to do so. Give it a try. I only see benefits from homeschooling. God Bless. -
1 year ago
I'm a young parent of 3 children, ages 5 and under and My husband and I have been strongly considering homeschooling. I was homeschooled myself but we never had a set curriculum and I've felt very unsure about my quality of education as a result of it. I know I have the strength and ability to homeschool but I'm very intimidated by it. It's very encouraging to read about other homeschoolers who have had such great success. Keep up the hard work ladies and gentlemen! I hope to one day, in the not too distant future, follow in your footsteps!
1 year ago
Our first three children went to public school - which is why we chose to homeschool the last two. Not only are these last two better educated in many ways, but they have been free from bullying, peer pressure, and indoctrination. We have been free to explore all subjects, and free to learn and express our faith. Education and faith are 24/7 in our household, not restricted to certain hours or days of the week. Our relationships with one another are stronger, too.
I only wish I had known about homeschooling with our first three, and they do, too.
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Books that changed the world. Can you give me "ten books that changed the world"?
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- All the major religious books, obviously.
- 'The Republic' (380BCE) - Plato
- 'The Wealth of Nations' (1776) - Adam Smith
- 'The Critique of Pure Reason' (1781) - Emmanuel Kant
- 'A Vindication of Women's Rights' (1792) - Mary Wollstonecroft
- 'The Communist Manifesto' (1848) and 'Das Kapital' (1867) by Marx and Engels.
- 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.' (1859) - Charles Darwin
- 'The Interpretation of Dreams' (1899) Sigmund Freud
- 'Relativity: The Special and General Theory.' (1917) Einstein, Albert.
- 'Sexual Behavior in the Human Male.' (1948) - Alfred Kinsey
The first book that comes to mind is one that often gets credit for helping to end slavery in the United States - Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Though the actual impact of the book is difficult to measure (and may be exaggerated to some extent), this novel is credited with helping to popularize the abolitionist movement by humanizing all the figures in the debate/slavery system.
Posted by e-martin on May 30, 2012 at 1:32 PM (Answer #2)
One might be the Koran. It's not so much the book itself as the message of Islam, but the rise of Islam surely changed the world.
A second would be The Communist Manifesto. By inspiring communism, Marx and Engels created the system that would help lead to the Cold War that dominated the second half of the 20th century.
Posted by pohnpei397 on May 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM (Answer #3)
The Bible. It is still influencing people today, 2000 years after most it's historical references occurred.
The Origin of Species, which started the whole evolution debate that is still going on today.
Mein Kampf, which preceeded Hitler's rise to power.
Posted by mwalter822 on May 30, 2012 at 2:54 PM (Answer #4)
definitly the Quraan it has changed many and still continues to change so many people for the better! the Quraan would be number 1 on your list the 2nd one could be khalil gibrans...The Prophet....To kill a mocking bird should also be there.
Posted by ammoorah123 on May 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM (Answer #5)
I would suggest that Paradise Lost is one of the books that changed the world, because it so strongly influences how we view Heaven, Hell, morality and life. Along those lines, I would also suggest some of the works of Shakespeare, Dickens, Twain and Steinbeck for having influences in their own countries in terms of social justice and views.
Posted by litteacher8 on May 30, 2012 at 9:27 PM (Answer #6)
I would select Fielding's "Tom Jones' as strategically important to the development and success of the novel form. I also think 'To Kill a Mockingbird' has had a tremendous impact internationally.
Posted by kiwi on May 30, 2012 at 10:28 PM (Answer #7)
Outside of the novels which have been mentioned, I would add Common Sense by Thomas Paine, Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, and Harry Potter by JK Rowling. I am sure that I do not have to explain the first two, but the final suggestion may seem a little confusing. As a parent and teacher, the Harry Potter series ignited a fire for reading under many young and more mature readers alike. As far as I can remember, no other book has gotten so many people to read.
Posted by literaturenerd on May 31, 2012 at 12:39 AM (Answer #8)
Great discussion topic, and great answers. I would add Silent Spring by Rachel Carson for its role in encouraging the environmentalist movement. Two others might be De Revolutionibus by Copernicus and Principia Mathematica by Isaac Newton for obvious reasons.
Posted by rrteacher on May 31, 2012 at 3:39 AM (Answer #9)
There are obviously hundreds more that could considered as 'top 10'. These are just the ones that came to mind.
Posted by frizzyperm on May 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM (Answer #10)
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair certainly put a spot-light on the meat packing industry and made the country question their food supply and its sanitation practices.
Posted by lmetcalf on May 31, 2012 at 9:18 PM (Answer #11)
I agree with #3 "Koran."
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Hey guys, awesome questions for the Council race both on the blog and in email…seriously, you are all wicked smaht!
But I feel that we need more Lowell School Committee and GLTHS Committee questions!
So, especially if you are a parent, or have been paying close attention to the school side, I would love some more input for those questionnaires. We might not have that many challengers, but we should still know where our candidates stand on the issues facing our schools.
I'd like to gather more knowledge on where the schools stand technology wise. Are they taking advantage of tablets, and or smartphones? If so, how? Or for a candidate what would they like to see done.
Do you think it's more cost efficient to purchase tablets in placement if textbooks?
Last I recall way back when was Lowell Public cut out "computer class" and put more emphasis on science which I think is just craziness.
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im SO sick of them ruining these amazing games :(:(:(.. They are just riding the name Silent Hill and resident Evil, its so sad.
When the world change your outfit change color not very cool, but ok if it makes you happy.
@XxgunsxX: Try Amnesia: The Dark Descent (PC). It's even scarier than Silent Hill 2 IMO as it's the scariest game I've ever played. Search Youtube for the trailer!
Looks good. Too bad Double Helix traumatized me in the last installment. It might repulse me from actually getting this one. I'll wait on the reviews b4 buying.
U know what? the composer is no longer Akira Yamaoka, It's Daniel Licht :( :( I doubt he could deliver :( :(
i want a game that make me shtt on my pans ps1 use to have very good scary games why can they make em better and more realystic on ps3 and pc..??
puede que para mi, el SH4 realmente no me parecio nada bueno y fue como otro juego con el mismo nobre pero al retomar lo que hace al Silent hill, que para mi es la sirena, la obscuridas, la radio, la linterna, y la exelente historia. bueno esta ultima no siempre se puede tomar en cuenta, pero retomando todo lo que la quitaron en el SH4, siempre un SH va a ser glorioso, espero que este no defraude con nada de lo que lo hace.
Lost all faith in this series...and finally a cohesive story? Point = missed. Silent Hill is dead to me.
Finally a silent hill game that could actually have a cohesive story. Lookin good.
A silent hill game that has caught my attention better than any other. Worth taking a look at.
hmmm... looks like they might go back to sh1 for this one. Still love and hate the full blown hell town from 1. Not seeing whats in front of you, pure blackness, bloodied and dirty mental hospitals and schools, bottomless floors with metal grates, and the fear of actually descending into a murderous hell with creatures you can't explain. Something that will intrigue and scare the Jesus out of you is what I love about Silent Hill.
KEEN! I've owned the first Silent Hill for years and never played it much, but then I rented Homecoming and loved it, that really got me into the rest of the games.
Oh i love silent hill! this one looks gnarly...I hope the next one is Silent hill:Charlie sheen...now thats scary
Some of the animations look stiff... Particularly the running animation. Looks really unconvincing and kind of like "light jogging" than full-on sprinting. If they fix that, this looks suitably atmospheric and frightening enough.
i want a game that feel lil realistic but verry dam scary that i wana stop playing why they can make good games like they did in ps1 lmao come on cant believe they make crap games for such a hight tech systems like ps3
Will wait and see how this game is.....i love silent hill but silent hill homecoming has me a bit worried about future silent hill games.....
I'm not too familiar with the Silent Hill franchise, but it looks similar to Alan Wake, and I really enjoyed that game, so it looks interesting!
Just started playing dead space. I hope it can get kinda good so i can renew my terror library sector.
i hope the bosses are easier to kill than in the homecoming..... graphics look better here too!
did anybody know that the protagonists name is murphy pendleton??? stupidest name ever........
I have not played a Silent Hill game in a long time... I hope this game will change that.
i got feeling that the game is going to be awsome i never played silent hill before but i will buy silent hill homecoming and this one 2
Omg this is asome I switched platform from psone to xbox so I forgott the rest of the silent hill series but omg the scene where he walks through the alley and the small children come out and play whit Mason. It feels like they are going back to the first game.
What the hell is wrong with some of the people on here? You call yourselves gamers? This looks amazing and Homecoming was awesome! Did you actually play it?! How could you not like that incredible Hell Descent level or the boss fight with Scarlet?? Some of the best sequences I've ever seen in a game. You must be a bunch of graphics whores. This is a GAME, not reality. So stop trying so hard to make it look that way, CLOWNS.
looks outdated with washed out graphics, never thought id say that about a silent hill game
I never had a chance to play the first Silent Hill games, but I studied their storylines with a passion. I've waited since then for the next great one to be released. I'm not fully convinced yet, but this just might be it!
Although I am a Silent Hill fan, I don't have very high expectations for this one. After the mediocre Homecoming, I can't expect much even from a different company.
@prowler666: SH4 was probaly the most different one out of all the Silent Hill games so far. People don't want the Silent Hill series to remain exactly the same but long time SH fans want the game series to go back to it's roots, what SH1,2 and 3 did was perfect. Yeah the game play in all 3 was very much the same, but it really worked. So far the only one I haven't liked a whole lot was 4, it just barley felt like a SH game to me, but it was still enjoyable to a certain extent. Origins was too short and Homecoming had way to much focus on combat and not enough on atmosphere and story.


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Mickie (Mary Kay) Schmidt Brown, 68, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, in St. Luke's hospital.
Mickie (Mary Kay) Schmidt Brown, 68, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, in St. Luke's hospital.
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Mickie is survived by her husband, James Brown; daughter Rebecca Pennazoli; sisters Peg (Bill) Sweeney, Rose (Jake) Zimmerman, and Jan Blankush; grandchildren; Auzauria, Asylis, Searin and Rohan; and many other relatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Study Abroad
Ayusa has more than 30 years experience providing high school students with cultural exchange opportunities
- As a founding member of CSIET (Council on Standards for International Educational Travel), we help set the standards for international youth exchange programming across the industry
- Ayusa is a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of State, implementing diverse high profile exchange programming including YES, FLEX and CBYX
- Ayusa is the only organization that offers our students an exclusive free on-line study abroad course to ensure success on program and help students highlight their study abroad program during the college admissions process
- Ayusa staff are passionate about our mission of supporting cultural exchange and have personally lived and studied abroad across the globe and are highly trained in cross-cultural adaptation and preparation
- Ayusa personal support, attention to student safety and preparation is un-paralleled, we are you and your families partner before, during and after program
Ayusa Study Abroad offers high school study abroad programs in 12 countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America. You can choose from programs ranging in length from 12 day summer programs to an entire academic year. On our website you can search for programs by country, program options (Academic Year/Semester, Summer Cultural Exploration, Summer Immersion), or language options.
We offer summer, trimester, semester and academic year high school programs. Our high school summer programs are generally one month, trimesters are 3 months, semesters are 4 to 6 months and the academic year is between 9 and 11 months depending on the country.
Start the application process by calling 1.800.579.1709 to speak to a High School Study Abroad Program Advisor who will help determine the programs that best suit your needs and interests. The next step is to discuss your program with your parents and guidance counselor. Once you have decided on a program, submit your online application for the country and program of your choice, along with a $500 deposit. Watch this video to learn more!
Successful appicants will be:
- High School students (check your program page for age requirements, or call a Program Advisor)
- Motivated high school students with a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 point scale
- Flexible, mature, open-minded and able to adapt to living with a host family
- Eager for the academic challenge of studying in a foreign school
- Able to meet any language requirements that apply (requirements vary by country)
- In sound and stable physical and mental health
- U.S. or Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, living in the United States or Canada
Students who have already graduated may still be eligible to participate in our programs as long as they meet the age requirement for the country they are interested in – ask a Program Advisor for more details. Keep in mind that Ayusa Study Abroad students attend local public high schools and will be bound by the same rules, regulations and curfews as the other high school students. Students will most likely not receive college credit for courses taken abroad.
You do not need to be fluent in your host country's language to study abroad; however, some programs require previous language study. For our programs in Ecuador, Germany and Japan, you need to have studied the language for at least one year. For our programs in France and Spain, you need at least two years of language instruction. Our immersion program in The Netherlands has no language prerequisite, but students will have some orientation instruction in Dutch before classes start. There are no language requirements for our programs in Australia or Ireland, nor for any of our summer programs.
For our long term programs, you will be attending a local high school and all of your classes will be in the target language. We therefore require that your language classes have an instructor where you can practice speaking and listening to the target language. Independent study or "teaching yourself" through books or software is not sufficient. As part of your application, your language instructor will also write a letter of recommendation and evaluation regarding your language ability.
The following methods can be used to meet our language requirement:
- High school language class
- College language course
- An accredited online language course, provided there is an "instructional" component
- Private instruction or tutoring
- Attending one of our summer programs in the target language
If you don't meet the language requirements for the program you're interested in, try a summer program!
While there is an adjustment period, you will be amazed at how quickly your language skills will improve when immersed in another language. We find that students who have studied the language for our required number of years are readily able to adapt to our immersion program. Whatever your language ability is currently, we are confident that if you meet the minimum language requirements and make an effort to study and speak while abroad, you will succeed in your host country.
The application deadline for most of our summer, academic year and fall trimester/semester programs is March 31st and the deadline for most of our spring trimester/semester programs is October 1st. However, program deadlines vary so please visit our program fees page for up-to-date deadline information. Our programs often fill up before the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We do offer competitive, merit-based partial scholarships, as well as discounts for timely submission of your application materials. Families who host an Ayusa exchange student may also be eligible for discounts as well. For more information please visit the scholarship section of this website.
Only students who will be participating on an upcoming Ayusa Study Abroad program will be considered for scholarships. You must submit your online program application and all supporting documents by March 31st to be considered for a scholarship.
Many students have also helped to pay for their High School Study Abroad programs by fundraising a portion of their program fees or pursuing part-time employment. If you wish to cancel your application after scholarship decisions have been announced, our normal cancellation penalties apply. Please see the payment policies section of our website for more details.
You can attend a summer program with a friend, but our long-term programs are designed for complete cultural immersion and American students will not be placed in the same community.
Ayusa Study Abroad requires signatures from both parents on program applications, even if the applicant is 18 years old. In cases where the applicant's legal guardian is someone other than their parents, Ayusa requires a copy of official court documentation demonstrating the status of the guardian who has signed the program application. If the applicant is not able to provide signatures from both parents, Ayusa requires a copy of official court documentation demonstrating that one parent has sole custody and therefore has the sole right to consent to participate in the program
If you meet the age, academic and language requirements, and submit a carefully completed application, it is likely that you will be accepted.
We believe host families are an important component of a successful study abroad experience. Ayusa ensures each student's safety through a comprehensive screening process. All host families are carefully screened and interviewed by Ayusa's overseas partners. An Ayusa representative visits each prospective family's home to meet all family members and ensure quality living arrangements. Typically, host families are volunteers whose decision to host an American student is based on a genuine desire to participate first-hand in the international exchange experience. Once we have approved a family to host, the family will review the relevant application materials of the students whom we have accepted into our program for that country. Our host families then select the student that they think would be the best match for their family, based on the student's stated personality and interests.
Students are generally placed in small to mid size communities. Students are generally not placed in large or capital cities for three reasons:
- Safety
- Overall Experience - Students tend to have a richer study abroad experience when they are placed in small or medium sized communities where they often recieve more specialized attention in school, have a greater opportunity to get involved in their community, and have an easier time making friends and getting to know their host family
- Space - We require that each host family provide a private bedroom (or one shcared with a host sibling of the same sex and of a similar age) and most families that live in urban areas do not have the space to host a student.
While Ayusa Study Abroad does guarantee placement in a student's first choice country, we cannot guarantee specific locations within each country. You can mention your preferences in your application materials, but part of being an exchange student is embracing the host family and community that ultimately chooses you. With that said, some of our programs do enable students to request placement within a particular region for an additional fee. Please check the country specific information for more details.
There is no average or host family – they vary across racial, religious and socio-economic lines. Families may be large or small, they may have young children, grown children or no children at all; however, all Ayusa host families are excited to be part of the cultural exchange experience. Our primary goal is to find you a safe and supportive host family. Our host family selection process places students with host families that match their personalities and interests, families in which we feel students will be successful and have a rich and comfortable experience.
If you already know of a family that would like to host you, this is known as a direct placement. We try to accommodate direct placements, but it is not always possible. Because this is an immersion program, and we want our students to meet new people, we generally do not place students with family members in their host country. Direct placements are also contingent on the following:
- There must be a local representative within a certain distance of the host family's location.
- There must be a school within the area that accepts exchange students
- Even if the family is familiar to the student, they must undergo the same application and screening process as other potential host families.
A direct placement does not affect the price of our program.
As an exchange student, it is your responsibility to be flexible and adapt to your host family's lifestyle and rules, even if they are different from what you are accustomed to in your American home. Your local representative will assist you with this adjustment process and will attempt to resolve any problems through discussion and mediation. If after exploring other options, a re-match proves necessary, we will make arrangements to move you to a more suitable host family.
Every Ayusa Study Abroad student has a bilingual local representative who is their primary contact in the host country throughout the program. In addition to placing you with a host family and helping enroll you in school, the local representative is "on-call" for the duration of the program to answer your questions, offer guidance to you and your host family in matters of adjustment and language difficulties, and help with any emergencies. For our summer programs, the local representative also chaperones all group outings. Your Program Manager in the United States provides assistance to your parents while you are abroad.
Our programs are designed to help students fully immerse themselves in another culture as they become more confident young adults. Part of this process involves adjusting to new surroundings and getting past homesickness. We have found that visits from parents or friends in the middle of the program are very disruptive to the acculturation process, and students often regress back to earlier stages of adjustment. For this reason we do not allow visits mid-program. You will have regular contact with your family and friends through email, letters and phone calls, and we encourage families to visit their son/daughter at the end of the program.
Most summer students will be taking language classes appropriate to their current ability level, based on the placement exam they took upon arrival. Long-term students will be taking a full load of courses at a local high school. Classes vary by school and we will not know what school you will attend until after you apply to our program and are matched with a specific host family and school. Your class schedule will be determined after your first day of school. A school administrator will help you to register for classes based upon your language ability and academic background.
Academics are a vital component of Ayusa trimester, semester and academic year high school exchange programs. Students are enrolled in a full course schedule at a local upper level high school and are expected to participate fully in their classes. With careful early planning, almost all students are able to participate on any Ayusa High School Study Abroad program and complete the credits needed to graduate from their American high school on time. Each American high school has its own policy and requirements regarding transfer credits. The credits that will transfer will be based upon your overseas school and your American high school's specific policies and, therefore, Ayusa cannot guarantee that you will receive credit for coursework completed abroad. We recommend that you plan ahead and take any specific courses that you need to meet graduation requirements before or after you go abroad. You should discuss these matters with a guidance counselor as soon as you decide to study abroad and get written documentation of what is required by your school. Our Ayusa Program Advisors will be happy to provide you with assistance and advice on receiving academic credit abroad. You can also visit the receiving credit section for additional information.
Once you are accepted into one of our study abroad programs, we will provide you with the necessary documentation that is required by the Consulate/Embassy of your program country. Visa fees are the applicant's responsibility and must be paid directly to the Consulate/Embassy. Please keep in mind that you will need a valid passport to participate in all our programs, and should apply for your passport early to avoid complications. Passport and visa information is available on the government travel website. Check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country for up-to-date visa and other entry requirements. Note that visa requirements differ according to one's own citizenship.
Ayusa Study Abroad, formerly known as Intrax Study Abroad, is a premier organization dedicated to international education and cultural exchange. Ayusa Study Abroad is a division of Intrax Cultural Exchange, a family of organizations devoted to cultivating international understanding through cultural exchange and educational travel, with operations in over 60 countries worldwide. Since 1980, Intrax Cultural Exchange has provided dynamic study abroad experiences for more than 40,000 high school and college students, enabling them to live and study all over the world for summer, trimester, semester and academic year programs. Intrax offers a diverse set of programs including youth language schools, au pair placement, college internships, work travel programs and English language instruction.
- Ayusa has more than 30 years experience providing high school students with cultural exchange opportunities
- Ayusa is a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of State, implementing diverse high profile exchange programming including YES, FLEX and CBYX
- Ayusa is the only organization that offers our students an exclusive free on-line study abroad course to ensure success on program and help students highlight their study abroad program during the college admissions process
- Ayusa staff are passionate about our mission of supporting cultural exchange and have personally lived and studied abroad across the globe and are highly trained in cross-cultural adaptation and preparation
- Ayusa personal support, attention to student safety and preparation is un-paralleled, we are you and your families partner before, during and after program


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