- A
- B
- C
Listen to a conversation between a student and a university employee, take detailed notes while listening.
eligible – qualified to be chosen
expensive – something that costs a lot
financial aid – money used to help pay for college
tuition – the fee charged to attend college
visa – an official document needed to visit or live in a foreign country
Fill in the following diagram.
Causes
Solution
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A 2.
B 3.
C 4.
Now answer the questions using your notes.
Getting Money for School
What suggestions does the advisor give the student? Place a check mark in the correct box.
Summarize the text using your notes and diagram.
- 1: The student cannot pay for his tuition and books.
- 2: Get a part-time job.
- 3: Apply for a private scholarship.
- 4: Get a research internship.
Listen again:
M: Hi Miss Anderson.
W: Oh, how are you Juan?
M: Fine, thank you. I have a problem, though.
W: What is it?
M: Urn, since I am an international student, I don't qualify for financial aid like the other students do.
W: Right.
M: But the thing is, I need help to pay for tuition and books, It's getting more expensive each year.
W: A lot of students have been upset about the tuition increases. Well, um, there are a few things you could do. Does your visa allow you to work?
M: I think so.
W: Then you might want to look for a part-time job. There are a lot of student jobs on campus.
M: Oh.
W: You could also try to apply for private scholarships. You can research them in the library, but some are available for international students.
M: Really?
W: You are not eligible for government scholarships, though.
M: Right.
W: Let me think. Hmm. Have you talked with your department about internships? Sometimes you can get paid credit too.
M: That's a great idea.
