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The Forgotten “Witches” of Connecticut
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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Academics
The Forgotten “Witches” of Connecticut
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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Academics
5 High-Paying Jobs for Bachelor’s Degree Holders
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.…
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New Courses Offer Career-Focused STEM Language Support
By Steven Rashba University of Bridgeport’s English Language Institute (ELI) was founded in 1992 with the mission of attracting international students to our campus…
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UB’s ELI Classroom and the United Nations
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?”
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
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
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
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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UB News
Building Research Skills for ESL Students
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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Science and Society
Second Language Learning vs. Foreign Language Learning
Learn about the important differences between second language learning (ESL) and foreign language learning (EFL) in a college setting.