Another New Guy

[jdatbs77]

Hi all,

I'm Jim from Southern California. I've been married to my Ukrainian wife since November. I can say it's a learning experience on both sides! I'm here because I want to share info (a nice way of saying I want to find out stuff) about my wife's plans to attend college here. I'm semi-retired, and she is unemployed right now. I guess I'll shop around the forums for the right place to make my comments and ask questions. For now, though, just wanted to say "hi!"

[Boethius]

Welcome to the forum, Jim.

[ML]

Hi Jim.

My Ochka (from Ukraine) has been living with me here in USA for two years now having arrived via a Student Visa.

First year she spent in the Intensive English program at a major university.  That program helped her to attain high enough TOEFL score to be accepted into most graduate programs in USA.  She had about a 6 (out of 10) speaking and reading proficiency in English to start out with, and about 4 level for writing.

Second year here she spent in math graduate program at the same university with a full tuition scholarship plus a 9 month salary as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Will be starting the second year of the graduate program in late August 2013.