We know that going to school in a new country can be tricky. It might feel confusing or hard at first. At EWU, we get that and want to help! That’s why we made this FAQ page. It has answers to common questions that students from other countries often have. We want to make things simple and clear for you so that you feel sure and happy while you’re studying with us.<\/p>\n
If you don’t see an answer to the question you can use our contact form to ask your question.<\/p>\n
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