FUE | Future University in Egypt

 Future University in Egypt (FUE) affirms a commitment to “an atmosphere that values intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge while preserving academic freedom and integrity”. FUE is thus committed to creating environments where freedom of inquiry occurs in a climate of inclusiveness and civility. Central to this commitment is the principle of treating each member of the University community fairly and with respect. To encourage such behavior, FUE prohibits discrimination, disrespect, and harassment and provides equal opportunities for all community members regardless of their race, color, religion, ethnic origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender, or age.

 Users submit their own data, and then have the ability to customize flashcards based on their own learning preferences.

 StudyStack accounts come equipped with public profiles that allow registered users to share information with one another.

 The following nine sections consider some of the best online study tools available to students in specific fields.

 Artcyclopedia: This compendium of information about famous artists and their works features a navigational tool that lets users browse nearly 60 different ‘movements' (from abstract expressionism to Ukiyo-e printmaking). And not surprisingly, the site also includes thousands of high-resolution images of paintings, sculptures, and other works of art.

 Site visitors can search artists and works of art by medium, subject, and nationality; there is also an entire section dedicated to female artists.

 ArtLex Art Dictionary: This directory of artistic terms features more than 3,600 definitions, complete with pronunciations and (if applicable) some sample synonyms.

 All content on ArtLex is crowd-sourced. Individual users contribute definitions or suggestions, and site administrators upload new terms onto the site.

 The History Guide: Undergraduates enrolled in European history courses will gain a lot of supplemental information from this site, which features lectures from four core classes: Ancient/Medieval European History, Early Modern European History, Modern European Intellectual History, and 20th Century European History.

 The ‘Student's Guide to the Study of History‘ highlights the ways in which historians approach past, present, and future events.

 The Resources for Historians section features nearly 60 links to different documents, scholarly journals, and other useful, history-oriented materials.

 The site's administrator, Steven Kreis, has also included syllabi from 11 different community college courses he taught between 1990 and 2006.

 Library of Congress: The U.S. Library of Congress is one of the most expansive publication and document collections in the world, and the institution's official site is filled with digital books and excerpts, maps, and other helpful resources for students.

 Specific collections available online include ‘Veterans History‘, ‘Historic Newspapers‘, ‘Prints and Photographs‘, and ‘Sound Recordings‘.

 The site also features links to the American Folklife Center, World Digital Library, and other programs and resources associated with the Library of Congress.

 Eleven blogs are featured on-site, and five downloadable apps are available for smartphone and tablet users.

 Best of History: This site (administered by EdTeacher Inc.) features links to more than 1,200 history-oriented websites. Special sections are dedicated to particularly significant periods, such as World War II and the 2012 Presidential Election.

 Also included on-site: sections featuring sample lesson plans and games/interactive activities for students.

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 Busuu: Once users have registered on Busuu, they will have the opportunity to learn 12 different languages (including English) from teachers who are also native speakers. The site boasts a membership of roughly 40 million people worldwide.

 Courses are designed by certified teachers who have experience creating effective, language-learning lesson plans.

 Coffee: This site abides by a less conventional format: registered users essentially search for ‘buddies' that speak the languages they would like to learn, and then conduct language exchanges with the people they meet. Account-holders can choose their specialty or specialties from a list of more than 100 languages, allowing users to learn languages not offered on sites like the two listed above.

 The site's ‘Phrase Maker‘ tool provides accurate translations between the user's native language and the language they are attempting to learn.

 The user's proficiency level will increase after successful completion of on-site vocabulary and grammar tests.

 PaperStarter: This site features study guides for more than 140 novels, plays, poetry collections, biographies/autobiographies, and other works frequently assigned to contemporary students. Each guide features essay topics, notable quotes, and miscellaneous other information about the work in question.

 The on-site Resources section features an essay guide, SAT writing tips, and other useful links for college-level writers and readers.

 The User's Guide to PaperStarter includes some helpful hints for using the site to effectively supplement English/literature-oriented coursework.

 Text-related articles are included in some of the study guides; the Othello guide, for instance, features links to articles like ‘Perception of Race in Othello by Shakespeare‘ and ‘The Power of Words & Language in Hamlet and Othello by William Shakespeare.'

 Web English Teacher: This site is essentially an aggregation of articles, study guides, and other online resources for English students. In addition to links specifically related to a particular field or genre of English literature (the list for April reflects ‘National Poetry Month'), Web English Teacher houses its content in searchable categories, such as Children's Literature, Journalism, and Mythology.

 Chalkdust, the site's official blog, covers topics related to English studies, as well as online learning and researching.