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How North American Universities Evaluate Your Chinese Degree
WES Advisor |
During the 2016-2017 school year, Chinese students accounted for over 30 percent of the international student populations in both the U.S. and Canada. In fact, China is the top source of international students for universities across North America. If you hope to study in North America, you will be happy to learn that the Chinese […]
Challenges Facing International Students on Campus
Mohsen Alzahrani |
Studying in the U.S. is an exciting goal for many international students. And many students are pursuing their goals by studying abroad in the U.S. According to the Institute of International Education (IIE), in 2013, the recorded number of international students who studied in the U.S. increased about 36 percent from a decade ago. Moreover, during the 2015-2016 academic […]
Spotlight on Success: Joulaika Buchan
Shaunna-Marie Kerr |
Our Spotlight on Success series focuses on immigrants who have utilized their skills, experience, education, and personal qualities to succeed in Canada. This month we are happy to feature Joulaika Buchan, MSW, RSW. Joulaika currently works as a program manager in a community-based healthcare agency in Toronto, Canada, and credits her flexibility and commitment to […]
5 Common Misconceptions About Studying in the U.S.
Wanchen Villegas |
Let me start by saying that I have been there. I was an international graduate student in Indiana trying to study hard, getting all the training I could get, and working part-time to pay my bills. For the past five years, I have been recruiting international students to study in the United States. Therefore, I […]
Understanding and Highlighting Your Credential Evaluation GPA in the Admissions Process
WES Advisor |
We receive many questions from international students about how grade point average (GPA) is calculated for the WES course-by-course evaluation, the credential evaluation required by international students for graduate admissions, undergraduate transfer admissions, and professional licensing purposes. The course-by-course evaluation determines your GPA equivalent under the U.S. higher education system, which operates on the 4.0 […]
How to Become a Physiotherapist in the United States
Chris Foerster |
Are you looking to have a lucrative career in the health care industry by becoming a physiotherapist in the United States? Then continue reading. This blog post will provide recommendations for what you need to do to start a career as a physiotherapist in the U.S. A physiotherapy career is perfect for you if you […]
Announcing the Winner of the 2017 International Education Week Essay Contest!
WES Advisor |
To celebrate International Education Week 2017, WES Advisor asked readers to send submissions to our annual essay contest. This year’s prompt was inspired by a quote from St. Augustine: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” We asked readers to describe in their essays how studying abroad […]
2017 International Education Week Essay Contest: Second-Place
WES Advisor |
To celebrate International Education Week 2017, WES Advisor asked readers to send submissions to our annual essay contest. This year’s prompt was inspired by a quote from St. Augustine: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Contributors wrote about how studying abroad has enriched their lives and […]
2017 International Education Week Essay Contest: Third-Place Runner-Up
WES Advisor |
To celebrate International Education Week 2017, WES Advisor asked readers to send submissions to our annual essay contest. This year’s prompt was inspired by a quote from St. Augustine: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” We asked readers to describe in their essays how studying abroad […]
2017 International Education Week Essay Contest: Fourth-Place Runner-Up
WES Advisor |
To celebrate International Education Week 2017, WES Advisor asked readers to send submissions to our annual essay contest. This year’s prompt was inspired by a quote from St. Augustine: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” We asked readers to describe in their essays how studying abroad […]
A Guide to Studying in the U.S. for International Students with Disabilities
Mastersdegree.net |
Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity. You get to see new places, meet new people, and learn about a completely different culture. Ask anyone who has studied abroad, and they will most likely tell you it was the best time of their lives. Before jumping into this exciting adventure though, you will need to do […]
6 Tips for International Students in New York City
Mehran A. Tehrani |
If you’re coming to New York City to improve your English, to study for a new degree, or if you want to continue your education here as a transfer student, then this blog post is for you. I remember my first day in New York City: I was thrilled to see high rise buildings and the […]
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