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5 Cyber Security Tips for Studying Abroad in the U.S.
WES Advisor |
Studying abroad gives you the chance to experience a different culture, make new friends, receive a unique education, and improve your résumé. If you would like to study abroad in the United States, you might be wondering what to expect and how to prepare. An important consideration for students who are pursuing their education in […]
Health Insurance for International Students in the U.S.
WES Advisor |
If you plan to study abroad in the United States, you will likely need to enroll in a student health insurance plan. Unlike in many other countries, it does not offer universal health care. Private companies provide most health insurance plans. Health care is expensive in the U.S.—and without health insurance, even a routine doctor’s […]
Embracing the Change: Life in the United States
Deborah Deperio |
It takes a lot of courage to start over in a new country. But you might not always feel brave. Processing your emotions is a normal part of the immigration journey, and you are not alone. Please enjoy the following guest blog post by WES Ambassador Deborah Deperio. Deborah shares a personal story of immigrating […]
Expanding Your Comfort Zone as an International Student
Hussam Eldib |
What does it mean when someone says to “leave your comfort zone”? When someone is in their “comfort zone,” it means that their conditions that are familiar, their challenges are not too difficult, or their experiences are always within their control. When you are in your comfort zone, you will likely experience less stress and […]
11 Survival Strategies for Professionals Migrating to the U.S.
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers |
A move to a new home is typically disruptive and stressful, so imagine all that is involved in relocating to another country! For professionals moving to the United States, planning, organizing, and making checklists are all in order. Invariably, however, a successful transnational relocation will also require a few survival tips. Some are useful before […]
Considering Life and Work Outside of Canadian Urban Centres
Anne Greenwood |
WES teamed up with the Newcomer Centre of Peel and its Rural Employment Initiative program to showcase in a recent webinar the opportunities and lifestyles in small to medium-sized towns and villages in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, 70 percent of immigrants settle in five major cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and Edmonton. However, there […]
Spotlight on Success: Ramanuj Basu
Jodi Tingling |
Ramanuj Basu is an internationally educated lawyer from India who immigrated to Canada in pursuit of a fulfilling life and career. Ramanuj’s career pathway in Canada is a reflection of the drive, sacrifices, and energy it takes to be successful as an internationally educated professional. In this spotlight on success article, we explore some factors […]
Spotlight on Success: Gauthami Vijayakumar
Kelly Acheson |
Gauthami Vijayakumar is an instructional designer from India working in New York City. After receiving a WES Course-by-Course credential evaluation, she left India to pursue a master’s degree in instructional design at New York University (NYU). WES Advisor recently caught up with Gauthami to learn about her journey from completing her master’s degree to finding […]
Fitting In at a U.S. University
Jessica Sandberg |
Sweaty palms. Jittery limbs. Bouts of insomnia. Pangs of doubt. These come, literally, with the territory. The decision to study abroad, regardless of the destination, comes with some anxiety. You may have been dreaming about studying in the U.S. your whole life. Or the idea could be quite new. Either way, your choice is probably […]
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 […]