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5 Daily Habits to Keep You Focused and Healthy at College
Mehran A. Tehrani |
Are you struggling to stay focused this semester? There is always something going on for college students, including school projects, time spent with friends, and extracurricular activities. I live and study in New York City as an international student, and I exercise five daily habits to keep myself focused and healthy at college. Below I […]
The Differences Between Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities
Yuanyuan "Rebecca" Fang |
International students often wonder what the differences are between liberal arts colleges (LACs) and national universities in the U.S., and which is a better option. The answers to these questions depend on your personal preferences, interests, educational needs, and career prospects. Before applying to U.S. colleges and universities, you should ask yourself five questions and […]
How to Stay Organized During the College Application Process
Imelda Bangun |
The process of applying to college can be overwhelming, especially when applying to more than one university. As one anonymous author noted, “The best way to get something done is to begin,” but oftentimes different programs have different application forms, different requirements, and different deadlines. If applying to one university can feel overwhelming, then the […]
The Differences Between PhD Studies in the U.S. and Canada
StudyPortals |
North America is often seen as the epicenter of education, research, and innovation. This lures many prospective PhD students from all around the world. In fact, international student enrollment in Canada increased 11 percent in the last year, mainly as a result of the 2016 elections in the U.S. But despite the sociopolitical climate in […]
English Proficiency: Mastering the CELPIP Test
Chris Koelbleitner |
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a multi-purpose English test that allows test takers to demonstrate their ability to function in English. The CELPIP has two versions: the CELPIP-General Test that measures four skills areas—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—and the CELPIP-General LS Test that measures only listening and speaking proficiency. The CELPIP-General […]
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 […]
From Brazil to the U.S.: A PhD Dream
William Shibuya |
Leaving Brazil to do a PhD abroad was not a goal I had established, but rather something that started to make more and more sense until it became the logical next step in my life. Approximately 10 years ago, I left an industry career to become a professor. Brazil is a great country, but low-quality […]
Applying to Graduate Programs in Canada
Abigail Byle |
So, you know that you plan to go to graduate school and that you want to attend a program in North America, preferably Canada. What next? High-quality graduate programs are offered at nearly every university in Canada, and they are very competitive, especially for international students. The majority of Canadian universities are public, although there are […]
How to Deal with Academic Stress in College and Graduate School
Candace Lei |
A lot of people may have said to you, “We’re almost there!” especially before exams. But that may not help much. The stress is still there, deadlines are around the corner, and assignments are piling up. Hitting the library and sticking your head into your own little book castle are not fun things to do. […]
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 […]
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 […]