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How to Get into Graduate School in the U.S.
Wednesday | May 23, 2018 | by Ogochukwu Ozotta
Why did I come to the U.S. for graduate school? Although I have always been passionate about schooling abroad, gaining global exposure, and experiencing new things, I was not well informed about how to study abroad and the prerequisites for doing so. In this blog post, I will talk...
Read MoreSpotlight on Success: Joseph Akhras
Friday | May 18, 2018 | by Anne Greenwood
Joseph Akhras is an Academic Records Specialist at WES in Toronto. He came to Canada in 2016 as a Syrian refugee. We recently spoke to him about his path to Canada, his future plans, and his hopes for other refugees and immigrants coming to Canada. WES Advisor: Tell us...
Read MoreHow to Write a Successful Research Grant Application
Thursday | May 17, 2018 | by Trishnee Bhurosy
Writing a research grant application, as with most things, is an acquired skill. But, with practice and by applying a few successful techniques, you can increase your odds of receiving a research grant. As an academic and behavioral scientist, I have realized the importance of developing the skills necessary...
Read MoreBecome a WES Ambassador
Wednesday | May 16, 2018 | by WES Advisor
WES Advisor is actively recruiting international students and newcomers to the U.S. and Canada for our WES Ambassador Program. If you are an immigrant to the U.S. or Canada—or are currently studying abroad in North America—we welcome you to join the program. Being a WES ambassador means you have...
Read MoreBasic Software Skills All Job Seekers Should Have
Wednesday | May 9, 2018 | by Pritam Nagrale
Computers are an integral part of most of our lives. Almost everyone accesses the internet through a computer, laptop, or smartphone for personal use, while companies require computers for increasingly complex functions, such as engineering designs and data analysis. A computer in and of itself is simply an electronic...
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