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Maddy’s Advice: Studying Abroad as a Student-Athlete

Friday | November 22, 2019 | by Maddy Lavoie

Maddy Lavoie is a student and swimmer at Delta State University in Mississippi. She is also a WES Ambassador. In the blog post below, she discusses what it’s like to be a student-athlete in the United States. If you are an international student, you might also want to consider...

Announcing the WES Photo Contest Winners

Tuesday | November 19, 2019 | by WES Advisor

We want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in our International Education Week (IEW) photo contest and helped make it a success! To participate, we asked international students to post photos on Facebook with short captions that reflected the theme: “Today I Learned…” Now, we’re...

6 Ways to Save Money Studying Abroad

Wednesday | November 13, 2019 | by Ann Lloyd

Studying abroad is an exciting adventure—but it can also be an expensive one. In addition to your regular schoolwork, you are probably going to get a crash course in budgeting. (That’s especially true if your trip abroad is also your first time leaving home!) In the United States and...

International Students: Should You Invest in a U.S. Education?

Tuesday | November 12, 2019 | by Kelly Acheson

What is the value of completing your education in the United States? Is it worth the investment? Will you gain valuable career advantages? These are just some of the questions you have to consider before spending thousands of dollars to earn a degree at a college or university in...

Living the Mission: The Stories of Immigrants Project

Monday | November 11, 2019 | by WES Advisor

World Education Services (WES) is best known for providing individuals from around the world with verified credential evaluations. However, WES also connects people with information and resources to help them achieve their education, immigration, and career goals in the United States and Canada. Today, we are proud to share...