Advisor Blog Archive - World Education Services

Vocational Training and Technical Education in Canada

Monday | August 20, 2018 | by Abigail Byle

Many international students coming to Canada may not immediately consider pursuing vocational training and studies, or they may not even know what vocational education is. Vocational training refers to job-specific technical training that prepares students for working in the trades, such as construction, technology, justice, mechanics, cosmetology, and even...

How to Survive Your First Year of College

Monday | August 13, 2018 | by Maddy Lavoie

When initially thinking of starting college, many students feel a rush of excitement. College is an opportunity for students to pursue their dreams, try new things, and become independent. As excited as some students get when they think of college, there is usually some nervousness as well. This blog...

Updated Document Requirements for Nigeria

Thursday | August 9, 2018 | by WES Advisor

On August 3, 2018, WES modified the document requirements for applicants seeking to have their Nigerian academic credentials evaluated. In accordance with this change, WES applicants must submit their high school documents for all evaluations of post-secondary study at Nigerian institutions. If you submitted a WES application and received...

How to Upgrade Your WES Credential Evaluation Report

Wednesday | August 8, 2018 | by Kelly Acheson

Did you know that you can upgrade your completed credential evaluation online through My Account? You can think of an upgrade as an update. It means that you are purchasing a new service or adding a new educational credential to your U.S. or Canadian credential evaluation. Here are the upgrade...

How Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions Support International Students On and Off Campus

Thursday | August 2, 2018 | by Katherine Polack

Being a new student on campus can be challenging. As an international student, finding your way around campus and trying to acclimate to new customs and norms can be especially difficult. The good news is that your college or university likely has an international student office or international department...