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4 Ways International Students Can Embrace Virtual Learning

Ehima Osazuwa | September 2, 2020

For the coming academic year, many colleges and universities are hosting their classes online in Canada and the U.S. This is particularly unfortunate for many international students who were planning to travel to North America this fall and experience the joy of studying abroad while also pursuing their education. However, there are still many ways […]

IELTS Indicator: The English Test You Can Take at Home

Roshan Patroo | July 14, 2020

Many people have had to put their education and plans on hold, due to the global pandemic and government restrictions. For example, you might have postponed your English proficiency test. That’s because many English tests, like the IELTS, are traditionally completed in person, in a group classroom setting. Therefore, IELTS partners introduced a new solution […]

Answers: Your Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions in 2020

WES Advisor | July 10, 2020

We know that applicants have a lot of questions about how the pandemic has affected business operations at WES. In this blog post, we have compiled some of your most frequently asked questions about our credential evaluation process and provided the latest answers. For example, you can learn about current timelines for processing mail, as […]

Ziad’s Story: From International Student to Professional Engineer in Canada

WES Advisor | June 19, 2020

Ziad Ajweh is a Building Safety Code Officer at the City of Edmonton. He moved to Canada as an international student nearly a decade ago, and obtained a Master of Science in construction engineering and management here. Ziad recently received the title of Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).   This blog post traces Ziad’s immigration story and the challenges he overcame as a newcomer to enter a regulated profession in a new country.  Despite COVID-19, Ziad remains […]

Niurka Melendez Stories of Immigrants Immigrant Success Story

Stories of Immigrants: Niurka Melendez

Wilma Lee | June 17, 2020

The Stories of Immigrants Project began as a way for employees at World Education Services (WES) to become more involved with the company’s mission and learn more about the immigrants and refugees who we work to support every day. Over the course of a year, the project blossomed into something more meaningful than we could […]

How to Visit College Campuses Remotely

Emily Toffelmire | June 15, 2020

Even though you may not be able to go on in-person college visits now, there are many things you can do at home to determine if a prospective school is a good fit for you. For example, you can interact with the school on their website, via email, and on social media not only to […]

Networking for Newcomers in Times of Physical Distancing

Paula Calderon | June 8, 2020

One essential piece of advice for immigrants is to build a network in their new home countries. When you develop professional contacts, socialize with neighbors, and make friends, you begin to absorb cultural information and mutually exchange ideas. Establishing a network will help you feel more comfortable and happier in your new environment. It can […]

How to Upload Your Degree Certificates and Translations to WES

WES Advisor | June 4, 2020

Many applicants can now upload copies of degree certificates and translations in My Account. This is not a requirement for all applications, so you can disregard this post if you have already submitted your degree certificates and translations or if they are not listed in your Required Documents. Note: This feature is for degree certificates […]

Omar Kallon Stories of Immigrants Immigrant Success Story

Stories of Immigrants: Omar Kallon

Wilma Lee | June 3, 2020

The Stories of Immigrants Project began as a way for employees at World Education Services (WES) to become more involved with the company’s mission and learn more about the immigrants and refugees who we work to support every day. Over the course of a year, the project blossomed into something more meaningful than we could […]

How to Manage the Stress of COVID-19

Maddy Lavoie | June 2, 2020

WES Ambassador Maddy Lavoie is an international student at Delta State University. In this blog post, she shares her tips for students who may be struggling and want to manage their stress in healthful ways. Everyone is under greater stress now because of COVID-19—students included, and perhaps international students in particular. It is, of course, […]

Preparing for the IELTS Exam

IDP | June 1, 2020

Welcome back to our three-part series on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). In part one, we gave you an overview of the IELTS and answered some popular questions. In part two, we answer more questions and dive into the steps that will help you succeed on your test. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has […]

How to Reduce Stress During a Job Search

Elena Krechko | May 21, 2020

Elena Krechko is a certified life coach and psychologist from Russia. She is also an Expert Ambassador for WES. Below, she provides tips to help you overcome stress and anxiety during your job search. Major life transitions are always stressful, and that is certainly true when you’re looking for a new job. Although the process […]

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