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Stories of Immigrants: Niurka Melendez
Wilma Lee |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 […]

Stories of Immigrants: Omar Kallon
Wilma Lee |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 […]

Online Learning and Training for Immigrants in the U.S.
Max Mallet |
Are you searching for free online courses and training you can take from the comfort of your home? Look no further than the online resources offered by immigrant-serving organizations, which are working tirelessly on behalf of their clients to provide a range of services, from career pathways supports to retraining programs. We’ve compiled a list […]

How to Adapt to Online Learning: Tips for International Students
Aliyyah Nazeem |
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities and colleges across Canada have closed their doors to all non-essential staff and students, disrupting the study plans of 642,480 international students in the country. According to an Eduvation blog post, 85 percent of the institutions Eduvation is monitoring have moved their classes online for the spring and […]

Master Your Next Video Interview
WES Advisor |
Many employers are shifting to virtual hiring experiences, conducting video and phone interviews with job candidates. In fact, according to HireVue, as of March 2020, 89% of employers had begun to use virtual interviews during the hiring process. Here are ten tips that will help you excel in your next video interview: Test Your Technology […]

Deciphering Business Abbreviations in North America
WES Advisor |
You’ve received an email from your manager that says she’s WFH today. Does that mean she’s in a bad mood? Fortunately, no—it simply means your manager is “working from home.” In fact, office closures during these unprecedented times have many people working from home or other remote locations. It’s possible that the abbreviation “WFH” may […]
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