5 Tips for Dealing with Culture Shock Here are some tips to keep in mind in the weeks before you leave your own country to study abroad:
One of the reasons you are going abroad is to experience a culture different from your own-embrace those differences with a positive attitude and you will enjoy your time away from home much more.
You're not a tourist-you are living abroad. This is an exciting opportunity to find ... > [more]
A Career in Law? Motion Granted! Sure, you're probably attracted to a career in law for a few notable reasons, the prestige, the power, the chance to change the world - not to mention the money! But, are you really competitive enough to be a lawyer? Many students join the field of law to fight the bad guys but find themselves not competitive enough, leaving most just feeling jaded about the profession.
Many lawyers and law st... > [more]
Accidental Careers When you don’t know what to do with your life, an accidental encounter may just fill your prescription.
When Shannon Sanborn somersaulted on her rollerblades, she also crashed headlong into the health care system. Two paramedics collected her from the sidewalk, the emergency room nurse checked her out, a physician ordered X-rays, and a nurse’s aide wheeled her up so the X-ray technician could p... > [more]
After the interview -- what happens next The Thank You Note
It's called a note, but it's really a formal business letter. As soon as you've had an interview you need to prepare a thank you note and get it to the recruiter within 24 hours. Why 24 hours? Because hiring decisions are often made within 24 hours of the interviews, barring a specific delay such as a decision-maker going out of town. The candidates may not hear the deci... > [more]
Arriving at a New School & Orientations Schools throughout the US hold orientation sessions at the beginning of each academic year. New students are often required to attend these sessions. When participation is not mandatory, students should plan to attend anyway, as they offer an excellent opportunity to meet other new students, prepare for classes and become familiar with the campus and its resources.
Orientation programs var... > [more]
Students can benefit from a small class size (approximately 21 students) and individual attention from a dedicated teaching faculty with professional industry experience. There are more than 80 on-campus laboratories and studios, which are an integral component of all majors at Wentworth. Located in the academic and medical center of Boston, Wentworth offers programs in the fields of architecture, computer science, construction management, design, engineering, biomedical engineering (beginning Fall 2009), engineering technology, environmental science, and management.
Wentworth offers one of the most comprehensive cooperative education (co-op) ... [more]
