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22 Last Updated on November 8, 2023 by AIFS Abroad No matter when or where you study abroad or do an international internship, odds are you’ll experience some level of culture shock during your experience overseas. While this can be challenging for many participants, it’s important to know that by identifying the symptoms and seeking support, you’ll be able to successfully ease the temporary discomfort and anxiety of living in a new place. Let’s break down the basics of culture shock so you can feel prepared for your study or intern abroad program. What is culture shock? Culture shock is…
Before departing Penn State, NTNU MTC offers a wide range of support, including pre-departure orientations, language proficiency assessments, academic advising, visa and travel assistance, and health and safety advice. Upon arrival, students receive on-site orientation, academic guidance, housing assistance, and mental health support so their daily learning experiences will go efficiently. Nicholas Groene, an undergraduate student pursuing double majors in Linguistics and Chinese at Penn State, said he had a “fantastic” experience studying abroad at NTNU. Driven by a deep passion for the Chinese language, Groene sought the scholarship program as a distinctive chance to engage in Chinese culture. After…
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the United States is positioning itself to be a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, guided by the “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” This ambitious order not only sets a clear path for the responsible development of AI but also has significant implications for immigration. Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects of this executive order and how it impacts immigration: Attracting AI Talent to the United States One of the top priorities of this executive order is to attract the brightest AI minds…
16 Studying abroad will no doubt broaden your horizons no matter where you go, but there’s a certain type of growth that happens when you go to the literal other side of the world. A destination like South Korea, for example, is a great place to explore new traditions and a different way of life. Korean culture is becoming increasingly familiar to many of us in the West, and summer is the perfect time to study abroad to find out why it’s growing in popularity. If you want to go all out for your college study abroad program, go to…
(In this series, indianexpress.com will talk to Indian students who have secured admission to some of the top colleges in the world including the Ivy League colleges. They will share their journey of admission — from deciding which course and college, to the importance of SoPs, LoRs, documents and more) I graduated from IIT Gandhinagar in 2020 where I pursued a major in material science and engineering with a minor in management. During my course of education, I realised I am inclined towards the management side. So I worked for a while at an edtech startup, which helped me realise…
36 One of the biggest perks of working remotely is the added flexibility it allows for distributed teams. Although studies show that many remote employees work longer and harder, it can be challenging to check in or monitor their work. How can you be sure your distributed team is clocking in on time and staying on task throughout the day? In this article, we’ll cover how to know if remote employees are working using 8 actionable tips. 1. Track employee time and productivity Whether you suspect your remote employees aren’t working throughout their shifts or you simply need proof of…
Cassandra Thomas Jorge Rodriguez Pena Graduate and international education is all about discoveries — the discovery of knowledge, the discovery of research and creative scholarship that improves lives, and the discovery of new countries, cultures and people. The Graduate School and International Education is celebrating our students, faculty and staff that make discoveries happen at the University of Arkansas. Growing up in Panama, Jorge Rodriguez Pena saw his mother suffering from gallstones, an experience that led Rodriguez to aspire to become a doctor. “I wanted my mom to be by my side all the time,…
Future Focus is a new initiative at SLU run by four students and founded by junior public health major Chris Hays. Having always been drawn to nature and the environment, Hays was inspired to begin the initiative after his study abroad program in Sweden, where he witnessed how environmentally aware and friendly his campus was. “They live a lot more collectively and much less focused on individual ambition…it is such a normal part of their lives to be green,” Hays says. Hays discusses how Swedes are simply more aware of the problems surrounding the environment nowadays and have gone out…
The Morehead-Cain Foundation — home of the first merit scholarship program in the United States, founded at the first public university in the country — is pleased to announce the first cohort to join the Morehead-Cain Class of 2026 as part of its Sophomore Intake Initiative. The students — all sophomores attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — will be introduced as Morehead-Cain Scholars at the Foundation’s Fall Banquet on November 16, 2023. The fifteen scholars come from five North Carolina counties, six states and China. Their fields of study at Carolina include statistics, computer science, biology,…
6 Last Updated on November 7, 2023 by AIFS Abroad France is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, known for its renowned history, art, and culture. Because of this, it’s also one of the most prestigious places to study abroad. If you’ve always wanted to study there but are worried about your credit load or missing out on campus life, you’re in luck! AIFS Abroad offers summer programs abroad in France, and, low key, it’s a magnifique time to go. The famous French phrase “bon voyage” means “good voyage,” and here’s why summer is a great…