Author: FarAwayJobs
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently announced that a stateside renewal program is returning for H-1B visas after almost 20 years. The stateside visa renewal program will allow certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without having to leave the United States. Overview of the Stateside Pilot Program The stateside visa renewal program is drastically different from the current H-1B visa renewal process. Currently, H-1B visa holders must travel to a U.S. consulate in their home country to renew their visas. However, under the stateside visa renewal program, this is no longer necessary. H-1B visa holders will be…
A university campus with five classrooms opened on a floor of a building in Tokyo’s Yotsuya district in June. Called Tokyo College, the educational institution is the first overseas branch of Shenzhen University based in the city of Shenzhen, known as the Silicon Valley of China. The main major is Chinese and faculty members are dispatched from the main campus in China. Upon graduation, students can obtain the same bachelor’s degree as those from the main campus in China. The first batch of students at the university’s Tokyo College numbered only five. Shuichiro Takano, 24, was one of the enrollees, attracted…
15 Last Updated on November 1, 2023 by AIFS Abroad Picture the perfect summer. You’re out in the sun, perhaps at the beach or in the mountains. You’re meandering quaint and winding streets, listening to those around you passionately chat amongst themselves. You’re enjoying an outdoor snack with friends while people-watching. Okay, now picture that but even better — that’s what it’s like to spend a summer in Spain. Spain is the quintessential summer study abroad destination and you’re about to find out why. Here are a few of the many reasons why doing a study abroad program in Spain will…
33 When you manage an in-office team, it’s relatively easy to tell if an employee isn’t doing their job. You can simply stop by their desk or set up in-person check-ins. However, monitoring remote employees isn’t quite as straightforward. At Time Doctor, we’ve been growing our remote team for over a decade. We’ve learned a few things about encouraging remote employees to stay focused while giving them space to do their jobs. As a result, we have plenty of firsthand experience balancing accountability with transparency. In this article, we’ll cover reliable ways to check whether your team is actually working…
(In this series, indianexpress.com will talk to Indian students who have secured admission to some of the top colleges in the world or 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 first got to know about foreign universities when I was in either Class 8 or 9, which is when I started participating in the Olympiads. Some of my friends who were senior to me were planning to study abroad. After discussing with them, in Class 11, I started considering…
21 TikTok employees in the United States have expressed frustration and concern following the company’s introduction of a tool for monitoring office attendance and the imposition of disciplinary measures for non-compliance with new in-person work mandates. The move is part of an unconventional effort to encourage employees to return to the office, employing custom data-collection technology. The tracking system The new tool, known as MyRTO, was notified to TikTok employees, a subsidiary of Chinese company ByteDance. Integrated into the company’s internal software, MyRTO meticulously tracks badge swipes and prompts employees to provide explanations for any “deviations” – instances of absence…
Photo Submitted Virginia Hammond 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. Bentonville native Virginia Hammond chose to study at the Rome Center for many reasons, including her interest in the historic architecture and artistic culture of Rome, but it was also an opportunity for her to reconnect with…
32 Last Updated on October 31, 2023 by AIFS Abroad Halloween on a college campus can be a whole lot of fun. Inevitably, there’s always that one over-memed costume that way too many people have chosen to wear. But Halloween isn’t just for young Americans — lots of people and cultures around the world have their own spooky traditions this time of year. You won’t want to miss these Halloween traditions from around the world. 1. South Africa – Zombie Walk 🇿🇦 Every year in Cape Town, South Africa, thousands of people dressed as zombies gather to march, or lurch, down…
Hailey DeGrave, a traditional student at Lakeland University, has taken her education this semester to London. Hailey is accompanied by fellow Muskie Sierra Rostowski, with both leaving for London in August. When asked about how she found this program, Hailey stated that she heard about it from a former teammate on the Volleyball team “I found out about this program through my friend and Lakeland graduate Kimmy McKay who did this program prior to me going. I also looked more into studying abroad after travelling to Costa Rica with the volleyball team which fueled my desire to go abroad and…
4 Last Updated on October 31, 2023 by AIFS Abroad College may seem like an eternity, but before you know it, you’re wearing your cap and gown thinking, “wait… it’s over? I forgot to study abroad!” If that sounds familiar, you’re probably wondering, “well, can I study abroad the summer after graduation?” Yes! In some instances, you can study abroad — and even intern abroad! — after graduation, but it depends on a few things, including: 1. The Provider and Your Home Institution Some study abroad or internship program providers offer options that allow you to tack on extra credits…