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20 A healthy work-life balance is something everyone strives for. Employees with a harmonious work-life balance are more satisfied in their jobs, more productive at work, and more fulfilled at home. But finding that balance can be difficult. That’s why we’ve gathered 14 top tips to help you improve your work and personal lives. Read this guide to discover how to establish a healthy and productive work-life balance. Understanding the importance of work-life balance In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in your job and neglect your own wants and needs. Striking a balance between your work and…
As sirens sounded from militant rocket attacks Monday morning, 93 students at Brigham Young University’s Jerusalem campus were sent to bomb shelters. The University of Washington, meanwhile, condemned the killing by Hamas militants of a recent Ph.D. graduate, one of at least 14 Americans killed so far in the conflict. And three Northeastern University students were evacuated from the same region over the last few days. One of them told the Boston-based university’s news outlet she woke up to sirens outside her apartment in Tel Aviv on Saturday. She spent much of the morning hiding with her parents, who were visiting, in…
CHICAGO (CBS) — A south suburban high school student studying abroad in Israel has found himself in the midst of an international crisis as another Chicago area family awaits word on their missing son, feared killed or captured in the deadly Hamas attack over the weekend.At least 20 Americans remain missing in Israel, and may be held captive, following a bloody surprise attack by Hamas early Saturday, with at least 14 Americans among the more than 900 people killed in Israel. Josh Drury recorded cell phone video of the rocket sirens blasting Saturday morning. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior is…
Comment on this storyCommentFor Americans studying in Israel, the outbreak of war and sudden disruptions in commercial flights to and from Tel Aviv in recent days have raised questions about whether, when and how to evacuate.Eighteen New York University undergraduates managed to leave Tel Aviv over the weekend, flying to Dubai. Their trip had been scheduled before Hamas launched attacks from Gaza, NYU said, but the violence delayed and scrambled flight plans.University officials tracked the logistics hour by hour and were relieved when the students were en route late Sunday to the United Arab Emirates. NYU has a campus there…
“In the past four years, the majority of our best students have chosen to stay in China, with fewer going abroad,” said a physicist at Tsinghua, who asked not to be named. 25:55Biden is freezing out China’s tech industryBiden is freezing out China’s tech industryHe said that before 2019, nearly half the graduates from his department would opt to study abroad, mainly heading to the best-known institutions in the United States – such as its Ivy League universities – as well as Britain. However, that rate has been declining significantly.What has happened at Tsinghua University is a reflection of a…
Online learning has broken the traditional boundaries of classrooms, bringing education to the fingertips of learners, wherever they are. As this shift gains momentum, a plethora of opportunities is emerging for educators across the globe. In this digital renaissance, many reputable companies are spearheading the movement by actively seeking skilled educators to join their virtual teaching platforms. Whether you are a seasoned educator or someone taking their first steps into the teaching world, our roundup of the top companies hiring for online teaching jobs will serve as your gateway to the promising land of e-learning careers. So, let’s dive in…
Israel declared war on Hamas after the Palestinian militant group launched a wave of unprecedented rocket attacks on Saturday. The following day, Israel retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza. International students in Israel have been caught up in the conflict, many of them studying agriculture and working on farms as part of an Israeli work-study program aimed at students from developing countries, or on short-term exchanges as part of their university studies. Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that ten Nepali students were killed and four injured at an area near the Gaza strip. “In an attack by the Hamas group…
Nick Kennedy, a 2022-2024 Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service recipient, is a rising leader who is proud of his Indigenous culture. In his personal life and through his collegiate studies at the University of South Dakota, Nick is advocating for the preservation of Indigenous culture and traditions.Ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we spoke with the Voyager about his recent Summer Voyage, his passion for preserving his family’s history, and what’s next for the young changemaker.Growing up in Lawrence, Kansas in an urban Native community, Nick missed the opportunity to be surrounded by his Blackfoot culture. It was during his time…
Wilmington, Delaware, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Educational Tourism Market value is US$ 34.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of over 15.2% over the forecast period of 2023-2030, according to the latest market report by RationalStat Market Definition, Market Scope, and Report Overview Educational tourism, often known as “edutourism” or “educational travel”, is the pursuit of learning and obtaining new knowledge while traveling to various countries. It entails taking part in educational activities, workshops, language courses, cultural experiences, and visits to historical sites, museums, and educational institutions. Educational tourism can include…
Hundreds of UAE students lined up for enrollment in 30 international universities and colleges participating at the Study Abroad Education Fair, organised by Dubai-based Charms Education Services that concluded successfully recently Dubai, UAE: Charms Education Services, a Dubai-based education consultation service provider, concluded its two-day Charms Education – Study Abroad Fair 2023 in Dubai that saw nearly a thousand UAE-based students and their parents registered their interest for enrollment, scholarship and career guidance from experts and officials of 30 international universities and colleges from Canada, UK, USA and European countries including Germany. Students and parents who attended the fair were very…