Year: 2024

U.S. Healthcare Explained for International Students

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Health care and insurance in the United States can be vastly different from what international students are used to in their home country. You might have heard alarming stories about the high cost of medical treatment in the US, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of managing your health care in…Continue Reading U.S. Healthcare Explained for International Students

Mastering Conferences and Networking: a Grad Student Guide

A wide angle view of a group of mixed age professionals who are taking advantage of a networking opportunity at a business conference in the North East of England. They are stood in smaller groups and getting to know each other during the networking getting to know you breaks of the conference. Some are carrying their water bottles and the others their notebooks and they are wearing their ID lanyards.

Attending conferences as a grad student can be a fantastic networking tool. While learning about new trends in your field, you can bump shoulders with others in the industry. Networking can be a great way to ask questions, make connections, and help you score opportunities down the line! In this blog, we will cover why…Continue Reading Mastering Conferences and Networking: a Grad Student Guide

7 Reasons Working Professionals Should Get Their Graduate Degree 

Pursuing a master’s degree is a big decision—especially for working professionals.   In today’s evolving job market, pursuing a graduate degree has become a strategic move for many working professionals. In a competitive workforce, having a graduate degree can be a significant asset, offering numerous benefits that can enhance career prospects and personal growth. In this…Continue Reading 7 Reasons Working Professionals Should Get Their Graduate Degree 

AI and the Future of Systems Engineering: Insights from Don Gelosh

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Artificial Intelligence seems to be taking over every industry in this day and age. We interviewed the Director of Systems Engineering programs here at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Don Gelosh, in hopes of getting some insight into AI and the future of Systems Engineering. Don attended the 2024 International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Symposium in…Continue Reading AI and the Future of Systems Engineering: Insights from Don Gelosh

What Can I Do With a Master’s In Biotechnology?

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Why get a master’s degree in biotechnology?  The field of biotechnology is ever-changing, fueled by exciting developments in almost every field of science. Biotechnology is at the interface of biological sciences and engineering sciences with the goal of using whole organisms or parts of organisms for products and services from food to fuel, from artificial…Continue Reading What Can I Do With a Master’s In Biotechnology?

Scams Targeting International Students in America

Traveling to a foreign country can be intimidating, much less living there for the first time! Adjusting to a foreign land comes with its share of challenges, leaving you feeling a tad vulnerable. And, regrettably, amidst the excitement, some might attempt to take advantage of your unfamiliarity to scam you. Read this article on some…Continue Reading Scams Targeting International Students in America

Interviewing After Grad School

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So, you’ve just graduated … now what? Getting into the workforce, whether you’re interviewing for your first job or your third promotion, can be very nerve-wracking. You may be very anxious to interview, and that feeling is completely normal. This blog will help calm those pre-interview jitters with helpful tips and tricks from Worcester Polytechnic…Continue Reading Interviewing After Grad School