Category: Grad School

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 

International Affairs: Key Terms to Know Part 2

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Becoming an international student in the United States can be a bit overwhelming, to say the least. With deadlines to meet, housing arrangements to make, and so much packing to do, it’s easy to feel lost! The good news is that you can simplify the experience by learning more about the terms and procedures you’ll…Continue Reading International Affairs: Key Terms to Know Part 2

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

Study Tips for Graduate Students

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With the semester coming to an end, graduate students are no doubt starting to stress about finals! Balancing your workload, friends, studying, working full time, and other commitments can be exhausting and overwhelming. The pressure is on to do well on exams, and that totally adds to the stress!   Taking care of your mental health…Continue Reading Study Tips for Graduate Students

International Affairs: What Are Americans Like?

Our next blog in our International House series answers the question: What are Americans like? You probably have some ideas about what people how people in America act, and their values. However, over 330 million people live in the United States, so it is difficult to generalize the whole population.  You may have heard the…Continue Reading International Affairs: What Are Americans Like?