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International Degree Equivalencies: Understanding International Academic Requirements for WPI Graduate Programs

  • Publication date October 25, 2024
  • Categories: Grad School
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At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), we proudly welcome students from around the world, believing that their diverse experiences and perspectives are essential to achieving academic excellence. We understand that navigating the admissions process from another country can be confusing, especially if you have already recieved all or some higher education in your country of origin….Continue Reading International Degree Equivalencies: Understanding International Academic Requirements for WPI Graduate Programs

U.S. Healthcare Explained for International Students

  • Publication date August 2, 2024
  • Categories: Grad School
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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

Scams Targeting International Students in America

  • Publication date May 15, 2024
  • Categories: Grad School

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

International Affairs: Coping with Culture Shock

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According to statista.com, nearly half a million international students studied at the graduate level in the United States in the 2022-2023 school year. This goes as no surprise to all of us in Grad Studies at WPI—more than a third of our full-time grad school population is comprised of international students! And thanks to a…Continue Reading International Affairs: Coping with Culture Shock

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