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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

International Affairs: Key Terms to Know Part 2

Publication date June 20, 2024
Categories: Grad School

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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

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: What Are Americans Like?

Publication date April 24, 2024
Categories: Grad School

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?

International Affairs: Key Terms to Know Part 1

Publication date March 27, 2024
Categories: Grad School

Introduction 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…Continue Reading International Affairs: Key Terms to Know Part 1

International Affairs: Coping with Culture Shock

Publication date February 27, 2024
Categories: Grad School, Tips and Tricks

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