By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. Crafting college essays is frequently more an art than a science, and how you approach your writing process should represent your individuality in experience as well as thought. But it’s always nice when you can throw in a framework that takes away the anxiety of the blank page. Fortunately, the..
By Adam Muri-Rosenthal, Ph.D. American students are certainly no strangers to study abroad. Prior to the pandemic, nearly 350,000 US students per year chose—whether for a week, a summer, a semester, or more—to engage in academic study at institutions located outside the United States (NAFSA), primarily in Europe. The far lower number of students who..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. While most American students set their sights on homegrown institutions, an increasing number are discovering the benefits of earning a college degree abroad. Canada, our gentle multicultural neighbor to the north, offers some amazing benefits to students who are looking for a great education in a country that embraces winter...
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. This past year, Times Magazine and U.S. News and World Report ran articles exposing some of the unspoken costs of attending college (see: The 13 Hidden College Expenses and Financial Surprises for College Parents). While these list provide ample food for thought, they do miss a few other high price ticket items that..
By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. The birthplace of The Beatles, Newton, Shakespeare, and Beckham, the United Kingdom offers incredible opportunities to immerse yourself in a culture rich with musical, scientific, literary, and athletic talent. It is also home to some of the world’s best universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Durham, where students can pursue..