Immersive tech programs, or boot camps, have taken the United States by storm, equipping graduates with a strong set of technical skills in an extraordinarily short period of time. In these programs, students undergo rigorous training for ten to twelve weeks and emerge on the other side as qualified programmers, many times moving on to… Continue reading 3 Months to a Tech Career: The Latest in Education Innovation
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International English University Programs: Changing Education in the US?
Germany’s recent announcement of tuition-free university programs has been making headlines across the world. Students rejoiced and critics raised eyebrows. But are the effects going beyond Germany’s borders?The tuition-free programs extend to foreign students, and while many of these programs require a minimum level of German to enter the university, more and more all-English programs are… Continue reading International English University Programs: Changing Education in the US?
Entrepreneur Portrait: Elizabeth Schwartz and Sonu Sanghoee, Better Speech Now
Better Speech Now is an accent reduction startup based in Queens. Professional speech pathologists and founders, Elizabeth Schwartz and Sonu Sanghoee, won the 2012 Queens Economic Development Corporation startup competition in the social enterprise category. Through Better Speech Now, they work with international professionals to increase their ability to communicate effectively in their careers and… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Elizabeth Schwartz and Sonu Sanghoee, Better Speech Now
New York City Should Be the Fast Rising Destination of Choice for International Startups
Move over Silicon Valley and make a little more room at the table. New York is the world’s fastest rising startup hub and Silicon Alley is the logical home for thousands of international startups looking to set up shop in the United States and access the US market. INNOVATION WAVE IN NYC In 2013 alone, New… Continue reading New York City Should Be the Fast Rising Destination of Choice for International Startups
Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to NYC
This is my fourth year living in New York City. My experience has been amazing so far, and I am completely in love with the Big Apple. However, there are a few things that I wish I had known before that August day in 2010.1. Not speaking English like an American is totally fine.I remember one… Continue reading Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to NYC
How NYC’s School System Can Keep Your Child Bilingual
The pros and cons of bilingualism have been widely studied and it’s no secret that the results are largely in favor of speaking two or more languages. However, the US is a country that is largely monolingual, with large portions of society speaking only English. As an international who wants your children to grow up… Continue reading How NYC’s School System Can Keep Your Child Bilingual
English in the City: Brushing up on Business and Conversational English Skills
In New York City, speaking and understanding English is necessary for running a business – it is the language which brings together ideas, clients and progress. Sometimes, however, knowing how to speak a language and being able to communicate clearly in that language are separate things. Reducing your accent, practicing communication and knowing the jargon… Continue reading English in the City: Brushing up on Business and Conversational English Skills
Five Things NYC’s Libraries Offer Which Might Surprise You
As a New Yorker – and especially as an international acclimatizing or building your life here – the New York Public Library (NYPL) system has a lot to offer you. Going far beyond the usual library fare of books, e-books, DVDs and computer access, NYPL offers cultural programs, exhibitions, classes, and assistance in a variety… Continue reading Five Things NYC’s Libraries Offer Which Might Surprise You
Empathy through Practice: Why Everyone Needs International Experience
New York City is one of the most international cities in the world. You can find people from every inch of the globe – not just travelers, but business owners, students, entrepreneurs, laborers, and many other people pursuing their dreams. But New York is just one example of a trend toward the globalization of major… Continue reading Empathy through Practice: Why Everyone Needs International Experience
The American University System Explained
While there are many opportunities that can bring you to the United States, many young internationals find that they start their time in America as a student. American Universities are among the best and attract students from around the globe. That being said, the American university system is quite different to its international counterparts in… Continue reading The American University System Explained