Career fairs are very popular at US colleges with over 90% of schools hosting at least one per year. College career fairs may be a new concept for you as an international student. Maybe you have heard of them but …
In the US today, there are nearly 180 billion-dollar US companies that were founded or co-founded by a former international student. Former international students make up nearly 25% of billion-dollar startup companies in the US, creating on average, 800 jobs …
I’ve been working since I was 16, but I’ve been queer for my whole life.
With over 10+ years of work experience and nearly three decades of Gay Experience, shouldn’t it be easy for me to come out at work? …
LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …
Not being able to drive can have significant career implications. If you can’t get to your place of work, you won’t be seen as a reliable employee. What’s more, not everyone has access to public transportation or can rely on …
Many international students arrive in the United States with a dream that extends beyond graduation. They hope to build a life and career in the U.S. and eventually secure a green card. Traditionally, the journey follows a familiar route: F-1 …
Call a timeout with April Sykes, former WNBA player and now a skills development trainer, mental health advocate and founder of Sykes Serenity. April shares why basketball played such an important role in her life and how she’s dealt with mental health challenges. She also explains why being an advocate and sharing her story is …
On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, first-generation orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health …
What should I major in as an international student? It’s a question many international students ask themselves and there’s no right or wrong answer. One of the main reasons international students choose to study in the United States is the …
Starting a new job or internship comes with a lot of pressure to make a great first impression. This can be especially daunting for international students starting their first job or internship in the US. Each workplace has its own …