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As autumn approaches, so does the busiest time of year for our department, which is Orientation for all of our students. Student Orientation is extremely important to enable students to understand what the upcoming year/years have in store for them. This is the time where they will take in so much information and therefore itContinue reading “Blog 7”

Fall orientation is one of the most important times for our department as this is when we welcome our upcoming students. Due to this high influx of work and support for the students, Global Student Ambassadors are hired. GSA’s are students who are employed by the department to help with the upcoming cohort of students.Continue reading “Blog 6”

When given the responsibility of the Nu TOEFL it made me reflect on having only been on the receiving end of an exam, I know the overwhelming emotion that comes with a high stake standardized exam.  The debate of whether high stakes exams are an effective way of assessment. “NASP strongly opposes the use ofContinue reading “Blog 5”

As part of my responsibilities, I help run the Nu TOEFL exam. TOEFL is a globally recognized Test of English as a foreign language, which, we as a university provide internally to our students as well.  When I first found out about my responsibilities to assist run this exam I felt overwhelmed. However, I knewContinue reading “Blog 4”

Now I have settled into the work routine I would like to explore more of America and take a long weekend to go to a surrounding state. However, I have noticed a very prevalent difference in holiday/ vacation allocation in the US workplace.  I originally thought that it was just Northeastern that had rigid holidayContinue reading “Blog 3”

Having been in the USA for 3 weeks now I have gained a huge insight into the cultural differences between the UK and USA. The differences are surprisingly prevalent from the moment you arrive although the UK and USA are thought to have many of the same cultural values according to Hofstede’s 6 dimensions (seeContinue reading “Blog 2”

My first day at Northeastern University’s Global Office gave me a great insight into what the future 12 months has in store for me. Although I was apprehensive going into my new place of work my nerves were quickly calmed by the welcoming faces of my new team. While going through the induction week everythingContinue reading “Blog 1”