Studying Liberal Arts in the UK
by Celeste Moreno Palmero, Ph.D. One of the biggest drawbacks of pursuing a degree in Europe, some claim, is that Europe does not offer a liberal arts model like that in the US, and thus students need to know what they want to study before they apply. There is some truth to this claim: most […]
The Fast Track to Physical Therapy Studies
by Adam Muri-Rosenthal, Ph.D. As of 2020, a rule established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) went into effect according to which a DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy degree) would thenceforth be required of anyone practicing physical therapy. High school students considering physical therapy as a profession should thus take into account that, in […]
Immigration Nitty Gritty for Students in Degree Programs Abroad
by Adam Muri-Rosenthal, Ph.D. I often sing the praises of pursuing a degree abroad, but doing so is not without its challenges! One of the principal challenges faced by most students who choose to pursue the amazing benefits of a degree in another country is the bureaucratic one. Each country has its own rules and […]
Pursuing Your Degree in Europe
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 […]
The Prestige Trap and What the Ivies Can Tell Us About Fit
By Adam Muri-Rosenthal, Ph.D. In early April 2021, Ivy League colleges announced their Fall admissions decisions. Continuing a now long-standing trend, they shared news of record-breaking application numbers and their stalwart companion, lower acceptance rates. Much like every year, the news leaves a select few students basking in the glow of their accomplishment, many thousands […]
