If you’ve ever sat in a dark theater watching gleaming muscle cars skid around impossible curves and thought, “That’s spectacular,” then you haven’t yet seen a Diejiao dragon boat drift through a three-meter canal corner. In Nanhai (南海), a district of Foshan in Guangdong province, the ancient art of dragon-boat drifting turns paddlers into precision … Read more
Applying to the University of California is a big step — and for many students it’s the most important application of the year. The UC system uses one online application for all its undergraduate campuses, and every part of that form matters: grades, course choices, activities, awards, and the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) that let … Read more
In 2020, campus recruiting changed faster than any class of students could adapt. Big banks like Citi were still actively visiting top schools to run info sessions, virtual events, and interviews — but the context (COVID-19, travel restrictions, remote interviewing) meant every session had two jobs: (1) communicate what the firm needed and (2) reassure … Read more
McKinsey & Company’s Associate Intern program is one of the most visible ways the firm recruits early-career consultants — offering short, intensive experiences that mirror the real responsibilities of Associates and give MBA and graduate-level candidates a direct line toward full-time roles. The program typically places interns on client-engagement teams for a concentrated 8–10 week … Read more
Why these three employers matter for global careers P&G (Procter & Gamble), Baidu, and Tencent each offer distinct—but complementary—paths for students and new grads: These companies operate at scale and use internships not only for short-term projects but as pipelines into full-time roles. If you want a global start to your career, these programs are … Read more
1) The viral claim: where it shows up (and why to be skeptical) Since 2023–2024 a handful of low-authority websites and repost accounts began circulating headlines such as “Statistics Canada’s 2020 Hiring Initiative for International Students: $56,000 Salary, No Experience Needed.” These articles repeat an attractive — but extraordinary — claim without linking to any … Read more
Overview — what happened in July 2020 In early July 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued directive language that would have required nonimmigrant students on F-1 and M-1 visas to take at least some in-person classes during the fall 2020 semester in order to remain in … Read more
Introduction — the moment data went mainstream In 2019, Glassdoor named Data Scientist the top job in the United States. That ranking captured more than a momentary hiring trend — it reflected a larger structural shift: organizations across sectors moved from curiosity about data to operational dependence on it. High salaries, plentiful openings, strong employee … Read more
Introduction — the rise of a career-defining role In 2019, Glassdoor crowned Data Scientist as the top U.S. job. That wasn’t a fluke or a popularity contest — it reflected a unique convergence: explosive demand for analytics skills, strong salaries, plentiful job openings, and high employee satisfaction. The title captured the zeitgeist of a business … Read more
China’s “Post-90s” generation—those born between 1990 and 1999—grew up during one of the fastest economic booms in human history. They witnessed skyscrapers rise, high-speed trains race across the country, and technology transform everyday life. Yet, despite coming of age in a nation of growing prosperity, many members of this generation now find themselves struggling financially. … Read more