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 — a flame lit under tension On 25 March 2021, under gray skies and pandemic protocols, the Olympic torch relay began its long, stop-and-go voyage across Japan — and it began, deliberately, in Fukushima prefecture. The symbolic choice was explicit: the opening leg would be staged at J-Village, a training complex that had been … 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
Introduction — 21 Days That Changed Everything The first morning I noticed the silence, Tokyo still sounded like Tokyo—trains murmuring, distant shop announcements, the soft tick of bicycles at intersections—but there was a new quality to it: a cautious hush, like a city holding its breath. I had arrived at Waseda University the previous autumn, … Read more
Updated for August 2025. If you’re graduating this season and planning your Canadian work journey, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is the launchpad. But between new field-of-study rules (rolling updates in June/July 2025), earlier changes to master’s-level PGWPs, the end of public-private partnership eligibility, and tighter family open work-permit rules, there’s a lot to track. … 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
When the COVID-19 epidemic hit China in early 2020, images from Wuhan’s lockdown dominated global headlines. But in February of that year, a very different set of photographs from Shanghai began circulating online—and they went viral for a surprising reason. Instead of panic, chaos, or crowding, these pictures showed long lines of people calmly waiting … Read more