Finding Funding
Attending college in the US is expensive, but may not be as costly if approached thoughtfully. Rather, an American education can be a good investment with lifelong benefits....
“Grit”: The New X-Factor in Hiring Decisions
According to research, neither intelligence nor talent is a significant predictor of success. Instead, the number one predictor of success is “grit.” So what is grit?...
MPOWER Named 2019 Top International Student Loan
We are proud to announce that MPOWER Financing's loan product has been named the Top International Student Loan for 2019 by NerdWallet, with 5 out of 5 stars!...
Why should you study in Canada?
Over the past several years, international students looking for a global education have been increasingly turning towards Canada....
How to Embrace Culture Shock
It takes a while to get used to your surroundings in a different country, no question about that. I'm excited to share some tips that helped me a lot and took my mind off...
Why Supporting International Students Is Our Mission
MPOWER supports international students because it’s good business sense—but also because we believe that supporting international students is good for our country and our world. Here are 5 reasons why....
How Your Career Search for Marketing Jobs is Itself a Marketing Problem
As an international graduate student in a business school, my life revolves around only one thing – my career search. Well, in my case, it’s two things – Indian food and my career search...
5 Ways International Students Can Deal With Currency Fluctuations
Currencies in emerging markets around the globe have suffered this year which causes students from those countries to struggle to pay for college in the U.S. since the cost of that education rises for...
MBA Application Strategy: Your 7-step Approach
The world’s top business schools have announced their MBA admissions deadlines for the Class of 2021. First up is the R1 deadline for Harvard Business School on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Round 1 deadlines...
Fixed vs. Variable: How to determine which student loan rate is best for you
Are you willing to accept unexpected interest rate changes in return for a lower starting rate? This is the trade-off one must consider when choosing to pursue a variable vs. fixed rate loan. Variable...
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