Browse post by author

Mary Anne Thompson

Home / Articles Posted by "Mary Anne Thompson"  Page 21

Latest Posts

Where Students Study Abroad and Why: A Look at the Trends

A recent article in University World News, “The New Dynamics in International Student Circulations” by Hans de Wit, discusses the effect of everything from travel bans, Brexit, the rise of populism, rising costs, and the flow of immigration on student

Read More
Live like a Local in South Korea

South Korea is a place where people work hard. This is a nation that has grown from a state of absolute poverty at the end of the Korean War to a First World country with one of Asia’s highest per

Read More
India’s E-Visa Program Expands

Over the last few years, the Government of India has been updating and expanding its electronic visa (e-Visa) program. This visa is for foreign nationals wanting to visit India for the sole purpose of recreation or sightseeing; casual visiting with

Read More
Employment Outlook: Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia still offers plenty of job opportunities for expats, even as the country puts more emphasis on hiring locals. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder, and president, Goinglobal, Inc. Though the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working

Read More
Why Study Abroad Can Change Your Life

As a college student, you are gaining skills and life experience all the time. Studying abroad can boost these attributes at warp speed if you’ll let it. Though you may be daunted by the idea of leaving your home country

Read More
Staying Safe When Studying Abroad

Studying abroad offers the chance to explore the world, meet new people and learn new cultures. While the opportunities are exciting, it is important to stay safe during your adventures. No country is exactly like home, but according to a

Read More
Employment Outlook: Malaysia

High-tech, multicultural Malaysia features low unemployment and a strong economy, but it needs professionals in a wide variety of job sectors to fill skills gaps. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder, and president, Goinglobal Inc. Malaysia is an upper middle-income, multicultural,

Read More
Peru’s Job Market: A Glimpse

Peru’s economy is one of the fastest growing in Latin America, and employers are hiring across most job sectors. Job seekers in the areas of finance, banking, mining, and services will find abundant opportunities, as will technical experts searching for

Read More
Starting a Business in South Africa

South Africa is open for business and welcomes both multinational corporations and foreign entrepreneurs looking to set up an office or new business in the country. Detailed instructions and processes for a variety of business structures, including public, private and

Read More
Hong Kong Announces New Visa Program

The Hong Kong government recently announced a new employment visa program aimed at eligible foreign and Mainland Chinese nationals engaged in research and development. The Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS) is a three-year pilot program set to begin in June.

Read More