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US Joins List of Top 50 Conflict-Ridden Countries

On 09/22/2023

The United States is the only Western nation among the world’s 50 most conflict-ridden countries, according to new research that measures political violence around the globe. The U.S. ranking is driven by rising levels of political violence and a proliferation of far-right groups in the country in recent years, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, or ACLED. ACLED, a data collection, analysis and crisis mapping nonprofit based in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, gathers data for more than 240 countries and territories around the world. In the 12 months to early September, it recorded more thanmore

Know the Details, and Risks, of Student Loans

On 09/22/2023

After School Africa takes a look at student loans and international students. “Normally, many people do not like the idea of loans, and it is not the first option in the minds of many people,” the article notes. “However, student loans can be the only option for some students who want to actualize their goals.” Read about the various types of student loans, and their potential risks, here. (August 2023) …

Want an MBA from a US School? Here’s How One Man Made It from Indonesia to Wharton

On 09/22/2023

A student from Indonesia writes about his path to studying for an MBA at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Among his suggestions: apply to a range of schools and craft a compelling personal essay. Read more here. (August 2023) …