Starting a business is never easy — but for entrepreneurs with disabilities, it can be both a bold act of independence and a strategy for long-term empowerment. It’s about precision, creativity, and systems thinking — running a venture on your own terms. …
Not being able to drive can have significant career implications. If you can’t get to your place of work, you won’t be seen as a reliable employee. What’s more, not everyone has access to public transportation or can rely on …
The United States of America is currently experiencing significant changes in its government, politics, and culture. A number of focus areas of this transition are controversial, and many of them could impact or are already beginning to affect members of …
Many international students arrive in the United States with a dream that extends beyond graduation. They hope to build a life and career in the U.S. and eventually secure a green card. Traditionally, the journey follows a familiar route: F-1 …
When it comes to protecting yourself and your rights in the workplace, there are laws and regulations that can help guide you in your decision-making. For neurodiverse people, one of the most common struggles associated with their neurodiversity at work …
Senior year is approaching, and it’s time to search for a job.
With millions of employers to choose from, how do you narrow the search and find the best company for diverse graduates in the workforce?
In this post, we’ll …
Call a timeout with April Sykes, former WNBA player and now a skills development trainer, mental health advocate and founder of Sykes Serenity. April shares why basketball played such an important role in her life and how she’s dealt with mental health challenges. She also explains why being an advocate and sharing her story is …
On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, first-generation orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health …
What should I major in as an international student? It’s a question many international students ask themselves and there’s no right or wrong answer. One of the main reasons international students choose to study in the United States is the …
Starting a new job or internship comes with a lot of pressure to make a great first impression. This can be especially daunting for international students starting their first job or internship in the US. Each workplace has its own …









