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While studying on the islands is a fantastic opportunity for students, it is not uncommon to miss certain aspects of home, especially the food. With a new location comes new situations for personal growth in terms of the your taste pallet. Both Anguilla and St. Vincent have much to offer in terms of restaurants and […]
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The Caribbean is an exceptional area to live and study, and Anguilla and St. Vincent – homes to our two campuses – are two of the most beautiful and welcoming islands. Coming from the States, you’ll find some things similar to your stateside life – and many that are very different…in wonderful ways: […]
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Anyone who’s visited the Caribbean is familiar with “island time.” Things tend to move slower here and with their own natural rhythms. Among locals, the Creole phrase ‘Me come soon,’ is a promise, but ‘soon’ can be variable. Shops may open late and close early. Service at restaurants tends to be leisurely. And, an […]
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There’s a growing need for qualified physicians in the U.S. At Saint James, you’ll find a world-class medical education that offers the same curriculum and meets the same rigorous standards as American and Canadian medical schools. It’s fair to say that the primary difference is our Caribbean location – and that offers some unique […]
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So Philip, why did you choose to become a doctor? So I was actually completing my masters at the time I became interested in medicine. Originally I was looking into becoming a veterinarian, but my supervisor said that based on my skills and how I am with people, I would be better suited for medicine. […]
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When a traumatic incident occurs to a person, it can make them experience fear and anxiety long after the event has happened. Typically taking the forms of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after such an event occurs, the brain stores information about what happened during the experience. From every detail regarding the scene, what time, what (or who) […]
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You can try to run from these cranial oppressors, but they’ll always catch up; we’re talking, of course, about gray hairs. While they don’t always have the best reputation, gray hairs are a natural part of life. But why? Why do our luscious locks lose their color as we age? The pigments in our hair are produced […]
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Every year in the United States, a quarter of a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Of these, approximately 180,000 undergo surgery to remove the cancer and also keep as much of the healthy breast tissue as possible, according to medicalnewstoday. The problem is that, even after the surgery has been performed, it’s difficult to […]
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Being the second-most leading cause of cancer related death among women, breast cancer affects many women and men alike across the globe. With 2012 seeing 1.7 million cases of the cancer being diagnosed (in the US alone, nearly 231,000 women were diagnosed) the cancer makes up 25 percent of all cancer diagnoses in women. There […]
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder which is brought about when a person has experienced a traumatic, frightening or distressing event in their life. Characterized by flashbacks and nightmares, the symptoms of the disorder can continue for a number of months, years, or remain with the person for the rest of their life. […]
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