How to Explain Gap Years or Bad Grades on Your University Application
It is easy to get concerned about the presence of a gap year or poor academic performance on your resume, because the admissions committee may view it as an indicator of potential failure to cope with your studies. Nevertheless, a bad academic record does not automatically indicate that you cannot be accepted into a university. […]
Scholarships for Women in Leadership and Business
Enrolling in a business, MBA, entrepreneurship, or leadership education program is one of the ways through which you may further your career advancement. However, due to the costs incurred in the course of pursuing an education, some programs are difficult to finance. Scholarships for women in leadership and business programs allow female scholars to access […]
A Guide to Education Loans for Southeast Asian Students
Attending classes overseas is likely to lead to increased exposure to different experiences, greater career opportunities, and improved chances of receiving a quality education. However, the cost of tuition fees, accommodation, insurance, travel, and other expenses required during studies may be too expensive for some students to afford. An education loan may be used to […]
The Pre-Departure Checklist: What to Do 30 Days Before You Fly
Your flight is set up, your visa is all sorted out, and your lengthy wait to study abroad is coming to an end. However, the 30 days remaining before your flight may be quite stressful if you forget to take care of some important things right away. There are many more things to do for […]
Campus University vs. City University: What’s the Difference?
Selecting a university involves more than just picking a course and making comparisons. One selects the place one is going to learn, socialize, stay, and network. The difference between a campus university and a city university can have a big impact for international students specifically. Campus universities usually provide their students with a kind of […]
Fast-Track Degrees (UK 3-Year) vs. Standard Degrees (US/Canada 4-Year): Which is Better?
Evaluating various colleges and universities when making a decision regarding where to get a bachelor’s degree entails more than evaluating the quality of education offered or comparing their costs of studying. The degree type is another important factor that influences one’s academic life and overall expenses, especially for international students who are seeking admission into […]
What to Do If Your Child Fails a Class Abroad
It can be hard on any parent to discover that their child has failed a class when they were supposed to go and study overseas. This kind of problem becomes especially worrying when you know that your child is far away and might need your help and support. Immediately, you start thinking about how hard […]
From Student Visa to Freelancer/Digital Nomad Visa: A Practical Guide
For many international students, the completion of their studies doesn’t have to be the end of their journey. For some, after several years spent studying in a foreign land, it might be more interesting to create a new independent career for themselves. Freelance work and remote employment are one way to do so. This also […]
How to Date Safely as an International Student
Studying abroad is a unique experience, which lets international students connect with new people, make new friends and immerse themselves in a different culture. Dating is one of the natural parts of this process, and regardless of how you’ve met each other – via online dating services, at university, student society or via friends- meeting […]
How to Build a Good Relationship with Your Academic Advisor
Universities grant students more independence; however, it also imposes certain responsibilities on students to choose their courses, to learn the necessary requirements for degree completion, to plan in order to graduate on time, and to decide upon majors and future career choices. At this point, an academic advisor may be a helpful source of information. […]
