The internet is a place of infinite knowledge. Imagine a portal, if you will, that presents you with any information that you require, pretty cool, isn’t it? Well, that’s the internet – a cool place. It is not surprising that with easy access to thousands of articles over one topic, a lot of students rely …
Category: Tips for Students
You Can Fail Abroad Because of Poor Time Management
Studying abroad means spending a lot of money on what could feel like a vacation. You’re visiting a new country, meeting new people, probably spending the first few weekends making merry over food and beer, checking out the local art and music scene, travelling to local points of interest. In the first few weeks of …
How to Avoid Common Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Mistakes?
So you found an ideal job posting and immediately contacted the recruiter all excitedly. Er! You made silly mistakes on your resume, cover letter or/and interview. And you lost the chance of landing yourself an ideal job. And just like that what would have been a stepping stone became another failure. If this sounds familiar …
How To Respond “Tell Me About Yourself” in A Job Interview?
The first open-ended question every employee faces in an interview is “Tell me about yourself”. If you see it from the employer’s perspective, the question is pretty simple. There is no requirement of technical skills, real-life examples, or job-related knowledge. As much as this open-ended question seems easy, it can be the most challenging part …
How SMART Goals Can Help International Students?
The college will open up a new world and exciting opportunities. But some of your excitement and dreams for the future will be a little vague and hard to pin down. That’s where SMART goals come in useful. SMART goals will help you get closer to your vision in measurable ways. Take a look at …
How to Write the Perfect Admissions Essay?
The admission essay is probably the most important aspect of your college application. It is that one thing that separated you from everybody else. Your essay should capture the essence of your very self. Many students might have similar grades and extra-curricular record, however, a well-written admission essay is your chance to stand out from …
How to Search a College Without Stress?
Finishing up your school feels more stressful than relaxing, you can’t help but worry about what comes next in your life? As you bid-adieu to your alma mater, the pressure of choosing an ideal college pile up. Your graduation college is the very first introduction of what your professional life be. There are tons of …
Why Study Computer Science Abroad?
Your home country may have excellent computer science programs with high placement records. Many of your friends will settle for these programs. There’s no reason not to – we naturally reach for low-hanging fruit. And if the fruit is from a good tree, there’s no reason to climb to the higher branches. But fruit in …
Translations for UK Academic & Student Visa Applications
If you’re thinking about moving to the UK to study then it’s an incredibly exciting time for you! If everything goes to plan you’ll be studying in a new country, making lots of new friends and furthering your education in a new language and culture. However, there’s an awful lot to do before you get …
Why Students Need Emotional Intelligence?
When it comes to intelligence, you as students are highly aware of developing and enhancing it by learning new things at a fast pace. However, the overwhelming focus of student life is placed on increasing Intelligence Quotient (IQ). While IQ is important to achieve success and holds you in good stead when it comes to …
5 Questions International Students Should Ask their Admission Manager
International students who are keen to get admits to universities across the world must have a ready reckoner up their sleeve when it comes to asking relevant questions. And when it comes to the admissions manager of a college, the questions must be incessant. After all, admissions managers are the gatekeepers of the hallowed portals …
Best Time to Apply for MBA Abroad
Depending on your luck and economic environment, MBA can be the saviour that rescues your career out of the professional ICU or it could be a grave mistake that puts you up in a debt trap. Notwithstanding the above, a lot of people opt for an MBA, with some working for a number of years, …
Why Study at the Oldest Universities in the World?
The oldest universities in the world have been around for many centuries and even close to a millennium for some. In spite of their establishment which dates back to hundreds of years, they remain not only relevant but also are proven centres of excellence and prestige, thereby offering a rich mixture of contemporary thought process …
How Much Money Should Parents Give University Students?
Going to university is one of those big decisions in life that needs a lot of financial support – from bursaries, financial aid offices, banks, and parents. Besides tuition, there are living costs to cover. If you have parents who think a child should earn his own pocket money at university, you may want to …
What to Pack for University?
Going to university is probably going to be your first experience with adulating. You have to be responsible for yourself – you’ll be mostly on your own. Except for the basic bedroom furniture that your university will provide in your dorm, you have to carry the things you need to make your dorm room as …