Going away to college for the first time can be stressful- both for the family of the person who is going away as well as for the student who may have never been away from their family before.Therefore, only take with you the bare essentials that you will need while away for the first semester. Depending on your financial situation and circumstances, if you forget something or even if you want to bring a minimal amount of stuff because you know...more
Hardening ones willAbilities as well as life goals of different people may vary significantly. Some people prefer swimming with the stream, while others are aimed at meeting life challenges. The choice of the life strategy depends upon the persons temperament and ambitions. If a person got accustomed to clearing the bars, post-graduate studies may...more
Yes, right you are! One of the best kept secrets for augmenting your English language skill is ‘immersion method.' If you think about learning new languages then learn English because as the global lingua franca English can truly take you to places. Well do you still think that the concept of study abroad is a bubble and that it is going to die...more
Over the years Canada emerged as a preferred study abroad destination for higher education. The most sought after courses by Indian students are media studies and environmental studies for which Canada is world recognized. The research based higher courses for doctoral level courses are also in high demand.Canada has recently started a program called the SPP ie. Student Partnership Program. This program is applicable in some selected institutions across Canada. Student applying to those colleges/universities where SPP is applicable, will be accessed under new scheme with high visa acceptance rates. Canada policies allow Indian students to gain one year work visa after one year course, in case if the student has studied two years, then he becomes eligible for 3 years of work visa which can lead towards permanent residency in Canada.The climate is mostly cold but then not bearable as some may assume. Access to overseas education, high life expectancy, and low crime rate make it a perfect study abroad destination for overseas students. University degrees for International students are offered at three successive levels- Bachelors, Masters, and doctoral with a completion of study...more
United Kingdom is very popular amongst Indian students as a study abroad destination. In the last academic year (2008), there were more than 44 thousand Indian students study overseas in UK UK offers a range of career options to choose from. Amongst...more
With the most prestigious top ranked study abroad colleges and universities, eclectic cities, artistic, political and athletic events and a very multicultural population, the USA has a lot to offer to any International student. The country hosts more...more
Women have continued to increase their stance in society ever since they received the right to vote. Gone are the days when women were subservient to men. However, there are some women who have not quite reached their full potential.It is true that...more
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Organization at home is an integral part of the success the adult student will experience. This includes both a study area as well as your study time. It will be necessary for you to learn to say no to friends and family in order to gain valuable...more
Finding low cost gifts that you can give to a college student works out well for you as well as the student. When you know some of the needs they have (food, gas, cash...) you can make an effort to help out even before it is asked for. Small out...more