As an undergraduate student, you are probably thinking that the last three or four years at university have just flown by. You have been working, studying, burning the midnight oil, partying and generally having the best time of your life.
I chose to study in Australia because it was relatively close to my home in Singapore, which meant I was able to embrace a new culture while still feeling connected to my hometown. I was drawn to Australia’s dedication to sustainability and combating climate change, as well as its emphasis on work-life balance.
It’s easy to forget about exams amid the buzz of attending classes, participating in extracurricular clubs and working part-time jobs. However, spending just one hour each week preparing for exams can lighten the workload during exam season.
Here are some tips for preparing for your exams during the semester so there is no need to cram in 200 pages of notes in one week.
While women still remain underrepresented in many STEM subjects, there are many reasons why women should choose to pursue STEM-related degrees and career paths.
Based on my experience of studying STEM, here are some things I’ve learnt about pursuing a STEM degree as a woman.
Today, few shifts in technological advancement hold as much promise and potential as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The rapid and extraordinary advancement we are seeing in this field provides huge opportunities to accelerate human progress, boost scientific discovery and improve the lives of people all around the world.
There is an array of world-leading universities to choose from, lots of courses are taught in English and the cost of studying in the Netherlands as an international student tends to be lower than in the US and UK.
Considering a study abroad experience? Every year many students choose to travel to another country to experience the culture and language, learn in a different environment and make international friends. This can seem like a big step. So maybe a good place to start is with a summer school experience.
What should you think about and why would you book onto a summer school programme?
Four years, six months and seven days ago I touched down on Canadian soil from the UK for the very first time. Standing in a three-hour queue at immigration after some tough goodbyes and a 13-hour journey alone across the Atlantic, it slowly dawned on me thatthe hard part may not be entirely over.
Academic writing is a skill that takes a while to develop. Here are nine tips to help you start your journey to becoming a stronger writer.
1. Consider your purpose
It is your job as the writer to help readers understand what they will gain from reading your work.
What will they learn? What questions will they have that you can answer? Considering the lessons and perhaps even emotional responses a reader might have will help you to understand the purpose of your work.