How students in Africa are handling the coronavirus outbreak

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 12:45

The coronavirus outbreak has been a wake-up call for many countries on how they deliver their education. And it has presented particular challenges for most sub-Saharan African countries where higher education has long operated under the traditional classroom model, owing to limited online resources.

So far a small number of privately run universities have tried to use virtual delivery modes. But most universities are public institutions with shoestring budgets – mostly from government funding and a little revenue from a few Income Generating Units (IGUs).

Coronavirus: the abrupt end to my year abroad

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 12:24

I certainly did not expect to end my year abroad crying in Newark Airport wearing latex gloves and a surgical mask, trying to avoid human contact by staying at least two metres away from other passengers (which is surprisingly difficult when you’re on a plane).

This felt so wrong. I was meant to be in America for at least another two months, studying and travelling with friends. Instead coronavirus has come along and ruined everything. It cut my year abroad short and I am beyond devastated.

How to manage your mental health when the world feels uncertain

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:37

The world feels like a scary and uncertain place right now, and for many it is having a negative impact on their mental health. For those students with pre-existing mental health conditions, they could be exacerbated, while some may be experiencing new feelings of anxiety or stress they may not have felt before. 

Here are some tips to help you to manage those feelings. 

1. Limit the amount of news you consume

Preparing for the Academic IELTS

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:40

As an international student applying to an English-speaking university you will have to prove that you have a good grasp of the English language. In most cases this can be done through taking an exam called the Academic IELTS, which tests the strength of your English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. 

It might seem like a lot to take on, but having this under your belt will not only consolidate your English-speaking skills (which will be a great help when you are at university) but will open doors to which country you can study in. 

China’s regional hub for international students: BRICS & Emerging Economies rankings 2015-16

Submitted by seeta.bhardwa@… on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 19:30

The dominance of China’s universities in the BRICS & Emerging Economies rankings 2016 highlights a wider trend for international students to consider China’s top institutions alongside leading universities elsewhere in the world.