Flashback to August 2020: bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I hopped on the plane from St. Louis, Missouri, to move to Charleston, South Carolina for college. 

To my dismay, I quickly found out that Charleston during the pandemic wasn’t all South Carolina sunshine and roses. No friends in our rooms, no in-person classes, and social distancing everywhere – from meals to the library.

Applications for the NL Scholarship 2025-26 are currently open. Deadlines are specific to each participating institution so make sure you check your chosen university website for further information. 

Top UK universities for computer science

What is the Russell Group? 

The Russell Group is an association that represents 24 public research universities in the UK. The group believes that “people and ideas are the key to meeting global challenges. Through world-class research and education, we are helping to create a dynamic economy, stronger communities, and a better future for the UK”.

Top schools in the US for computer science

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