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As communities transition out of the restrictions introduced in response to Covid-19, universities are once again able to celebrate their multiculturalism with face-to-face learning. This return is particularly celebrated by the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), one of the most international institutions in Europe.

I am originally from Wisconsin in the US and I have been living and working in South Korea since 2009.

I moved here to be an English instructor and while working at a high school in Seoul I studied for my master’s degree online at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). My MA is in global studies in education.

If you’re reading this, there’s a decent chance that you’re currently at, or have been to, university. If that’s the case, then you’ve probably developed some study techniques of your own. Wherever you are at in life, learning how to process and retain information is a good skill to improve.

Here are seven tips that you can use to help you handle exams and improve your study sessions. Some of the following can supplement, rather than replace, what you may be doing already.

As the university year ends each summer, a new wave of graduates attempt to find jobs. An intense period for job hunting has been made more competitive by the pandemic and the difficulties faced by the classes of 2020 and 2021 in finding roles after university.

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In recent years, there has been an increasingly open and tolerant attitude towards discussing mental health at university, but international students can still find it particularly hard to reach out when they need support.

If you’re an international student who would like some help and support for your mental health, you are not alone. Many international students struggle with the huge upheaval of moving countries and the challenge of having to settle into an entirely new culture and, sometimes, communicate in a new language.

Dr Amina Yonis juggles a lot of plates. She’s a cancer researcher, she runs a successful academic proofreading company (which has recently been accepted onto the King’s College business accelerator programme) and is a mother of two children under the age of two. 

Vivian Lai is a recent graduate from Hong Kong Baptist University School of Business and also an entrepreneur. She set up her event planning business while she was still at university. In the lead-up to International Women’s Day,THE Student asked Vivian to share her three key tips for fellow female entrepreneurs on building their businesses and addressing challenges. 

How much does it cost to study in South Korea? This is a key question for many students if they are considering studying there. This essential guide breaks down the cost of every aspect of university life to ensure that you have budgeted for everything.

The South Korean government and universities have created a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students wishing to study in the country, and tuition fees are lower than other popular study abroad destinations.

We all have different needs and desires when it comes to forming a career plan so here are some tips on how to find meaningful employment and a career that’s a good fit for you. 
 
Career planning is more than “what you can do”, it’s also about “what you enjoy doing” and “what will motivate you”. If you can find answers to these questions you’ll be better placed to narrow down your job search and hopefully find a career that you’ll be good at and brings you fulfilment.