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. 
 

For those only just stumbling upon my story, I have blogged extensively for the THE Student over the last four years under the title “Brits in America.”

I documented my journey through Harvard University as an international student from the UK, offering small snapshots of this selective world.

If you make it to the interview stage of an MBA application, the admissions team likely thinks that you might be a good fit for their university. 

Your MBA interview is an opportunity to express your motivations and experience to an admissions team, who will be observing how well you communicate and how committed you are to studying your chosen programme.   

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For a more inclusive future, it may first be necessary to tell more inclusive stories of the past. Charlotte Barratt, who received her PhD from the University of Leicester in October, examined people’s experiences at a local history museum.

Sponsored content: created in partnership with the University of Alcalá, part of the World 100 Reputation Network.

Moving to a different country on your own is always a difficult step. Leaving the city you grew up in, adjusting to a new culture and living alone are some of the biggest problems Indian students face when moving abroad for the first time.

Based on the questions that Indian students ask the most, we have curated a list of FAQs that should provide a template for both general and academic life in the UK.

The questions asked can be divided into three main sections – academic questions, job search, and accommodation.

Virtual university fairs are online events where several institutions come together to offer prospective students the chance to learn more about their university through talks, workshops, sample seminars and one-to-one chats with admissions and academic staff.

These online offerings became the norm during Covid-19 but have remained popular because of the ease they allow prospective students to chat to multiple institutions in one go, compared with traditional on-campus open days.