If you are studying in the US, it is possible to move from one university to another. This process is called “transferring”.

You can transfer from a community college to a four-year institution, or you can transfer from one university to another. If you’re transferring from a community college to a university, you will start at the university as a junior for the final two years of your bachelor’s degree.

Hellas, Hong Kong,  junior majoring in environmental science at the University of California, Berkeley, USA

I was drawn to the US because of the flexible curricula. With interests in geography and environmental science, I wanted to explore my preferences at my own pace.

A lot of myths and misconceptions surround clearing, perhaps more than ever for 2021 entry. The pandemic has brought challenges but also opportunities, and it is important to remember that while everything may seem different, the process of applying via clearing is broadly the same.

The main barrier I found when applying to an international university was not the application itself or obtaining a study permit, but the worry over how I would go from using my native language, Portuguese, to being taught in my second language, English.

I knew English from high school, but I questioned whether it would be sufficient at university.

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For many students, it has been a difficult year. The pressures of the pandemic, with its disrupted teaching and the required social isolation, have made assessments even more stressful. And now the wait is on for results day on 10 August. It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious and there are ways to ease the tension and prepare for the year ahead – whatever your marks.

I attended the University of Nottingham. The other branches are in China and the UK.

I have a very introverted personality, so the thought of leaving my home in Sri Lanka to study in another country was immensely daunting, although exciting.

Applications for Chevening Scholarships are now open for students from a range of countries looking to study in the UK. 

The Chevening Scholarships make up the UK government’s global scholarship programme. They are open to students from 160 countries, including China, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya and Malaysia. The number of scholarships available varies from country to country. 

The scholarships offer full financial support for students looking to study for a master’s degree at any UK university. 

When Covid-19 emerged, I was still in my sophomore (second) year of university. It did not take long to realise that many aspects of my university experience were going to be impacted by the pandemic. Specifically, I knew that the traditional study abroad experience would no longer be feasible.

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With A-level results day fast approaching in the UK (results are out on 10 August), students will be eager to find out whether they have achieved their first (or second) choice of university.

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Moving away from home to start university can bring a mix of emotions and worries, from how to make friends to finding your way around a new city. For first-year students, it’s perfectly normal to feel nervous and excited at the same time.