By grace.mccabe, 12 February, 2024

Fraternities and sororities: weighing the positives and negatives of Greek life 

Fraternities and sororities are student clubs, mostly found at US universities and colleges. Each organisation is formed around goals or aspirations that the members share. They are often referred to as the Greek system because of the Greek letters used to stand for each of the different branches or clubs.

By grace.mccabe, 9 February, 2024

Writing a dissertation is one of the most challenging aspects of university. However, it is the chance for students to demonstrate what they have learned during their degree and to explore a topic in depth.

In this article, we look at 10 top tips for writing a successful dissertation and break down how to write each section of a dissertation in detail.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 6 February, 2024

Deciding on your course is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when preparing for university. If you’re still struggling with your choice or if you’re searching for something a little different, here’s a list of some of the most unusual degrees offered around the world. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 1 February, 2024

For the graduate class of 2024, time is ticking. It won’t be long before final exams are over and you’re packing up your room to head on to your next adventure. 

Life after university is a brand-new chapter that can be exciting, challenging and frustrating in equal measure – but it’s so much easier if you plan ahead. Competition for entry-level jobs can be fierce, so it’s worth thinking now about how you hope to stand out when you start applying for jobs. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 26 January, 2024

International students might not have received much teaching in English before coming to university, leaving them less confident in their academic writing ability. Even if their writing is skilled, the common misconception that native English language users are more proficient than foreign language users can easily exacerbate self-doubt.

By grace.mccabe, 25 January, 2024

While I was still at school, I came across an advertisement for Finnish upper secondary school chemistry competitions. I decided to participate, and I performed quite well.  

Due to my success in the competition, I received an invitation to Finland’s Chemistry Olympiad training, where Finnish upper secondary school students were prepared for the International Chemistry Olympiad.  

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 23 January, 2024

The Canadian government has announced that it will set a cap on international student permit applications for the next two years. 

The cap will mean that approximately 360,000 study permits will be approved in 2024, which is a 35 per cent decrease from the number approved in 2023. 

Caps for each province have been calculated according to population size, meaning provinces that have experienced the lowest increase in international students will see the largest decrease in study permits accepted in 2024.