In Australia, Medicare is the public healthcare system that allows residents of the country to access physical and mental healthcare services. International students in Australia must apply for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
How does health insurance work in Canada for international students?
The public healthcare system in Canada (Medicare) is funded by taxes, meaning that all Canadian citizens and permanent residents pay towards the system and have access to it when they need medical aid. As international students do not pay taxes (or pay only partial taxes if working part time), they do not have access to this service and must have private healthcare to access the system.
Whether you need help taking notes, making schedules or relaxing after a long week at university, students might find these apps make things a lot easier.
Moving to university, new schedules, classes and social events can make it hard to keep track of everything you need to do. To-do lists are a fantastic way to break large tasks into smaller, easier to manage chunks.
One of the biggest issues that students face is getting to grips with their finances. It is well documented that financial pressures are affecting more students and that the rising cost of living is leaving many young people struggling to manage their money.
Although this is only a small step, using a phone app can be a quick and easy way to save money. Here are some of the best apps for managing your finances, hunting down bargains and cutting down on waste.
There is no firm definition but often students over the age of 21 are referred to as mature students. Sometimes universities will also use other terms such as adult learners or adult returner.
When preparing to go to university, it’s important to think about how you’re going to fund your time there. There are several different budgeting techniques that can help your money go further and enable you to prioritise your spending on the things that are most important to you.
How do I create a budget at university?
At university, creating a budget is a great way of helping you manage your money. The aim of a budget is to help you balance your income and your expenses, typically on a monthly basis.
The transition from soon-to-be university graduate to full-time member of the world of work can be both a time to recognise your accomplishments as well as nerve-racking as you move into your career.
The world of work is changing rapidly, in part because of the pandemic, demographic changes and an increased use of technology. We have seen these changes apply to graduate recruitment processes both in North America and abroad.
Moving from school to university can feel like a giant leap. This is a time of change, of new experiences and feelings of uncertainty amplified by the various expectations on university students. You will need to navigate the demands of your new learning environment, studying and assignments, while juggling work, family and other commitments.
Writing a personal statement for your postgraduate university application can be daunting. So we have asked two experts, Charlotte Lynsdale from the University of Kent and Yasmin Bell from the University of Reading, to share their advice and help you write the best personal statement for your postgraduate university application.
If you live in the European Union (or one of a few other countries outside the EU), you may be able to take part in the Erasmus exchange programme, which is designed for university students in the EU and partner countries to study abroad. Here we look at what the Erasmus+ programme can offer, explain how to apply to it and hear directly from a student who took part in Erasmus.