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.
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Work experience is a valuable practice that all university students can do to boost their career prospects and gain knowledge in their chosen career path. This guide will cover:
When preparing to study abroad, one of the most important things to consider is how you will fund your studies.
There are many scholarships or partial scholarships available to international students, but trying to find the right one for you can be difficult when faced with so much choice.
Below is a list of some of the scholarships available specifically for Chinese students, to help you begin your search. Most universities will have some form of bursary or scholarship aimed at helping international students, so this is by no means an exhaustive list.
Students who wish to study in the UK will have to familiarise themselves with Ucas, the central application system that is used to apply for all universities in the UK.
As you go through the process, you will see lots of terms, phrases and steps that may not all be familiar to you, so here are the important Ucas terms you may need to know.
There are many factors propelling the surge of international students applying for universities in Australia, including the wide spectrum of course choices, availability of scholarships and research fellowships, post-study work rights and work opportunities, and a multicultural society.
Here are some things that international students can expect if they choose to study in Australia.
When looking to study abroad, students can often be deterred by the high cost of university. However, scholarships can help to alleviate the cost by providing funding to students to help with the expense of tuition fees, accommodation, travel and academic materials.
This guide outlines everything international students need to know about applying for and getting scholarships.
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Ucas is the online application process for all British universities, for both domestic and international students. Preparation is key to producing a top-level application form.
Be aware of what the universities and specific courses you select are looking for and make sure you have the right qualifications and experience needed before applying. Because the Ucas application process is quite unique, international students may find it tricky to navigate.
From January 2024, international students coming to the UK will only be allowed to bring their dependants on their student visa if they are enrolled on specific postgraduate courses categorised as research programmes. These eligible programmes include PhDs, other doctoral qualifications, or master's programmes that involve research and the creation of original work.
Many university students will have exams in January and will spend much of their time in December studying for their exams.
As well as the usual tips to stay hydrated, get enough and sleep, eat well and move regularly (which are all incredibly important when you’re faced with January exams), we have some other tips that can help you to manage stress levels during this exam season.
The festive holidays are a time of celebration – good food, lots of parties and time spent with family and friends. Unfortunately, for those sitting exams in the new year, that also means revision.
Studying might not seem like a recipe for festive fun, but fear not. If you’re organised and get started early, you can still have a great holiday and be prepared for your exams. Stick to these relaxation and revision tips and you’ll go back in the new year feeling relaxed, revitalised and well prepared.