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I often tell people to consider joining university societies (or student clubs) in order to take a break from academia and to do something in their spare time other than drink and party. Societies and clubs at university are a diverse collection of groups and organisations ranging from sports teams to hobby organisations to political and liberation groups.

If this is something that you are considering joining when you get to university, take my virtual hand and let me guide you through the minefield that the world of societies can be.

How much does it cost to study in Brazil? If you are interested in studying in Brazil, one of the most important things to consider is how much everything is going to cost. This essential guide breaks down the cost of every aspect of university life to ensure that you have everything covered.

Note that prices are correct at the time of publication and may vary from those shown here. The local currency in Brazil is the real.

With varying traditions and rich cultures, Russia’s popularity among international students is on the rise.

The largest country in the world, Russia spans 11 time zones, with well over 140 million people, and about 200 ethnic groups which speak an estimated 100 languages. Russia is a diverse nation that boasts great beauty, from magnificent cities to forests, rivers and mountainous terrain.

While it is common to hear people say that high school will be the best years of your life, you can make your student years in university, in my opinion, even better. Here, I share my five tips for making the most of your university experience.

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With A-level results day fast approaching in the UK (results are out on 15 August), students will be eager to find out whether they have achieved their first (or second) choice of university. Results day in Scotland is slightly earlier, on 6 August. 

A country thousands of years old with rich culture, religious diversity and hundreds of languages, India is a great destination for international students. India is also home to an ancient education system and one of the oldest universities in the world, Nalanda University, which was founded in the 5th century and was revived in 2010.

Today, India has more than 800 universities spread across the land. Many have a high global reputation and are known for training students to join multinational companies.

It is never really too early to start thinking about your university application. There are a number of easy things that you can start doing now to boost your application. 

You’ll thank yourself later when you come to write your personal essay and you have plenty of things to talk about and lots of great experiences to draw from. 

Switzerland is not just known for its beautiful mountains and delicious chocolate, it is also home to some of the world’s top ranked universities which attract thousands of international students seeking to further their studies.

In fact international students make up 21 per cent of the whole student body in Switzerland. 

There are a total of 12 universities in Switzerland with 10 of them featuring in the World University RankingsETH Zurich which ranks at number 11. 

Fashion is a billion-pound global industry, changing at a pace almost faster than retailers can keep up with. The need for STEM, technical and analytical skills are now greater than ever. 

The huge shift in consumer buying behaviour from in-store to online, from seasonal to weekly, from local to global, means that roles such as buying and merchandising have become far broader, fast paced and challenging. 

From attempting to pack everything that you could possibly need for a year, to filling out the correct forms, to choosing classes, there are a number of things you need to remember to do before heading off on your year abroad.

Doing a study abroad stint is exciting, the opportunities and the skills that you can learn are endless. And now the options for where you can go are endless too. 

However, there are so many things to remember that it can be overwhelming to know where to start.