Advice

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. 

Many students enter a university and expect to receive all the benefits just by attending classes and participating in activities. However, getting involved with the day-to-day organisation can add extra experience and knowledge to make a CV stand out from the rest, and also play a huge role in the overall development of the individual.

Based on my personal experience and approach as a full-time MBA candidate at Bath School of Management, I have put together a few tips and tricks to make the most of your time at university. 

How much does it cost to study in Japan? If you are interested in studying in Japan, then 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. 

With the abolition of maintenance grants and having some of the highest tuition fees, in the world the cost of a degree in the UK is fairly high.

The burden is particularly felt by students from less well-off backgrounds, who often have to take out a bigger loan than their wealthier peers to fund their studies.

Research shows that one of the main barriers to getting more young people from under-represented groups into university is an aversion to taking on debts that appear ever more astronomical the poorer you are.

Higher education has emerged as a key policy area for the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in the US. For some progressives, support for tuition-free public college and student debt forgiveness have become key litmus tests for candidates. Others in the party are not as willing to support the significant public investment that would be necessary to achieve such goals. Added to this is the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to amend federal guidance on campus responses to instances of sexual violence.

What is the gao kao?

China’s National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), or gao kao, is the admission test that all final-year school students in the country must take they wish to win a place in a Chinese university.

The United Arab Emirates is sure to capture the attention of any student looking to study abroad and experience a different culture.

The UAE is a collection of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al Quawain, and is considered one of the most liberal areas in the Arabian Gulf. With a high literacy rate of 93 per cent and the fact that women account for 70 per cent of university graduates, this academically thriving country will provide a memorable study abroad experience.