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For students wanting to study in the US, many recent factors have potentially caused them to rethink their decision – from the coronavirus pandemic to travel restrictions and deportation orders for international students. 

But the overwhelming message in our webinar, held in collaboration with Shorelight and Crimson Education, was that now is a great time to apply to university in the US. Studying in the US brings a whole host of opportunities, and universities are doing everything they can to support international students. 

I wasn’t worried about the US election when the big day finally rolled around. If anything, I was feeling rather jubilant. The gaffe-prone former vice-president Joe Biden had avoided any major slip-ups and appeared well on his way to the White House.

The president, on the other hand, was faring worse in the polls than any incumbent since 1932. So, as the early results from Florida started pouring in, my friends and I expected to celebrate the night away.

Some of the most prestigious and oldest universities in the world are located in the UK, including the University of Cambridge.

However, if you look beyond those institutions you’ll find that the UK has a number of brilliant universities that can offer international students a fulfilling and enriching study-abroad experience.

Seven months of the Covid-19 pandemic and what have I learned so far? At the start it looked as if it would be difficult to adapt to the situation. It was hard to adjust to online learning while ensuring that I remained dynamic and refreshed. I was worried about whether I would forget what I had studied and, furthermore, about securing a job.

Canada is becoming one of the most popular destinations for international students – and for good reason.

The easier application processes, welcoming atmosphere, reasonable tuition fees and opportunities for permanent residency are just some of the reasons why many international students choose to study in Canada.

In a webinar hosted by Times Higher Education, Applyboard and HSBC, a panel of experts came together to answer young people’s questions about studying in Canada.

Being a graduate in 2020 has been challenging and confusing. You had to finish the last semester online and you didn’t have a proper graduation with your peers. Many companies furloughed or even fired their employees and applications for many graduate positions were closed. It felt weird and scary to go into the real world in the middle of the pandemic, trying to get a job you like, often without being able to see or hug your friends and family.

Visas, travel restrictions, support for international students – these were just some of the topics covered in a webinar hosted by Times Higher Education and AECC Global this week. 

Students from all over the world were given the opportunity to grill a panel of experts about everything they wanted to know about studying in Australia, especially during this strange and confusing time. 

In March, I wrote a blog post for Times Higher Education Student sharing how the coronavirus pandemic had affected my plans to study abroad. At that time, I was a master’s student in Brazil holding a fully funded offer for a PhD in the UK. I had no idea how I would meet all the deadlines, get my visa and travel to the UK. A lot has happened since then.

I’m that student. Always have been. I’ve studied in five countries – in Hong Kong from kindergarten through Year 13, Chicago for my undergraduate degree, London for my MBA, Madrid for my culinary diploma, and now I’m in Auckland for my postgraduate diploma in communications. Here are some of my views about what international students should know when embarking on studies in New Zealand.

As I sit here on this cardiology ward, thinking of the best way to start this piece, waiting for my beeper to order me back to work, I realise something. After everything that has happened, this is the first time I’ve sat down to reflect on how drastically life has changed for me and for all of us.