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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.