The cost of studying abroad can end up being high. To mitigate this, many universities offer scholarships or some form of financial support for students. However, whether you have a scholarship or not, managing your budget efficiently is always a crucial part of being a student.
Here are 10 budgeting tips I’ve found useful during my time studying in London, which may help you navigate your own finances as an international student.
Applying for a postgraduate degree at a top institution might feel like something you want to do in secret, lest you face rejection from your top choices. Unfortunately, the fact that you need to ask for references means that you can’t quite be as secretive as you might like.
You not only need to believe in yourself enough to apply for the course, but enough to convince four very credible individuals to vouch for you. In other words, your “impostor syndrome” will be at an all-time high.
The prospect of applying to universities in the US can feel pretty dauting.
When you’re trying to do multiple tasks at once, it can feel like you are being productive. But flitting between tasks is a recipe for disaster. Successfully completing a task often comes when taking one task at a time.
As an undergraduate student, you are probably thinking that the last three or four years at university have just flown by. You have been working, studying, burning the midnight oil, partying and generally having the best time of your life.
It’s easy to forget about exams amid the buzz of attending classes, participating in extracurricular clubs and working part-time jobs. However, spending just one hour each week preparing for exams can lighten the workload during exam season.
Here are some tips for preparing for your exams during the semester so there is no need to cram in 200 pages of notes in one week.
While women still remain underrepresented in many STEM subjects, there are many reasons why women should choose to pursue STEM-related degrees and career paths.
Based on my experience of studying STEM, here are some things I’ve learnt about pursuing a STEM degree as a woman.
Studying abroad in the Netherlands is becoming increasingly popular among international students and it’s easy to see why.
There is an array of world-leading universities to choose from, lots of courses are taught in English and the cost of studying in the Netherlands as an international student tends to be lower than in the US and UK.
Considering a study abroad experience? Every year many students choose to travel to another country to experience the culture and language, learn in a different environment and make international friends. This can seem like a big step. So maybe a good place to start is with a summer school experience.
What should you think about and why would you book onto a summer school programme?
Academic writing is a skill that takes a while to develop. Here are nine tips to help you start your journey to becoming a stronger writer.
It is your job as the writer to help readers understand what they will gain from reading your work.
What will they learn? What questions will they have that you can answer? Considering the lessons and perhaps even emotional responses a reader might have will help you to understand the purpose of your work.