Home to many iconic universities that are centuries old, UK is an attractive destination for higher education. The island nation has many notable colleges offering combined masters and PhD programs that can be taken up right after a Bachelor’s degree. So, what is a combined degree? And why must you consider it?
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Of late the H1-B visa has been constantly in news for one reason or the other. For those who don’t know, H1-B visa allows foreign workers to stay and work in the US while being employed in speciality occupations. These occupations require specific skills and are mostly related to STEM fields—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. If you are a STEM-graduate you are eligible for an OPT extension. The United States Centre for Immigration Services (USCIS) website lists STEM courses and speciality occupations.
What is rolling admission? In essence, rolling admissions are different from your regular admissions when it comes to one component: THE DEADLINE! Regular admissions have a hard deadline, which means that your application is evaluated only once all the applications are received, after the stipulated deadline. Rolling admissions, on the other hand, are evaluated on a rolling basis, which means an applicant’s profile is assessed until the slots for a particular course are filled in completely.
Currently, the international student population in Canada stands at half a million. The rising popularity of Canada as a study abroad option for advanced education can be credited to various factors like a quality but affordable tuition, cities which are deemed safe, an option to work both during as well as after the study period and lastly the pathway to permanent Canadian residency make this country a favourite among international students. Having decided upon Canada, there are few decisions to be made regarding the accommodation, cost of living and working during the study period.
A student’s first year on campus is never easy. Colleges abroad offer dozens of choices and they can be very confusing. How do I make the right one? With Mathematics, English, History etc being a few of the obvious choices, you are left with picking other subjects that will add weight to your foundational abilities.
Any student applying to a foreign University is destined to undergo a whirlwind of emotions and a deluge of doubts. Whether you are all set to hop on the airplane to earn an undergraduate degree or a Master’s degree, it is only natural to be perplexed about how your life will turn out once you find yourself in a different, distant land. If the trend of the past few years is to be believed, the UK has become one of the most favoured choices of thousands of Indians, with multiple students vying to receive the acceptance letter. The UK boasts of housing several top Universities of the world such as the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and Imperial College, London, making it a popular choice amongst Indian students. While in the UK, you will find yourself in an intellectually stimulating environment, ready to lose yourself in the culturally welcoming and thriving community that the UK is synonymous with. As you prepare yourself to tread on the exciting journey which awaits you ahead, here is a catalogue of tips which can make your years in the UK even more awe-inspiring, productive, and minimize the hassles students often encounter. This might as well be the most magnificent point in the journey of your life, so why not make the best out of it!
Want to study in the UK? But not sure how to proceed further? Here are seven simple steps that will enable you to discover everything you need to know from selecting the right university to applying for your visa.
STEP 1: University Screening
With endless choices accessible to you, as the UK right now houses more than 200 globally-recognized universities, the first thing you need to do is introspect and answer – what is your area of concentration? For example, a portion of the top UK colleges is a worldwide pioneer in technology, research, and development; while there are equally great opportunities in management, business, and economics. From Science and Commerce to Art and Entertainment; UK is a learner’s paradise.
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