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College can be an overwhelming experience for lots of students. As a college student you will have to look out after everything on your own. Also you will make a lot of friends and due to the liberty that you will get in college there are chances that you start going out more than you did during your school time. This can lead to having less time for studying and following up with college work. This is why a lot of students have a hard time getting good grades and on the top of it maintaining them during college. Here is how you get and maintain good grades during your college time-

• Make sure that you attend your classes regularly. This will help you in maintaining a good percentage of your class attendance and regular interaction with professors also gives you a better idea of what your studies and exams are about .
• Get acquainted with your syllabus and don't just study recklessly without any direction. More than studying it is important to study efficiently. You can study efficiently only by time management and knowing what you have to study.
• Try to keep up with whatever is happening in your classes. For example if your professor is done with a lesson in her class, make sure that you get back home and do it once on your phone. This makes your concept stronger and in the end during exam time you will have an edge over other people who didn't do this.
• If needed you can also go for tutoring and extra help. Some colleges and universities offer free tutoring and extra classes to students who need it. Otherwise you can pay for the extra help and study.

Dutch universities have a lot of international students and have become excessively popular for the affordable education and high number of scholarships. The cost of accommodation in the Netherlands is also very low as compared to other European universities. There are a lot of Dutch universities that offer scholarships to international students without having IELTS as a requisite. These scholarships are-

• Maastricht University Holland-High Potential scholarship

This scholarship is offered by Maastricht University Scholarship Fund and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The funding is done by both the University and the government. Under the scholarship 24 different scholarships are given to students worth €30,000 per year.

• Erasmus University Holland Scholarship

The scholarship is also sponsored by both the University as well as the government. But the scholarship is specially for  students who are not from the European continent. In order to be eligible for the scholarship students have to be enrolled in a Masters or bachelor's course in Erasmus University. Upon the selections the students are given €5000 or €10000 or €15,000 depending upon the level for which they are selected.

• Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

This scholarship is meant specially for Academy Kharchi varas who fall in the top 10% scorers of their previous degree. The scholarship especially meant for non-EU non-European Fair Trade Association (EFTA) students. This means that students from the UK are also eligible for the scholarship. Only for LLM Advanced Studies programmes and the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, all the students irrespective of their nationality can apply.

Making a decision regarding the choice of A levels or foundation course makes a significant difference in your secondary education. This is why it is very important to be extremely careful while choosing either of them. A levels are extremely versatile and you will get a lot of options to select from. Currently A levels are taught in more than 120 countries to above 220000 students around the world. But still foundation courses are taught more than A levels. The difference between both of these is not known by a lot of people which confuses them. Generally A levels are completed somewhere between 15 to 24 months whereas a foundation course takes only 12 months to be completed. If you want to complete A levels within 12 months then you will have to go through more rigorous classes. A levels are more flexible and dynamic as compared to foundation courses. You get the liberty to study law with economics in A levels. On the other hand a foundation course only gives you a basic knowledge of a fixed curriculum that offers less elasticity. When it comes to please you can expect to pay more for A level exams. But in some special cases foundation courses may cost you more.

As a GCSE candidate you might be facing some difficulty while deciding A level subject. It can become confusing to assess and analyze which subject is best for you in terms of your future prospects. This is why we have bought for you some tips on a selection of A level subjects that can bring you the best possible outcomes in terms of your future. These are-

• First of all you need to make sure that your selection of subjects align with your future plans. For example if you want to get into the field of science you must take subjects like chemistry, physics or coding.
• Only trade the amount of stress that you can handle. Do not select all the subjects that are extremely difficult to understand and study. Try to maintain a balance between difficult and easy subjects.
• Choose subjects of your interest so that you don't get tired of them. It is very important to maintain a level of curiosity and interest while studying or else you get frustrated very soon.
• Try to understand the syllabus of the subject that you are interested in selecting first before taking a final decision. This will help you in getting a basic idea of what you will have to study and how much you will have to study throughout your whole academy year.

If you're somebody who is planning to study in Canada then you must know about the top universities there. Canada has hundreds of educational institutes but not all of them are worth your money. These are the universities that you must consider if you are planning to study in Canada.

• University of Western Ontario
• University of Ottawa
• University of Waterloo
• University of Calgary
• University of Montréal
• McMaster University
• University of Alberta
• McGill University
• University of British Columbia
• University of Toronto film

Both Australia and New Zealand offer top quality education to international students. But a lot of time students are not able to differentiate between these two countries as they seem similar from the outer look. Although both these countries bear geographical proximity they are extremely different from each other especially in the kind of education they offer to international students. The cost of education and cost of accommodation are also different. The number of scholarships that they provide to international students are also not the same. This is why it is important to do research before coming down to a decision. Here are some common differences between both of these countries-

• Cost of education

In terms of tuition fees New Zealand is more expensive than Australia. The average cost of doing a program from university New Zealand will cost you around 20,000 to 75,000 New Zealand dollars. In Australia you can expect to pay around AU$20,000 for an undergraduate degree.

• Scholarships 

If you're somebody who is considering money and cost as a big factor while deciding to study abroad then Australia is the better option for you. Australia also has a lot of scholarships for international students, probably more than what New Zealand offers.

• Accommodation 

Australia is cheaper than New Zealand in terms of accommodation. The average cost of staying in Australia can be AU$21,000 annually. In New Zealand you can expect to pay somewhere between NZ$20,000 to NZ$27,000.

There are websites online that offer free courses to students. Udemy is one such platform that has been providing free courses to students that increase their skill sets. This platform has both paid and unpaid courses that students can enroll in. Some of the free courses that you can enroll yourself in on this website -

• Course on time management

Procrastination is one disease that all of us are suffering from in solidarity. For some reason disciplined has totally become extinct from her lifestyles. This course on time management is extremely helpful specially to college and university students that need effective time management.

• A course on coding in JavaScript

Through this course you will get to learn how to code your first first. This will give you an introduction to game development and coding where you will learn the fundamentals of this world. Although this is not a very specialised and hi-fi course, still you will get to learn a lot specially if you are a beginner.

• Photography course

Photography is a very fun activity. But now this activity has become very commercial as social media has expanded its horizons. The moment you open your social media account, you see so many photographs circulating all around. These photographs are taken by professional photographers who undergo professional training. This introductory photography course will teach you the basics of professional photography.

Europe has thousands of universities that are known for the top quality and premium education. Some of these universities are centuries old and globally renowned. But recently there has been a new trend of students going in global universities. Global universities are dynamic and diverse. They represent students from different parts of the world that study together under a mutual ecosystem that fosters love and understanding. The best global universities in Europe are-

• Utrecht University 
• University of Copengen
• University of Amsterdam
• University of Edinburgh
• Kings College London 
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology 
• Imperial College London 
• University College London 
• University of Cambridge
• University of oxford

As an international student there are so many opportunities that you get to have. From travelling to making new friends to never ending learnings, there is almost no dull moment in life. Here are the reasons why you should decide to study abroad-

• You will get to travel a lot. As a young person its easier to travel so much and not get tired in life. As you get older you are burdened with a lot of responsibilities and not in the prime of your health as well. 
• Going to new place will make you understand the beauty of a new culture. Reading and watching videos is very different from actually being there.
• Liberty is one factor that attracts a lot of students towards international education. You will get to manage or own finances and groceries. Being an international student gives a true taste of an adult life.
• Learning becomes more exciting when its so unconventional. Its just not textbooks that make you learn but everything thing around you is your teacher.

No matter how much education you get in your classrooms, practical experiences are unparalleled. Actually doing things and facing problems while doing them teaches you a lot. It's not only the skill set that you learn but also a lot of other core values in life that help you a lot in future. Here are the reasons why doing an internship during college years is important-

• It gives you practical knowledge and a lot of street smartness. You develop a reflex towards problems and come up with new solutions very quickly. This is a very important requirement in professional situations.
• While doing your work, you will also get a lot of feedback from your seniors. This professional feedback will help you a lot ahead in life. If you take this feedback seriously and implement it in your day to day life then you will see multiple changes in terms of your career.
• When you start to work professionally in the early days of your college life only, you will have a lot more time than others to correct your mistakes and work on them. Many students get to know about their problems when they actually start working after their education. This makes them an unfavorable person for recruiters and employees as no one wants a person full of flaws. But on the other hand if you decide to work for an internship in your college days only you get so much more time to learn and to correct.

During the pandemic many organizations switched to work from home mode. Coronavirus made it mandatory for all organizations to function from home only but this idea got so successful among some companies that they decided to switch to this mode permanently. This brings a lot of elasticity and comfort to the employees and saves a lot of cost as well. Internships are now also available for work from home mode. Here are a few things that you must know about work from home Internship-

• For work from home Internship you need a stable internet connection. It should be your Wi-Fi or mobile data but make sure that you have a perpetual and internet connection because you won't be able to work from home without it.
• You must understand that NGOs and start-ups or other small organizations will most likely not pay you or pay you very less. It's generally the big companies that give the students a good amount of money for work from home.
• As a virtual intern you will be working on real projects that are of value to your recruiters and clients that you work for. It's almost like working from the office only in terms of the work that you get.
• A lot of famous companies and organizations like Amazon, Bloomberg, Clifford Chance, Hogan Lovells International LLP, IBM, Lloyd’s, Macquarie Group, Marsh & McLennan, Schroders and Sky are currently offering virtual internships.

The United States of America has been known for its high tuition fees and living costs. The biggest reason why a lot of students are hesitant to apply for an American student visa is the cost associated with the same. Not everyone can afford to study in the USA without any scholarship or financial aid. But you should not be disheartened as there are a lot of other options through which you can study in the USA on a budget. Here is a list of higher education institutes that offer programmes and degrees at lower fees.

• University of Maine

Average tuition fee US$24,930

• Northern State University

Average tuition fee US$24,497

• University of South Dakota

Average tuition fee US$24,485

• South Dakota State University

Average tuition fee US$24,240

• Talladega University 

Average tuition fee US$23,975

• Nicholls State University 

Average tuition fee US$23,377

• Bemidji State University

Average tuition fee US$21,892

• Dickinson State University

Average tuition fee US$21,458

Well according to experts there is no correct or precise number regarding the number of colleges that you should apply for during your application process. In the USA alone, there are more than 4000 educational institutes. Obviously it is not practical to apply for all the educational institutes. You have to do selection on the basis of what you want to study and what other facilities you are looking for in a College. It is advised that on an average student must apply in around 4 to 15 colleges during their application process. The more colleges you apply in, the more money you end up spending on your applications. This is why applying in a lot of colleges is not a budget friendly option. The colleges that have free applications are good choices and you can apply there without being hesitant. But the colleges that have a paid application must be researched about carefully to understand if they fit your standards and expectations or not.

Generally when you think of studying abroad, North America and Europe are the first two continents that come into your mind. After this a lot of students choose to go to Australia as it also offers high-quality education that is highly regarded around the world. Asia has never been the priority of international students for pursuing international education. But of late we have been saying that a lot of international students have been preferring to study in Asian universities. This is because Asian countries have been actively working very hard in order to improve the quality of education that is offered in their universities. Recently China surpassed the United States of America in the list of the best universities of the world by having the most number of universities on that list. 280 educational institutes out of the 2000 that were listed in that list were Chinese. When you compare this to the 2016 data, you will find that only two Chinese universities were featured in that list that year. Surprisingly this year two universities from Bangladesh have also made their place in the QS World Rankings list. The universities which have attracted the most number of international students were primarily located in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Malaysia. In fact the University of Hong Kong has 43% of international students out of the total students that are currently there. The cost of education in Asian countries is very low as compared to that of North American universities. The cost of accommodation is also very feasible and all the Asian countries have a very dynamic culture. You will get to eat a lot of cuisine. You will get to experience so many festivals while living in Asia.

Social science has become a very popular discipline among students. It is no longer the conventional social science subject that was taught in schools and universities a couple of years ago. Now it has all the connections with climate change, effects of technology and sustainable development. Students who have completed their social science degree are in great demand , especially in the field of environment and sustainability. Some universities in Asia that offer programs in social science at the cheapest tuition fees are-

• The Chinese University of Hong Kong

This University has a Faculty of Social Science which offers a variety of diverse programmes in the discipline of social science. There are 19 programmes in total in the field of social sciences that aspiring social scientists can choose from. It offers a lot of scholarships to international students as well.

• Kyoto University

This university offers a program that takes you on a very holistic journey where you explore Human Sciences, Cognitive and Information Sciences, Multidisciplinary Studies of Civilisations, Cultural Environment Studies, and Natural Sciences in your social sciences degree. The degree is for four years and professors will play a major role in your whole journey to become a social scientist.

• University Malaya

This university was ranked 58 in the QSs subject ranking for social sciences. It is currently the largest university of Malaysia and was established in 1959. A degree in social science in the University of Malaya covers Anthropology and Sociology, Chinese Studies , English, Indian Studies, International and Strategic Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, East Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Geography, Media Studies, and Social Administration.

After a meticulous series of entrance examinations and results, first-year students have officially started their journey in Delhi University off-line. This is the first time since the last two years that students from first-year have been able to come to college on time. For the last two years due to the pandemic, freshers were not able to begin with their off-line classes in accordance to the conventional chronology. But now that everything has gone back to normal, Delhi University has welcomed its freshers with open heart. Although the university is yet to release the remaining cut-offs, students who had taken their admission with previous cut-offs will be starting the classes. This year Delhi University decided to conduct admissions on the basis of entrance exams and not the otherwise percentage based admissions. This caused a lot of delay in the whole admission process. But now that classes have finally begun students are extremely happy and satisfied to be on the campus.

Management degree is very popular among Indian students. Not all Indian students want to go abroad to pursue their higher education. Some on the other hand are unable to go abroad because of financial streams. So we have bought for you the list of best business schools in India where you can pursue a management degree with world class standards.

• IIM Ahmedabad
• IIM Bangalore
• IIM Calcutta
• FMS Delhi
• IIM Lucknow
• XLRI Jamshedpur
• IIM Kozhikode
• IIM Indore
• SPJIMR Mumbai
• Indian School of Business

An engineering degree is the best in terms of financial rewards and career growth. After MBA it is one of the most desirable degrees in the whole world of education. But just like other famous degrees like MBA and MBBS, engineering is also extremely expensive to perceive. In countries like the United States of America and the UK, the cost of studying and engineering can cost you above US$100,000. Now this is an amount of money not everyone can afford to pay. So to all the students out there who want to pursue an engineering program but are on a money crunch, you should not be disheartened. We have bought for you a list of universities that offer engineering programmes at very low tuition fees.

• Germany

We all know that education in Germany is totally free. The public universities here do not charge any tuition fees for undergraduate and PhD level programmes. Not just the tuition fees but the cost of accommodation here is also very less which makes it very affordable for international students. On an average the tuition fee for studying here is around €200-€700 per year. They  also offer a lot of scholarships to international students in order to support their education.

• New Zealand

New Zealand has some of the most famous engineering colleges like University of Auckland and University of Canterbury. They believe in teaching students in a practical environment and maintaining high quality of education standards. Some of the top engineering programmes offered by universities in New Zealand are mechanical engineering, software engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, electrical engineering and chemical engineering. New Zealand is always in need of engineering students who can also stay back in the country and work for them. This means that the employment prospects are also great here. The average cost of studying and engineering program in university New Zealand can cost you somewhere around 10700 to 28000 New Zealand dollars.

• China

We all know that China is one of the most affluent countries in the world and is also very technologically progressed. China is known for offering world- best education in the STEM field. On an average, the cost of studying engineering can cost you somewhere around US$2,000 -US$4000 annually

The kind of anxiousness and disappointment one feels on the rejection of their application is understandable. But it is also very important to acknowledge that you must not take failure so hard and bounce back fastly. Now that you know that your application has been rejected you must think of other alternative prospects regarding the same. MBA and business schools generally undergo a two-step selection process while selecting candidates. The students who are ejected in the first round itself are not eligible to apply for the second round in the same college. Though they can apply in some other business schools and universities. If your application gets rejected in the first-round only here is what you need to do-

• Ask yourself if the field of MBA that you are pursuing is right for you or not. Selectors are able to assess quickly if you would be the right person for the seed that you have applied for or not. Sometimes you are more of a marketing person but you choose to go into the field of finance. Don't make this mistake and analyse what is the best thing for you.
• If you're not able to analyse the cause of your failure then seek some professional advice. Generally you can easily tell why you have been rejected by comparing your application with the already listed down requirements of the university. But if you think everything is proper and on point and still your application is rejected then you can go for a counsellor who can tell you where your problem is.
• Make sure that each business school that you are applying for has a different essay of its own. Create an essay keeping the business school that you are applying for in your mind. Don't just use one mutual essay for all the business schools.
• Now that you have been rejected by one business school, think of the other business schools that you can apply in and do it as fast as you can so that you don't miss out on the opportunity.

Germany will be opening student visa slots from the beginning of November 2022 but this time the requirements are different. The German embassy in Delhi has requested all the students to apply for a German visa only if they are ready with all the documents. Due to some back logging and wait lists, they will not be able to analyse who is eligible and who is not eligible for a German student visa.So now Indian students will have to first get their credentials assessed by the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) to get an authenticity certificate before applying for a German student visa. The APS certificate is now a compulsion for applying for a German student Visa.This certificate is not required for courses which have a duration of less than 90 days.