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To become an exemplary citizen of tomorrow it's important that you begin your education on the right foot today. School plays a huge role in building up the foundation of the child’s basics in education. There are many schools that are nurturing students with the top-notch facilities so that they become responsible citizens in the future. Here are some of these schools-

• Christ School

This is a Day boarding school and spans an area of 290 acres. Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains it is an all-boys school where students are targeted towards prestigious universities from an early age. The school makes sure the students also participate in activities outside of the classroom that ensure their overall development and character growth.

• Cambridge School of Weston

It is the day boarding coed school where students from different parts of the world come together to study. It has a lush green campus that expands over 60 acres of area. The school focuses on leadership skill development as well as maintaining academic proficiency. Students from classes 9 to 12 can enroll here.

• The Pennington School

This is a private coed school that enrolls students from classes 6th to 12th in different sub-schools which are middle school and upper school. It has a very different curriculum consisting of Advanced Placement and Honour Courses along with two Special Certificate Programmes.

• The Putney School

This is one of the most progressive schools in the US where students from classes 9th to 12th study in a coed environment. This is a very culturally vibrant and liberating school where students are not imposed with the burden of being taught AP programs or standardized tests but or made the in charge of their own future where they can choose what they want to study at the pace that they can study with.

Budget is a big concern for a lot of students. Not everyone's pocket allows them to spend thousands of dollars on education. Taking a loan is also a very huge disadvantage because you will have to pay back the money with added interest. It is also like a Time bomb because as soon as you finish your education you have any means pressure of to pay back the loan. Hence it is always advisable for students to look for alternate ways through which their fees can be really relieved. But it is also for tech knowledge that not everyone is academically bright or good at sports. So in a case like this, you should look for countries where education is free for international students or offered at a low rate. Here are some countries where international education is offered at a very low rate-

• Norway

Norway is one of the best countries in the world with a perspective of living. Every year it comes to the list of the top 10 happiest countries in the world. This is because of the rights and facilities ensured by the government on a regular basis. Universities in Norway do not charge any fees to students irrespective of the country they come from. Public universities are totally free for students. Some of the best universities in Norway are the University of Oslo and the University of Bergen.

• Taiwan

Taiwan is one of the cheapest countries in the whole world. The cost of living here is 23.2% less than in the USA and the rent is 68.31% cheaper. Healthcare is also free for everyone in Taiwan. The amount of tuition fees charged by both private and public universities is very lower than that of other famous countries like the US, the UK, and Australia.

• Germany

It is a known fact that Germany offers free education to all students irrespective of their country of origin. On top of that, it is a great country as per the futuristic prospect. Four sectors dominate the German workforce — the automotive, mechanical engineering, chemical, and electrical industries which means it's ideal for anyone who wants to pursue engineering. But international students must know that students from outside of the European Union will have to get a residence permit before studying in Germany.

Writing and speaking in English can be difficult for someone whose first language is not English. It takes years and years for people to become proficient in the language and still they end up making mistakes. If you are struggling to read and write in English even after so many years don't feel alienated because you're not the only one. Today we have bought a remedy for your ailment and the good news is it's for free. Here is a list of 10 websites where you can learn essay writing and that too for free.

• International Student

Here you will learn how to write an article in English through detailed steps and guidance that has been provided to you.

• Grammarly

This is a very well-established app that helps in picking out any grammatical or spelling errors that you made and gives you an alternate correct option for correcting your mistake.

• Hemingway Editor

This app takes out your spelling and grammatical errors and suggests alternative simple and understandable solutions. The corrected words are highlighted with some color.

• Aztekera Passive voice checker

It is a simple rule of writing that we should avoid passive voice sentences as much as possible and instead write an active voice. This is because active voice content is traffic friendly and attracts more users to words your content. This app is coming in handy as it picks out all the passive voice sentences and helps them in turning them into active voices.

The trend of international schools is taking all over the world. Long on is the time when universities were considered to be your actual encounter with the real world. These days schools encompass everything that a university may offer to you. This is why underlying the potential of a good school may be futile in terms of your career. Here are some of the best schools in the UK that can enrich your student experience and make you University ready.

• Shaftesbury School

This is a very unique state boarding school where parents have to pay for just the accommodation fees of the students as they will live in hostels. The tuition fees are covered by the state government. The school is popular for giving excellent academic results and for students getting selected to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

• Westholme School

A student who becomes a part of the school once remains in their family for life. Their approach toward education is very different and holistic – outdoor education, clubs, and co-curricular activities make a major aspect of education. Whereas the focus on core values such as teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and resilience remains constant.

• The King’s School, Canterbury

The school is popularly known as the oldest school of England. The campus consists of buildings that are a century old. If your goal is to put emphasis on the typical conventional form of education then this is the school for you. Its focus is on academic development pertaining to traditional and historic roots.

Recently Australia's minister of education Jason Clare has said that Australia will be updating post-study work rights for students as they have been the same for many years. This means that students will not be able to stay longer in Australia post their studies. Students who have pursued a bachelor's degree in Australia will be able to stay there post the completion of their studies for four years whereas students who have completed their post-graduation from Australia will be able to stay there for five years. Ph.D. students will be able to stay in Australia for six years after the completion of their doctorate. The education minister has said that they would like to see more international students staying back in Australia after the completion of their education. This decision is rampantly applauded by students as well as universities across Australia. Although thousands of students immigrate to Australia every year for education only 16% out of them stay back in Australia which is quite surprising. Through these updated rules students will now be able to stay back in Australia for a longer period of time without any hassles.

The United Kingdom is famous for universities such as Oxford and Cambridge which are extremely prestigious and highly ranked. It is a dream for many students to study in the United Kingdom and explore its majestic beauty while getting to experience the dynamic student life that the UK offers. The United Kingdom is one of the most expensive countries in the world when it comes to education and the cost of living. But this doesn't mean that students who are not financially strong cannot study here. All these universities offer a lot of scholarships to international students in order to help them with their studies. Some of these prestigious scholarships that are offered by these renowned universities are-

• The University of Oxford -Hill Foundation Scholarships

This scholarship is especially for Russian students and can be availed by any Russian students studying at the Oxford university irrespective of the course and discipline that they are studying. The only two requirements that the scholarship has been  

• The student must submit proof of some prior education from some Russian educational institute.
• The student must return to Russia for at least a year after completing their education in Oxford.
• The Bright Oceans Corporation Scholarship

This is awarded to students with exceptional academic merit and need-based reasons. It is especially for students in the field of physics, maths, and science-related disciplines. The scholarship covers 3 to 4 years of tuition fees as well as living expenses.

• The Palgrave Brown Scholarship

The scholarship is given to students from Sujeet some selected East European countries from a pre-decided list of courses. This is a partially funded scholarship where £13,365 is granted annually.

• The University of Cambridge-The Cambridge Trust Scholarships

Cambridge International Scholarships are reserved for Ph.D. students. Under this scholarship University fees, university maintenance fees, and accommodation are financially supported.

We have all had those toppers in our class who would study the same amount of time as most of the students but still score better marks than most of the students in the class. This always leaves us wondering what difference it makes at the end that makes someone score way better than us. It is a famous saying that smart work is better than hard work. In order to succeed in life, one must always work smart rather than hard. Here are some tips that will help you in making the most out of what you study-

• Avoid multitasking as much as you can because it is scientifically proven that the human brain can do only one task correctly in a given period of time. People who multitask take 50% more time to complete a given work than someone who is doing only one thing at a time. They're also likely to make 50% more mistakes.
• Always choose the subjects of your interest because it is easier to focus when you are interested.
• Make sure that you distance yourself from any sort of destruction. If needed you can also hide your mobile phone.
• Avoid any sort of sensory distraction whether it is some foul smell, loud noise, uncomfortable sitting position, something visually distracting, and other related stuff.
• Be prepared in advance and don't procrastinate.

Recently the Australian government has increased the number of years international immigrant students can stay in Australia after completing their education. Earlier students had permission to live in Australia for 2 to 4 years but now it has been increased to 4 to 6 years. This means that there will be new opportunities for students to build a better life in Australia. Now a lot of people may be considering moving to Australia for their higher education. You must be very careful about choosing your college and universities as they are a major deciding factor in the kind of jobs that you will get. Here are the top Australian colleges and universities that offer a higher return on investment.

• The University of Melbourne

Typically, graduates earn 62,659 Australian dollars per year for their first paying jobs

• University of Western Australia

Graduates from UWA tend to earn an average of A$60,672 per year.

• Australian National University

On average, graduates from ANU start off earning A$55,618.

• University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide graduates earn around an average of A$55,507 per year.

It is a fact acknowledged that most people today work really hard to earn money. But it is also a known fact that not all of them acquire as much wealth as some of them do. So what is it that makes the most difference between the wealth of the people? Is it where they work, and what is the efficiency with which they work? Well, all these factors do play a major role but there are certain other things as well that people don't pay a lot of attention to, and in the long run that is what makes the major difference. These factors are-

• Invest more and more as it will not only help you in saving money but also will increase your credit score which will subsequently help in attaining a green card. After getting a green card you will be able to do a lot of things in terms of employment and business without any restrictions.
• As a native or even as a foreign immigrant you can register your business in the U.S. Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Corporations (C-Corp). If you already have a business in India operating for more than 12 months and have more than four employees, you can use an L-1 visa to trade in the U.S.

Social media and cinema culture have passed on an image of New York City as the city of billboards and skyscrapers. Almost all the series and movies from Hollywood feature some the other screens in New York. New York is also one of the few fashion capitals of the world where trends reach faster than most parts of the globe. This is why a lot of students want to study in New York City when they immigrate to the United States of America as they think that the heart of the US lies in New York City. Here are the top colleges in New York city for international students-

• Cornell University

Estimated price with the average grant: $29,100

• Columbia University

Estimated price with the average grant: $23,400

• Hamilton College

Estimated price with the average grant: $25,300

• Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Estimated price with the average grant: $26,400

• CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Estimated price with the average grant: $4,100

• SUNY Maritime College

Estimated price with the average grant: $19,500

• Clarkson University

Estimated price with the average grant: $32,000

• Binghamton University

Estimated price with the average grant: $20,100

Somebody who has studied abroad previously can vouch that it is an eye-opening experience that totally changes your perspective on the world. Today people are pursuing education not just to earn money to support their life but also to become better individuals. For this generation, money is not the only driving force but becoming a better person in life is also an important thing in life. This is a very appreciable change that is coming through the years. This is the very reason why today's students are very peculiar in deciding on their courses and universities. Students want to study at a place that is accommodating and at the same time pursue a degree that is very dynamic. Stagnancy in life is something that today's youth is avoiding and the ultimate purpose of education is to satiate one’s quest for knowledge. Conventionally students used to select the US and the UK for studying abroad in the past few decades but now students are moving towards countries like Canada and Australia. European countries have also gained a lot of popularity among students and Asian countries along with Arab universities have suddenly entered the education market as game changers. It's safe to say that right now almost all the countries in the world are prioritizing education for native as well as international students as it has become a big part of the GDP. Canada's Huron University is famous for its courses in the field of liberal arts. The University College Cork in Ireland has also gathered a lot of attention among students for its study curriculum.EHL Singapore and Switzerland Campus are the ones for you if you want to pursue hospitality and management.FLAME University and Korea university are also very popular for their liberal arts courses.

Spain is a very popular tourist destination in Europe which is famous for football and beaches. A lot of universities have tie-ups with Spanish universities through which they send their students for a year-long student exchange program so that students from other parts of the world get to experience the diverse culture and beauty of Spain. But what if you want to spend all of your education years in Spain and you are not a Spanish speaker? Well, we are sure to solve this query of yours. You might be wondering if Spanish universities offer courses that are taught in English or not. The answer is yes. A lot of Spanish universities actually do provide courses that are fully taught in English so that international students can come to Spain and pursue higher education. In fact, education in Spain is very affordable in terms of fees.in 2007 the Spanish government changed its higher education system to bring it in line with the Bologna Process, which made Spanish degrees part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) framework. There are 75 universities in Spain out of which 25 are private and 50 are public. Spain offers 500 courses on an undergraduate level that are taught fully in English and 750 courses on postgraduate level that are taught in English completely and 80 English-language PhDs.

Preparing for these tests can be stressful especially when you are from a country where this is not a part of your syllabus. This may appear to you as a whole new competitive exam that you have to start preparing from scratch. Here are some tips that will get you through the SAT and ACT preparation and will make sure that you perform great in your tests.

• Practice more and more until you don't feel like you have attempted almost every sample test paper that is available. There is a very famous saying that practice makes a man perfect and honestly there is no lie in that.
• Always remember that less is more when it comes from the source of information where you are preparing from. Be constant from the source of learning and don't change frequently. If you are consistent with one single source of preparation then that is enough for you.
• Pay attention to the details because that is where most students lack. Make sure that you strength in those areas that are neglected by other students as it will give you an edge over the others.
• Do not take any sort of tension in your head and try to maintain your composure. Give your best but remember at the end of the day it's just a test and not your whole life.

Many students worldwide are unclear whether the United States of America grants students permission to work part-time in order to support their education. Well, the answer is yes, students are allowed to work part-time as a means to manage their finances side-by-side as living in the USA can be quite expensive. Here are the rules regarding working part-time in the US-

• Students are not allowed to work part-time off-campus jobs in the first year of their education.
• Students from countries having M1 and F1 visas can work only in specific programs on the campus.
• Students get permission to work 20 hours a week while managing their studies.
• During vacations and summer or winter breaks students can work full time.
• In order to get a part-time job on campus, a student must register herself in the placement cell of the college that deals with providing students part-time jobs in the campus.

Many universities in the US are providing students with the option to enroll in their online programs. This helps students in saving money and also provides them with access to top-class education. It also ensures flexibility and students can attend class from anywhere and any time in the world. This way they would just have to pay for the tuition fee and the cost of accommodation, food et cetera would be saved. But there is some necessary information that students must know about these online courses before enrolling in them. Make sure that you check whether the program is offered completely in online mode or is a hybrid program where you will have to attend a certain amount of time online and the rest offline. Also, take the number of tuition fees that you will be paying for the course. Online programs are supposed to be cheaper than offline programs. If an online program costs you almost or even more than an offline program then you should consider something else. Don't forget to check the accreditation of the program and see if it's registered or not. Make sure that the employment prospects after the completion of the course are strong and that the institution that is offering that course offers solid help to students in their placements.

Humanities is a stream that consists of subjects that are used in day-to-day life such as political science, psychology, economy, and history. Although their importance is undeniable yet a lot of people have no idea of these disciplines. Here are some of the career options for humanities students that they can pursue which will offer them a stable financial and professional life-

• Technical writer

Technical writers are those people who improve the customer experience while using any app or website. Their work is to provide instructions and guidelines for different websites and apps so that the user can understand how it works and can use them without any difficulty.

• Human resources specialist

HRs have now become an indispensable part of almost all organizations be it hospitals or IT firms. The job of HR is to look after the welfare of all the employees, the projects that they're working on, company policies, and promoting healthy work practices across departments.

• Graphic designer

The importance of visuals has grown tremendously with time. As advertisement has gripped all the capital list market the need for graphic designers is more than ever. The job of a graphic designer is to design animated posters, cartoons, advertisements, and quirky slogans for different companies.

• Digital marketing strategist

These are those people who look after the growth and expansion of a business through online sources of networking. Their main duty is to promote the brand image and also enhance consumers' acceptance of the product that the company is offering.

This year for the JEE advanced exam 2022, 1.6 lakh students registered out of which 1.56 lakhs students appeared for the exam. The exam was conducted across 24 different cities in India and a total of 577 centers organized the exam. The official question paper of the JEE advanced exam 2022 has been released by IIT Bombay and students can download it from jeeadv.ac.in. The answer sheet is likely to be released by September 3 after which students will be able to calculate their exam marks and also their potential ranks. Followed by the release of the answer key, the final results containing the marks and ranks of students will be declared. This will be further used in counseling students where suitable IITs and branches will be according to students as per their marks and ranks.

After a prolonged period of waiting by medical students, the answer key of the NEET 20202 UG exam has been officially released by NTA on their official website. The candidates can download the answer key from neet.nta.nic.in. Along with the answer key, the OMR response sheet has also been released. The answer sheet was released on 31 August 2022. Students can file complaints regarding any answer that they find problematic and the cost per question will be Rs 200. The final answer key and results after viewing all the problems that students have filed and the challenge questions will be released on 7th September 2022.

No matter how much we try to avoid procrastination, lethargy becomes inevitable in certain situations and it's more common among youngsters than in any other group. So if you are also a lethargic teenager who has spent a lot of time contemplating the decisions that you need to make about your study abroad and now are planning to get a last-minute student loan here is some advice for you that may come in handy. While choosing the institution of lending keep in mind that all the nationalized banks of the country have a tedious process that involves documentation, collateral checking, academic document assessment, and a lot of other things. Hence try to get a loan from a tech-based financial institution. These institutions work on artificial intelligence and thus it's more efficient for them to go through all the paperwork. Also, try to find financial institutions that offer you loans without any collateral. This has to benefit. The first one is that the family needs not to be involved in your loan and also it saves a lot of time.

Since a lot of students have shown interest in going to Canada for pursuing their higher education, today we have bought a list of universities that are very affordable in terms of their fees and provide the same dynamic experiences that a foreign university generally offers you.

• Brandon University

Three credit hours cost $2,117.93 while programs with 30 credit hours cost $17,921.10.

• Université de Saint-Boniface

Tuition fees at USB cost around $11,825 to $13,530 for bachelors programmes.

• Dominican University College

Generally, tuition fees for international students pursuing a bachelor's degree are around $12,494.

• Canadian Mennonite University

Generally, you can expect to pay around $10,003