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Best science to study degrees across the Europe

Posted on: August 22, 2022

Science has changed the world totally for the better. The impact of science is everlasting and reversible on humankind. With every year technology has been growing exponentially. 10 years ago we wouldn't have thought of using the products and getting the kind of facilities that we are getting right now. All the credit goes to science and its products of it. A lot of students want to study science-related courses as they feel that is where the future lies. Here are some of the best dynamic courses related to the science field that you can pursue in Europe-

  • University of Fribourg

It is a Swiss university that is home to 10,000 students. The university offers bachelor's, Master and Ph.D. programs and has a faculty of 800 teachers and professors.

  • University of Turku

This university was established in 1920 in Finland and is one of the oldest universities of the country. Its faculty of science and faculty of humanities is hundred years old. Students graduating from here leave the university with a rich research experience as it focuses majorly on research-related activities during the program when it comes to science-related courses.

  • University of Manchester

It is one of the top universities in the world and is ranked highly every year on the global universities list. It is also recognized worldwide for its social and environmental impact on society. The Faculty of Biology, Health, and Medicine offer a lot of courses for students who want to pursue their careers in the medical sciences field. It also offers courses in the public health program field.

  • University of Szeged

It is one of the oldest universities in Hungary and its history dates back to 1581. It's very economical for students in terms of accommodation, tuition fees, and eating expenses. University has courses for aspiring doctors, dentists, physicians, Neuroscientists, and other related fields.

Career transforming business degrees in the US

Posted on: August 22, 2022

Adding a Masters's degree to your CV not only adds up to the number of degrees that you have but also adds a lot to your skill set. The kind of knowledge and practical skills that it imparts in you cannot be learned anywhere else. After earning a master's degree you will also comparatively get higher salaries than what you will get with a bachelor's degree. Master in business administration or simply saying MBA has become one of the most pursued degrees in the world. Even people having accomplished careers in technical fields pursue this degree as it tells you how to run a successful business. Here are some of the universities in the US that offer business-related courses that will transform your life totally-

  • University of Louisville

The university is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and comes in the top 100 business schools in the world. What is special about this university is the fact that they offer competition-based paid internship programs where students have to compete with each other and the chosen ones get a scholarship for as much as US$25,000 over an 11-month experience, around US$17 to US$28 per hour. The university also offers a full-time accelerated MBA program which covers the whole syllabus in 13 months and is specially designed for people who have a short period of time to complete their degree.

  • University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management has launched a new MBA course called the Global Medical Industry MBA (Global MIMBA). This is an online course that focuses on high-quality of teaching along with providing flexible options to students.

  • Michigan State University

Michigan State University's Ellie Broad school of business offers an MBA course where you can learn about business from some of the world's best faculty. The flexible curriculum of the MBA program here is divided into three parts which is the core curriculum,the concentration curriculum and the concentration curriculum.

Best websites for students to learn free skills

Posted on: August 22, 2022

These days learning new skills is necessary as it makes you a versatile candidate when you go for job interviews. But learning the skills online or offline can be very expensive and thus not affordable for a lot of students. But here we are with the solution to your problem by telling you about some websites where you can learn a lot of skills for free.

  • MapCrunch

This is a very intriguing website where you can explore the streets and localities of different countries by sitting in one place. This website teleports you virtually to 50 different countries and gives you a street view of almost all of the towns and cities.

  • Astronomy Picture of the Day

This is for all the space fanatics out there who are really curious about the mysteries of the cosmic streams. This website gives you access to a picture of outer space released by NASA on a daily basis with an explanation written about it by some professional scientist.

  • Music Theory.net

This is for the people who want to learn a new instrument sitting at home. This website has everything you need to learn an instrument starting from written lessons to practice videos.

  • DoItYourself.com

This is a very practical and everyday usable kind of website as it teaches you how to fix problems that one might encounter on a daily basis. From fixing the broken shelves of your wall to learning how to do plumbing, this website has got your back.

  • Duolingo

This is a very popular website and almost all of you might have heard of it at least once first. The website is for those who want to learn a new language without taking any formal training for the same.

  • MuscleWiki

This website helps you in staying fit and tells you which exercise you need to do on a daily basis. It is almost like your personal trainer as it makes a custom exercise routine for you and that too for free.

Countries that offer stipends to students while pursuing PhD

Posted on: August 22, 2022

The eligibility criteria for pursuing a Ph.D. is having a bachelor's and a master's degree. Ph.D. can be a long and draining journey because it might take you a while to publish your research papers and get them signed by your professor. By the time you will start pursuing your Ph.D. you are most likely to be in your mid-20s, so earning by then becomes a necessary thing to sustain your education. That is why a lot of universities offer stipends to students while pursuing their Ph.D. Here is a list of countries that offer stipends to their students while pursuing their Ph.D.

  • Norway

Average Ph.D. stipend (per annum): US54,935 US dollars

  • Denmark

Average Ph.D. stipend (per annum): US$54,63

  • Switzerland

Average Ph.D. stipend (per annum): US$53,434

  • Finland

Average Ph.D. stipend (per annum): US$35,388

What happens after you pass your NEET exam?

Posted on: August 20, 2022

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year. This year around 18,00,00 students appeared for the NEET exam, the result of which is yet to be announced. Before the result, the answer key will be released by NTA which is very likely to be out anytime soon. Through answer keys, students will be able to calculate their marks even before the results and will get an idea of what rank they will get. After the announcement of the results, students have to choose a medical College according to their ranks and marks. This is done through counseling That is conducted on two levels. The first level is all India quota counseling which accounts for 15% and the rest 85% is stated quota counseling. The counseling of all India quotas is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. Students from Jammu and Kashmir must note that they are not eligible to apply for all India quota counseling and can apply in state quota counseling. The state quota counseling is conducted by the respective state authorities. Through the NEET exam, students can get into medical, dental, AYUSH, and BSc nursing courses.

Registration for JEE Advanced exam all time low in past nine years

Posted on: August 20, 2022

The second level of the Joint Entrance Exam which is called the JEE Advanced exam is to be held this year on 28 August 2022. Only the students who have cleared the cut-off for the JEE Mains exam are eligible to appear for the advanced exam. Through the Advanced exam, students get admission into IITs. This year the registration number for the advanced exam has hit an all-time low in the last nine years. According to data, registration has gone down from 83.1% in 2014 to 15 to 61.5% from 2022 to 2023. Experts have said that the drop is because of the fact that students opt for other colleges on the basis of their JEE Mains percentile. IITs and NITs have become exceedingly competitive which puts a lot of pressure on students to perform well in order to get into them. But a lot of private institutions have been set up in India in the past decade which offers high quality of education and lower percentile. To avoid unnecessary pressure of getting into IITs and following a bandwagon trend students opt to get into private institutions on the basis of their JEE Mains percentile. This is why a lot of students don't even register or attempt the JEE Advanced exam even though they have cleared the Mains’ percentile cut-off.

Colleges in Bangalore that offer MBBS

Posted on: August 20, 2022

Bangalore is known as the silicon city of the country. It is also called the start-up hub as a lot of new start-ups have been conceived here. Students especially from STEM courses prefer studying in Bangalore because of the ocean full of employment opportunities. Since the city runs on the IT sector, it has a lot of employment opportunities, especially for young people. Bangalore has a lot of famous engineering colleges that people might know about but today we will tell you about the medical colleges of Bangalore that offer MBBS courses. 

  • BANGALORE MEDICAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE-[BMCRI], Bangalore

This is a very prestigious medical college that has been constantly ranked among the top 10 medical colleges in the country. In 2016 it was ranked at the third number by Outlook in the list of the top medical colleges in the country. The annual MBBS in this college is Rs 3,75,000 for general students. The admission is done on the basis of The Karnataka Common Entrance Test. 85% of the seats are reserved for the general category and 15% of the seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, and other under-privileged categories.

  • MS RAMAIAH MEDICAL COLLEGE BANGALORE-[MSRMC], Bangalore

This is also one of the top colleges in India in the field of medical sciences and has been coming on the list of top 20 colleges around the nation for a long time. It offers you UG MBBS courses, MD, MS, and other PG courses as well. The fee for a five-year MBBS course is Rs 3,17,333.

  • KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES-[KIMS], Bangalore

KIMS Bangalore offers a five-year undergraduate MBBS course and a three-year MD and MS to students. The annual fee for a five-year MBBS course is Rs.41,660. Students must have passed the PUC exam in disciplines of physics, chemistry, and biology from a recognized university. The admission is done on the basis of the KCET test.

  • DR BR AMBEDKAR MEDICAL COLLEGE-[BRAMC], Bangalore

The admissions here are also done on the basis of the KCET test. This college offers a five-year MBBS program as well as the three-year MD and MS programs. The annual fee for the MBBS course is Rs.3,75,000.

What are the sport science courses?

Posted on: August 20, 2022

A new discipline has come into establishment these days known as sports science. A lot of universities are offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in this discipline. This deals with the psychological, physiological, biomechanics, and neuromotor aspects of sports. The study of this is totally applied to the sports field for the sake of improvement in the performances of athletes and training them better. As the sport and health industry is rapidly increasing, studying this course can lead to a potential high-earning career. Sports scientists are needed in almost all possible sports. In a few years, gyms will also start hiring scientists to analyze the performance of their clients in the gym and how to improve it. Sports scientists can brilliantly use their information and knowledge to improve other people's health. Nutrition is also another tangent that they can explore because of the knowledge they possess.

Schools in the UAE record 100% pas rates upon the declaration of A level results

Posted on: August 19, 2022

On 17 August 2022, the results of the A Level exams were released in the UAE. Many schools have recorded an impressive figure of a hundred percent fast results which has surpassed the phenomenal results record of 2019. This A-level exam has been conducted after two years as it has been canceled continuously a couple of times annually because of the pandemic. Around 20% of the students out of the total appeared to have achieved a grade. 32% of the students achieved A* to A grades whereas 55% got A* to B grades. The principals of all the schools have extended their deepest gratitude to the teaching staff for helping students in achieving such high grades across CBSE, ICSC, and A-level exams. They have also congratulated the students for their utmost dedication to these examinations and for taking the challenge successfully. Even though the last two years of the education system almost went in vain because of deferred teaching followed by online teaching, the students still managed to achieve the highest standards of excellence that were possible.

Why is the US a popular study abroad destination among Indian students?

Posted on: August 19, 2022

It's safe to say that the trend of studying abroad was first started in the United States of America. Even decades ago people had a dream of studying in the United States of America and settling there for the quality of life that it offers. Generations and decades have changed but the dream remains constant. The USA still comes on the list of the top study abroad options for students across the world. Indian students are also thoroughly interested in going to the United States of America. They make up 18% of the total international students in the USA. One of the major reasons why it is so popular among Indian students is the number of work opportunities that it beholds. Students have an opportunity for extensive career growth in the STEM field. Good salaries and a comfortable lifestyle with some added perks make it a very likable destination. The optional practical training program helps students to look for work and internships while studying. It is especially beneficial for STEM students because they can stay back in the USA for 36 months and work there. For non-STEM graduates, the extension is two years.

Questions you must ask before going for studying in the UK

Posted on: August 19, 2022

The United Kingdom is famous for its globally acclaimed colleges and universities of the world. Every year many of its universities feature in the list of top universities in the world. Although the fees in the UK is high as compared to other European universities, you will realize that studying here is all the investment that you will make. Make sure that you know how much money investment is needed so that you can make up your mind for the same. The next important thing is deciding which course you want to study. The universities in the UK offer a lot of courses in the same field which might become confusing for students. Only choose the subject of your interest so that you won't regret it later. Since the UK is an English-speaking country you must search for the language requirements already so that you are prepared for the same. Make up your mind for working after your study hours in order to sustain yourself overseas. If you are somebody who doesn't like to work overtime then make sure you make your arrangements regarding your extra expenses. Be prepared for life in the UK. Ask yourself if you can live alone and manage everything by yourself because it's not that easy.

Pre Departure tips to keep in mind

Posted on: August 19, 2022

If you're reading this article while preparing to travel abroad then first accept our deepest congratulations. Here are some tips that will come in handy for you-

  • Inform your university that you have been given the visa and are going to travel soon for the university as they might have to make some arrangements for the same.
  • Make sure that you're done with all your and other health-related requirements specific to a country so that you do not have to face any issues at the airport.
  • Book your tickets in advance as on-the-spot bookings are not reliable when it comes to seat availability.
  • Don't carry a lot of cash while traveling, try to keep plastic money and rely on online transfers more.
  • Keep things like medicines, small eatables, a pair of clothes and undergarments, and other necessary subjective items in your backpack.

Bio medical colleges to consider if you want to study in the UK

Posted on: August 18, 2022

Recently we have witnessed how devastating a pandemic can be on humankind. This has also taught us a lesson that we shall always be prepared for such unprecedented global-level diseases. This is why a lot of students now want to pursue a biomedical degree that deals with solving medical-related issues and problems. As a biomedical graduate, your work will include inventing vaccinations, developing child care medicines, and discovering anti-toad to the newly discovered intricate diseases. Here is a list of colleges in the UK that you can consider for studying if you want to pursue a biomedical degree-

  • University of Plymouth

This University is situated in the Southern part of Devon’s coastline at the waterfront city of Plymouth. Its school of biomedical sciences is extremely prestigious where a lot of nutritionists, dieticians, and biomedical scientists are prepared. The courses offered here include BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science; MSc Biomedical Science; BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health; BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences; and BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology.

  • King's College London

King's College London believes in teaching students education that is based on clinical research. They offer a very innovative integrated MBBS program to students. Students can also take part in the placements offered by the college across 350 different general hospitals nearby. The course of biomedical science is divided into three parts in which the first part consists of learning theoretical and practical skills whereas in the second part students learn about how to take care of the patient while actually doing it. The third part is majorly clinical based in which they research for making healthcare more accessible and affordable for people in their country and abroad.

  • University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool was established back in 1881 and since then it has been one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It is home to 22,000 students and believes in delivering top-quality education. The biological medical science department of the university is very advanced in terms of curriculum and infrastructure. Around €30 million have been invested in this department for the construction of the Biology Teaching Centre, the cutting-edge Biosciences Building, the Biomedical Sciences Building, and the Human Anatomy Resource Centre.

Countries that offer work permit very easily without studying there

Posted on: August 18, 2022

Are you one of those people who eagerly want to work abroad and earn in a currency that is higher than the country that they are living in right now? Well, you should know that you are not the only one as a lot of people dream of working abroad and earning high wages which can help them in changing their lifestyle. You should know that a lot of North American and European countries always have a scarcity of labor and are actively looking for immigrants who can fill these voids. Because of this, they offer work permits to students even if they have educational qualifications from some other country. Here are some of the countries which offer a direct work permit to immigrants-

  • Canada

Canada introduced a visa called global talent stream which was a specific work visa meant for immigrants who want to come to Canada for just work purposes. This initiative was divided into category A and category B. Through the Category A visa you can migrate to Canada and earn around C$80,000 annually. Category V is reserved for people whose occupation falls under the global talent occupation list.

  • Germany

Germany is famous for offering free education to students around the world. It is also a tech giant and Das recruits a lot of engineers and people working in a similar industry annually. To get a work permit in Germany you must have an offer letter from some German company or industry. You must also possess at least three years of experience in the same industry and possess a degree related to the same. Your annual income should also be more than €50,760 and a B1 level in German language is also compulsory.

  • Portugal

Portugal is a popular European destination among all the countries of the world for manufacturing and establishing a new start-up as it offers land and labor at lower rates. This is why Portugal is always in demand for workers. Portugal offers a work visa on the full file of the following things-

  • No criminal record 
  • No tax obligation remaining 
  • Having at least a bachelor's degree 
  • Five years of experience 
  • Ability to speak English, French, and Portuguese or Spanish.
  • The UK

The United Kingdom recently came into the news regarding its announcement of the global talent visa which allows you to work and study in the UK if you graduate from a list of pre-decided universities by the United Kingdom. You can apply for the Visa on their official website and your application will be assessed by Tech Nation. Upon the approval of your application, you may continue with the visa process.

Top ranked universities in Argentina

Posted on: August 18, 2022

Argentina has worked very hard on its education system and tried to elevate it as much as possible. Here is a list of the top urgent in in universities if you are considering to study there-

  • University of Buenos Aires
  • Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
  • Edificio de Grado - Universidad Austral
  • Universidad Nacional de Rosario
  • Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)
  • Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS)
  • Universidad Nacional del Litoral
  • National University of Tucuman
  • Torcuato Di Tella University
  • Escuela de Negocios UCA
  • NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CUYO
  • University of Palermo

Everything you need to know about a hospitality degree

Posted on: August 18, 2022

Hospitality is a growing industry as people are becoming more and more travel freaks. In order to accommodate, offer them food, and take them to places this whole new industry has been conceived. The goal of the hospitality industry is to turn an individual into a professional who can look after guests that might be coming from any part of the world. This whole industry works on your public speaking skills and hosting abilities. That is why communication is very important except for the culinary department which works in food preparation. Generally, hospitality degrees are divided into different segments like management, culinary, event management, finance, human resource, and a lot more. You can choose the specialization of your will. It's very important to make the right decision for yourself by understanding if this degree is right for you or not. Many people perceive that their love for traveling and food is what inclines them towards this degree and is sufficient to succeed in this industry. But one must know that this is an extremely competitive and work-driven industry where getting offs and personal time is not something you can expect. Recruiters are generally looking for people who have good communication and leadership qualities. You can pursue a number of things after getting this degree like management consultants, hotel managers of the hotel, staff managers, chefs, human resource managers, guides, and a lot more.

Myths about a game development course

Posted on: August 17, 2022

It is undeniably true that most of us have downloaded more than a couple of games on our mobile phones at some point of time in our life. Games like PUBG mobile, candy crush, Temple run and so many more became so popular that it was almost like an obsession. Have you ever wondered who makes these games? Well, these games are made by game developers who very meticulously develop these much-loved games. To become a game developer you have to study a game development course that teaches you how to develop a game that can be played on a mobile phone,a laptop, or any decided device of your choice. Of course, the concept of the game has to be authentically yours because that is what makes you a successful game developer but the course will teach you the technicalities of game development. It is almost like a writing course that teaches you how to write but at the end of the day what to write completely depends on your skills. Here are some myths about game development courses-

  • Game developers do not get jobs is one of the most commonly heard perceptions you will encounter about this profession. This is very delusional as in today's world where almost every generation from kids to old age people is interested in playing games, the need for game developers is more than ever.
  • To become a game developer you don't need to study is also something that a lot of people will tell you. A lot of universities across the world offer professional courses in game development. You can do your research and find what is best for you.
  • Another myth is that in order to become a good game developer you need to be a very good gamer yourself first. Well, this in fact is a very false statement to make as game development has nothing to do with the ability to play that game well.

How to excel in your advanced placement classes?

Posted on: August 17, 2022

Advanced Placement classes are generally hard to maintain with your regular classes. Even the most genius of students have a hard time managing and keeping up with the syllabus of advanced placement classes. The purpose of these classes is to make your college curriculum more versatile which will further reflect on your CV and so it is not everyone's cup of tea. Only the most dedicated of the students decide to take this extra challenge upon themselves. Here are some tips on how you will be able to excel in your advanced placement classes-

  • Time management is your savior. Make sure you utilize each and every hour of your day. Instead of depending upon the last hour be prepared timely.
  • Divide your work into fragments and don't do everything together at one time. Make sure that you give yourself the required breaks in between.
  • Combine your work with fun activities in between. Along with studying, keep treating yourself with the food of your choice or taking small breaks to watch something that you like.
  • Start enjoying the process and don't take studying as a burden but look forward to it as a new learning experience every day.

Scholarships for Indian students who want to study in Canada

Posted on: August 17, 2022

Recently we have seen a lot of students immigrating to Canada from India. Suddenly there has been an increase in the popularity of Canada as a suitable study abroad destination for Indian students. Canada has also been very generous with Indian students and has offered a lot of visas to them. The application rejection rate is also low as compared to other famous destinations like the US, the UK and Australia et cetera. Here are some of the scholarships that you might consider applying for if you are planning to study in Canada-

  • Humber College International Entrance Scholarships

This college in Toronto offers a partial tuition fee waiver scholarship and students are also able to retain the scholarship if they are able to maintain a GPA above 80% every semester.

  • Canada ASEAN SEED

This initiative is especially for South East Asian Nations under which a decided amount of investment is made for study opportunities, exchange programs, internships et cetera.

  • Carleton Prestige Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to students who score above 90% of an average score in the entrance exam. Under the scholarship, a sum of C$20,000-C$30,000 is awarded to the student.

  • Lester B Pearson International Scholarship Program

This scholarship is awarded by the University of Toronto. There are 37 seats available for the scholarship. The requirements include a study permit and the student must be in the final year of their program. Upon getting the scholarship, the student's tuition fee, accommodation, and other related expenses are sponsored.

Kenyan students to face less waiting time for the US student visa

Posted on: August 17, 2022

Kenyan students have been facing a lot of issues while applying for a US student visa for a very long period of time. The visa applications of a lot of people have been pending for over a year now. Those who want to apply right now will have to wait until 2024 because the waiting list is too long. These complaints were addressed by the Nigerian locals to the US embassy. Now the US embassy in Nairobi has assured the Kenyan people that they will no longer have to face any visa delays. Kenyan students have always suffered from these visa delays. The average estimated time for visa arrival in Kenya for students was calculated to be 442 days. This crisis had caused a lot of problems for the bright Kenyan students who had been accepted into some of the most prestigious universities in the USA and were not able to get their complete documents on time due to which they had to incur huge losses of education as well as investments. Now a lot of new features have been added to the system of the US embassy in Kenya to accelerate the process of visa application. The website will be kept more updated so that people can directly get all the answers that they want from the website itself and it will also promote transparency.

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