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Recently the news of international students not being able to find jobs in Canada has been all over the place. The plight of these international students has been seen in various videos where students have not been able to find jobs because of which they have to return back home. Other than inflation, there are various factors that influence a student's ability to find a job in Canada. One of the biggest setbacks that Indian students face is lack of skills. Most of the students do not have the required skills to get a part-time job. Part-time jobs also require some experience or skills which most Indian students lack which is why they are not able to get jobs.
Also, you need to have good communication and soft skills to be able to find a part-time job. Make sure that you talk really well with people because working as a server, or a cashier will require you to talk to people. Other than this keep evolving yourself and learning new things. You can do a lot of free courses that are available online. These courses leave a huge impact on your resume. Although part time jobs are scarce in Canada right now because of the high rate of immigration, it is not impossible to find a job if you take the right steps.
Choosing the right university is extremely important as it should be done precisely. The kind of university that you study in changes the way that your study abroad journey will look like. Finding the best fit for your choices can be academically challenging. Here are some tips on how you can find the right university to have a great study abroad experience.
Delhi University will announce its vacant seats for UG courses through the sport round two on seventh September, 2023. Candidates who have not applied to any college and have not got any university till now will be eligible for this sound. The vacancies for BTech programmes will also be included in this round. The merit list will be released by 5 PM. Candidates who were allotted a seat in the previous wrong but did not pay the tuition fees will also not be eligible for the spot round.
Once the candidates decide to accept the seat and pay the tuition fees, they will not be able to withdraw it.
Indonesia has recently announced its golden visa that will be given to special individuals who can live and work in Indonesia for 10 years. Indonesia has granted its first golden visa to chatGPT CEO Sam Altman. Indonesia has introduced the visa to attract more foreign direct investment. As per the authorities, the visa will help in attracting more MNCs and other significant investments and powerful people to the country. This will help in making financial and economical improvements in the country. Other than that a five-year residency will be granted to anyone who invests $350,000 in any field in Indonesia.
Reliance foundation will be offering more than 5000 scholarships to undergraduate students in India. Students will be awarded up to Rs.2,00,00 as a part of the scholarship. Students from various academic branches can apply for the scholarship. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is 15th October, 2023. The scholarship is especially for students who want to study and attain higher education but do not have the required funds. The students will also become a part of a support system by the foundation that will help them in acquiring skills important for their professional growth.
Planning to study abroad is like going on an adventurous trip where you don't know what will happen despite planning so much. But keeping the trial in the adventure aside, it is very important to make sure that you stay protected from any kind of scam. Here are some tips for international students that can help them stay secure and avoid scams while living and travelling as an international student.
Delhi University will be releasing its third PG merit list on 11th September. initially, the cut-off list had to be announced on third September, 2023. But now Delhi University has modified the schedule and has announced to release the third PG list on 11th September, 2023. The official classes for PG courses in Delhi University had to start on first September, 2023. Many universities have yet not released their official schedule for classes due to delay in the release of the merit list. Recently, Delhi University also now is the merit list for students who had registered under the supernumerary quota. For more information, students can check the official website of Delhi University.
To celebrate its 15th establishment anniversary, OP Jindal University has announced over 2000 scholarships for students. The scholarships will be offered in various disciplines to undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to take admission in the university. The total value of the scholarships offered by OP Jindal University will be more than Rs.200 crores. All the scholarships will be offered by the 12 different schools of OPJindal University. Currently the universities offer 30 undergraduate and 15 postgraduate programmes to students
The United Arab Emirates has amended its visa rules and policies to attract more international tourists and students to the country to boost the economy. More than 82 countries can now enter the UAE without having a prior visa for travel purposes. citizens of these countries can get a visa on arrival and can also apply for a visa extension up to 2 weeks through the mobile phone. The only eligibility is to have a valid passport along with some more documents. some famous countries that will enjoy this benefit include Australia, Austria, Brazil, India, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, and many other countries.
The University of Arizona is offering a Global Wildcat scholarship to the incoming freshman students and transfer students. Students who are interested in the scholarship can apply on the official website of the University of Arizona. Different rewards ranging from US$5500-US$20,000 will be given to selected students. This money will be used to cover their tuition fees, cost of accommodation, books and other expenses. To be able to be considered for the scholarship, students must first register themselves before the deadline. It is mandatory for students to use the scholarship amount for their education in the same semester the scholarship is offered
As per the New Education Policy, board exams will be conducted twice a year. Also, the education ministry has announced that class 11th and 12th students will have to study at least two languages in the coursework. There will also be a shift in the pattern of the board exams. Rather than the current competitive and theory based exam, more conceptual based examinations will be set up. The purpose of these exams will be to assess the rational thinking of a student and to understand if they have conceptual clarity. The ministry is also planning to put an end on the dependency of textbooks in school. Not only will it help in reducing the total expenditure on textbooks but also promote open ended learning.
If you are trying to look for universities that will fulfill your academic endeavours and do not charge high tuition fees,then Europe is the right place for you. Let's have a look at the top universities in Europe across different countries.
Most of the top engineering institutes of India like IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, and other top NITs have removed the option for students that allows them to change their branches after taking admission. Around 17 NITs and several IITs have taken this decision in solidarity. After this change, it is expected that the cut-off for lower branches in top institutions will also rise. Earlier most of the students who scored top ranks would take admissions in the top 20 institutions of the country even if they were offered lower branches. Since most of the institutes provided the option of upgradation on the basis of CGPA of the first semester or first year, the students would end up changing their branch after the first year. To avoid this, the option of upgrading has been removed.
The CAT exam that is given by all the management aspirants in India will be conducted on 26th November, 2023. This year the exam will be conducted by IIM Lucknow. The registration for the same is open till 13th September, 2023. Candidates can visit the official website of the CAT exam and register themselves. The CAT exam, 2023 will be organised across 155 different cities. The results will be declared by the second week of January after which candidates can start applying for various management colleges in the country. Most of the management colleges in India accept CAT scores to give admission to aspirants
MBA is an expensive degree to pursue but there are many affordable destinations for students who do not want to spend a lot on higher education. Let's have a look at affordable study abroad destinations.
Delhi University recently organised its spot round for UG courses. More than 8600 students have been offered a seat in the spot round. All of the students have to accept the seat by September 3, 2023. Students can make online payment by 5th September, 2023. Spot round is conducted to fill the vacant seats in various colleges in Delhi University. Now Delhi University is yet to make a decision on the announcement of a second spot round. This year, the admission to UG and PG courses in Delhi University was quite competitive as the number of applicants increased drastically. In 2022, the number of candidates who registered for CUET in Delhi University was not very high because of confusion among candidates regarding CUET. But this year everything is back to normal and admission to DU has become even more competitive.
France ranks second in the Global University Employment Rankings. This means that most of the students who immigrate to France for higher education get employed after completing their degrees in France. To attract most international students, France has also made some significant changes in visa policies. Now France has announced that it will be offering multiple scholarships to Indian students worth Rs.15 crores. The government of France has created a roadmap to attract more international students out of which Indian students are a big target. New programmes have also been introduced for more choices and categories. Since the pandemic, the number of students going to France for higher education has increased by 25%.
Punjab, which is the northern state in India has always been one of the biggest contributors to the total study abroad population of Indian students. The number of students going to foreign countries for higher education from Punjab have increased significantly through the past years. Most of the study abroad applications are from Punjab from cities like Jalandhar, Amritsar, Barnala and Ferozpur.
There also has been a multi fold increase in the loan applications in Punjab for higher education. As the number of students going to foreign countries for higher education has been on the rise, loan applications and demand for education has also been increasing significantly in Punjab.
The United States of America has been the top most study abroad destination for Indian students in 2022. Despite the economic recession and unfavourable immigration policies, the US still retains at the top position. Most of the top study abroad destinations have moulded their immigration policies to attract more students. Countries like Australia, France and the UK have introduced milder immigration laws and made studying abroad easier for international students. Still the top choice of most students who went to foreign countries for higher education is the US. Out of the 1300,000 Indian students who went to study abroad between 2017 to 2022, more than 468,000 students went to the US. This is followed by Canada and the UAE. Generally students who are unable to travel to the US for higher education because of visa rejection go to other countries as their second resort.
To educate Indian students about studying in Australia, the Australian government has decided to organise a roadshow in New Delhi on 5 September, 2023. The roadshow will be valuable for students and parents who view Australia as a potential study abroad destination, but do not have the desired information. The roadshow will have different representatives from the Australian government and its various departments. Students and parents can interact with these representatives regarding all the queries that they have. The roadshow will also showcase the pros of studying in Australia and how it can benefit the career of a student
