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As a medical student, it is very important to select the right university for yourself to ensure a bright future. Here is a list of the most prestigious universities in the UK that offer the best degrees in medicine-

1. Imperial College London
2. University of Cambridge
3. University of Oxford
4. University College London
5. King's College London
6. University of Glasgow
7. The University of Manchester
8. Queen Mary University of London
9. University of Dundee
10. St George's University of London

Studying in the UK can be extremely expensive. But to attract lots of international students annually, the government of the UK has been giving a lot of scholarships to international students. These scholarships reduce the cost of studying abroad a lot. Here is a list of scholarships offered by the government of the UK to all the international students studying in the UK-

1. Chevening scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to students who perform exceptionally well in their academics. It is given to only students who are interested in pursuing their master's degree from any accredited university of the UK. It covers the whole expense of traveling to the UK, the tuition fees and accommodation fees as well.

2. Commonwealth scholarships

The scholarship is divided into two levels and is given by the Department for International Development (DFID). It is given to students only from the Commonwealth countries who are interested in pursuing the Masters and PhD from the UK.

3. Great scholarship

The scholarship is funded by both the the UK

Government's GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council under the Study UK campaign. 99. Scholarships from 36 postgraduate institutions are included under this scholarship. An amount of €10,000 is awarded to the selected students annually.

4. Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarship

Three types of scholarships are awarded under this scholarship. This includes WIT long-term grants, CWIT Short ResearchGrants, and Grants toward the final year of Doctoral study in the UK.

A sound engineer is a person who works with sounds, music and music production. This profession is as difficult as an engineer who works in computer science or in mechanical areas. Here are the best jobs for you if you have just graduated with a degree in sound engineering.

1. Sound engineer

This job will require you to produce, create, mix and synchronize music for other people as well as for yourself. It is a very creative job and he's also decently paid.

2. Game and audio design engineer

While playing video games on mobile games, you would have noticed that each and every game has a special background music to it. This music is created by an audio design engineer. These types of engineers are in great demand right now.

3. Record producer

This is a very high-paying job and as a record producer, you will be responsible for creating albums for private projects or for high budget movies. The music that will be created has to be original.

4. Sound engineer

As a sound engineer, you will have to create background, sounds and music for short videos, video games, mobile applications and other related things.

As a tech graduate, you always have an advantage of being paid more than graduates from other fields. Tech is one of the most in demand disciplines right now and there are millions of jobs for tech graduates out there. Here are the best paid tech jobs-

1. Software engineering manager

For this profession, you can expect to earn more than US$101,000 annually as it is in great demand right now.

2. Product manager

A product manager is required in almost all the organizations. The job of a product manager is to check with the customers and give them tailored experience to enhance customer satisfaction. You can expect to earn more than US$100,000 per year as a product manager.

3. Cloud architect

As a cloud architect, your job is to transform technical aspirations into concrete projects with components and designs. As a cloud architect, you can expect to earn US$197,000 per year.

4. Data scientist

The job of a data scientist is to manage and organize data. In today's world data is the most valuable asset for an organization. Data scientists get paid up to US$125,000 per year.

Getting into a prestigious Law school is not at all an easy task. You have to work really hard and give your best shot in order to be selected. Here are the things you must do after submitting your applications for your selected law schools.

1. You can confirm with the universities whether they have received your application or not. Sometimes, due to a glitch, universities, not able to receive candidates' applications. Make sure your application has been successfully submitted at the university portal.
2. Find out about the scholarships and aids that are granted by the university. Make sure that you apply for all of the scholarships separately.
3. Start preparing for interviews in advance even before receiving your acceptance letter. It is very important to be prepared for your interview round as it is the final process in your selection.
4. Start finding more information about the law schools that you have applied to so that you have a better idea of how they work. 

There are some universities that have a very low acceptance rate which means that they admit only a few students annually in their programmes. But there are a lot of universities which do not have extremely low acceptance rates. Students have higher chances of getting into these universities as they are not extremely selective. Here is the list of universities in Canada with a generous acceptance rate-

1. University of Lethbridge

This university has an acceptance rate of 93%. Students with a GPA of three can get into this university. The annual tuition fee here is C$20,090

2. University of Winnipeg

This university has an acceptance rate of 75%. It has a very affordable tuition fee of C$13,000 annually.

3. Memorial University of Newfoundland

This university has an acceptance rate of 67%. It has a very affordable tuition fee and the programmes start with the tuition fee as low as C$6000 a year.

4. Brandon University

This university has an acceptance rate of 47%. If you opt for a three hour credit programme, then the tuition fee will be somewhere around C$2500. If you opt for a 30 hour credit programme then the tuition fee will be somewhere around C$17,500.

The workload in university can get overwhelming, especially if you're managing a part-time job as well. This is why it is extremely important to take the help of artificial intelligence to make your study more efficient and less time-consuming. Here is how you can take the advantage of educational chatbots to reduce your time of studying and maximize the output.

1. You can take the help of educational chatbots to summarise your long articles. Sometimes you do not have the time to read the whole lesson which is why you need a summary of that reading piece. Chatbots can help you do this within seconds.
2. You can also schedule your lectures and make a timetable. Chatbot will help you in reminding you of what you need to do and what is left during the day.
3. You can also brainstorm your ideas with the help of a chatbot and consider different possibilities and answers for one. Simple question.
4. A chat bot can also help you in making flashcards for revision. You will not have to make all these flashcards manually and you can do it with the help of a simple code and instruction.

Engineering is a very expensive degree to pursue. If a student is able to receive a scholarship, then it is a big relief. There are a lot of universities and government organisations that offer scholarships to students for pursuing a degree in engineering in India. Here is a list of scholarships that you can apply for as an engineering student in India.

1. Ratan Tata Scholarship for Engineering Students 
2. Merit Cum Means Based Scholarships     
3. Indian Oil Corporation Scholarships    
4. VIT University Ignite Scholarships     
5. NTPC Scholarship Scheme    
6. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Fellowship    
7. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students    
8. ONGC Scholarships for SC/ ST
9. North-South Foundation Scholarships    
10. Panasonic Scholarship

It is not at all affordable to pursue a medical degree, especially in the USA. Study in health care has become extremely expensive because of the advertisements and high demand of this profession. But there are a lot of ways through which you can study a degree in medicine but not over spending a lot of money. Here is a list of scholarships that you can apply for as an international student in the US

1. BoardVitals Medical School Scholarship
2. Blueprint Prep Medical School Scholarship
3. Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
4. White Coat Investor Scholarship
5. Physicians of Tomorrow Awards
6. Herbert W Scholarship 
7. USA Medical and Surgical Scholarship Program.

Having an internship, while completing your education improves your chances of getting a high-paying job. Internships always enhance your CV and make you look like a better candidate for a job. It also gives you the practical exposure that you need before getting a full time job for yourself. Here are different websites that will help you in finding internships as an international student-

1. Intern Abroad HQ

This is one of the most popular websites among international students for finding an internship. It can also offer you work from home opportunities from big organisations based on your experience and skill set.

2. Way Up

This website is perfect for fresh graduates. This company has a tie-up with around 500 other brands, including prominent brands like Visa, BlackStone, Unilever and L’Oréal.

3. Wellfound (formerly known as AngelList Talent)

This website has over 130,000 listed jobs in the tech field for freshers. It also has a lot of internships in prominent organisations. This website also has a feature of a salary calculator where you can calculate your average expected salary on the basis of your skills and education.

4. LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a very popular platform that everyone has heard of. Here, you will find hundreds of opportunities for yourself as an intern as well as a fresh graduate.

Most of the students are granted an F1 visa while studying in the United States of America. But a lot of times students need to get their visa extended for a variety of reasons. This can happen in a variety of situations such as medical problems due to which a student is not able to complete their program on time.

For your F-1 student visa, you are generally given a time period of 60 days after your Visa has expired known as the grace time to prepare to depart from the USA.

In order to get your visa extended, it is very important to take this step timely. Make sure that you apply for a visa extension before the expiring date of your current visa. This will improve your chances of getting approved for a visa extension. Also, if you have a health concern, then chances are high that you will get your visa extension approved. Make sure that you have all the required credentials.

An international study program is a perfect way of getting to know how studying abroad will be like. You will get to know a lot of people and experience different cultures. At the same time you will experience learning under a different curriculum. This will broaden your perspective about education. But there are certain things that you must consider before enrolling yourself in an international summer study program. First of all you must understand that you might feel homesickness after leaving your home. But you should not let that get too serious and try to enjoy the whole experience. Also, you have to become a little more accepting because not everyone belongs to the same culture and community like you. You will meet a lot of different people with different cultures, identities and opinions. You need to learn to respect all of that. Also studying in a different country means studying under a different curriculum altogether. You might face some problems initially, but after giving some time, things will get better on their own.

MBA is a very expensive degree to pursue. Studying MBA in the top institutions of the world can be even more expensive. But having a scholarship can provide you with the needed relief. Here is a list of all the MBA scholarships that you will be eligible for as an international student-

1. Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships
2. University of the People Online Tuition Free Degrees
3. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
4. BTH Scholarships
5. Mid Sweden University Tuition Fee Scholarships
6. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme for International Students
7. University of Twente Scholarships (UTS)
8. VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme for International Students
9. AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women
10. Harvard University-Boustany Foundation MBA Scholarship

New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world in terms of accommodation and living expenses. The rent prices are so high here that they are almost equal to your tuition fees. In this scenario, it can become extremely difficult for international students to find suitable accommodation for themselves. Here are some tips for you as an international student who is looking for a perfect accommodation in New York-

1. First full shortlist all the neighbourhoods that you think you can live in. Research about different localities in New York City and figure out which ones do you like the best.
2. You can take help of different property research websites which are available for free. This will help you in finding out the best localities and also give you an idea of the rent price.
3. Make sure that you check the place before renting it out. Try to visit as many apartments as you can show that you have a practical idea of how the apartments are.
4. Collect all the required documents for renting out the place.

The world has become more versatile and dynamic over the past few years. The concept of foreign education is no more alien and people are now comfortable with the idea of going abroad for higher education. But it is very important to decide which country is the best for you. Generally students choose from the top five study abroad options. But it's not obvious that what works for others is going to work for you as well. Here are the parameters that you can consider while choosing your study abroad destination-

1. Choose a country that has a friendly immigration policy. The chances of your Visa getting rejected will be really and that is actually very beneficial for you.
2. Make sure that the country that you are migrating to has a considerable population of people from your native country. This will make you help feel less homesick as you will see more people like yourself after migrating. 
3. The primary language of instruction of the country must be English. Always choose the country whose native language you're able to understand and talk.
4. Look for job opportunities after completing your degree. If you think that you will be able to secure yourself a high-paying job then go for it.
5. Tuition fees and living costs are also to be acknowledged. These factors are very subjective as everyone has different paying capacities.

As we all know that the government of India has decided to open campuses of international universities in India. Under the New Education Policy, this initiative has been taken by the government. The idea behind this policy is that students will no longer go to foreign countries for studying. The proposal was given by the University Grants Commission. The government is aiming to open campuses of international universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Princeton and Barclays in Europe and America.

It is also expected that the quality of education in India will get better. After facing competition from these campuses of international universities in India, the universities of India will also get better. A lot of students have been traveling to different countries in order to get a good quality education. As a result the government of India has decided that all these foreign universities will be brought to India. Indian students will be benefited in all ways. Now you will not have to spend tons of money to get high-quality education.

It is likely that staying away from your family and your home makes you feel lonely. The change and culture and social isolation can lead to the feeling of depression. As an international student you have to learn to be happy by yourself as you cannot rely on other people for your happiness. Here are the ways through which you can look after your mental health and be happy from the inside-

1. Try to stay on your campus as much as you can. Campuses are a place with a lot of hustle and bustle and you will get to meet new people on a daily basis. Chances are high that you will find friends that you will get along with. 
2. Try to join as many clubs and organisations as you can.
3. Try to stay active in class and become part of all the class activities. This will help you in getting connected to your classmates as well as your professors.
4. Always stay in touch with your family and your friends back home. Try to call them as much as you can and always be involved even if you are in a different country.

Studying abroad is not at all an easy thing. You need to arrange a lot of money in order to study abroad. Sometimes students are not able to arrange that big amount of money because of which they decide to take education loans. Taking education loans can be stressful as you have to arrange for a lot of credentials and go to the bank on a regular basis. Here are some tips for you if you're taking an education loan-

1. Understand a type of loan you will have to take

There are different types of loans that banks will offer you but you have to decide which kind of loan you want to take for yourself. There are loans from government sources and loans for from private sources meant both for students who want to study abroad. Your goal should be to be able to secure a government loan for yourself because interest rates are generally lower for these loans. If you are not able to get a government loan then make sure you get a loan from a private institution meant specially for students who want to study abroad.

2. Always remember that you cannot use your amount for any miscellaneous expenses other than tuition fees and accommodation. You have to use your loan amount very wisely. 

3. Also take the interest amount into consideration as you have to pay the interest on a regular basis. Make sure that you are able to pay interest otherwise your loan will be canceled and you will be in trouble.

4. Borrow only the amount of money that you need for your education. Do not try to get  excess money from the bank as it's not at all beneficial for you. You might end up spending more than you need and then you'll have to pay back that amount of money with interest to the bank.

Most of the students go for research after completing their masters degree. It is very important to choose a good university for yourself if you are considering getting into research. Here's a list of the best universities in the UK for all the PhD aspirants who are interested in studying in the UK-

1. King’s College London

It is one of the best universities in the UK and has given 12 Nobel prize winners to the world. It offers degrees like PhD and MPhil, Professional doctorates, MD (Res), MPhilStud, Joint/Dual PhD.

2. University of Manchester

This university is a part of the prestigious Russell group and is ranked 23rd on QS World University Rankings 2023. The research topics here are quite versatile ranging from Arab World Studies to Coatings and Ceramics to Physics and Astronomy.

3. University of Bristol

This University is also a part of the prestigious Russell group. It was founded in 1876 and since then has been involved in some of the most famous researches and inventions that the world has ever seen.

The concept of international schools is becoming more and more popular. Parents are now focusing on the choice of schools as much as they focus on the choice of the university of their child. Here is a list of the international schools for all the students want to become the global leaders of tomorrow-

1. Halcyon London International School

The schools for children between the ages of 11 to 18. It focuses on the individual development of each and every child and unlocking their true potential.

2. Concord College

This school is located in a beautiful countryside location. It is a coeducational school that focuses on the overall development of the students. It has an exceptional academic record.

3. Fettes College

This school in Scotland is located at a location which is a blend of rural and urban surroundings. Here children get to enjoy the best of both the worlds and learn to live in a community like school. It focuses on the aspects of harmony and peace.

4. Westbourne School

This school has been named the number one school in the UK for the last seven years. It has also been named the number one IB school in the UK in 2019. It has a student to teacher ratio of just 8 to 1 and other interesting facilities like open door policy, special kind of tutorials for students and a lot of other similar things that make it very interesting and special.