UC Davis started life as the state of California’s agricultural college and became amalgamated into the University of California in 1959. Its historical roots can be seen to this very day, since it is ranked No…
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East Carolina University
Overview Accommodation and catering facilities at East Carolina University Sports facilities Costs The application process for east Carolina University What do students say about studying at East Carolina University? And finally… Overview Situated in Greenville,…
Why study abroad?
Personal benefits of studying abroad And this is why you should study abroad Also important is that Academic benefits of studying abroad Different approach Cultural benefits of studying abroad Costs And finally… In 2023,over six…
The Ivy League
What is the Ivy League? The Ivy League is made up of eight elite northwestern universities in the USA. It was originally conceived as an athletic league, to encourage the schools to play each other,…
Extracurricular activities
Why do extracurricular activities matter? Differentiating between extracurricular activities and deciding what to mention Is travel an extracurricular activity? Academic extracurricular activities – do they matter? Volunteering extracurricular activities Extracurricular activities: Teamwork and leadership Extracurricular…
Careers of the future
Chat GPT, Bard et al. – what are they and will they take our jobs in the future? Tay bot experiment Careers of the future – the robots are coming! Robots do not have an…
The GAMSAT
The GAMSAT The Graduate Medical School Admission Test, or GAMSAT, is used to select candidates for admission to a Graduate Entry Program to study dentistry, medicine, optometry, veterinary science and pharmacy in the UK, Australia…
Maastricht University
An overview Life in Maastricht Maastricht University rankings What that means University College, Maastricht Maastricht University and research Maastricht University – approach to teaching and learning Requirements to study at Maastricht University Applying to Maastricht…
How to write a motivational letter
Motivational letter vs Personal Statement. The difference Motivational letters – what to avoid Motivational letters – how to set them out Structuring a motivational letter Keep circling back to the course! Motivational letters – be…
Courses at universities
How do I choose which course to study? Choosing a course: understand your own abilities Course at universities – Choosing a course: factors to consider How do I choose which course to study? In general,…
Northwestern University – How to apply?
Northwestern University – an overview Why apply to Northwestern University? Choosing a course at Northwestern university The application process to Northwestern University How to apply to Northwestern University Application deadlines And finally Northwestern University –…
Universities in Milan
Why study in Milan? Universities in Milan Why study in Milan? Situated in the North of Italy, in the Po Basin, Milan is the second largest city in the country, with a population of 3.4…
What are the advantages of studying abroad?
The advantages of studying abroad – an overview There are many advantages of studying abroad, and the latest statistics bear this out. In 2020, 5.8 million young people decided to take this huge and exciting…
Jobs on campus
Job on campus – how to get one, and where to look for it! Why get jobs on campus? There are many benefits to getting a jobs on campus – apart from the obvious one…
The University of Florida
Overview of the University of Florida Established in 1853, the University of Florida is a leading land-grant research university, rated R1 for research output and ranked in sixth place among the USA’s public universities, and…
The University of Washington-Seattle
Overview Sports at the University of Washington-Seattle University of Washington-Seattle – academic rankings and organisation Applying to the University of Washington-Seattle The cost of studying at the University of Washington-Seattle Scholarships Accommodation options at the…
What is Advanced Placement?
What AP exams can I sit? What is the Capstone Diploma? How does Advanced Placement differ from the IB? Do universities accept AP qualifications? Testing locations and sitting the AP exams Advanced Placement exam day…
Public and private universities – what is the difference?
And what it is based on. The basic differences between public and private universities all stem from one source – funding. Public universities are funded by the state and operate on a non-profit basis, whereas…
The International Baccalaureate (IB)
What is the IB programme? Launched in 1968 in Switzerland, the International Baccalaureate is now available all over the world, in over 4.000 schools and 145 countries. The standardized global curriculum commits to cross-cultural, holistic…