Bocconi University – an overview Founded in 1902, Bocconi is an internationally-renowned private research university. It is located in Milan, Italy, and focusses on economics, business and law. SDA Bocconi is the business school wing of the university and offers MBA, EMBA and Specialised Master’s courses. Moverover, its MBA course was ranked 4th in the…
If you want to study law and international law, the first basic question you need to ask yourself is whether you want to work within one national legal system. Do you wish to learn the national laws of a specific country? Maybe you want to focus on the relationships between legal entities which cross borders.…
The University of St Andrews -rankings The University of St Andrews is ranked Number 1. in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022), outstripping both Oxford and Cambridge. St Andrews has topped the National Student Survey for student satisfaction in 13 out of the last 15 years. Also, it is consistently featured in the world’s…
At first glance this might appear a simple decision – take a degree in what you enjoy. In reality, you have to consider a whole variety of factors before you put pen to paper. All of that before you start to fill out your university application forms. Choosing a course is a commitment and you…
Studying in Sweden combines gaining an excellent education and enjoying student life in a sustainable, liberal country, with a landscape that takes your breath away. Currently, over 38,000 international students have chosen to study in Sweden. This number, which is going up from year to year, attracted by its long-established institutions of higher education. The…
Starting University can be a big step in your life and can be challenging. You might be feeling anxious and nervous about the big decisons in your life. A recent poll found that 90 % of university applicants reported feeling worried about the decisions they had made. They are worried about the future, and whether…
How to prepare yourself to move to another country Moving to study abroad requires a different mindset to flying off for a two-week seaside break during your summer holidays. You will be living in a foreign country for three to four years, and will be creating a temporary home from home, where you can relax,…
You have written your Personal Statement and filled in the application form, and all that is left is to upload your references. Let us look at this from two perspectives – yours and that of the referee. References – the student’s role The first thing you need to consider is who to ask to act…
Portfolio preparation – an overview Portfolio for art studies – the first and most important piece of advice is to start working on your portfolio six months before you need to submit it. Do not leave it to the last minute, because it is a key part of your application to university and will…
Study skills – how to improve them! Honing your study skills not only prepares you for your whole academic journey, but also improves your overall efficiency and is something you can carry forward into your working life. Knowing how to organise information is as important when you are writing an interdepartmental proposal, or justifying a…
