Student blogger Irini Sala is an undergraduate international student at the University of Reading , studying Consumer Behaviour and Marketing . As part of her course, she is currently doing an industrial work placement at a media/marketing company in Cape Town, South Africa. Here are her top seven reasons for why YOU should think about studying abroad. Let’s get something clear, deciding to study abroad is very exciting but not always easy. The
Asia is one of the world’s largest continents, it is filled with so much wonder, and wrapped in mystique and beauty. When you think about studying abroad, the usual popular destinations that come to mind are the United States, the UK and Europe. However, Asia is a treasure trove of amazing experiences just waiting for you to explore. Filled with cultures that are unique only to that continent, studying in Asia is certainly an eye-opening experience and definitely
Choosing where and what to study can be hard and complicated. We like to make things easy for you though and using our search tool you can find the perfect course, university and country in just a few clicks. But how do we do it? And what does ‘best match’ actually mean? Information is key First, let’s talk about the data. We have a dedicated in-house team that collect details about courses from different institutions. This means we
As prices for university creep ever higher in the UK and the US, Jess, from FutureLearn looks elsewhere for good quality learning that won’t empty your bank account. 1. Germany Mainland Europe is generally a good bet for cheap but reasonable quality education. Germany offers free tuition (all you need to pay is a relatively low administration fee) to international students, manageable living costs and some excellent
1. New Zealand New year, New Zealand? Perhaps holidaying in this adventure paradise is already on your bucket list, but have you ever thought of studying in New Zealand ? Aside from exploring the stunning Lord of the Rings scenery and attempting your first skydive, this country also has a number of world class universities with internationally recognised qualifications. Here you can expect small class sizes, good contact hours
Fret not! Although the Malaysian currency has dropped to its lowest level in nine years, students can still plan their holidays abroad. There’s no need to ditch those long-awaited holiday plans. Here’s where you can go… Budapest, Hungary It’s one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and is definitely a place that all Malaysians will fall in love with because they too love their food. There are so many restaurants and cafes in the bustling town –
Some students will have a country in mind where they want to study at; others might have a rough idea or be split between a few destinations; and others will have absolutely no idea what options are available and they may even surprised as to which countries are a possibility. So here are five things you should consider when deciding on a study destination: 1. Where do you want to go? This is a simple one: where in the world do you
Learn how studying abroad in Asia can help to break down social barriers. We spoke to Zainab Malik from Education Intelligence at the British Council about the benefits of studying abroad in Asia, and how it works to challenge social barriers between students. Watch the video below from our Google Hangout with the British Council (there’s also a quick summary after the video). Stereotypes— Learn how increasing amounts of international
