One of the most important skills you will need as a student at university is the ability to take good notes. This is true of all students, both English speakers and international speakers alike. It takes time to learn what style of notetaking works for you and how to take notes efficiently, but it’s time well spent and will help you throughout your life at university. When should I take notes? Take notes before lectures using the
When you start studying abroad at university you will have to write several essays for each of your modules. An important part of essay writing is referencing. It's critical to learn what it is, why you must use it and how to use it. Read on to find the answers to these questions. Before going into more detail, let’s first look at some useful vocabulary to help you a little later on. Useful vocabulary bibliography – This is
Do you love working with people and helping them achieve personal goals and dreams? Are you also interested in how to make a business successful? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then perhaps studying human resources management is for you. In this article, we'll explain what human resources is, what you'll study in the subject, and the careers available once you graduate. What are human resources?
The Earth needs us and we need it so it makes perfect sense that we should respect and look after this planet of ours. You may hear the terms environmentally friendly, eco-friendly and earth-friendly being used. They all essentially mean the same thing – not harming the environment. Some argue that it is impossible to be completely eco-friendly, preferring instead to use the term sustainable. It may appear that just one person’s actions or inactions cannot make
Studying abroad is the dream of many international students. But it’s expensive, and without financial help, it can sometimes be difficult to achieve. Financial aid and funding are the only ways some international students can make their dream come true. With this comes the added pressure of applications and high academic achievement. We investigate how to deal with these issues. Financial help can come in many forms. For example, there
Alumni benefits are the ongoing advantages that graduates receive from their university after completing their studies and they are far more valuable than most students realise. From career services, mentorship, and professional networking to discounts, continuing education, and exclusive events, joining your university's alumni association gives you access to a lifelong support network. Whether you are an international student planning your post-graduation journey
As part of our academic writing series, we look at how to start essay writing at university. Academic writing is very different from any English language writing you may have done so far. It’s a process, and you shouldn't miss any parts of the process. Here we give you an overview of the steps involved in academic essay writing and some advice for each section. How to start essay writing
Studying abroad means that most international students will need to learn and use a foreign language. Living in a country is the best and fastest way to learn a language, but if you want to get your language skills up to speed before you arrive you should definitely consider using a language learning app. Some are free, others are paid for, here are four of the top apps on the market. Duolingo Perhaps one of the most popular free apps
