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I leave for London in 16 days.I’ve told countless friends and family. I’ve written my departure date on work schedules, in text messages and now in columns. But I still don’t feel like I’m leaving. I drive down the dusty dirt roads of Vermont fenced in different shades of green. I peer over the edge of a river dock on still water. I laugh with my hometown friends while making tacos or bending the rules of bowling. I can’t imagine my summer being anything but this. I’m so fortunate to participate in an abroad program. I’m excited and anxious and bloody terrified.…

Students aspiring for higher education abroad face numerous challenges, ranging from finding the right institution and course to securing admission, visas, and finances. To aid prospective students in navigating these obstacles, we delve into the top five countries favoured by Indian students for higher studies and what each destination offers in terms of educational opportunities, financial assistance, and job prospects.According to Open Doors’ reports, the United States of America (USA) remains a top choice for Indian students, attracting more than 25% of the over one million foreign students studying there in the academic year 2022-23. The country offers a diverse…

Popular Study Abroad Destinations For Indian Students Image: Pexels 26 May 2024 The USA remains a top choice for Indian students, attracting over 25% of the one million foreign students studying there in 2022-23, according to Open Doors’ reports  Image: Pexels Job prospects in the USA are promising, especially in tech hubs, but high education costs and limited post-graduation work opportunities are challenges Image: Pexels The UK offers globally recognised universities and a two-year post-study work visa, but job availability has been affected by Brexit Image: Pexels The Graduate Route Scheme in the UK allows students to stay for up…

Photo by Bekah Howard MACON — Mercer University had four students chosen during the spring 2024 selection cycle to receive a total of $10,000 in funding to study abroad through the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program. Christian Grizzle, a class of 2024 chemistry major, will participate in a Mercer On Mission program in Belize. Jakayla Jackson, a rising senior sports marketing and analytics major, will participate in a Mercer On Mission program in South Africa. Robin Serrant, a class of 2024 global health major, will participate in a Mercer On Mission program in India. Amaya Shackley, a rising…

What are the measures taken by the US consulates to address the rising applications for student visas? Are there more officials deputed to speed up the visa process? Our goal is to allow every first-time student visa applicant to interview ahead of their scheduled programme start date, along with as many second-time applicants as time permits. To meet that goal, we are continually evaluating and adjusting our schedule, staffing, and processes to maximise appointment availability. For example, this year we are starting student visa appointments two weeks earlier to give us more time to meet anticipated student demand.   The…

What inspired you to study abroad?Before attending St. John’s University, I was uncertain whether studying abroad was the right choice. While I’ve always had a love for travel, it was my brother’s experience through the St. John’s Global Passport program that genuinely piqued my interest. Encouraged by his stories, I decided to participate in Global Passport to the University’s Rome, Italy, campus and embarked on a semester abroad in the Eternal City.Did you have any initial fears before your trip? If so, how did you overcome them? I was nervous to study abroad because I was worried about filling my downtime.…

Have you ever looked back at your college experience and wished you had studied abroad? Thanks to Temple University’s Adult Study Abroad, it’s not too late.  The program, established in 2019, offers a unique opportunity for adults to study in Rome. And Temple is the only university in the country to offer such a program.   “While many American universities conduct travel programs for their alumni, as far as we know Temple is currently the only university in the United States to offer a dedicated, long-term study abroad program for adult learners,” said A.J. Fitzgerald, Temple’s adult study abroad coordinator.…

Story: Lisa Sollie | Photo: Cody Ingram When University of West Alabama history major Brandon Williamson boards a plane this summer for Cape Town, South Africa, it will be his first flight and first trip out of the country. He is checking both items off his list of goals thanks to the Alpha South Study Abroad Experience and the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. The Alpha South Study Abroad Experience is a five-week program that opens the door to studying the history, politics, economy, and culture of South Africa along with its impact on world affairs. Sponsored by Alpha…

For the first time, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unveils $6.3 billion budget ahead of federal government PESHAWAR: For the first time in history, Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Friday announced its budget of Rs1,754 billion ($6.3 billion) before the federal government, with one of its senior officials justifying the move on the basis of provincial autonomy. The KP government is led by former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, whose administration in Islamabad was ousted from power following a parliamentary no-confidence vote in April 2022. Since then, its leadership has struggled to stay politically afloat,…

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — Six University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.   The Gilman Scholarship Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships to outstanding U.S. undergraduate students who might not otherwise go abroad due to financial constraints. “Gilman scholarships allow students to gain vital experience in diverse languages and cultures,” said Ethan Knight, associate director of the Office of Scholars and Fellowships. “The study abroad experiences through this program aim to foster mutual understanding between the U.S. and the rest of the world and help students develop critical…