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Divyes Chakravarty, 18, has started packing his bags. He is set to fly to the US this September to do his BS (Bachelor of Science) in economics and international business at Northeastern University. Having done his ICS Class 12 from Mumbai’s Cathedral and John Connon School, Divyes is set to start his undergraduate studies abroad, a burgeoning trend as opposed to when parents used to send their kids abroad for post-graduation, till a few years back.College abroad costs a lot of money. But Divyes’s father Anis was well prepared. He says that parents should start planning for this from the time a child enters class 7…
Students who want to study abroad, particularly in Turkey, can now pursue their dreams Students pose at their graduation. — Unsplash/FileISLAMABAD: Students who want to study abroad, particularly in Turkey, can now pursue their dreams as Ankara-based TED University officials is offering significant scholarships on quality education in 23 undergraduate and 17 graduate programmes to Pakistanis, enrolling for the Fall 2024 semester.During the Devcom-Pakistan webinar on Sunday, officials from TED University’s international programmes announced that new enrollees will receive scholarships ranging from 25% to 100%, determined by their academic achievements and other credentials.Additionally, Pakistani students will not be required…
“Ladies and gentlemen, Japan Airlines is pleased to welcome you to Tokyo. The local time is 22:34. Thank you for flying with us today, and we hope you fly with us again!” This was the first thing I heard when I arrived in Japan, my new home for the next ten months. Studying abroad had always been an itching thought that I pushed to the back of my mind, thinking it was unrealistic. One day, the daydream slipped out of my mouth, and the next thing I knew, I was submitting my application. From the day of my acceptance until…
Introducing yourself in three words or phrases. I would describe myself as driven, curious and humble. How did you get into international education? During my undergrad, I was studying abroad in Lima and my previous high school was bringing students to Peru and contracted me to design a study abroad program for them. I was the translator, ran it, and for me, that was really special. It was at the end of my study abroad experience, and I was able to build an itinerary with a lot of local friends and connections I had made. That was probably my first…
Speaking with The PIE News and featured in this week’s 5 Mins… interview, founder & president of EdOdyssey, Peter McGovern, revealed that one of its partners had seen tuition revenues soar due to student interest in its study abroad program. “A university that we’re working with spends about $200,000 in admin costs each fall as an investment in their freshman cohort that goes abroad,” he told The PIE. “Over the last four to six years, they calculate they’ve generated $6 million in tuition revenues because they’re attracting more competitive admission pools, and they’re retaining students at the highest level ever.” McGovern was responding…
DARTMOUTH – Ten students from UMass School of Law will be in Portugal from May 17 to 31 as part of a new study abroad program created in partnership with the Católica Global School of Law of Lisbon.Accompanied by UMass School of Law Dean Sam Panarella and Tort Law Professor Richard Peltz-Steele, the students will be studying Comparative Law in a two-credit course, which will be co-taught by professors from both schools. The group will also visit cultural and legal sites in and around Lisbon.“It’s important to have a holistic view of international law,” said first-year Law student Paul Riley,…
Los Angeles — This past semester, I embarked on an exciting journey of studying abroad in the Netherlands, spending 90 days in a 14th-century castle with 80 of my peers. That time also came with a myriad of experiences, from adjusting to the workload to figuring out when and where to travel. For other students considering a similar opportunity, here are four lessons I took home with me from my time in Europe. Pack Light Everyone says don’t pack the kitchen sink when studying abroad, and it’s true. My parents encouraged me to pack only the essentials so it’d be…
For international students studying in the US, the EB-5 Visa program provides a life-changing opportunity to obtain a Green Card. It gives them an edge over other international students and a future full of stability and security.The EB-5 Visa, also referred to as the “Immigrant Investor Program,” offers a Green Card to the investors and their family members (Self, Spouse, and Children up to 21 years of age) in return for an investment of USD 800,000 in a qualifying project in the US. The recent changes in the program have made it even more attractive for International Students already in…
Sam Adegobye was excited when he got admission to study for his master’s degree at a university in northern England. His family felt it was a prayer answered. A thanksgiving service was held, which attracted friends and well-wishers from across Nigeria. One week later, Adegboyega, 23, travelled for his studies. However, things eventually turned sour six months after the fun fare. The young Adegboyega returned to Nigeria to the chagrin of parents and friends. On enquiry, it was found that he had entered into an arrangement with the university and reneged. He was supposed to pay part of his school…
The BU Study Exchange Programme is a fantastic opportunity to experience a new country and culture during your BU degree. If you are interested in studying abroad for a semester at one of our selected partner universities during the spring semester of your second year of undergraduate study, our second call for applications is now open. Read more about the programme and available funding below. If you wish to study abroad during your placement year, final year or at Master’s level, arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis. Speak to your Faculty’s Programme Leader or Global Engagement Lead/Study Abroad Academic Coordinator to discuss your…