In the past few years, we have seen a growing interest from students who are looking beyond the traditional US and UK universities to pursue their undergraduate degrees. With competitive, reputed programmes combined with picturesque cities, the Netherlands is gaining popularity. In 2017-2018, the international student population in the Netherlands was approximately 122,000 from over …

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Community service is a term that everyone has heard of at some point. Apart from aiding society in general, volunteer work can help children develop valuable skills such as empathy, dedication and passion.  Acknowledging the importance and value of community service, certain international curricula, such as the MYP and the IBDP, have included this as …

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In India, most graduates with a bachelor’s degree focus on building hard skills in the hope that this will lead to a higher probability of employment. While an undergraduate degree can lead to meaningful employment, there is a difference when one compares the role of an employee with a postgraduate degree to one who has …

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As a back-to-back State Championship Debater growing up in the US, taking part in speech and debate truly changed my life. A powerful academic journey that can open opportunities, speech and debate is also valued by highly selective colleges. I believe that it was my involvement with speech and debate helped me gain admissions at …

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The tradition of sending children to boarding schools in India has existed for centuries. In ancient times, gurukuls provided children with academic, physical and military training at the guru’s ashram. Today, there are many modern boarding schools scattered across the county that focus on providing holistic education to students. Here is everything you need to …

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Today, most children spend hours and hours on social media or playing video games. Excessive amounts of time spent in the digital world can negatively impact their overall development and lead to unhealthy lifestyles. However, if children spent some of their time engaged in constructive and creative extracurricular activities, such as sports, dance, music and …

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If you have been deferred from your US early application round to the Regular Decision round, or have been placed on a waitlist for either your undergraduate or postgraduate applications, you might be wondering what you can do next. Since this is not an outright rejection, there are a few things you can do to …

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In a highly competitive global marketplace, a master’s degree sets you apart from other job candidates. But irrespective of the programme, the application process to graduate schools has several components and can seem lengthy and daunting. But if you begin working on it in advance in a systematic way, there’s no need to worry.  Keep …

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3rd in a 4-part series about global medical education In the past few years, countries such as Singapore, Australia and China have become a popular study abroad destinations for international students. Besides business and engineering, students are now looking at these countries for medicine as well. Read on to learn more about medical education in …

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Most MBA applicants have an idea about which MBA programmes to target. However, with Round 2 deadlines a few months away, it’s time to start narrowing down your business school list. Rankings, while helpful, should be used only as a reference. Here are some important factors to look into when deciding on your list of …

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Since most boarding schools have high academic standards and offer a variety of co-curricular activities, it is not always easy to know how to select the right boarding school for your child. One method is to consider the school’s unique speciality and how that relates to your child’s strengths. For instance, if the school boasts …

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Gone are the days when grades were all that mattered. Today, schools, colleges and even employers are looking at applicants holistically. They prefer students who have gone above and beyond academics and demonstrated additional interest in a subject about which they are passionate. Along with this, they want students who have showcased additional abilities such …

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