Become a Certified CA During Your Undergrad in the UK

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Are you interested in becoming a Chartered Account (CA), but don’t want to wait until you finish your undergraduate degree? If yes, then consider studying in the UK. Here, you can sit for your CA qualification exams during your undergraduate degree, rather than waiting to complete the 2.5 years of articleship required in India. The […]

The Credit System in US Colleges

The Credit System in US Colleges | The Red Pen

Indian colleges have a simple, straightforward academic delivery system. Admitted students choose from a set of branches (majors) and study a set requirement of subjects in their major. On the contrary, US colleges offer a framework, the credit system, that provides each student with greater flexibility in designing their education. Simply put, the credit system […]

Combining Liberal Arts with Science and Engineering

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Most Indian students attend college in the US to gain a solid technical education. Be it in pure sciences or hard engineering, the US is home to many of the world’s leading technical institutions. It’s unfortunate, however, that many of these same students dismiss the non-technical aspects of learning. This is especially concerning since the […]

It’s Not Too Late! Graduate Entry Law Courses in the UK

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Many people think that to pursue a career in law, you should have studied it at an undergraduate level. However, if you wanted to explore other options during your undergraduate studies and now are committed to studying law, all is not lost. With two options for postgraduates, the UK serves as the perfect destination to […]

Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering: What’s the Difference?

Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering: What’s the Difference? | The Red Pen

Computer science and computer engineering are vast fields with a wide range of industry and research opportunities in speciality areas such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, payment systems and autonomous driving. Many aspiring students, however, find themselves confused when deciding between a major in computer engineering and a major in computer science. This article will […]

How Can I Pursue Multiple Interests in the UK with a Joint Degree?

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One of the key benefits of opting to go to the UK for your undergraduate studies is that if you have a passion for a particular subject and wish to pursue it in depth, you can. UK universities offer several highly specialised degrees and even some in unusual subjects. At the University of Cambridge, for […]

Should You Consider The Netherlands for an Undergraduate Degree?

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In the current political climate, many students are looking beyond the US and UK for higher studies abroad. In this case, I would urge such students to consider the Netherlands, which offers a wide range of over 300 bachelor’s degree courses in English for international students. Why should I consider studying in the Netherlands? The […]