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The final piece of the study abroad puzzle: finding the right international accommodation. Why should you look high and low for some place to call ‘home, sweet home’, after having received the offer letter from your dream university? Finding the right accommodation is extremely essential to your well-being and student-happiness. It could enhance your stay abroad and make you more productive in your educational pursuits as well. These are a few factors we think you should bear in mind, while you are on the lookout for your much-needed university accommodation. While many universities provide rooms in their residential halls, there are some that expect you to find private accommodation by yourself. Some universities recommend students to take up certain off-campus accommodation options and help with arrangements, even if they don’t offer any. You can also choose to use the university’s accommodation services on a temporary basis before moving to an off-campus option. L...

Getting a business education doesn't have to be expensive. An increasing number of colleges, universities and even nonprofit organizations offer free business courses online. Find out how you can sign up for these courses and what you can get from them. Online business courses that don't require students to register or pay tuition are plentiful, but these courses don't lead to college credit. Students who would rather earn credit for the courses they take online might want to consider resources that charge a fee in exchange for access to online course materials. One 2016 survey found that online undergraduate students are an average of 29 years old and online graduate students are an average of 33, reflecting both the popularity and effectiveness of online programs to help adults meet educational and career goals. Online education is well-suited to older students often balancing education with work, family and other obligations. Here are four...

To do or not to do - that is the question that plagues most students who are contemplating pursuing an education through distance learning. Over the years, distance education in various forms - distance learning programs from open universities, online programs and so forth, have helped realised the educational aspirations of students who could not attend full-time      and campus-based     classes. Students often have apprehensions over opting for higher education via distance learning, as they lack clarity about the pros and cons of this mode of education. It's a good idea to understand the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a degree through distance education before you decide if you want to go for this mode. You must realise that distance education might not be the best choice for every student, but understanding its advantages and drawbacks can help you decide if distance learning is right for you. According to the study, 86...

India’s   progress has trickled down to most citizens as well, with more and more people now able to afford several basic things, which until a decade ago, were considered luxury. One such aspect is education. While students from India usually prefer to study in the top  5 study abroad destinations  -- the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. NEW ZEALAND New Zealand has always been internationally recognized for its excellent education standards and for training high quality teachers, which makes it rather a given fact that the institutions in NewZealand provide one of the best world class teaching faculties. Apart from this, New Zealand also has a high quality of amenities and research facilities for its students. But that is not all the country has to offer. It also provides a perfect mix of a modern cosmopolitan society that exists in perfect harmony with the country’s outdoorsy lifestyle. Replete with all k...