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In-depth analysis of QS, THE, ARWU, and US News university rankings. Admissions guides, study abroad strategies, and campus life insights to help you choose the right university.
Perspectives & Insights
Perspectives
Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.
What to Do When You Struggle to Adapt to Study Abroad
Many students leave home for the first time when they study abroad. Some adapt quickly, while others struggle. For some, life overseas becomes full of difficulties, and they even start to think about giving up on studying abroad altogether.
How Can You Improve Your English Without Putting in the Effort?
So how can we make learning English, which is such an important task, feel genuinely motivating?
How Working Professionals Can Improve IELTS Speaking (Part 2)
If working professionals want to take their English a step further and improve their IELTS scores, especially their speaking, what is the best approach? In the previous article, we introduced a few ways to get started and build confidence.
How Can Working Professionals Improve Their IELTS Speaking? (Part 1)
After graduation, most working professionals use English far less often. As a result, some people who once had a decent command of English see their ability drop sharply, while others with weaker English gradually forget most of what they learned.
How to Improve Your IELTS Speaking Score: 4 Mistakes to Avoid
Many test-takers find IELTS speaking to be their weakest section. In this article, we summarize some common reasons for low speaking scores in the hope of helping you improve quickly and overcome the difficulty of raising your score.
How to Stay Calm in the IELTS Speaking Test
Among the four sections of the IELTS exam, Speaking is the one that makes many Chinese test takers visibly uneasy. Just hearing about it can make them so nervous that they cannot perform at their normal level, let alone exceed it.
How Should First-Year University Students Prepare for IELTS?
First-year university students have just entered campus, so for almost any exam they have plenty of time to prepare. Because of that, determination matters more than the study plan itself.
How to Study More Effectively in France
When studying in France, the main focus is still learning. So what are the differences between studying in France and studying at home? How can you study more efficiently?
Three Key Tips for Choosing a UK University and Major
Studying in the UK is a major decision. It affects not only your future development, but also your overall study-abroad experience. Choosing the right university and major is therefore extremely important for every international student.
IELTS 5.0: How to Jump to 6.5 in One Month
If students want to study abroad, language test scores are essential. IELTS, for example, has a clear scoring system. So if you only have a 5.0 IELTS foundation, how can you push it to 6.5 in one month? Let’s talk about it today.
Is a social entrepreneurship and innovation management master’s right for you?
Social entrepreneurship has become a rising business trend over the last 10 years and many businesses are recognising social impact as a new driver for business growth.
Full-Time MBA: 9 Things to Know Before Applying
Pursuing a full-time MBA is a major decision and an even bigger investment. So what do you need to know before you apply?