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5 Ways to Find a Job Faster After Graduation
Careers Advice

5 Ways to Find a Job Faster After Graduation

In July, are you moving on to further study after leaving university, becoming a working professional, or still feeling uncertain? If you have not decided yet, don’t worry.

Hayden Young · Jul 16, 2021 · 3 min read
Before You Fill Out Your College Preferences, Read This: How to Choose a University
Studying Abroad

Before You Fill Out Your College Preferences, Read This: How to Choose a University

The summer solstice has just passed, and the heat is building. Along with the sweltering weather come the 2021 gaokao scores. As in every summer, some students are thrilled by their results, while others are worried.

Hayden Young · Jul 16, 2021 · 5 min read
How to Get Student Loan Relief in the U.S. During COVID-19
Scholarships & Finance

How to Get Student Loan Relief in the U.S. During COVID-19

COVID-19 has caused major disruptions around the world. Beyond the wider difficulties brought on by the virus, many people have been laid off, leaving them in severe financial hardship.

QS Staff Writer · Jul 14, 2021 · 8 min read
8 Smart Money Tips for Students During COVID-19
Scholarships & Finance

8 Smart Money Tips for Students During COVID-19

Coronavirus brought 2020 to a standstill. As lockdown began, the economy took a huge hit, holidays were cancelled, non-essential shops and restaurants were closed, and new social distancing rules made public transport largely off-limits.

QS Staff Writer · Jul 8, 2021 · 10 min read
How Online Learning Is Reshaping Higher Education
Admissions & Choosing

How Online Learning Is Reshaping Higher Education

COVID-19’s sudden shock pushed higher education into online learning almost overnight. At first, many universities did not seem ready for the challenge. But a year later, more and more students had begun to enjoy the convenience of online learning.

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 22, 2021 · 8 min read
From Dubai to Canada: Our University Experience
Studying Abroad

From Dubai to Canada: Our University Experience

Transfer programs can offer unmatched opportunities to experience a new culture, meet new people, grow as a person, and earn an internationally recognized degree.

Hayden Young · Jun 15, 2021 · 9 min read
How IE University Delivers Innovative Learning Experiences
Admissions & Choosing

How IE University Delivers Innovative Learning Experiences

At IE Tower, students can expect an innovative learning environment that seamlessly integrates technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence into the curriculum to help spark new ideas, strengthen creativity,...

Craig O'Callaghan · Jun 10, 2021 · 4 min read
What to expect when you study an MA in China and Regional Studies
Admissions & Choosing

What to expect when you study an MA in China and Regional Studies

Over the past few decades, China’s rise and prominence as an economic and geopolitical powerhouse has influenced and redefined its relationship with other regional powers in East and South East Asia.

Hayden Young · Jun 2, 2021 · 5 min read
7 Reasons to Study in Italy
Studying Abroad

7 Reasons to Study in Italy

Italy is renowned as a European education hub, with an impressive 40 universities ranked in the 2021 QS World University Rankings.

Hayden Young · May 25, 2021 · 9 min read
Why we decided to study abroad in Hungary
Where to Study

Why we decided to study abroad in Hungary

In recent years, Hungary has become an increasingly popular study abroad destination.

Hayden Young · May 25, 2021 · 7 min read
Useful GRE Tips For Non-Native English Speakers
Where to Study

Useful GRE Tips For Non-Native English Speakers

The GRE is a challenging exam for anyone preparing for it, and it’s easy to forget that this is even more prevalent for non-native English speakers.

Hayden Young · May 5, 2021 · 4 min read
University Rankings and Accreditation: What They Mean
Admissions & Choosing

University Rankings and Accreditation: What They Mean

When choosing a university and degree programme, there is usually a long checklist to consult first: fees, courses offered, graduate prospects, career opportunities, financial aid, and more.

Hayden Young · May 4, 2021 · 5 min read