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Student Entrepreneurs
Studying Abroad

Student Entrepreneurs

Meet some of the world’s most enterprising students , managing their own businesses while still at university.

QS Staff Writer · Oct 28, 2012 · 6 min read
Universities Prepare for Earth Hour 2012
University News

Universities Prepare for Earth Hour 2012

On the last Saturday in March, people around the world will be switching off as many lights as they possibly can, as part of the annual Earth Hour event.

QS Staff Writer · Oct 28, 2012 · 2 min read
Distance Learning Graduate Level: The Facts
Courses

Distance Learning Graduate Level: The Facts

Distance learning at graduate level isn't for everyone: it requires self-discipline and determination. But it can be a valid and flexible alternative for those who are prevented from attending residential school due to personal or work commitments.

Zoe Wong · Oct 28, 2012 · 5 min read
Arts & Design: Improving your Career Prospects
Courses

Arts & Design: Improving your Career Prospects

Career options forart and design graduates are plentiful. However, competition can be stiff.

QS Staff Writer · Oct 28, 2012 · 5 min read
Getting Your Voice Heard at University
Studying Abroad

Getting Your Voice Heard at University

University years are a great time to get involved in causes you feel strongly about.

Laura Bridgestock · Oct 28, 2012 · 4 min read
Graduate Degrees for Social Entrepreneurs
Careers Advice

Graduate Degrees for Social Entrepreneurs

A graduate degree could be what it takes to transform yourself into a successful social entrepreneur, as these real-life examples show.

QS Staff Writer · Oct 28, 2012 · 6 min read
What is a Non-US ‘American University’?
Admissions & Choosing

What is a Non-US ‘American University’?

If you’ve started looking for possible study-abroad options , it’s likely that you’ll have come across at least one university, outside of the US, with the word ‘American’ in its title.

Laura Bridgestock · Oct 28, 2012
Considering The Costs Of Studying Abroad
Scholarships & Finance

Considering The Costs Of Studying Abroad

Student funding and in particular paying for university accommodation, program fees and course materials, needs to be planned out thoroughly.

Zoe Wong · Oct 28, 2012 · 3 min read
University Service-Learning: Learning by Helping
Studying Abroad

University Service-Learning: Learning by Helping

University service-learning allows you to make a difference to the local community, not only alongside your degree but as part of it!

QS Staff Writer · Oct 28, 2012 · 2 min read
The Advantages of Experience-Based Learning
Careers Advice

The Advantages of Experience-Based Learning

From sandwich courses to mentoring schemes, there are lots of ways to add value to your degree by participating in experience-based learning.

Laura Bridgestock · Oct 28, 2012 · 6 min read
Aid, Scholarships and Part-Time Work
Scholarships & Finance

Aid, Scholarships and Part-Time Work

University can be expensive, and for many students, personal and family funds will just not be enough. However, there are other ways to cover your costs, namely financial aid , scholarshipsand part-time work.

QS Staff Writer · Oct 28, 2012 · 4 min read
A University Career Mentoring Scheme: Student Profile
Careers Advice

A University Career Mentoring Scheme: Student Profile

If your university offers acareer mentoring scheme, you could have the opportunity to start making professional contacts in your target sector, long before you graduate.

QS Staff Writer · Oct 28, 2012 · 2 min read