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Making The Most Of Open Days
Admissions & Choosing

Making The Most Of Open Days

Having a choice is great, but when it's a big decision like choosing a university, then a lot of research needs to be done. Open days can be an invaluable part of this.

Zoe Wong · Apr 12, 2021 · 3 min read
Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's Top University
Studying Abroad

Chulalongkorn University: Thailand's Top University

Chulalongkorn University in Thailand is a true royal university. Founded in 1913 by King Rama VI, it is the country’s oldest university.

Hayden Young · Apr 6, 2021 · 4 min read
Studying in Thailand: Public or Private University?
Studying Abroad

Studying in Thailand: Public or Private University?

Thailand has become increasingly popular among international students in recent years. Lower study-abroad costs and solid educational resources are two major reasons students choose to study there.

Hayden Young · Apr 6, 2021 · 3 min read
Common Misconceptions About Studying in South Korea
Studying Abroad

Common Misconceptions About Studying in South Korea

South Korea is a popular destination for international students in Asia, and in recent years, more and more people have chosen to study there. Even so, many people still have misconceptions about studying in South Korea.

Hayden Young · Apr 6, 2021 · 4 min read
What to Do When You Still Haven't Mastered Enough Before a Study Abroad Exam
Studying Abroad

What to Do When You Still Haven't Mastered Enough Before a Study Abroad Exam

There are many types of study abroad exams, such as TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, and GMAT. Preparing for any of them takes real effort in both time and energy, and none of these tests is easy.

Hayden Young · Apr 6, 2021 · 3 min read
Studying at Your Own Pace Abroad: What If Parents Keep Interfering?
Studying Abroad

Studying at Your Own Pace Abroad: What If Parents Keep Interfering?

For most students, studying abroad is, in a sense, a journey of breaking free. After all, once you are overseas, many students are leaving home for the first time and hope to spend this memorable period in their own way.

Hayden Young · Apr 6, 2021 · 3 min read
How Good Is a Degree in Architecture and Design for Studying Abroad?
Studying Abroad

How Good Is a Degree in Architecture and Design for Studying Abroad?

Among the many majors available for studying abroad, architecture and design is one of the most fascinating. It combines logic with emotion, and blends art with technology, making it a field that many people aspire to pursue.

Hayden Young · Apr 6, 2021 · 3 min read
Six Reasons To Study At A Small University
Admissions & Choosing

Six Reasons To Study At A Small University

Are you looking for a university where you can feel like an individual, not a number? Want to challenge yourself academically, and get stuck in to the social side of things too? A smaller university could be ideal – here are six reasons why.

Zoe Wong · Apr 3, 2021 · 3 min read
8 Essential Tips for New PhD Students
Admissions & Choosing

8 Essential Tips for New PhD Students

Pursuing a PhD is both rewarding and challenging. If you are new to doctoral study, about to begin, or simply considering the idea, here are some of the most important tips and suggestions from Áine, a third-year planetary science PhD student at the...

Stephanie Lukins · Apr 1, 2021 · 7 min read
How to Improve Your Credit Score as a Student
Scholarships & Finance

How to Improve Your Credit Score as a Student

Credit scores are not something schools or universities often teach you about, unless you study Accounting and Finance. Still, they matter a great deal and can have a major impact on your future.

QS Staff Writer · Mar 30, 2021 · 7 min read
What’s it like to study in Russia as an international student?
Where to Study

What’s it like to study in Russia as an international student?

Russia’s capital city Moscow, which is packed full of culture, history, majesty and architectural wonders, has plenty to offer as a study destination for students from all over the world.

Hayden Young · Mar 30, 2021 · 10 min read
Recommended School: Royal Danish Academy of Music
Studying Abroad

Recommended School: Royal Danish Academy of Music

The Royal Danish Academy of Music (RDAM), based in Copenhagen, specializes in training classical musicians. It is also one of Denmark’s largest and most prestigious music institutions.

QS Staff Writer · Mar 25, 2021 · 3 min read