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16 Tips to Prepare for Studying in Finland
Studying Abroad

16 Tips to Prepare for Studying in Finland

If the longest time you have ever spent away from home was a two-week holiday, the idea of packing up your life into a few suitcases and moving abroad to study may feel overwhelming.

QS Staff Writer · Feb 10, 2022 · 11 min read
Graduate Schemes, Explained
Careers Advice

Graduate Schemes, Explained

Eventually, there reaches a point in the life of every uni student, where you have to admit to yourself you won’t be studying forever and it’s time to start looking at possible career options.

Hayden Young · Feb 3, 2022 · 4 min read
Every Stage Of Attending A Job Interview
Careers Advice

Every Stage Of Attending A Job Interview

Job interviews. Just the very mention of them is enough to make some people’s palms break out into a nervous sweat.

Zoe Wong · Jan 30, 2022 · 5 min read
How to Choose the Right U.S. High School
Studying Abroad

How to Choose the Right U.S. High School

More and more parents want their children to receive an education in the United States that is different from the one in China.

Hayden Young · Jan 30, 2022 · 4 min read
7 Reasons International Students Choose Brisbane
Studying Abroad

7 Reasons International Students Choose Brisbane

When you think of Australia, what comes to mind first? Maybe kangaroos? (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.) Or perhaps you picture golden beaches all year round.

Hayden Young · Jan 29, 2022 · 7 min read
15 Questions to Ask About COVID-19 at a University Open Day
Admissions & Choosing

15 Questions to Ask About COVID-19 at a University Open Day

Whether you are touring a university virtually or in person, attending an open day can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Hayden Young · Jan 28, 2022 · 8 min read
What Are the Requirements for Studying High School in the United States?
Studying Abroad

What Are the Requirements for Studying High School in the United States?

The trend toward studying abroad at younger ages has gradually become more common. As a major education destination, the United States is also one of the countries many students hope to study in.

Hayden Young · Jan 23, 2022 · 3 min read
Best Companies To Work For In The UK In 2018
Careers Advice

Best Companies To Work For In The UK In 2018

If graduation is around the corner, or you’re beginning to take an early look at which graduate schemes you should be applying to, we’ve found something which should help.

Hayden Young · Jan 19, 2022 · 7 min read
What Is the Pell Grant, and Am I Eligible?
Scholarships & Finance

What Is the Pell Grant, and Am I Eligible?

If you are heading to college in the United States this year, you may be applying for financial aid to help cover the high tuition costs at U.S. universities.

QS Staff Writer · Jan 19, 2022 · 5 min read
Singapore NTU Scholarship Guide (Part 2)
Studying Abroad

Singapore NTU Scholarship Guide (Part 2)

The Nanyang Scholarship is NTU's most prestigious undergraduate scholarship. It is awarded to outstanding freshmen pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Hayden Young · Jan 17, 2022 · 5 min read
NTU Scholarships Guide (Part 1)
Studying Abroad

NTU Scholarships Guide (Part 1)

The NTU-USP Scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshmen admitted to Nanyang Technological University’s University Scholars Programme.

Hayden Young · Jan 17, 2022 · 5 min read
Nanyang Technological University Admission Requirements for Undergraduates (2022)
Studying Abroad

Nanyang Technological University Admission Requirements for Undergraduates (2022)

In the 2021-2022 QS World University Rankings, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was ranked 12th. It is a world-renowned research university in Singapore.

Hayden Young · Jan 17, 2022 · 3 min read