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Feb 8, 2012
Applying For Your US Visa – Documents
Applying for a US visa is a lengthy and detailed process. Ultimately you need to provide evidence that you have followed neccessary procedures, that you can support yourself in the US and that you have full intention to return to your native country. When you have received confirmation of an interview, you need to begin preparing your documents to present to the interviewer. The following documents are... read more
Feb 7, 2012
Find Work, Travel and Have Fun at an International Summer Camp!
Do you want to travel? Do you enjoy working with children of all ages? Do you want to earn money whilst having fun? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes‘, you may be interested in applying for one of many programs working around the world as a summer camp counsellor. Programs such as the one offered by CCUSA allow candidates to travel to a foreign destination, whether it be in the... read more
Feb 6, 2012
The Recession – How has it impacted university study and your chances of admission?
With the onset of the global economic recession, many commentators speculated that university admissions would drop, as the high costs involved in study would redefine university education as luxury. However, rather than forcing young people into the workplace, the opposite has occurred with university application figures in the West rising more than ever. Applications for full-time degree courses... read more
Feb 6, 2012
Find Work Teaching English Abroad!
It’s easier than you think to become an accredited teacher working in a foreign location. All it takes is a few steps: Step 1: Gain your teaching accreditation. The best thing about studying teaching is, you don’t need a university degree or lengthy academic qualification. All you need is to complete a course in TEFL (Teaching English As A Foreign Language) or TESOL (Teachers of English to... read more
Feb 5, 2012
Studying in the UK – Which University Is Right For Me?
There are many incentives towards studying in the UK. One of the primary reasons is that it boasts some of the top universities in the world. Breaking Harvard’s winning streak for the first time last year was the University of Cambridge, ranking number 1 in the world for academic achievement. Closely following this is UCL (University College London) at number 4, and Oxford University at number 6. In... read more
Feb 4, 2012
Universities in Australia – Which One is Right For Me?
While Australia has a relatively small population of just over 21 million, it ranks as the third most popular location for international students in the english-speaking world, attracting six million people per year that undertake some form of study. There are multiple reasons for this. Australia is known for its unique and picturesque environment and relaxed and open atmosphere but it also has a... read more
Feb 4, 2012
Acquiring a US Student Visa – How difficult is it, really?
Being the location of 6 of the 10 top ranked universities in the world and a home to hundreds of different study institutions, it is no surprise that the US is a desirable location for international students. However, it is also a country that it notorious for it’s visa restrictions, particularly since recent reforms to the F-1 visa in 2002. The first thing to recognise is that process of gaining... read more
Feb 3, 2012
Study Abroad – Universities in the USA
Considering going to university abroad but unsure whether the USA is the right country for you to study? Here are some factors to consider: The US is the world’s fourth largest country and with a highly advanced education system it officially has the highest number of universities in the world. It also boasts six of the top ten ranking universities in the world, according to the 2010 QS World... read more
Feb 3, 2012
Australian Working Holiday Visa – Information and Facts
The Australian Working Holiday visa differs from a common working visa as it is intended for candidates who wish travel to be the primary focus of their stay in Australia, but whom also wish to undertake paid employment in order to fund their travel and stay. At around £200 it is a small fraction of the cost of a working visa and is specifically designated for young temporary travellers. The visa allows... read more
Jan 30, 2012
Study in France
Although France is not traditionally regarded as a great place to study, mostly because of the language issue, in the last decade French colleges and universities have made some very positive steps towards attracting more international students both to reap the massive financial rewards available from opening up study to the rest of the world, but also to help the countries notoriously classicalist... read more
