University study abroad: good for the character and the bank balance

Studying abroad is a very important decision for a middle class family. Students are increasingly enthusiastic about pursuing a degree or spending a semester abroad but Parents may feel more distressed about the idea of studying abroad than students themselves.

Some are all set for an adventure and the opportunity to discover a different culture; while for others, cost is the determining factor. Many people also think that spending time abroad will help in their career advances.

Indian students can study in many places around the world, with many choosing English-speaking countries as their preferred study destinations. However, currently there has also been an increasingly number of courses taught in English in Europe. Further, now, international students can even study in Germany or Norway at no cost.

Besides the option of pursuing a full-time degree abroad, there are numerous scholarships out there for students pursuing study abroad. There numerous source of guidance like http://gkworks.in/ too.

While parents are inclined to place greater emphasis on rebelliousness over life skills, most students do value the benefits of studying abroad. They develop into young, confident and mature adults with great life experience. So in the end it’s all about taking a calculated risk and taking a leap towards a bright future!

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study in UK

The UK government’s global scholarship programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations has offered scholarships for master degrees for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.

The applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships now open in Pakistan for professionals from across the country are being urged to apply for a Chevening Scholarship by the British High Commissioner Thomas Drew CMG. The applications for the 2019-20 Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 6 August and 6 November 2018 while applicants can submit their submissions online through www. chevening.org/apply and log on to the website for further details, it added.

According to details, Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds, and offers full financial support to study for a master’s degree at any UK university.

The British High Commissioner Thomas Drew said, ‘Chevening Scholarship programme gives scholars a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study a fully-funded one year Master’s degree at any UK university and develop long-lasting professional and personal relationships.

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Education in the USA: Myth vs Reality

Going abroad for higher studies is more accessible now than ever before, and the United States of America is one the most preferred study destinations among students. However, students hold themselves back on hearsay, making presumptions which may or may not hold true. If you too are aspiring to study abroad; especially in the USA and have doubts in your mind about how it would be after moving there, this article can answer all your queries and help you gain better clarity on such aspects.

Myth 1: Only a good academic record keeper can apply and get admission at any American Colleges or Universities.

Reality: A good academic record will help your chances of gaining admission to study at American institutions, but it cannot guarantee that you will be selected for sure.

Myth 2: The country only welcomes students who hold a minimum of 16 years of regular education that includes four years of bachelor’s degree.

Reality: Not all American Colleges or Universities go by a minimum of 16 years of education. There are many educational institutions and universities in America that accept students with only 15 years of education or three years of bachelor’s degree.

Myth 3: Less attention is given to Non-American students.

Reality: Definitely not. In fact, the professors at American institutions are always on their toes to lend a helping hand to their students irrespective of the country they belong to.

Myth 4: US colleges and universities give preference to IELTS exam only.

Reality: Although the IELTS scorecard is accepted worldwide, this is not the case for all American Colleges and universities. IELTS is a mandatory standardised exam for non-english speaking countries

Myth 5: The US does not allow its Non-US students to work while studying there.

Reality: The US allows its Non-US students to earn money while pursuing a degree there. If you are an F1 student visa holder, during full time or session classes, you are allowed to work 20 hours a week only on campus i.e. you are allowed to work in on-campus bookstores, cafeterias etc.

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A Tough Decision For Future Physicians: Early Decision Or BS/MD

Students who aspire to be medical doctors one day have a particularly difficult decision to face in relation to college admissions: whether to apply to a school with an early decision (ED) plan, or to consider a Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine (BS/MD) program.

Early Decision Plans

Early decision plans can be beneficial to students who have carefully considered their college options, and have clearly landed on one school as their top pick. An early decision plan is binding for the student; if a student applies ED and is accepted, he or she must attend that college.

BS/MD Programs

Students who are interested in pursuing a BS/MD typically split their college lists between schools with traditional pre-med programs, and schools that offer BS/MD tracks. A BS/MD is a combined program in which students earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and then proceed immediately into a medical program to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. BS/MD students commit to attending their specific school and its accompanying medical program for undergraduate and medical school, or to finishing their undergraduate degrees and earning their MDs at a network school as part of their combined program. The major benefit a BS/MD is that, providing they meet their program’s requirements, students can begin their college study knowing that they have already been accepted into medical school. This means that they can skip the strenuous medical school admissions process upon completing their undergraduate degrees; they are already in. As such, BS/MD programs are designed for highly motivated students who have considered all of their options, and have decided that becoming a doctor is what they really want to do.

Overall, while it has its benefits, applying ED locks you into a position where you won’t be able to see the full picture. If the school you’re applying to is definitely the one you want to attend, then there’s all the more reason to celebrate if you get accepted early. But if you’re unsure of what you want, are considering a BS/MD, or simply want to weigh all of your options, it may be worth the risk of skipping ED and applying regular decision.

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Changes to international student post-study work rights imminent

Concerns were raised that under the plan to limit post-study work rights, 44,000 fewer students might come to New Zealand each year, a drop of more than a third that would cost the economy more than $1 billion a year. The proposals are understood to have been revised after 2000 public submissions were received.

Lees-Galloway has not given any detail on potential changes but last week said they would demonstrate the Government listened. But it is understood he will make an announcement on Wednesday ahead of his speech at The New Zealand International Education Conference on Thursday.

Government announcement on its overhaul of the international student work visa scheme is imminent.In an effort to stamp out exploitation, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway, proposed removing the requirement for post-study work visas to be sponsored by a particular employer.

It would also limit the length of post-study work visas for courses below degree level to one year and remove post-study work rights for courses of less than two years in duration. Graduates could apply for other visas at the end of their post-study work visa but would need to meet the skills and labour market tests.

There would also be a requirement for international students studying level eight or nine qualifications to be in an area specified in the Long Term Skills Shortage List in order for their partner to be eligible for an open work visa, and in turn the partner's dependent children to be eligible for fee-free compulsory schooling.

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Why Study Abroad in New Zealand? 9 Sheep-ish Reasons

New Zealand is often overshadowed by its popular neighbour, Australia, when it comes to popular study abroad destinations, but New Zealand certainly has some strong perks. Just imagine having the opportunity to explore stunning landscapes, enjoy the friendly hospitality of the locals (even woolly ones), and experience a new culture in one of the world's most progressive, unique, and well-developed countries. 9 reasons why study abroad in New Zealand is AWESOME

1. The People are Amazing 

2. You’ll Get Out of Your Comfort Zone... Comfortably

3. Everything is Photogenic. EVERYTHING!

4. It’s Well-Connected in the Pacific & Asia

5. You Can Study at World-Renowned Universities  

6. Your Resume Will Shine

Maximize your time in New Zealand by enriching your resume and building professional relationships through a host university internship course OR a full-time internship.

7. There are Many New Zealand Study Abroad Scholarships

No, you can’t study in New Zealand for free. But you can get a little closer with New Zealand study abroad scholarships!

8. You’ll Never Get Bored

In New Zealand, there really is something for everyone.

9. An Unforgettable Experience  

Does all this sound like a perfect fit for you? New Zealand is an incredible study abroad destination for the reasons listed above and more.

Study in New Zealand as international students—You won’t regret it!

Follow the call to this Pacific island nation! Even if you can’t study in New Zealand for free, the wealth of experience it affords you will be more than worth the upfront investment—especially for students who are thoughtful in their study abroad program selection, coursework, and location. Get in touch with your campus advisor to find out if you fulfill the study in New Zealand requirements, as well as which programs or universities are the easiest for transferring credits. Keep your eyes on that very-south prize and you’ll be living on a steady diet of Whittaker’s Chocolate Bars and Tim Tams before you know it! For more details on study abroad visit http://gkworks.in/study-and-settle-abroad/study-settle-newzealand/

Canada increases biometric monitoring of foreign national

Canada will be sharing the data they collect on each person entering the country with the Migration Five/Five Country Conference: The United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. For those keeping track at home, these same nations also comprise the Five Eyes intelligence sharing alliance, which, as Edward Snowden was kind enough to warn us about back in 2013, has been spying on one another’s citizens as a way of circumventing laws that keep Five Eyes member countries from spying on their own people.

According to Canadian Government, the biometric information collected under this new initiative “will be shared in a manner that is consistent with Canada’s privacy laws, civil liberties and human rights obligations/commitments, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”

If you’re from just about anywhere in the world, with the exception of the United States, beginning this week you'll find that visiting Canada will feel a whole lot more invasive. Moving forward, it will be necessary for all foreign nationals to provide Canadian Immigration officials with their fingerprints and photographs, if they're applying for a visitor's visa, work permit, want to attend a Canadian university, or if they wish to apply for a work permit or status as a permanent resident.

A spokesperson for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) told Daily Hive that “new regulations will support the expansion of biometric collection to all applicants from Europe, the Middle East and Africa who are applying abroad for a temporary resident visa, work permit, study permit, or permanent residence.”

The spokesperson noted that IRCC currently collects biometrics from “in-Canada refugee claimants, overseas refugee resettlement applicants, individuals ordered removed from Canada, and individuals from 30 foreign nationalities applying for a temporary resident visa, work permit, or study permit.”

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