Are you wondering about the best time to apply for a Master's degree in the United States? Let’s explore the best timeline to follow for your U.S Master’s degree applications. A Master’s degree from a reputable university in the U.S can broaden...
Important ROI Metrics to Consider When Selecting Universities Abroad
Paying for a college degree abroad is a big investment towards your future. As an international student in the U.S, it can cost you as much as $25,000 to $45,000 USD per year in tuition and living expenses. It’s important to ensure that you get...
How to Appeal for More Financial Aid as an International Student
Going abroad for your degree is a big investment towards your academic and professional goals. The cost of attending a four-year degree in a U.S university as an international student can be as high as $45,000 USD per year. Fortunately, many...
How African Students Can Stay Connected With Family While Studying Abroad
To stave off homesickness while studying a broad, it's important to stay connected with your family and friends back home. One of the biggest...
What to do When Your Student Visa Expires
When your student visa expires, without proper preparation, it's easy to start panicking. If you are an international student pursuing your studies...
Surviving Your First Winter As an African International Student
Your first winter abroad is going to be particularly challenging. As an African student, you are probably used to a tropical climate. In other...
How to Transfer to US, UK, and Irish Universities as an International Student
Transferring from one school to another can seem hard and confusing. After all, most students tend to stick to one institution of higher education...
The Best Extracurricular Activities for College Applications
If you have ever played any sport in your school, competed in a mathematics olympiad, or sung in the school choir, then you have most certainly been...
8 Steps to a Powerful Application Essay
How to Write a Powerful University Application Essay: A Guide for African Students Writing a college application essay can be an arduous task! If...
Creating Talent Pipelines Into Global Decision-Making That Are More Inclusive of Africans
Reflecting on her formative years in Kenya and at UWC, Dr. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire shares the experiences that fueled her determination to create...
How to Write Recommendation Letters: A Guide for African Students
An African Student’s Guide to Recommendation Letters Recommendation letters are one of the most important parts of a student’s application to...
What To Do Once You Are Accepted To College
What Happens After Getting an Acceptance Letter? If you have ever applied for a competitive opportunity before, you are probably familiar with the...
The Benefits of Studying Abroad for African Students
If you are an African student who has just graduated from high school or university, you have probably wondered whether you should pursue further...