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Writing a personal essay is one of the most arduous elements of applying to universities abroad. Students often spend months deciding about what to write about, drafting, and editing their essays. For international students, especially for those for whom English isn’t...

Ranked highly the world over for their academic standards, state-of-the-art facilities, and cultural attitudes towards international students, American universities are highly sought-after. If you’re considering pursuing higher education in American universities, you...

Studying abroad is one of the most important decisions you can make as a student. Choosing to leave your home country to study abroad can be a game changer. But for this decision to have a positive impact on your life, it is essential for you to consider a number of...

A majority of universities abroad require international students to include language proficiency test scores in their applications. Admission officials assume that English isn’t the first language for most foreign students.  They must ensure that the students they...

You want to apply for college abroad. But there’s one big challenge; you’re unable to raise the application fees. On average college application fees cost $40. Most universities charge around $50, while highly selective schools (such as Stanford) may charge as much as...

Studying abroad at a world-class university can be quite expensive. With the low per capita GDPs of many African countries, the dream to pursue higher education abroad remains just that for many ambitious African students.  Fortunately, there are many scholarships...

If you’re applying to colleges and universities abroad, you might be required to submit language proficiency test results as part of your application.  With the assumption that English may not be your first language, the tests show university admissions committees...

Many American colleges and universities require all applicants – international students included – to submit an SAT or an ACT test score as part of their admissions application. The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a standardized test that measures a student’s skills...

Extracurricular activities are a key element in college applications. However, the importance of being involved in extracurricular activities doesn’t end there – showing passionate involvement in activities outside the classroom is an excellent way to boost your CV in...

Being accepted into a university abroad is exciting. You’re already picturing yourself attending classes, making new friends, and exploring the country of study. But amidst the excitement, don’t overlook the nitty-gritty details of studying abroad—such as health...

Online learning has risen in popularity in recent years, which was boosted by the Covid-19 pandemic. MBAs are probably the most common degrees you can take online. Many business schools have created online MBA programs to target working professionals who are unable to...

Being an adult student abroad comes with unique challenges. Most adult students have family obligations to consider. Long periods of separation from family members or dependents may not be feasible. However, there are many regulations and restrictions that come with...

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 challenges that African students face when they move abroad is homesickness. Homesickness is not a literal sickness as the...

When your student visa expires, without proper preparation, it's easy to start panicking. If you are an international student pursuing your studies in a foreign country, it is your duty to understand the student visa regulations in your host country. Failure to follow...

Your first winter abroad is going to be particularly challenging. As an African student, you are probably used to a tropical climate. In other words, you are not accustomed to extreme weather fluctuations. However, if you are planning to study abroad, you need to be...

Transferring from one school to another can seem hard and confusing. After all, most students tend to stick to one institution of higher education until they finish their degree programs. However, it's possible to transfer from one institution to another and there are...