Tag: Student

I’ve already stayed in Boston for one month. I feel so grateful that I chose to study in the United States a year before, because I am experiencing a different lifestyle right now and I quite enjoy it. The most obvious difference between Hong Kong and Boston, is weather for sure. The temperatu...

For many international students, studying in a first-world country like Australia is a dream come true. I was fortunate enough to have this opportunity and eagerly embraced it. While many people view life as an international student in Australia as idyllic, it comes with its own set of challenges. ...

Like every year, this year also a huge rush of international students can be seen in Melbourne. A number of students are in queue to get admission to a university in this city. Melbourne is one of the cities in Australia, which provides world-class education to international students. Quite obvio...

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Eashan and I am an international student from India. I came to Victoria in July 2022 to pursue my Masters in Business Analytics at Deakin University. Since then, I have been living, studying, and exploring this beautiful state and its opportunities. In this b...

LS: I’ve always loved to travel and study other cultures. I took French all throughout high school and college, but I found it very difficult until I was actually in France. Traveling in Paris and Belgium and actually being able to use it, I found I was able to improve so much quicker. I ...

In the summer of 2022, nearly 3 months after my exchange, I could still vividly see my life in Prague. In the blink of an eye, from the office chair in front of the monitor, I would be thrown back to the seats on tram 9, looking out the medieval street while it slowly took me back to the dorm. I cou...

Of all the places, I chose Sydney as my destination to study abroad due to its vibrant multicultural atmosphere and frequently being included in the top 10 happiest cities in the world (ex: iVisa’s Happiest City Index). As a Vietnamese, coming here was a big change, and Sydney has been full of...

Monday mornings are nice. I start the day slowly because my only class is in the evening, so I have the time to wake up properly. I usually wake up in the gym on the NTU campus, which is my first more interesting activity of the day. I finish before lunch, which means I find someplace to have it. I ...

The specific requirements for a visa can vary depending on your country of residence and the type of visa you’re applying for. However, I can provide you with some general information. In terms of financial requirements, it’s always a good idea to have enough funds to cover your expen...

Most BSAs are set up to be spaces where Black students can express themselves and safely celebrate their intersectional identities. These groups in schools require a commitment from staff and students to intentionally acknowledge the race and cultural backgrounds of the participants. For example, Bl...

Just last January 2023, two historians wrote an insightful article about the reality and poverty of pursuing graduate work in a history department, including at McGill, a Canadian university. Will Langford of Dalhousie University and Catherine Carstairs of the University of Guelph wrote, “The ...

Graduating at the top of his class from one of New York City’s most selective public high schools with a transcript that included 4 Columbia University classes and 5 AP classes is just one of many factors that certainly contributed to Mannendri’s success. But growing up and beginning his...

As an educator, graduation season has been my favorite time of year. This past summer, I watched several videos of students achieving various milestones. Yet, I was sickened seeing videos of students — particularly Black students — punished for doing something I enjoy the most: celebrati...

School has resumed and i’m reminded once again of how fast time flies. A month ago, I was playing charades with my cousins late into the night, and now I’m staring at my black and white, wondering who the devil incarnate was that told me law could make me millions. I remember telling my ...

This is for the college student who entertained the thought of becoming a lawyer. Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a lawyer. Maybe someone close to you always wanted you to be a lawyer. Maybe you watched Legally Blonde or Suits and thought I can do that. Well, I’ve been that unde...

Embarking on the journey to prepare for the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) while working full-time is undoubtedly a challenging endeavor. However, with a structured 40-day challenge, you can not only improve your LSAT scores but also enhance your overall well-being. The key to success lies in main...

Writing Applications and Personal Statements: Shrini (Legally Brunette) Shrini is a 1L at Osgoode Law in Toronto, who shares her experience and great tips for applying to law schools in Ontario. I really enjoy hearing more about her thought process regarding her choice to apply to specific l...

The Supreme Court’s ruling against Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan will have a significant impact on the stability of millions of borrowers who were hoping for relief. The decision means that these borrowers will not receive the debt forgiveness they were counting on, which can...

I was 21 years old and it was my first overseas trip. And it wasn’t just another trip — it was a whole three months of living in a new country. And it wasn’t just any other country. It was what dreams are made of. United States Of America. I wasn’...

Welcome to the dazzling world of medical students, where every day is a gripping tale of coffee-fueled escapades, sleep-deprived stumbles, and the perpetual quest to find a pen that works. Picture this: a rollercoaster of scrubs with loops of obscure medical terms, unexpected friendships, and the oc...

This was a conversation that was loudly spoken about me in the hallways of my university by two of my classmates. I’m pretty sure they wanted me to hear that. Admittedly, by the time this “conversation” happened, I had a drug problem — a bad one. As in, my brain ...

For students who come to America to pursue their studies, the biggest obstacle in their fruitful endeavors is cultural adjustment. The culture they come from, the environment, the weather, and overall social setting is worlds different from what they see and begin to experience in America. So, they ...

Imagine you’re a college student walking across campus one night. You see a group of your peers stumbling around drunk, yelling and making a scene. You think to yourself — I wish they wouldn’t act like this, it’s embarrassing. But you don’t say anything. In fact, non...

This article explores the complementary nature of sheltered and differentiated instruction in adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classrooms. It highlights the synergistic effects of these approaches in fostering language acquisition and emphasizes the importance of understanding th...

Yes, you can say “My occupation is a student” to describe what you do. However, it’s worth noting that “occupation” typically refers to one’s profession or job, whereas being a student is usually considered a temporary role or status rather than a long-term occupa...

Hey! In this post I will try to present to you the most concise and comprehensive representation of the French Student VISA process. You can’t find a shorter version than this anywhere. STAGE 1: CAMPUS FRANCE So we discussed how to go about the Campus France stage of the VISA process in ...

My name is Ayi and I am a French Literature student at Universitas Brawijaya batch 2020. I would like to share my experience studying French literature and what I do in my daily life. In general, what is the French Literature major like? Basically, we learn the French language but not only the...

Well hello again, Internet, after a great almost one and a half years. so much has happened since my last (and only) post on here: a pandemic (which is ongoing and doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon) and going through 3 more semesters… A new academic year is starting in August,...