Q&A with Jon Beard: 4 Great Tips from the University of Cambridge

Are you considering applying to the University of Cambridge? Or another university abroad? Jon Beard, Director - Cambridge Admissions Office, spoke to BrainGain Magazine earlier this year. He answers key questions that international students have and gives some great advice. To find out, watch the video.

University of Melbourne's Vice-Chancellor on Approaching Education

The University of Melbourne's Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis spoke with braingainmag.com about how the university approaches the educational experience, and what a student should keep in mind when heading off to study. The University of Melbourne is a research-intensive comprehensive institution, founded in 1853.

Paneer, Cottage Cheese, and Cultural Diversity

Indian cookbooks sometimes translate 'paneer' as 'cottage cheese', but is that correct? If so, how would one translate the hundreds of kinds of European cheese in a way that reflects the diversity of other cultures? Sometimes, it's better not to translate – understanding another culture in its own terms is a good way to broaden one's horizons.

Finance Your Study Abroad - Tips from Experts at BrainGain Magazine's Study Abroad Info Session

How can you pay for the college of your dreams without drowning in debt? Experts in higher education and recruitment, Andrew G. White IV and Dr. Bennet McClellan share tips to create and find affordable education opportunities abroad. Learn how to juggle work and school and not violate the restrictions of your student visa with remote and digital jobs, as well as work study options. Understand the difference between need-based and merit-based financial aid, and how to fill in your FAFSA forms. Dispel your fear of debt by discovering ways to pay it off in a committed and steady way. Check out this video for more information.

Skill Development Central Focus for Indo-Canadian Collaboration

Canada's High Commissioner to India, Nadir Patel, spoke to BrainGain magazine about how the new vigour and new enthusiasm in Indo-Canadian ties will be focused towards skill development across the board. He talks about the 13 MoU's signed between the NSDC and various Canadian institutions recently, gender equality, and other relevant issues. We also asked him about his humanitarian work with not-for-profit organization 'Suits His Style', his experience with studying abroad, and how he sees the two countries taking things forward.

Breakfast Roundtable: Smarter Learning for a Better Future

International education experts, including principals of some of the top schools in India, discussed the challenges and opportunities in improving education as we prepare for a smarter future. The discussion was the subject of the Breakfast Roundtable, part of BrainGain Magazine’s Student Session held in February 2016. Watch the video to find out more.

Q&A with Professor John Spinks (The University of Hong Kong)

Professor John Spinks from The University of Hong Kong visited India earlier in 2018. He spoke to BrainGain Magazine about the university, international students and the top mistake applicants make. Watch this video for more.

Hitendra Wadhwa, Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Business School

Hitendra Wadhwa, Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Business School in New York, tells braingainmag.com about choosing a university based on location and potential future opportunities. He’s Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Business School in New York – and Founder of the Institute for Personal Leadership. He was a speaker and attendee at Salwan Media’s One Globe 2013 Conference.

The Secrets of an Entrepreneur

So you have a business idea – what do you do next? What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Gauri Singh, Founder and Director of The Maids’ Company, & Amar Singh, Founder and CEO of Clove Dental, tackle these questions and more.

How and why you should think like an entrepreneur

Whether to start-up or not start-up your own company. India as one of the largest start-up landscapes in the world. But a majority of them fail. So how can we learn to succeed as entrepreneurs? Watch this video to find out.