Q&A with Dr. Ariel Armony: why international students should apply to University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Ariel Armony, Vice Provost of Global Affairs at University of Pittsburgh visited India in late April to engage with international students. He spoke to BrainGain Magazine about why student recruitment is a priority for the university, especially students who don’t have the resources or knowledge to apply. Watch this video to find out what Dr. Armony had to say about why the University of Pittsburgh is perfect for international students, with its excellent faculty and focus on technologically driven solutions to global issues.

Interview with Silicon Valley marketing pioneer Satjiv Chahil

Silicon Valley consultant Satjiv Chahil started out with a B.Com degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh, in 1971. He got an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, now part of Arizona State University. In his career of over 30 years, he has worked with companies such as Apple, HP, IBM, Palm, and Xerox, driving initiatives at the cutting edge of entertainment technology. On November 24, 2016, he chatted with BrainGain Magazine about his studies and work, and shared some advice for young people interested in studying abroad.

5 tips on how to prepare your kids for studying abroad

Julia Regul Singh, author and parent, shares 5 tips on how to inspire and prepare your kids to study abroad.

It's all about us parents: 5 important things to consider before sending your child to study abroad

On World Parent’s Day, here is Julia Regul Singh talking about how her parents helped her successfully study abroad and what you can do to help your child along on this journey of a lifetime.

Early Decision Vs Early Action: Which is the Right Choice for You?

In the heat of the application season, we bring you the pros and cons of Early Decision and Early Action application, so you can choose wisely. Remember, the early bird gets the worm!

7 effective stress-busting strategies for students

Being a student can be stressful. But here are 8 simple and effective ways you can deal with the stress.

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.

5 new specialisations in engineering that you need to check out

Keen on a career in engineering but want something other than the mainstream chemical, mechanical, industrial? BrainGain Magazine brings you 5 edgy specializations which can transform your career.

What Defines a World-Class University?

Professors of leading universities from the U.S., China and Russia say anyone wanting to establish a world class university must ensure that it is global, innovative, cost-effective and most importantly, offer a variety of useful programs for students.

US universities respond to Donald Trump’s 'immigrant ban'

On January 27, 2017, the Donald Trump administration banned the nationals of seven countries from entering the United States. The 'immigrant ban' affects 20,000 international students and faculty, and has drawn opposition from US citizens, government officials, employers, and educational institutions. For updates, visit www.braingainmag.com