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.

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.

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.

Canada tops Sea Turtle Index for Higher Education Cities

Montreal scores top place in the Economist Intelligence Unit and Bank of Communications Sea Turtle Index for ranking top cities for higher education for 2013.

Should you be an IB student? Here are the pros and cons to help you figure it out

Is the IB worth all the hype? Here's a list of pros and cons to help you find out!

Dr. Jeffrey Legro on UVA's global approach to education

Dr. Jeffrey W. Legro is Taylor Professor of Politics and Vice Provost for Global Affairs at the University of Virginia. In an exclusive interview with BrainGain Magazine on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, he discussed how the University of Virginia fosters diversity and broadens the horizons of its students. He said UVA students have the opportunity to study in other parts of the world though a range of Study Abroad programs. They also get to learn about the world in Charlottesville itself, because of the diversity of student, staff and faculty, the large number of student associations, and language and area studies programs at the university.

5 top-ranking graduate programs in Statistics and why you should get a degree in the subject

The 9th annual World Statistics Day is on 20th October 2018. If you’re wondering about careers in Statistics, best graduate degrees in Statistics, and programs in applied Statistics, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got 5 awesome options for you.

Q&A on 21st Century Skills – Ashok Trivedi

Founder and Chairman of iGate, Mr. Ashok Trivedi, spoke with BrainGain Magazine at One Globe Conference. As the founder of an organization spread across nations, Mr. Trivedi had valuable insight on what the global employers are looking for. He also spoke about the importance of human networks, and shared his thoughts on India's booming study abroad trend.

Political science research on the economics of jihad

Dr. Aisha Ahmad is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough, the Director of the Islam and Global Affairs Initiative at the Munk School of Global Affairs, and a Senior Fellow at Massey College. In her book “Jihad & Co.: Black Markets and Islamist Power”, published last month by Oxford University Press, she argues that jihadists rise to power by exploiting local economies. But how does one interview smugglers, merchants, and extremists for one’s research in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Mali, and Lebanon? Dr. Ahmad discusses how she did her field work, and shares some advice for students who are interested in doing political science research. She has worked on projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council and the Connaught New Researcher Award.