Grad School 101: How to use social media when applying to grad school

As our real worlds and virtual worlds continue to converge, it's a good idea to treat social media not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. In this third part of the Grad School 101 series, you will learn how to use social media to research grad programs and strengthen your network.

6 things you need to know as a fresher

It's a new day. It's a new life. And these tips will keep you feeling good!

Top 5 tips for getting into globally competitive engineering programs

Inside info on how to put forward your strongest application, from the University of Toronto’s director of recruitment for the engineering faculty

Grad School 101: How to write a truly effective statement of purpose

This final instalment of our series dedicated to graduate applications focuses on writing a great statement of purpose. Here are 8 insightful tips.

Former Stanford dean on important skills every young adult needs

What are the skills every 18-year-old needs? Julie Lythcott-Haims, a former dean at Stanford and author of the New York Times bestseller 'How to Raise and Adult' shares her insights below

5 challenges and tips for international students in the UK

Carmen Wen Eng, an international student at the University of Portsmouth, shares 5 challenges and tips for international students.

"We were grateful to have him back"- A parent talks about the impact of COVID19

What is it like to be a parent waiting for your child to return home as a disease sweeps across the globe, closing borders and flooding hospitals? Here is a first-person account.

How to travel in and around the UK on a budget

Unlikely as it might seem, it is possible to explore the sights and scenes of the UK on a student budget. Here’s how.

Grad School 101: How you can find the graduate program of your dreams

Picking the right grad program can be intimidating. Learn more about how to find your fit with graduate schools and how to research grad programs in the first of our Grad School 101 series.

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.