In a four-part series commencing today, Arthur J Pais profiles the winners of the 2012 George Marshall Scholarships, a prestigious programme which finances up to forty young Americans annually to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. First up in this series is Aditya Ashok, who aims to make the US healthcare system work for the largest number of Americans.
Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.
'With tuition fees for international students rising, education loans have become critical for bridging the gap between savings, scholarship, and full cost.'
With fresh enrollments crossing 100,000 mark, the total number of Indian students studying in the US reported a sharp increase this year.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.
Work with Jet Airways as a cabin crew professional or stand a chance to win a unique Rs 5 lakh-scholarship from Virgin Atlantic to study abroad. Read on for details
Do you have an international driver's license?
The US is a hot destination these days for further studies, jobs and permanent citizenship. US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil tells you how you can secure your US visa.
Thirty students who intend to pursue a Phd will be awarded a tuition waiver through the scholarship that is tenable up to three years based on individual progress.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.
The decision to pursue further education in a particular university requires careful considerations.
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Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education for you.
Take an education loan. Encourage them to freelance while studying.
The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.
International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.
Beyond a point, competition is boring. The fun is in the doing, irrespective of outcome. By the time I was in college, I knew I valued awareness more than success, notes Shyam G Menon.
The new batch of Rhodes scholars includes South Asians. The prestigious international scholarship is awarded to high academic achievers who are also active in sports and community work.
All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.
As an applicant, you must understand there is a difference between getting an offer letter from a university and receiving a study visa, explains Ajay Sharma, president, and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.
With the rupee crossing Rs 72/dollar in recent times, things suddenly don't look too good on several counts.
Applications are invited from academically outstanding Indian students to study for a PhD at Imperial College London.
'There were days when there was no rice at home and we ate only jackfruit seeds.' 'They feel I, a lowliest human being, a tribal, have no right to go abroad and study.' 'The humiliation was so bad that I was broken inside.'
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.
The variety of options combined with global student mix makes it an apt destination for international students.
In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offered advice on how to pursue an education abroad.
Akanksha Mary Balmuchu from Jharkhand's Ho tribe is starting a Master's programme in climate change in the UK. When she walks into campus, she fulfils not only her dream, but that of her grandmother.
Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.
As education loans are given on a floating-rate basis (and not fixed), one needs to account for probable spikes in the EMI while choosing the loan tenure. Loans are available for up to 15 years, which could lower your EMI and ease your repayment burden, advises Mohan Jayaraman.
Apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship and stand a chance to study at the Oxford University in London or participate in a theatre workshop in Mumbai. Read on for details.
Anjuli Bhargava explains why so many young Indians are packing their bags to study abroad and the steps that need to be taken to stem this outflow.
Mithileysh Sathiyanarayanan, 29, research scientist from London, UK tells us about his first salary.
Sruthi Vijayachandran who was awarded the 'Best Young Speaker From Asia', shares her amazing experience at the competition, the honour to represent India and reflects upon the entire year-long journey
It has forced some institutes to slash their tuition fees by up to 25 per cent.
'Students are taking a keen interest in a hybrid model, where they start classes online and then complete the course on campus.'
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra tells you how to pick the right international college and course for you.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international university.
The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.
Study smart. Personalise your essays. Connect with alumni and apply well before the deadline.
