The US Embassy has directed all international students aspiring to study in the United States to adjust privacy settings on their social media profiles to 'public' not just while applying for a visa but also during their entire course of study, effective immediately.
Collegepond.com, a career guidance company responds to student queries on international admissions.
With the US education system operating independently from the government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination.
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Dr Karan Gupta offers guidance on how to pick the right international course and university.
Students and families must stress test repayment capacity based on Indian salary standards.
Ritika Gupta, a study abroad expert and founder of Aaera Consultants, explains how Germany's new visa rules will affect international students and working professionals.
Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.
One year after the devastating AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the profound grief and lasting trauma continue to haunt the victims' families and eyewitnesses, many of whom still struggle with a deep-seated fear of flying and the indelible scars of their loss.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra tells you how to pick the right international university and course for you
Given the prevailing employment market, uncertainty in the United States and the exorbitant expenses associated with studying abroad, it would be prudent for your son to acquire professional experience in India initially, advises rediffGURU Pananjay Tiwari.
As the number of students seeking higher education abroad continues to rise, several countries are implementing new rules. Gaurav Batra, CEO and founder of Infinite Group highlights how these changes will impact Indians who are planning to study abroad.
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'Unfortunately, today most ministers are busy with either election duty or praising duty. They are not interested in serving duty.' 'Ministers have become relaxed like retired people still holding onto jobs.' 'Look at how the NEET paper leaked. But there is no accountability.' 'After 12 years, they have become saturated. They are short of ideas.'
If the Indian government is indeed serious about reversing brain drain, it needs to put much more emphasis on research and innovation, especially in areas that will determine the future, asserts Prosenjit Datta.
Divya Nair/Rediff spoke to international career counsellors to understand what you can do if your visa is delayed or denied when you have received a scholarship.
A new report indicates a decrease in international student enrolments in US colleges, but India remains the top source of international students.
Planning to travel abroad to study? Presenting you an essential list of things you must have in your backpack.
It takes approximately one to two months to write your SOP with an ideal length of 750 to 1000 words.
rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas and immigration processes.
Australia's new student visa rules focuses on stricter eligibility, higher financial and English language requirements among others.
rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas, immigration processes and more.
Pananjay Tiwari, founder and director of Impel Overseas Education, explains how the new changes can impact Indian students who are applying to US universities and those who are already studying in the US.
International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.
In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offers career advice.
Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Global Education Counsel provides information on how to apply for a student visa to the UK and answers commonly asked questions.
Paul Michael and Yatin Madlani, visa officers at the British High Commission in New Delhi, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 12 expert chat.
rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers expert advice on about pursuing higher education abroad.
Experts from the British Council hosted a chat with GA readers on November 19. For those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript:
Delete posts that are offensive, political, divisive, or just plain immature, counsels Dr Karan Gupta.
Immigration attorneys and companies are advising H-1B visa holders to return to the US immediately due to concerns over President Trump's plan to impose a USD 100,000 fee on the work visas.
If you're looking for immediate returns, it is unlikely to happen in today's environment
The new visa norms mean a student's budget goes up by Rs 4-5 lakh on average, besides the rupee volatility.
The new visa norms mean a student's budget goes up by Rs 4-5 lakh on average, besides the rupee volatility.
Being a student means a lot of things, not only grades, says overseas consultant NNS Chandra, in his advice to readers.
The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.
The foreign degree no longer sells itself, families are doing the math, and for many, the numbers just don't add up.
A 28-year-old student from Nalgonda district was arrested in Hyderabad following his deportation from the United States for allegedly using forged documents to obtain his visa, police said on Wednesday.
Diamond Sodhi, a management graduate from the USA and visa expert, speaks about the various aspects of US education Indian students need to be aware of.
