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Five tips for taking study abroad decisions

Five tips for taking study abroad decisions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Be ready for self-discovery and conscious adaptation to fit yourself in a new culture.

Study abroad tips: Stop thinking you're an average student

Study abroad tips: Stop thinking you're an average student

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Being a student means a lot of things, not only grades, says overseas consultant NNS Chandra, in his advice to readers.

Studying abroad: Is it worth the investment?

Studying abroad: Is it worth the investment?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

If you're looking for immediate returns, it is unlikely to happen in today's environment

Study Abroad: How to spot a FAKE UNIVERSITY!

Study Abroad: How to spot a FAKE UNIVERSITY!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

In the wake of University of North Virginia shutting down due to lack of accreditation, Sunit Survase, director, Grad Dreams Education Consulting offers advice on how students can identify a genuine international university from a fake one.

How to bag a study abroad scholarship

How to bag a study abroad scholarship

Rediff.com24 Nov 2013

Here's a sequential line of action to help you get the funding you need.

US To Indian Students: You Can Lose Your Visa If...

US To Indian Students: You Can Lose Your Visa If...

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'Violating the terms of your student visa can result in revocation, deportation and even long-term ineligibility for future US visas,' says the US embassy in India.

Study Abroad: 10 popular programmes in Australia

Study Abroad: 10 popular programmes in Australia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

A look at ten popular programmes in Australia for Indian students. Do you know the various options available? Fashion design? Nursing? MBAs? Read on

Study abroad tips: How to apply for scholarship

Study abroad tips: How to apply for scholarship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

International education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international course and college.

Study abroad: How will I finance my MBA?

Study abroad: How will I finance my MBA?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

An MBA abroad is a tough, expensive but potentially lucrative undertaking and prospective MBAs have so many relevant questions that entire books could be written on the subject. Here, the TopMBA Career Guide filters down the most commonly asked questions for people in the first stages of considering whether or not to do an MBA abroad.

Study abroad: How to choose the right university

Study abroad: How to choose the right university

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Deciding on a foreign university can be confusing and infuriating. Here are some pointers to guide you through the selection process

Study abroad tips: What's the best time to apply?

Study abroad tips: What's the best time to apply?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice.

How inflation can impact your child's study abroad plan

How inflation can impact your child's study abroad plan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Education inflation abroad is high and the depreciation of the rupee can also set you back, says Vishal Dhawan

Study Abroad: How to make the right decision

Study Abroad: How to make the right decision

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

You have your mind set on a foreign country or university where you want your degree from, but do you know how to get there?

12 steps to studying abroad

12 steps to studying abroad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

More and more students are going to colleges abroad to get international exposure. Here's how to plan and live your dream.

13 Must-Visit Indian Literary Festivals

13 Must-Visit Indian Literary Festivals

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Lit fests in India have become vibrant cultural celebrations across India, bringing together celebrated authors, emerging voices, poets, thinkers and passionate readers, many of them very young, under one lively roof.

Online Vs Part-Time MBA: Which Is Better?

Online Vs Part-Time MBA: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

There is not much scope after doing a part-time or online MBA unless you are looking for a promotion or have good relevant work experience for a new job, says rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick 100.

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas and immigration processes.

US Opens Student Visa Applications, But...

US Opens Student Visa Applications, But...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'What we want students to understand when they're applying for that visa is that we want to see a use of that visa that is in line with their application.'

'Should I go abroad for MBA studies?'

'Should I go abroad for MBA studies?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Overseas education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with readers on July 7 and addressed various study abroad questions. The transcript.

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Israel has for more than two decades and several US presidencies worked to draw the United States into a full-scale war with Iran. Having finally achieved that, the last thing it wants is Trump declaring victory and going home, as he is prone to do. Ali Larijani was the figure most capable of handing Trump a negotiated exit with something to show for it. Without Larijani, the road to an exit gets considerably narrower. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Study abroad: Why you should consider Canada

Study abroad: Why you should consider Canada

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Want to study abroad?might want to consider Canada.

Study Abroad: How a falling rupee hurts Indian students

Study Abroad: How a falling rupee hurts Indian students

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

With the Indian rupee falling almost 7 per cent against the US dollar since January 2013, Indian students in universities abroad or those planning to go abroad this year will have to increase their budget by at least 10 per cent compared to what it would have been late last year.

Study Abroad: How to land an assistantship

Study Abroad: How to land an assistantship

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Finding an assistantship or a student worker job is the greatest priority of graduate students who get admitted to a university without funding. Here's how you can go about landing yourself one.

Scholarship for your studies abroad

Scholarship for your studies abroad

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The K C Mahindra Trust invites applications for scholarships for post-graduate programmes abroad in engineering, natural sciences, humanities, medicine, business management, military, naval and aviation sciences.

Study abroad: Scholarships depend on many factors

Study abroad: Scholarships depend on many factors

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Raj Ganguly, education consultant, discusses how to finance a foreign education.

Study Abroad: Why you must choose New Zealand

Study Abroad: Why you must choose New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Suchitra Surve, Global Education Counsel insists that lower education fee, quality programmes and security are attracting more students to study in New Zealand

Study Abroad: Skills you need to succeed

Study Abroad: Skills you need to succeed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Matthew Schneeberger looks at the academic skills necessary to excel in foreign universities.

War Exposes Cracks in US-Israel Alliance

War Exposes Cracks in US-Israel Alliance

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Alliances fight wars effectively only when they share an endgame. If Israel acted without US knowledge, then the military alliance is operating without real coordination at the level of strategic targeting. Neither picture is reassuring in a war that is no longer regional in its consequences. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Two Punjab men shot dead in Canada; mistaken identity suspected

Two Punjab men shot dead in Canada; mistaken identity suspected

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Two men from Punjab, India, were shot and killed in Edmonton, Canada. The victims have been identified as Gurdeep Singh and Ranvir Singh. Family suspects mistaken identity.

Your F-1 Visa Could Be Rejected If...

Your F-1 Visa Could Be Rejected If...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta, education counsellor and the founder of Karan Gupta Consulting and the Karan Gupta Education Foundation offers expert advice on overseas education, including courses, admissions and visa guidance.

How Expensive Is An Australian Student Visa?

How Expensive Is An Australian Student Visa?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Australia increased its student visa application fee from 1,600 to 2,000 Australian dollars. This is now the highest such visa fee in the world.

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Ajit Pawar became a ray of hope for Muslims, the only man in power who could resolve their grievances.

Study Abroad: Best B-schools in the UK?

Study Abroad: Best B-schools in the UK?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

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:

Study abroad: 'MBA is best bet for management'

Study abroad: 'MBA is best bet for management'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Karan Gupta answers questions pertaining to foreign education: lifestyle, academics, tuition and more.

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The foreign degree no longer sells itself, families are doing the math, and for many, the numbers just don't add up.

Study Abroad Chat: How to pick the right course

Study Abroad Chat: How to pick the right course

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Join us for a chat with Anshika Singh, Senior Vice President - Student Engagement at Univariety, an organization that works with students and helps them plan their college admission.

Money lessons for study abroad success

Money lessons for study abroad success

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Going abroad for higher studies and still grappling with how to manage your finances once in an unknown place? Here are a few tips that to help you manage your money better.

Your Guide To JEE, Engineering College Admissions

Your Guide To JEE, Engineering College Admissions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, guides students on how to prepare for engineering entrance exams and secure engineering admissions.