27/04/2021
North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Latin America and Africa and the Middle East are covered in the annual rankings. Institutions are assessed on academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper and the impact of a scholar’s published work. Investment in education, skills and learning will be key to the world’s recovery from COVID-19, according to the Forum’s Future of Jobs report....
These are the world’s best business schools
The 2021 global ranking of business and management schools by QS World University Rankings has been released.
27/04/2021
Whether it's the seaside capital of Helsinki, the medieval university town of Turku or the popular inland city of Tampere, you're bound to find a Finnish study abroad destination that's perfect for you. If you want to receive a world-class education, immerse yourself in the Nordic lifestyle and study in the happiest country on earth, look no further than Finland! Keep on reading to learn more about what makes Finland one of the best places to study abroad. ...
7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Finland
Are you curious about studying in Finland? As home to one of the best education systems in the world, as well as several top ranking universities, Finland is ideal for anyone seeking a high-quality…
27/04/2021
It’s hard to know if we’re really making efficient use of our time. It seems like we’re working hard — and we’re certainly stressed out. But are we spending our time on the right things? That’s the question I set out to solve at the start of this year. I was feeling overwhelmed after spending the fall launching a new book and was finally turning to the litany of tasks I’d neglected in its wake....
Track Your Time for 30 Days. What You Learn Might Surprise You.
Many of us struggle with the feeling that we’re wasting time. But to get a clear sense of how you’re actually spending your time — and where you’d like to make changes — the author suggests trying …
27/04/2021
"Milan has long been considered a global fashion force, and it’s easy to see why." "Made in Italy": A Guarantee of Style and Quality "Made in Italy" is an instant guarantee of authentic, top-quality, elegant products with heritage, expertise, and true craftsmanship behind them. The "Made in Italy" brand has been used since 1980 to distinguish Italian products (fashion, food, furniture, and mechanical engineering in particular) as being high in quality, with superior attention to detail, elegant style, and a historical tradition in manufacturing....
Why Your Fashion Studies Should Be “Made in Milan”
Milan, Italy’s undisputed fashion capital and one of the world’s biggest fashion powers, is among the best places to choose for studying fashion, design, and luxury abroad. Here’s why.
27/04/2021
Can you imagine life without your smartphone? So many of us can’t. We depend upon them for everything from directions to telling us the temperature outside to tracking our daily steps and heart rate. Our “Hey, Siri” culture has conditioned us to equate speed with efficiency and efficacy — and it’s changing how we process information. Our brains have become conditioned…...
11 Myths About Decision-Making
From “I like to be efficient” to “I trust my gut” to “I can make a rational decision,” there are a number of deeply ingrained — and counterproductive — myths we tell ourselves about how we make dec…
26/04/2021
Job-offer negotiations are rarely easy. Consider three typical scenarios: You’re in a third-round interview for a job at a company you like, but a firm you admire even more just invited you in. Suddenly the first hiring manager cuts to the chase: “As you know, we’re considering many candidates. We like you, and we hope the feeling is mutual. If we make you a competitive offer, will you accept it?”...
15 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer
In some industries, a weak labor market has left candidates with fewer options and less leverage, and employers better positioned to dictate terms.
26/04/2021
Many college students struggle with classes. Some students feel overwhelmed by their coursework, need help in a particular subject, or have other obligations that prevent them from succeeding. Whatever the reason you're struggling, the time may come when you find yourself in danger of failing, or perhaps already failing, a class. If so, now's the time to take some steps to understand your grade, learn about the impact of a failing grade on your academic record, and reflect on your academic performance....
What Happens if You Fail a Class in College?
Failing a course does not mean you can’t be successful in earning your degree. Here we provide strategies to overcome your grade and how to prevent failing a course in the future.
26/04/2021
Making learning more visible—and students more powerful. That’s about the time PAC music instructor Edlyn De Oliveria attended her first CanvasCon and learned Portfolium had joined the Canvas Learning Management Platform. Little did she know she and her colleague Carmen Velazquez-Avila would be the ones presenting about Portfolium a year later at CanvasCon 2020. That’s what you get when your school transforms traditional transactions into transformational experiences in just 10 months flat....
Palo Alto College. To the Power of Portfolium.
Palo Alto College (PAC) in San Antonio has long known the benefits of the ePortfolio.
26/04/2021
This article was written by the University of Dundee. Five Scottish universities currently rank among the world’s top 200. This legacy of discovery is upheld today by Scotland’s nineteen higher education institutions, who continue to make a profound international impact. Dolly the sheep, the MRI scanner, the Higgs boson, several Turner prize-winning artists, and major breakthroughs in the fight against cancer are just a few examples of the ground-breaking influence the country has had in recent years....
Why Should You Study Abroad in Scotland?
Scotland is a nation of invention, creativity and discovery, giving the world such innovations as the telephone, the television, and penicillin.
26/04/2021
This is where the counting and explaining come in. Switzerland is renowned for its top-notch quality of life, perfect infrastructure, and environmentally-friendly outlook. The key to the Swiss success and harmony might be in the level of diversity in this country. After all, the country has four official languages. Not one, or two – four! The four official languages are German, French, Italian, and Romansh....
What Languages Do They Speak in Switzerland?
Answering the question “What is the official language in your country?” is easy in most places around the world. But if you ask someone from Switzerland, well, things get a bit more com…
25/04/2021
Just because you’re spending more time at home these days doesn’t mean your language learning has to end. Whether you’re learning English for fun or preparing for an upcoming English language proficiency test, we’ve gathered a list of 10 ways to practice English from the comfort of your own home! 1. Sign up for an online language exchange Achieving a high level of proficiency in any language is all about culture and colloquialisms!...
10 Ways to Prep for Your English Proficiency Test Without Leaving the Sofa
They say immersion is the best way to learn a new language, but is it possible to immerse yourself in the English language if you’re stuck at home? Luckily – yes!
25/04/2021
Hospitality & Tourism Management: The Ultimate Student Guide
Hospitality & Tourism Management: The Ultimate Student Guide
Are you constantly daydreaming about your next big adventure, checking flight prices to faraway destinations, and planning fun itineraries for you and your travel buddies? A hospitality and tourism…