Your Study Abroad Blog

Why you should first fail the IELTS – an overview of the best study strategy

karmagabber — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:57:05 +0000

Look. If you are seriously interested about studying in Australia, the UK or Canada you need to score high in the IELTS……the secret to scoring high and achieving a band 7,8 or 9 is your preparation. And that’s why I decided to interview ex-IELTS examiner, experienced tutors and even confidence and pronunciation experts. What Is the IELTS? [...]

TimeOut Travel Guides: Perfect for the Modern Study Abroad Experience

karmagabber — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:36:46 +0000

In the digital age, most young people are able to connect with peers across the globe, and, more than ever before, they travel abroad for education, work and play, sometimes at a moment’s notice. That’s why a new generation of travelers needs a new type of travel guide. Young people don’t need to make as [...]

5 iPhone Apps to Help You Navigate Your Time Abroad

karmagabber — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:53:49 +0000

Living in a new country means learning a new language (or at least enough to find the nearest bathroom or to order something that you know won’t have tentacles), learning new customs, eating new foods, and learning about new places. When you’re studying abroad, you can’t afford to hire your own personal guide to teach [...]

5 things I wish I knew before I came to the UK

karmagabber — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:58:38 +0000

As an international foreign student in the UK it would have been good to know a few things before coming here. The UK is a great place with some amazing people, but finding out about budgeting, health facilities and flat shares would have been a big help before I moved here to study! Being prepared [...]

How to Learn a New Language Faster During Your Study Abroad Trip

karmagabber — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:14:22 +0000

One of the primary reasons most students choose to study abroad is to familiarize themselves with the customs, culture, and language of the country in which they are studying. Customs and cultural practices may seem foreign, but they are generally exciting, and are fun ways to involve yourself in a new country. Learning a new [...]

Multilingual job seekers: Promote Yourself!

karmagabber — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:49:42 +0000

If you have studied in different countries and therefore speak more than one language then you are very lucky! Effectively promoting this is essential when you are job hunting because you need to make recruiters aware of the fact that you are different, and that you put effort into maintaining your languages and can use [...]

How to Apply for a Student Visa to the U.S

karmagabber — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:30:03 +0000

How to Apply for a Student Visa to the U.S – from Howcast

Study abroad: discovery guide (featured)

karmagabber — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:06:54 +0000

Move to a foreign country to study and you may not know where to start exploring your new environment. After all, there is so much to discover outside the walls of the classroom. Follow these easy steps to make the most of your experience with our study abroad discovery guide. Get a job, get a life! Most [...]

Video Post: Guide to UK Student Visa

karmagabber — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:17:13 +0000

Once you’re abroad: How to settle in

karmagabber — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:41:53 +0000

It’s one thing to plan your brains out for your study abroad experience and a totally other thing to get settled after you’ve arrived. Once the initial culture shock has subsided and you’ve unpacked all your belongings, it’s time to get to know your new surroundings and meet the neighbours. Get familiar with your city In the [...]