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Securing an opportunity to study abroad can be a huge step for you towards realizing your dreams. While the idea of studying in a foreign country can be exciting, you might be wondering, “What should I pack when going abroad to study?” What to pack can be challenging as you will be leaving your home country for a few years. There’s also a possibility that you’ll choose to live and work a Read more
Traveling for your education abroad can be overwhelming. There’s plenty you have to do before the D-day, including putting together all the essential travel documents. If you’re wondering which documents you need for your study abroad trip, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a checklist of all the essential travel documents for African students. #1- Passport and National Identification Card Read more
Being an adult student abroad comes with unique challenges. Most adult students have family obligations to consider. Long periods of separation from family members or dependents may not be feasible. However, there are many regulations and restrictions that come with bringing your spouse and dependents with you when studying abroad. Are you planning to study abroad and take your family along for the adventure? This Read more
Ranked highly the world over for their academic standards, state-of-the-art facilities, and cultural attitudes towards international students, American universities are highly sought-after. If you’re considering pursuing higher education in American universities, you have probably started thinking about the visa application process. The visa interview is usually the most stressful part of the process. Aci Read more
What Happens After Getting an Acceptance Letter? If you have ever applied for a competitive opportunity before, you are probably familiar with the anxiety that comes with the waiting period. You refresh your email several times a day, hoping you will be met with some good news. College and scholarship applications are not any different. Once you submit them, you will have to wait for anywhere between one month and Read more
