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Subject selection in high school – Tips to help you make the right choice Making the right subject choices in high school is a crucial but confusing task for parents and students. The right subjects can boost your academic performance and influence your undergraduate college choices in India or abroad. There are a number of curricula offered in India, including IGCSE, ICSE, ISC and IB among others. The challenge arises from having to choose subjects within the curriculum’s constraints. Also, subject choices vary among schools following the same curriculum; some IGCSE schools offer coordinated sciences, while others separate the three sciences, allowing you to drop one altogether. Understanding 1) Your curriculum’s constraints and 2) The subject combinations offered will help you make an informed decision. Here are a few country-specific tips: 1) Studying in India after grade 12: In India, you have to choose a ‘stream’ or an area of study such as arts, sciences, engineering, ...

Trumped by US education? Consider the Netherlands In the current political climate many students are looking beyond the US and UK for higher studies abroad. In this case, I would urge such students to consider the Netherlands, which offers a wide range of over 300 bachelor’s degree courses in English for international students. Fees are among the lowest in Europe (ranging from approximately Rs. 5-10 lakh in annual fees, plus Rs. 50,000-75,000 per month in living expenses) and quality is maintained through rigorous accreditation standards of the Dutch Government. Beyond cost and quality, it is the learning environment that sets Dutch Universities apart. They have cultivated an informal academic environment, which encourages student-teacher interaction and values student participation in classes and research. Educational hierarchy in the Netherlands is flat and promotes learning through discussions, simulations and presentations rather than lectures and exams. There are two ti...

5 Tips to Socialize as an International Student Even if you have traveled abroad extensively, actually studying in the US , UK or another country can feel quite intimidating. One of the most important factors, which will make your college experience abroad memorable, is your ability to build a network of friends and acquaintances in this new chapter of your life – no one wants to feel lonely and isolated. Thankfully, the opportunity to make new friends on campus is promising. Here are five tips to help international students socialize and make your transition to college easier. Explore Your College Campus Chances are there are many international students on-campus who are feeling just as overwhelmed as you – connect with them through the International Students Office (ISO), which sponsors events and programs to help students adjust to life on campus and the college’s various clubs. Immerse yourself in the activities offered through associations and groups on campus based on the...