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Waiting for college admissions results can be stressful. Here’s how to make the best use of your time It’s been a couple of months since you submitted your university applications. So after focusing on them for the better part of last year, you may find yourself thinking, now what? What are you supposed to do until you find out which university you have been accepted to? Instead of counting down the days left for acceptance (or rejection) letters to start trickling in and thinking about what you could have done differently, use this time productively. There’s still a lot that you can do. 1)  Focus on your exams: If you are sitting for your 12th grade final exams, push back all thoughts of admission results and focus on studying! Universities take into consideration your final transcripts and in some cases, can retract your acceptance if they see a drop in your academics. If you receive conditional offers, you will need to maintain your grades or achieve high scores to...

Looking Beyond London – University Options for Indian Students Many applicants from India considering study in the United Kingdom are drawn to London. The idea of spending three years in the hustle and bustle of one of the world’s most popular cities is exciting! Whilst there are definite advantages to studying in London, it is also important to note that there are many excellent universities in the UK outside London that offer a wide range of programs and an enriching campus experience. Here are a few compelling reasons to consider studying at universities across the UK. Lower tuition and living expenses Cost (including tuition, living and travel) is an important factor for many Indian applicants who are considering studying abroad. Living in London undoubtedly costs a lot more than elsewhere in the country. The average weekly rent for a student at University College London or Imperial College London is around £106 (roughly Rs 8,900), whereas at the University of Newcastle ...

Flexibility to pursue multiple interests through joint degrees at UK universities One of the key benefits of undergraduate study in the UK is the fact that if you have passion for a particular subject and wish to pursue it in depth, the UK offers a multitude of highly specialised degrees. There are universities that even offer degrees in unusual subjects. At Cambridge for example, you can study Land Economy, which allows you to combine Law, Economics and Geography to understand their relationship to the built and natural environments. Or you could pursue studies in Applied Golf Management at the University of Birmingham, International Spa Management at the University of Derby or Brewing and Distilling from Heriot-Watt University. Most students applying for undergraduate study may not have such unusual interests but may have multiple academic interests and are undecided about which one to pick.   Whilst UK universities are best-known for in-depth subject specialisation,...