Alternate Academic and Career Paths

Posted by Mahesh Ramani to Studying abroad | November 15th 2011

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference. Timeless lines from the American poet Robert Frost’s classic poem-“ The Road Not Taken .” India is mass-producing engineers and business graduates from colleges in India and abroad. There is a definite need for such engineers, managers, doctors and lawyer...

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Studying Abroad - Do's and Don'ts

Posted by Uniguru Editor to Student Safety | November 15th 2011

Every year, thousands of Indian students go abroad to study. Be it the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore or New Zealand, each country and university offers its own set of challenges (both academic and cultural) to Indian students. Here are some quick tips on how you can survive your stay abroad while excelling in your academic pursuits too. Strong skills and concepts You need to stand out from the crowd and go beyond the mediocre, to get noticed by your faculty and recruiters. To ac...

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Study Abroad Travel Tips

Posted by Uniguru Editor to Studying abroad | November 15th 2011

“All my bags are packed I'm ready to go I'm standing here outside your door I hate to wake you up to say goodbye” You will most probably be singing this song inside your head very soon. All set to pursue your higher studies abroad, won an admission into a leading college, scored a visa, booked your flight tickets, made a detailed packing list…the only thing left now is to pack. Well, if you think you have done it all and finished the hurdles, think ...

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Student Accommodation Options

Posted by Uniguru Editor to Accomodation | November 15th 2011

While you are checking out the neighbourhood and reading up on the campus life in the University you have chosen to study in, it’s also worthwhile to explore the various housing options available to you. It’s important to find a safe and comfortable place to live much before you reach your destination country . So speak to the University reps, old friends and seniors and narrow down on your housing options early. Student accommodation abroad is mainly of two types- off-camp...

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Overseas Education Consultants - do you need them?

Posted by Uniguru Editor to Studying abroad | November 15th 2011

Navigators, mediators, Man Friday- call them what you want, but you can’t ignore them! With more of them everywhere, any student wanting to study abroad and looking for more information will run into them as soon as they hit Google! They are the overseas education consultants. Rich with experience earned from guiding hundreds of students who have gone abroad for further studies , they are definitely capable of making the entire process of going abroad quite hassle free for you. B...

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