Gap Years – A Boon or Bane?

Gap Years – A Boon or Bane?   Choosing a gap year after school has become more prevalent among graduates, and more universities are encouraging students to do so. Some activists have even proposed making mandatory gap years or a year of national service. Despite...

Steps on Applying for a US Student Visa

Steps on Applying for a US Student Visa Applying for a US student visa requires adequate preparation, including knowing which documents are needed and preparing for the visa interview. Let’s look at the step-by-step process of obtaining a US student visa. Obtain...

The New TOEFL Essentials Test

The New TOEFL® Essentials™ Test   If you’re looking to study abroad at an English-speaking institution, you need to take an English-proficiency exam. You may be familiar with the TOEFL iBT® test, but do you know about the TOEFL® Essentials™ test?...

10 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad

10 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad   You will become more independent. Whether you’re traveling outside of the country for the first time, or even living alone for the first time, studying abroad pushes you to become independent and self-sufficient. You’ll...