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THE DEBATE ON ‘UNUSUAL’ OR ‘MICKEY MOUSE’ DEGREES

October 14th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume

Everyone knows about the traditional course available at university, such as science, history and business studies. But for those less inclined to study these traditional courses, there is a wealth of unusual courses available. Now and again, lists of ‘weird and wonderful’ university courses are published in the media, prompting debates about the worthiness of such ‘Mickey Mouse’ courses.

HARVARD NO LONGER NUMBER ONE IN WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

October 6th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume

Today the new Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2011-2012 revealed that Harvard University has been knocked off the top spot.

VIP APPLICATIONS

October 4th, 2011 posted by Sarah Pont

The International College Counselors explain what the VIP Application is and the benefits involved in applying to a university or college using this method.

2012 QS RANKINGS REVEALED

September 5th, 2011 posted by Sarah Pont

Cambridge University has once again beat Harvard to the top spot since ending the US University’s 6 year reign last year.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COULD BENEFIT FROM US VISA REFORMS

August 16th, 2011 posted by Sarah Pont

The H-1B visa category is subject to attempted revision from within the Senate which could benefit foreign students in America.

NEW REPORT SHOWS THAT HAVING A COLLEGE DEGREE PAYS OFF IN THE USA

August 8th, 2011 posted by Sarah Pont

According to a new study at Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, by 2018 almost two thirds of all occupations in the USA will require a college degree.

LIBYAN STUDENTS OVERSEAS FEAR FINANCIAL AID CUTS AND PERSECUTION IN LIBYA

August 5th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume

We reported back in May that Libyan students studying in North America faced having to return to their home country due to the freezing of the Libyan-North American Scholarship Program in February. Unfortunately, the situation for students has not improved.

KINDLE TEXTBOOK RENTALS MADE AVAILABLE BY AMAZON

July 21st, 2011 posted by Sarah Pont

Amazon has recently launched a digital rental scheme that could see textbooks available for students at 80% less than the purchase price.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE!

June 28th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume

As you may have noticed, we have recently launched our new website. This was in response to feedback we received from our readers and friends of i-studentadvisor. We have redesigned the website to be much more user-friendly, more enjoyable to use and to contain much more easy-to-find content.

NEW REPORTS REVEAL FACTS ABOUT THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG MEN OF COLOUR

June 22nd, 2011 posted by Felicity Pont

The College Board have released a set of reports which offer insight into the educational challenges faced by young men of colour and outline a series of concrete recommendations for addressing these issues.