1 If you had to categorize the professions one can do in psychology, what would be the categories? In Mauritius You also have psychologists who work more closely with social workers (for example in the education field). This is also a different category of function that psychologists do. It happens because psychologists provide psychosocial support,Continue reading “Career Series-Interview with a Psychologist”
Category Archives: General advice
An introduction to structuring your personal finances
We had a session today about personal finance (through economic concepts) and it’s something important for students who are studying abroad or who just want to learn more about being in the adult world. The main concepts we covered: If you want to know more, the file is on this link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DW7ahBsleT37a16VBszT_ZXie6oWNtXV6TugnCeVb4Q/edit?usp=sharing Let us knowContinue reading “An introduction to structuring your personal finances”
University Research tip: Make use of your network
Think you know how to go through the research phase? From our experience, students tend to underestimate the power of their network. This short article explains why using a network is important and proposes some strategies you can employ.
Know Your Options
One of the worst things you can do for yourself is not knowing what options you have for higher studies. That’s how you end up either feeling stuck in your hometown’s university or applying to just a handful of unuversities that don’t fit your personality and needs. So what exactly are your options? There areContinue reading “Know Your Options”
Should you care about rankings?
One of our students asked whether they should look at world rankings or course rankings when choosing a university and we had a brilliant conversation about it in our WhatsApp group. A key contribution was by Houzair, a volunteer who recently graduated from the University of Birmingham in the UK, with a degree in philosophy:Continue reading “Should you care about rankings?”
Need a scholarship?
The first concern that students usually have is finance. Scholarships are the first thing many students start with when they talk to me. However, this perception is very flawed: instead of thinking of ways to cover your expenses, you should instead be focusing on affordability. “How much can my parents pay?” Let’s get to theContinue reading “Need a scholarship?”
Coping with school
A question that is not directly related to universities but is extremely important for students to consider both in secondary school and at university is mental health. Coping mechanisms are a must.
Balancing University Search and an Academic Life
Students often ask me when the best time to apply is, the implication being that they do not want their university applications to interfere with their academic life. This blog post is about my personal path through that.
Getting Better at Essays (University and Academic)
I never thought of myself as exceptionally gifted at the art of writing. Apparently, grown ups thought otherwise. I am hoping this article helps some of you find some motivation and some techniques to write!
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