Thursday, June 29, 2017


Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a college student. By studying abroad, students have the opportunity to study in a foreign nation and take in the allure and culture of a new land. Here is a list of the top 10 reasons to study abroad!

1. See the World
The biggest reason you should consider a study abroad program is the opportunity to see the world . By studying abroad, you will experience a brand-new country with incredible new outlooks, customs and activities. The benefits of studying abroad include the opportunity to see new terrains, natural wonders, museums and landmarks of your host nation.

In addition, when you’re abroad, you won’t be limited to traveling in just the nation in which you are studying – you can see neighboring countries as well! For example, if you study in France, you’ll have the option to travel through various parts of Europe including London , Barcelona , and Rome.

Checkout our International Student Travel Center for information on how to find discounts on airfare, accommodations, rail passes, and more.


2. Education
Another reason you might consider studying abroad is for the chance to experience different styles of education. By enrolling in a study abroad program, you’ll have the chance to see a side of your major that you may not have been exposed to at home.

Monday, June 26, 2017


Undergraduate Scholarships for Study Abroad
Scholarship support  is the most tangible expression of the UI’s commitment to increasing the number of students who study/conduct research abroad.  Study Abroad expects to disburse more than $500,000 in scholarships/grants this year.

There are a variety of different scholarships and need-based grants are available to students studying abroad for a semester/academic year and for students studying abroad during the summer/winter sessions (or other short periods of time). We encourage you to apply for any awards for which you are eligible!  Additionally, there are diversity and other UI scholarships, and several, significant external awards that support study abroad.
The University of Iowa is committed to increasing the number of undergraduate students who study/conduct research abroad. UI students are encouraged to step through doors opened by the University to the larger world, to experience other cultures directly.

Friday, June 23, 2017


1. Architecture
For visitors and residents alike, Nuremberg’s beautiful architecture is part of what gives the city its charm.
Although a lot of the city’s medieval buildings were heavily damaged or destroyed during World War II, a large number of them have been restored to their original appearances.
Rest assured, you’ll never be short of Instagram material if you study abroad in Nuremberg.
2. Work experience opportunities

Nuremberg is a hub for high-tech and industrial innovation, and it’s the economic centre of Northern Bavaria.

Both lively start-ups and large multinational companies have offices in Nuremberg – so it’s a great place to gain work experience during your studies.

International students can work in Germany, but definitely ask your university about the latest regulations before you start applying for jobs.

3. History

Nuremberg is an ancient city with history dating back to 1050.

In fact, the first recorded mention of the city was in an official document by Henry III as ‘Nourenberc’ (rocky mountain).

Over the centuries that followed, it grew in size and influence to become an important site for trade in Europe.

More recently, from the Nuremberg Trials to the Nuremberg Rallies – the city played an significant role in World War II.

SKEMAT E VLERESIMIT - KLIKO KETU
Famous for carnival, dancing and football, Brazil is also a top destination for students wanting to spend as little money as possible on their studies. Public universities, which are more prestigious and offer a higher quality of teaching than their private counterparts, offer free tuition to international students and only charge a small registration fee at the beginning of the course.

In order to secure a place, students need to take a test, competing against thousands of Brazilian students. Knowledge of Portuguese is another requirement, which can be demonstrated by completing the CELPE-Bras – the only certificate for Portuguese that is recognised in Brazil.

If you do manage to be accepted, you are eligible for the same funding options available to Brazilian students.

2. Germany

study for free - Germany
Whether you want to explore the hip corners of Berlin or study in a quaint town in the German countryside, you’ll find a place that suits your needs. The country’s higher education system has a strong reputation and, most importantly, tuition is FREE of charge.

All you have to pay is a fee of around €100 (£75) to €250 (£185) per semester, which covers administrational costs as well as the work of the student union.

Monday, June 19, 2017


Certain distinctions and differences can become sources of cultural shock and cultural misunderstandings that can lead a student to inhibit adaptation and adjustment. For example, A key requirement in many foreign institutions is participation. Failure to participate in the classroom with faculty can be a serious obstacle to academic success and if it is coupled with the view that professors are to be held in awe, then the problem can be reflected in the grades given for class participation. Lack of participation can be interpreted by faculty as failure to learn the course content or disinterest in the topic.

Some of the identified distinctions are:

Semester system has three models, they are (1) the semester system comprising two terms, one in fall and one in winter/spring (summer term is not required); (2) the trimester system comprising three terms that includes summer (one of these terms can be a term of vacation); and (3) the quarter system comprising the four terms of fall, winter, spring, and summer, and in which the student can choose one of them to take as a vacation.

Thursday, June 15, 2017


Scholarships
The University of Iowa offers various scholarships each year to outstanding undergraduate students based on financial need, academic merit, or both.
The University of Iowa offers various scholarships each year to outstanding undergraduate students based on financial need, academic merit, or both. Merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions do not stack. If a student meets the minimum requirements for multiple awards, they will automatically be awarded the scholarship with the highest dollar value. Receiving a merit scholarship may not disqualify students from also receiving need-based grants or loans offered through the UI Office of Student Financial Aid, depending upon the amount of demonstrated financial need. Please see the Scholarship and Grant Policies for information on awarding of the scholarships at the University of Iowa.

First year students who do not meet the March 1 application deadline will not be considered for merit-based scholarships.

Some students may anticipate participating in intercollegiate athletics at the University of Iowa. This participation may impact their ability to receive institutional or private scholarships and grants. To learn more, view the Student-Athlete Financial Aid FAQ (PDF).

Featured UI Scholarships

Tuesday, June 13, 2017



MATH
TEST TIPS

An actual ACT Mathematics Test contains 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes.

Read each question carefully to make sure you understand the type of answer required.
If you choose to use a calculator, be sure it is permitted, is working on test day, and has reliable batteries.
Use your calculator wisely.
Solve the problem.
Locate your solution among the answer choices.
Make sure you answer the question asked.
Make sure your answer is reasonable.
Check your work.
Calculator Tips

Review the latest information on permitted and prohibited calculators.
You are not required to use a calculator. All the problems can be solved without a calculator.
If you regularly use a calculator in your mathematics work, use one you're familiar with when you take the mathematics test. Using a more powerful, but unfamiliar, calculator is not likely to give you an advantage over using the kind you normally use.

DIRECTIONS: Solve each problem, choose the correct answer, and then fill in the corresponding oval on your answer document.

Do not linger over problems that take too much time. Solve as many as you can; then return to the others in the time you have left for this test.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Find out how scholarships can help cover your undergraduate education costs.

Facts about scholarships:

  • Scholarships are gift aid, money you do not have to repay.
  • Scholarships are awarded for either academic merit only, or merit and additional criteria such as major of interest, leadership, or financial need.
  • If you receive scholarship(s), they may replace your other financial awards in the following order:
    1. Unmet need in your basic California resident award package
    2. Perkins Loan / University Loan
    3. Work-study
    4. Need-based Parent PLUS Loan or additional Direct Loan in your basic California resident package
    5. Direct Subsidized / Unsubsidized Loan
    6. Grants

Thursday, June 8, 2017


Study Abroad Financial Advising
The Office of Study Abroad has weekly 'You Can Afford to Study Abroad' Financial aid and Scholarship Info Sessions/Open Meetings on Tuesday mornings from 9am-10am and Wednesday afternoons from 3pm-4pm in room 203 Lippincott Hall.  For those that can not attend the weekly Info Sessions, we also offer individualized study abroad financial planning as well as financial aid and scholarship advising for students.  Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment.

Estimated Costs for Studying Abroad
Individual program costs vary based on a variety of factors, such as program structure, hours of credit, length of program, number of excursions or other group activities, and location. Many programs are comparable to the cost of a semester in Lawrence. View the KU campus vs Study Abroad Cost Comparison sheet (pdf) for more information.

Did you know?

Wednesday, June 7, 2017


1. Boren Scholarships

Deadline: Annual (typically early on in the calendar year)

Awards:

$8,000 (summer program, available for STEM students only)
$10,000 (semester program)
$20,000 (academic year program)
Degree Level: Bachelors

The annual scholarships of the National Security Education Program provides fundings to undergraduate students from the U.S. to study less popularly studied, minority world languages. Promoting linguistic and cultural immersion, this award program aims to support students focusing on language studies that are critical to U.S. national security. Boren Scholars can choose to study abroad  in their country of choice, excluding nations within Western Europe as well as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In exchange for funding, scholars must commit to working in the federal government for at least a year after graduation.

Monday, June 5, 2017



SKEMA VLERESIMIT - Kliko ketu


Preliminary data shows that 1,171 University of Iowa students--813 undergraduates and 358 graduate and professional students--studied abroad in 70 different countries during 2015-16. More complete statistics will be reported here when available.

1,220 University of Iowa students—909 undergraduates and 311 graduate and professional students—studied abroad in 72 different countries during 2014-15.

For undergraduates that graduated in 2014-15, 14% participated in a study abroad experience at some point in their college career at UI.

Academic Status

Among the UI undergraduates, 2% were first-year students, 12% sophomores, 43% juniors, and 43% seniors.

Field of Study

Friday, June 2, 2017


Many scholarships for students from developing countries will have additional criteria, such as a specific country of origin or destination, a particular subject of study, or ties to a particular university. But, with a bit of savvy scholarship hunting and a tad of flexibility, you could be applying to 10 or more international scholarships in no time.

Below are a few of the most prominent funds and scholarships for developing countries, categorized by country of study. Hope it helps!

Scholarships to study in Europe

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships – Initiative led by the European Commission to provide funding for students all over the world to study in Europe at selected institutions.
Belgium

VLIR-UOS Training and Masters Scholarships – Scholarships for students from developing countries within Africa, Asia or Latin America.
France

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

UDHEZIMI PER APLIKIMIN NE UNIVERSITET

Udhezimi Zyrtar per aplikimin ne Universitet -KLIKO KETU

 A-1 Auto Transport Scholarship We are one of the biggest U.S. based auto shippers. We provide worldwide shipping and have offices, storage facilities available in most of the main cities and metro areas throughout the U.S and overseas. Our team has decided to create a scholarship... Continue reading Internet Marketing Scholarship 2017 Instaboostgram in short IBG is number one platform for providing social media services like buy

Tuesday, May 23, 2017



German universities have a quite good network with universities all over the world. Every year thousands of students have the opportunity to go abroad and spend some time in a different country, studying and living. This should be the same way for international students. Because of this, German universities and technical colleges try to provide enough university places for international students and they also make efforts to support them in many other questions concerning the time abroad.

Why study in Germany

But what is it that makes Germany that special and what can it offer to the students from all over the world? The Federal Republic of Germany proportionally is a quite small country but its history as well as its actual role in the world is something special. It is not only in Europe that Germany has an important position but it is also an important international trading partner and player, concerning political and economic questions.

German employees from different fields and disciplines are in great demand all over the world and have realistic chances to get a job in an international company in many different countries. Germany itself is also a good and attractive country to work there later.

These opportunities exist due to the good German educational system.

The universities and the obtained graduate degree are well-known all over the world and show the future employer that the student had a firm basic education and also got further knowledge. At German universities the practical part of the studies has an important part to play. Internships have to be done in many programs of study and every professor recommends doing one. The big industry and especially the large cities provide many opportunities for these internships. One can absolve them in the most different kinds of disciplines and companies.

Depending on which area in Germany one decides to study, there are numerous activities and journeys to do and go in the free time or on holidays. During this traveling one can see the different areas of the country and all its faces. With more time and a larger amount of money one can also start travelling Europe from Germany. The country gives the perfect start for this trip and one is able to see a lot of countries during the time abroad.

In Germany there are the sea and beaches of the Nord- and Ostsee, cultural and historic interesting towns or buildings and winter sports areas in the south. There will definitely be no boring time during the studies in Germany.

Studying in Germany has changed during the process of Bologna and the changes resulted in the Bachelor and Master system. The first graduate degree obtained is called Bachelor. After this there is the possibility to continue with a deepening or additional Master program. Both are independent and accepted graduates.

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Udhezimi zyrtar



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The most common scholarships may be classified as:
  • Merit-based: These awards are based on a student's academic, artistic, athletic or other abilities, and often factor in an applicant's extracurricular activities and community service record. The most common merit-based scholarships, awarded by either private organizations or directly by a student's intended college, recognize academic achievement or high scores on standardized tests. Most such merit-based scholarships are paid directly by the institution the student attends, rather than issued directly to the student.[3]
  • Need-based: Some private need-based awards are confusingly called scholarships, and require the results of a FAFSA (the family's EFC). However, scholarships are often merit-based, while grants tend to be

Friday, May 19, 2017



UCSD Scholarships for Entering Freshmen

Learn about scholarships that are administered by UCSD for high school seniors and entering freshmen.

Please note:
In addition to the UCSD scholarships below, also apply for Outside Agency Scholarships.
Foster youth (or former foster youth) should apply for the Guardian Scholars Program.
Remember that all scholarships are awarded on a very competitive basis.
How to apply
Follow these instructions to apply for the UCSD freshmen scholarships listed below:

File your UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships by the November 30 deadline.
For financial need scholarhips, file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), OR if AB540 eligible, and unable to file a FAFSA, file a California Dream Application by March 2. Do not file both.

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Graduation Cap



The mortarboard is generally believed by scholars[who?] to have developed from the biretta, a similar-looking hat worn by Roman Catholic clergy. The biretta itself may have been a development of the Roman pileus quadratus, a type of skullcap with superposed square and tump (meaning small mound). A reinvention of this type of cap is known as the Bishop Andrewes cap.[7]:22–23 The Italian biretta is a word derived from berretto, which is derived itself from the Latin birrus and the Greek pyrros, both meaning "red." The cone-shaped red (seldom in black) biretta, related to the ancient Etruscan tutulus and the Roman pileus, was used in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries to identify humanists, students, artists, and learned and blooming youth in general. The shape and the colour conveyed meaning: Red was considered for a long time the royal power, whether because it was difficult to afford vestments of such solid and brilliant dye or because the high symbolic meaning of blood and life, thus the power over life and death.

Saturday, April 29, 2017


Swedish universities offer a range of scholarships for international students.

Universities offer a range of different scholarship programmes for international students to help cover tuition fees or living costs. The exact scholarships on offer vary between universities. Visit your university’s website through the links below to find out more about available university scholarships and how to apply.

Profesionet me me veshtiresi



job evaluation is a systematic way of determining the value/worth of a job in relation to other jobs in an organization. It tries to make a systematic comparison between jobs to assess their relative worth for the purpose of establishing a rational pay structure.
Job evaluation needs to be differentiated from job analysis. Job analysis is a systematic way of gathering information about a job. Every job evaluation method requires at least some basic job analysis in order to provide factual information about the jobs concerned. Thus, job evaluation begins with job analysis and ends at that point where the worth of a job is ascertained for achieving pay equity between jobs and different roles.

ProcessEdit

The process of job evaluation involves the following steps:
  • Gaining acceptance: Before undertaking job evaluation, top management must explain the aims and uses of the programme to the employees and unions. To elaborate the program further,presentations could be made. Letters, booklets could be used to classify all relevant aspects of the job evaluation programme.
  • Creating job evaluation committee: It is not possible for a single person to evaluate all the key jobs in an organization. Usually a job evaluation committee consisting of experienced employees, union representatives and HR 

Friday, April 28, 2017

Veprimi i profesores nga Spliti




The University of Zagreb (CroatianSveučilište u Zagrebupronounced [sʋeǔt͡ʃiliːʃte u zǎːgrebu]LatinUniversitas Studiorum Zagrabiensis) is the largest Croatian university and the oldest continuously operating university in the area covering Central Europe south of Vienna and all of Southeastern Europe.[3]
History of the University began on September 23, 1669, when the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I issued a decree granting the establishment of the Jesuit Academy of the Royal Free City of Zagreb. Decree was accepted at the Council of the Croatian Kingdom on November 3, 1671. The Academy was run by the Jesuits for more than a century until the order was dissolved by Pope Clement XIV in 1773. In 1776 Empress Maria Theresa issued a decree founding the Royal Academy of Science which succeeded the previous Jesuit Academy. Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer proposed to the Croatian Parliament in 1861 founding of a

Thursday, April 27, 2017

LINKU I SHPEJT - KLIKO KETU
The European Commission cooperates closely with universities external link which provide conference interpreting training to ensure high level professional standards.

Although the Commission does not itself organise training courses in interpretation, we provide both on-site and remote assistance by experienced trainers, as well as grants to universities and bursaries for students.

On-site assistance
Training assistanceexternal link

Upon request, we provide on-site training at our partner universities conducted by DG Interpretation’s trainers with years of experience in conference interpreting and practical training techniques. This form of training can be tailored to the specific needs of the universities.

Study visits to DG Interpretationexternal link

Visits to DG Interpretation allow student interpreters to familiarise themselves with the workings of the Institutions and, in particular, the work of interpreters in meetings. The students sit in on meetings and interpret in dummy booths with their trainers, thereby acquiring a taste of their future working lives.

SCiCLOUD
SCiCLOUD consists of a wide range of digital resources (such as training videos and the Speech Repository), as well as interactive services in the form of virtual classes.




Virtual classes

We offer interactive virtual classes where our experienced interpretation trainers guide and assess students remotely via video conferencing. Naturally, Virtual Classes require an existing, compatible video-conference system (more info: SCIC-VIRTUAL-CLASS@ec.europa.euexternal link). 25 universities across Europe have already joined our 'virtual classroom'.

Speech Repository 2.0

The Speech Repositoryexternal link is an e-learning tool developed by DG Interpretation which provides tailor-made training material for conference interpreting students and trainers. It contains a collection of video-recorded speeches organised by language, level of difficulty, type of interpreting mode and subject. You have immediate access to more than 3,000 speeches but using the e-learning tool requires registration.

SCICtrain

SCICtrain is a brand new collection of video modules which cover the wide array of interpretation techniques, tools and resources through demonstrations, personal tips, and brief 'lectures' from our experienced professional interpreters and trainers.

Podcastsexternal link

European Commission interpreter podcasts address different issues in interpreting, some technical, some more philosophical. Listen to senior professionals talk about their experience and their work in international conferences.

Grants to Universities
We provide financial support to a selection of projects to ensure that a sufficient number of qualified conference interpreters are available to enable the European Union's institutions to function properly: e.g. post-graduate conference interpreting courses, cross-border cooperation projects and/or innovative projects enhancing the quality or the development of new technologies in conference interpreting teaching.
10 universities benefited from such subsidies in 2014-2015 pdf - 172 KB [172 KB] and 11 universities in 2015-2016 pdf - 234 KB [234 KB] .

Monday, April 24, 2017

Bullizmi

Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception, by the bully or by others, of an imbalance of social or physical power, which distinguishes bullying from conflict.[1] Behaviors used to assert such domination can include verbal harassment or threat, physical assault or coercion, and such acts may be directed repeatedly towards particular targets. Rationalizations of such behavior sometimes include

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Call for 800 participants: International Youth Camp: Open your mind, improve our world!: APPLY

Deadline Date:  Ongoing

Open to: young people between 18 and 35 years old from all over the world

Venue: 16 – 22 July 2017 in Batumi, Georgia

Camp might give you a chance to be with people from different countries. It’s a great way to make cool new friends
and learn about different places and cultures.

Before you apply you should read all of the information!

The Camp provides local and international youth the opportunity to have intercultural experience, integrated understanding on tolerance, multiculturalism and living together in peace, through a valuable and meaningful 6 days program in a beautiful country!

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

A1 A1Z

scholars4dev, short for Scholarships for Development, is an updated listing of international scholarships that are open to students from developing countries and international students in general. We help you find the best international scholarships abroad so you can become Scholars for Development!Chancellor’s/Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships are some of the most prestigious scholarship awards offered by some Universities in UK and Australia to excellent international students. Typically, it is funded by the Chancellor’s/Vice-Chancellor’s office and could either be in the form of  full/partial tuition fee waivers and may include stipend/bursary.

New Zealand Aid Programme Scholarships for International Students
Last updated: 06 Mar 2017 |

NZAID
Postgraduate Studies

Deadline: 15/30 March 2017  (annual)
Study in:  New Zealand
Next course starts 2017

Saturday, March 11, 2017

FASTIP




Faculty of Integrated Studies with Practice

FASTIP is one of the six faculties of  "Aleksandër Moisiu" University Durrës (UAMD).

This faculty offers Dual University Studies based on the successful Dual Educational model of Professional Academies in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

FASTIP's duality consists of a combination of theory and practice: 12 weeks/semester academic theory in auditoriums and 14 weeks/semester practice in Partner Banks and Enterprises.

Students alternate between academic knowledge and professional training. This kind of intertwining gives them the opportunity to immediately apply concepts learnt in the classroom onto their practice workplaces.

Personal finance[edit]
Main article: Personal finance
Questions in personal finance revolve around:

Protection against unforeseen personal events, as well as events in the wider economies
Transference of family wealth across generations (bequests and inheritance)
Effects of tax policies (tax subsidies and/or penalties) on management of personal finances
Effects of credit on individual financial standing
Development of a savings plan or financing for large purchases (auto, education, home)
Planning a secure financial future in an environment of economic instability

Warren Buffett is an American investor, business magnate, and philanthropist. He is considered by some to be one of the most successful investors in the world.
Personal finance may involve paying for education, financing durable goods such as real estate and cars, buying insurance, e.g. health and property insurance, investing and saving for retirement.

Personal finance may also involve paying for a loan, or debt obligations. The six key areas of personal financial planning, as suggested by the Financial Planning Standards Board, are:[1]

Friday, March 10, 2017




DAAD Scholarships with Relevance to Developing Countries (Germany)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships for a range of postgraduate courses with special relevance to developing countries at German Universities. The scholarships are specifically targeted to international students and young professionals from developing countries in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Central and South America and Central and Eastern Europe.  DAAD scholarship supports selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarships.

Netherlands Fellowship Program (Netherlands)
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) promote capacity building within organisations in 51 countries by providing fellowships for training and education for professionals. The NFP offers fellowships for Master studies, PhD studies, or short courses at Dutch Universities or academic institutions.  An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellow should continue to receive during the study period. The allowance is a contribution towards the costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research.

See also Holland Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students

Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (Sweden)
The Swedish Institute provides scholarships in Sweden to highly-qualified international students from developing countries who wants to study at Sweden Universities.  Scholarships are intended for studies in Sweden and focus mainly on master’s level. The scholarship covers tuition fee, living expenses, some travel grant, and insurance.

VLIR-UOS Scholarship Awards (Belgium)

Thursday, March 9, 2017


Encompassing engineering, geotechnical work and site investigation, engineering geologists are in demand in the construction, energy and environmental sectors

As an engineering geologist, you are concerned with the detailed technical analysis of earth material and the risk assessment of geological hazards. Your role is to identify and deal with geological factors affecting engineering works.

You'll assess the integrity of soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects, and advise on procedures required for such developments and the suitability of appropriate construction materials.

You may be involved with analysing sites and designs for environmentally-sensitive developments, such as landfill sites. By monitoring development areas and analysing ground conditions, you ensure that structures can be secure in the short and long term.

The term engineering geologist encompasses a range of roles and can be applied to many different sectors within the industry. It is only after working for a few years, and seeing how each department works, that it may become clear in which area you want to work.

Responsibilities
As an engineering geologist, you'll need to:

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

PROFESIONET ME TE KERKUARA - KLIKO KETU

Citizens of non-EU countries can apply to stay in Sweden for up to six months after their studies to look for a job, and if you find one, you can apply for a work permit to stay here and launch your career. Here are 10 tips to help you get your foot in the door.

1. Register at your university’s career centre

The first stop in your career search should be a visit to your university’s career centre. University career centres offer a range of services to support you in your job search: career counselling (often in English), help with your CV and cover letter, seminars and workshops, interview technique training and study visits to potential employers. Career centres also typically provide listings for available jobs, internships and thesis projects.

2. Visit employment fairs

Swedish multinationals like Volvo, IKEA and Skanska, large national banks, public sector employers and other companies regularly tour employment fairs to meet potential new employees. Employment fairs offer a chance to browse and network amongst employers in your field and participate in one-on-one interviews and useful seminars. Major fairs include CHARM at Chalmers in Gothenburg, Handelsdagarna at the Stockholm School of Economics, eee-days at Lund University and Uniaden at Umeå University. There are also fairs not linked to universities, like Career Days in Stockholm.

It’s important that you come prepared; bring a stack of CVs and cover letters, and think of which companies you want to talk to and how to impress them. Send follow-up emails to the company representatives you spoke to – they could be a useful future contact.

Two students at a careers fair.
Tina Stafren/imagebank.sweden.se
3. Learn Swedish

It’s true that nearly everyone in Sweden speaks English, and you can easily get through your studies here without knowing a word of Swedish. Some large companies – even Swedish ones – have English as their corporate language. But being proficient at Swedish will open up lots of doors when it comes to finding work and building a social life after graduation.

Even if you apply for a job that specifically demands fluent English or where a native English speaker is preferred, your ability to speak even conversational Swedish will make you better qualified. You’ll also impress your new colleagues and bond with them more easily.

Most universities offer Swedish courses for international students. Take advantage of the opportunity – you won’t regret it!

See Learn Swedish for more information on learning Swedish.

4. Take an internship

Internships can be a great way to gain relevant experience and build your professional network. Even if they don’t lead directly to a job offer, you’ll have a reference from a Swedish company and a notable update for your CV. Try investigating options through international student organisations such as AIESEC and IAESTE. Or why not try your luck and contact a company you’d like to do an internship at directly?

5. Work part-time during your studies

Working part-time during your studies can serve as a springboard for your career. Competition for part-time jobs can be fierce, but the proactive approach of knocking on doors armed with a stack of CVs – preferably in Swedish – can get you a long way.

A useful resource is Academicwork.se, which serves to introduce work-hungry students with companies looking for part-time staff.

6. Get involved in your student union

Your personal network can be important to your success on the Swedish job market, so it pays to get involved in activities and organisations at your university. An obvious place to start is your student union. Involvement in a student union and the wide range of activities they organise can itself lead to work opportunities – and your participation will be a strong merit on your CV.

7. Write your final thesis at a Swedish company

Writing your final thesis at a Swedish company can be the perfect entrance to the job market. You get valuable experience, insights and contacts, and a foot in the door at a Swedish employer. Many university programmes and departments have strong links with companies, and thesis project proposals from companies are often published on university websites.

8. Join a union

Unions have a strong position in Sweden. Joining one as a student can be a great way to get your foot in the door in your industry. Many have special offers for students, including services like career guidance or CV assistance. They can also offer advice on salary negotiations, and once you’ve found a job, they can support you in workplace matters.

The three main trade union confederations are SACO, TCO and LO, each made up of a larger number of individual unions, representing most professions in Sweden. Visit their websites to find the right union for your field.

See Work in Sweden’s article on Worker’s rights and unions for more information on unions.

9. Contact employers directly

When you look at Swedish job ads you may notice they include contact details for an employee who can answer questions about the post. That person is often involved in deciding who gets the position, so it can be worth your while to call them up, ask a few relevant questions and engage them in conversion. Hopefully you’ll impress them enough to remember your name when your application lands on their desk.

10. Start early!

Your fellow new graduates are just as eager as you are to start working after university, so start your job hunt early on. And don’t forget to apply for your work permit in good time.

Monday, March 6, 2017

While some people are seeking jobs that are exciting, challenging and rewarding, others are looking for the highest paying jobs in the world, and landing such a job, is a life dream for many. Well, as much as these jobs are lucrative, they require skills that are hard to acquire, or take years of training to master. In this article, I outline the highest paid jobs in the world based on our ‘Highest Paid Jobs’ series of articles.

Some of the professions that are high on the list are in medicine and management – especially executive roles. If you are looking for a rewarding job around the world that comes with a high salary, make sure you pursue one of these roles:

See also: Top 10 Career Fields With the Most Available Job Vacancies

(Salaries displayed are annual)

6. The Netherlands - Managing Director - €150k (£113k)

Amsterdam
istock


What they do: Managing directors provide high-level management such as monitoring the performance of other managers and department heads. They also train and guide other managers and staff members as required, creating revising and reviewing schedules for various departments, etc.

Education: A BSc in business administration and an MBA are essential for this job.

5. Germany - Executive Human Capital Management - €190k (£143k)

Germany
istock


What they do:Executive human capital managers are responsible for attracting, developing and managing the firm’s biggest asset: people. They try to find and retain great talent for all the positions in an organisation.

Education: This position usually requires five years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a human capital or human resources position. A master’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations or a relevant field is a plus.

Friday, February 10, 2017


United States[edit]

In the USA, the majority of fellowships are accredited by the ACGME Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. There are a few programs that are not accredited as well, and are actually well received given that it is more important to be board certified for the primary specialty as a physician, and fellowship quality is often more based on research productivity.[1]

ACGME Fellowships[edit]
The following are organized based on specialty required for the fellowship.

Internal Medicine or Pediatrics[edit]
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology
Nephrology
Oncology
Immunology
Infectious disease
Critical care medicine
Pulmonology
Surgery[edit]
Over recent years, there has been an increasing number of integrated programs, allowing for faster completion of long residencies (eg thoracic surgery integrated lasts 6 years instead of the 8 it would otherwise take).

ObGyn[edit]
Oncology
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Minimally Invasive Gyn Surgery
Pediatric and Adolescent Gyn
Reproductive Endocrinology[2]
Ophthalmology[edit]
Cornea
Glaucoma
Medical retina
Neuro-ophthalmology
Oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery
Oncology
Pathology
Pediatric
Refractive
Uveitis
Vitreoretinal surgery
Urology[edit]
Pediatric
Orthopaedic[edit]
Hand
Sports Medicine

Sunday, February 5, 2017

A view of Olin College. The dormitories are to the right; the Oval is straight ahead.
Olin College was founded by the F. W. Olin Foundation in 1997.[3] The trustees were concerned about perpetuating Franklin W. Olin's donor intent indefinitely, so the foundation's president, Lawrence W. Milas, proposed creating a college. “We always had a bias toward supporting science and engineering schools because Mr. Olin was an engineer,” Milas said. “I was concerned with whether or not this would be consistent with what Mr. Olin had ever considered. I went back and read minutes of board meetings. And sure enough, in the late 1940s, at two or three board meetings shortly before his death, he expressed the idea of starting a new institution.”[4]

By 2005, the foundation had donated most of its financial resources to the college, providing Olin with an endowment of about $460 million. Richard Miller was inaugurated as the college's first president on May 3, 2003. Miller was also the first employee of Olin College, and had been working as its president for several years before he was officially inaugurated.

In a program known as Invention 2000, Olin College hired its first faculty members and invited 30 students, known as Olin Partners, to help it form a curriculum. The students lived in temporary housing and spent their first year after high school investigating assessment and grading methods, jump-starting the student culture, and experimenting with forms of engineering education.[3]

Olin admitted its first full class of 75 students in 2002. This class included the Olin Partners, a group of deferred students known as the Virtual Olin Partners, and recent high school graduates. After admitting three more classes, the college reached its full size of approximately 300 students in fall 2005.[3] It currently has an average of 350 students each year.[citation needed]

Wednesday, February 1, 2017


The Fulbright Program, including the Fulbright-Hays Program, is an American scholarship program of competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists, founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946. Under the Fulbright Program, competitively selected American citizens may become eligible for scholarships to study, conduct research, or exercise their talents abroad; and citizens of other countries may qualify to do the same in the United States of America. The program was established to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. It is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world.
The Fulbright Program provides 8,000 grants annually to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university lecturing, and classroom teaching. In the 2015–16 cycle, 17% and 24% of American applicants were successful in securing research and English Teaching Assistance grants, respectively. However, selectivity and application numbers vary substantially by country and by type of grant. For example, grants were awarded to 30% of Americans applying to teach English in Laos and 50% of applicants to do research in Laos. In contrast, 6% of applicants applying to teach English in Belgium were successful compared to 16% of applicants to do research in Belgium.[1][2]

The Fulbright Program is administered by cooperating organizations like the Institute of International Education. It operates in over 160 countries around the world.[3] The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors the Fulbright Program from an annual appropriation from the U.S. Congress. Additional direct and in-kind support comes from partner governments, foundations, corporations, and host institutions both in and outside the U.S.

Thursday, January 19, 2017


Founding and motivation[edit]
The Rhodes Scholarships are administered and awarded by the Rhodes Trust, which was established in 1902 under the terms and conditions of the will of Cecil John Rhodes, and funded by his legacy. The Trust has been modified by three Acts of Parliament: The Rhodes Estate Act 1916, the Rhodes Trust Act 1929, The Rhodes Trust Act 1946; and most recently by The Rhodes Trust (Modification) Order 1976, a statutory instrument in accordance with Section 78 (4) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.[7] Rhodes' motivation in establishing the scholarship is reflected in his will. Writing in 1902, W. T. Stead noted that it "[revealed] him to the world as the first distinguished British statesman whose Imperialism was that of Race and not that of Empire." With the scholarships, he "aimed at making Oxford University the educational centre of the English-speaking race."[4] Rhodes, who attended Oriel College, Oxford, chose his alma mater as the site of his great experiment because he believed its residential colleges would be a "great advantage" to "young Colonists" for "giving breadth to their views for instruction in life and manners and for instilling into their minds the advantage to the Colonies as well as to the United Kingdom of the retention of the unity of the Empire."[4]:23 With this motivation in mind, the legacy originally provided for scholarships for the British colonies, the United States and Germany. These three were chosen because it was thought that "a good understanding between England, Germany and the United States of America will secure the peace of the world".[4] As he developed the idea for the scholarship, Rhodes wrote that his dream was "the furtherance of the British Empire, for the bringing of the whole uncivilised world under British rule, for the recovery of the United States, for the making the Anglo-Saxon race but one Empire."[4]:59