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You can do your Masters in Sweden

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An international student looking at books in a Library in Stockholm

An international student’s perspective

If you are looking for a new adventure no place is better than Sweden to start. As explained in this episode Sweden has a student-friendly postgraduate program for international students. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Just listen below.

Highlights from the show:

1: 40 – Janiel speaks about her degrees

3: 24 – Why Sweden?

5 : 48 – Prerequisites needed for going to school in Sweden

6 : 38 – How to get a scholarship for university in Sweden

7 : 52 – Websites to help you apply for University in Sweden ( www.studyatsweden.sc)

8 : 11 – Application process for Sweden universities

9 : 10 – Documents needed for the application process

10 : 59 – International students in Sweden

13 : 15 – International university students in Sweden study Swedish

14 : 20 – Cost of living as an International University Student in Sweden

16 : 40 – International students Lifestyle in Sweden

17 : 50 – Jobs available to International Students in Sweden

20 : 00 – Internship and extracurricular activities

23 : 46 – Why you should consider doing a postgraduate degree in Sweden

26 : 35 – How much does it cost to attend university in Sweden?

Tips to Note:

Do a thorough research of the schools that you want to attend. You can start that research at www.studyatsweden.sc.

If you go to Sweden, do so with an open mind; make new friends, participate in extracurricular activities and don’t be afraid to see Europe.

 

 

You Can Improve Your Career in 2018

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Learn from the Experts

The year is still new; you can still set new goals and achieve them in 2018. Some decisions, however, require good advice and we all know how hard it can be to receive this.

I am always on the lookout for fresh information ( I am a multi-open window-internet-browser), I am proud of this as it has given me tremendous results over the years.

This habit led me to Mandy Menaker, a career expert. Mandy shared some practical ways on how to improve your career in 2017 and I think these are still relevant in 2018.

The following are a few of the tips she outlined:

• Perform an annual career checkup
• Give your online profile a makeover
• Build your professional network
• Learn new skills
• Become an expert in your field

You can read more of what she had to say here.

 Improve Yourself

There are very few things that feel worse than the feeling of being stagnant in life. That is because we all have a desire to succeed — the soul weeps when it is unable to soar.

A person who is a native English speaker with a degree has no reason to feel stuck; there are many jobs for native English speakers with degrees.

What a degree holder need though, is the right advice. Sometimes we need others who have blazed a trail to show the way.

This website is dedicated to helping people improve, especially those who have a degree. I remember what it felt like when I felt hopeless. I felt as if my world was coming to an end. It was not easy to stay motivated (happiness was parallel to my life).

Many of you are trailblazers in your families. You were the first of your kin to break the education barrier. You can still do, you are strong and worthy.

Teaching English in Japan changed my life and I am sure it could do the same for you. When you are unemployed and broke there are great feelings of pessimism and doubt. You will question yourself –Why did I study this? Why didn’t I take the opportunity to do computer programming? Etc, etc…. But the truth is, that was not what you wanted then and no matter how hard you wish or try, you will never regain that time.

You may even question your sanity at times but there is no need to do this. Being broke is just that, being broke. It is not a sentence on your life.

Don’t give up on your dreams or hopes just yet. A little effort can work wonders in your life.

Take the leap, and start the process today.