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Study Abroad

Posted 2 years ago

Studying in Germany: How to apply for a student visa

So you want to study abroad in Germany, the largest economy in Europe. It’s a great country filled with many high-quality, internationally competitive universities. Plus, lovers of pretzels and sausages will never find a better place to be. Of course, if you’re an international student, you’ll probably need to get a visa before you can go.

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Student Experiences

Posted 3 years ago

5 key differences between American- and European-style PhD programs

A PhD is a life choice. One of the crucial factors that a potential graduate student should account for is that doing a PhD in the US can be a completely different experience from doing a PhD in Italy, Germany, or elsewhere in Europe.
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Study Advice

Posted 7 years ago

Should I Do a PhD?

Here's a big question that's on the mind of many master's and undergraduate students: should I do a PhD? The idea of dedicating three years or more of your life to original research is both exciting and terrifying, and the experience can be either exhilarating or harrowing, or usually a mix of both. Today we'll take a look at some of the issues to consider when you are thinking about applying for a PhD program.

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