On mental health, language, and self-care Every year, more and more students start to consider pursuing their education abroad. But added upon the many logistical factors to be considered are the implications of mental health. In a time wherein it’s not as easy to go home and be with our loved ones, how does one care for themselves as a student abroad? For Macy Lee, a Filipina pursuing a double major in Psychology and International Relations at UC Davis, things got even more hectic coming into her sophomore year. Alongside her responsibilities as a student leader, she shares with us the differ ..read more

There’s more to studying abroad than… studying. There’s also the fun experiences every international student looks forward to as they immerse in a foreign country. #facts At the University of Kent, one of the UK’s leading universities, having fun happens all year-round. Thanks to its dynamic student groups! This March, the most-awaited World Fest 2020 is taking over the Canterbury and Medway campuses. Exciting activities are lined up to celebrate the cultural diversity of the student community and tbh, we’ve got our favorites shortlisted already. Check out our quick rundown of #WorldFest2020 e ..read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Edukasyon.ph unveiled the second half of Wanderfest 2018, a bi-annual free international educational fair for students, in both Luzon and Visayas, on November 9 and 11. The two-day educational fair started off at Glorietta 2’s Activity Center in Makati City, while the second day of the event took place at Ayala Center in Cebu City. Wanderfest 2018’s poster for the two-day educational fair in November First launched in 2017, Wanderfest has become an avenue for participants to learn more about the educational opportunities they can pursue abroad, such as schools, courses ..read more

Calling all marketing, international trade, and entrepreneurship geeks! If you’re searching for study abroad scholarships, this fully-funded program with work placement might just be the perfect opportunity for you.  Hinrich Foundation is now accepting applications for its Hinrich Global Trade Leader Development Program. It offers mid-career Filipino professionals a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take Master of Science in Entrepreneurship & Global Marketing in France and Hong Kong for free. What are the other benefits of this scholarship? This fully-funded scholarship comes with a ..read more

Some students would want to study abroad because of the privilege that comes with it –– having the chance to visit other countries and experience their culture. But due to the pandemic people globally are experiencing, this chance is being sliced off. That doesn’t mean the opportunity to get that highly coveted diploma from prestigious universities is also impossible.  Aside from immersing in other cultures, studying abroad carries important employment and financial benefits.  A 2017 survey  from the Institute of International Education survey found that study abroad leads to si ..read more

If you’re planning to study abroad, maybe you feel worried if you can still push through with it given the situation now. We feel you.  As the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic, more and more prospective international students are stating that their plans to study abroad have been impacted.  In a study published by QS Quacquarelli Symonds – the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector– 29% of respondents, who are college students, said their plans had been impacted. And as of March 12, 35% of respondents said their stu ..read more

Kia ora! Mabuhay!   My name is Jenny Sotto and I am an international student from the Philippines. I am currently in my second year, studying the Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Auckland.  This is my story.  Gaining independence in New Zealand The wonderful opportunity to study in New Zealand is humbling and something I am forever grateful for. Just like everyone else, it was difficult settling into a new culture, environment, and an education system that’s far different from where I came from.  It came to a point where I would call my parents and cry because ..read more

By now, you’ve heard plenty about people going to the US, Australia, or Singapore for university— and for good reason! These countries are full of top-of-the-line schools with amazing programs for international students. But we’ve got a secret for you—the other side of the world has exciting opportunities, too! If you’ve been looking to pursue your studies in Europe, but prefer the road less travelled without sacrificing excellent prospects, the Nordic countries might be your best bet—specifically, Finland. Finland, a.k.a. Fantasy Land Located right above mainland Europe, Finland isn’t just hi ..read more

A lot of the time, as you sit through your lectures, you’re probably wondering how what you’re learning would be useful to you in your career. It will eventually have its uses, even though it’s not immediately apparent. But for now, you just sit through the lectures, and take it all in. But if you’re the type that’s up for a challenge, and really want to take on real problems with what you know, then Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne has a program for someone like you. It’s called the Student Business Project (SBP) Program. What’s the SBP Program? It’s a group project, but with higher stak ..read more

There’s more to studying abroad than… studying. There’s also the fun experiences every international student looks forward to as they immerse in a foreign country. #facts At the University of Kent, one of the UK’s leading universities, having fun happens all year-round. Thanks to its dynamic student groups! This March, the most-awaited World Fest 2020 is taking over the Canterbury and Medway campuses. Exciting activities are lined up to celebrate the cultural diversity of the student community and tbh, we’ve got our favorites shortlisted already. Check out our quick rundown of #WorldF ..read more