Monthly Archives: June 2012

Students: be prepared for a home away from home!

Whenever one decides for a home away from home, to study a course or a program, need to select the best University…

Check these points, prior to deciding a University:

  • The University infrastructure and facilities, including Library, Sports, Information Technology etc.
  • University and private accommodation – its quality; ascertain that it offers value for one’s money
  • Quality of teachers, whether they are easily accessible to students, or not
  • The employability record of the University regarding placement offerings
  • The surrounding area of University for shopping and other social activities to relax and enjoy

For the student readers that are keen to join popular Universities, in the United Kingdom – Nottingham Trent University can be one of their choices. It’s also wise to check job portals like Appco Group Jobs  for work and study options.

Have you tried direct marketing as a summer job?

A student scholar has numerous hurdles of the academic kind, we all know this – the thesis preparation, project work, reference, presenting papers and so on. However, nothing beats the need to hustle a few extra bucks any which way you can! Disclaimer: this post is in no way advocating any crime! (wink)Summer months offer an opportunity to bring that elusive extra cash – a time to pick up an odd job or two to supplement the student fiscal needs.

This is where numerous marketing companies tend to be your next best friend. Direct marketing especially is ideal for the glib smooth talkers among you and tons of direct mail or call opportunities are available among marketing companies like Appco Group. They work in teams and are quick in training you up and fit you right away into groups working away on campaigns.

There’s flexibility in timings and often you can do it all from home and just drop into offices once a week. Worth a try, we’d say!

Tips for foreign students!

Getting into top-rated universities or the Ivy League ones is a dream for us all and for foreign students who travel from far and wide for the exposure to great colleges with famous professors and teachers, the pressure is much more. Often language, cultural ethnicity, and other factors makes it difficult to fit in. However, there are a few things that can help…

  • Build an online presence, have a blog or a website
  • Being active on social networking sites can often help to rise up from alienation and break the ice among peers.
  • Pursue your artistic pursuits and take part in sports, all this works wonders for foreign students.
  • Find mentors among students of your ethnicity and team up with them for other group activities.

I know of several mentors having helped freshers get the best of scholarships available by presenting papers and other research documents.

When it comes to colleges, it all really boils down to networking; exactly the reason why Facebook got popular, so what are you waiting for?