Despite reports of cleaner waters and clearer skies as a result of global lockdowns1, experts worldwide are voicing their concerns over the long-term impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on an already looming crisis – climate change2. To address this concern, universities worldwide, along with the help of their students, have committed to creating sustainable …
The cancellation or deferment of internship programmes globally due to economic and business uncertainty has left higher education students worried about their ability to complete their studies and graduate this year. This crisis is expected to wipe out 7.2 per cent of working hours in Asia and the Pacific, which will impact an equivalent of …
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries worldwide to take measures to protect human life, save economies and ensure that education systems are continuously functioning to enable students to learn remotely. Education institutions in particular, have experienced a vast disruption to their processes as close to 90% of all primary, secondary and tertiary students around the …
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As the coronavirus pandemic rapidly sweeps across the world, a survey shows one-third of Americans (33%) have experienced high levels of psychological distress at some point during the extended lockdown period . This scenario and stress were amplified for international students, including Heertana Selvam, 23, an undergraduate of the Actuarial Science degree programme at the …
As Malaysians abroad and students living in local universities continue to try and return home, many tertiary students have safely arrived home and are adapting well, thanks to the Ministry of Higher Education’s (MOHE) IPT Pulang initiative. Tilaagan, a student from INTI Subang, shared that he missed his family during the MCO and was relieved …
While some students would prefer to study in a university close to home, others find it exciting to pack up their bags for a destination some 15,000km away, giving up the familiarity and ease of being in their own country for independence and adventure. INTI International College Subang alumnus Muhammad Hasif Ausamah Darwish with his …
According to the “World University Rankings 2019”, an assessment study led by the Times Higher Education of London, 15 of the world’s top 20 universities worldwide are in the United States . The unique feature of American education is that it thrives on the concept of “freedom” – the ability for students to make choices …
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) has enabled education to be accessible anytime, anywhere. The technology that IR4.0 has brought into our daily lives has been beneficial in many ways especially during these crucial times. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed schools, higher education institutions and training providers to become more technology savvy as going online has …
“Television shows inspired me to take on the course I’m studying as I like watching crime movies,” shared Ye Zhily, a sophomore at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), a university located in one of the top 10 safest cities in the United States (US), Edmond.Currently studying the Bachelor of Science programme, Zhily is majoring …
Professional experience is important for landing a job as a graduate and an internship could be the golden ticket to both. According to High Fliers Research, more than one-third of recruiters employ a gradute with experience. In an article by The Guardian, Victoria Lawes, the UK director of resourcing at Deloitte was quoted saying interning …
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