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On-Campus Jobs: A boon for International Students

Going off to college is exciting. It is the pathway to the new you. The independent you that no longer depends on your parents and can make your own mark in the world. When in college, one of the best ways to do the same is to work-on-campus. It not only helps you stand on you own feet but also opens you to first hand work experience and an improved resume. The tuition waiver and stipends are the bumper bonus prizes that come with the package (at the department’s discretion of course). Each department has a variety of positions to choose from, under the guidance of seniors you can learn the ropes and excel. Here is some guidance to put work-on-campus in perspective: the things to expect, the benefits, what its like to co-relate and apply your hand on learning into your field of study and so on. Read on!

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Boston: The International Center for Higher Education

One of the nicknames of the city of Boston is ‘the Hub’ and rightly so, as it is the hub of some of the most prestigious universities in the country. A vibrant city that is culturally rich as well as intellectually stimulating. With almost 2,000 start-ups, one can easily draw inspiration from this pioneer in innovation and entrepreneurship. The convenience of everyday things in Boston is also one of the perks that make this city so endearing. Everything is close to everything! Even though the metropolitan city is a dense cluster of colleges, the suburbs host some of the fine institutions as well. Here are the other few reasons to opt for this dynamic center of education and culture. Read More

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GMAT: Now 30 Minutes Shorter

In an attempt for a more candidate friendly test variation, the GMAT has cut down its exam duration by 30 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes. The aim is shorter sections without any alteration in the course content. The test may not have gotten any easier but certainly will wrap up quicker. Read on to understand this new development better. Read More

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Taking up the ‘Grand Challenge’ to Eliminate Depression

The vision for a world with not only strong academics but also robust mental health is one that we at Ubergrad also share. The larger picture is a world without depression and as the first few steps in the right direction, UCLA and 18 other institutions have been holding mental health screening sessions and treatment options for their own students. The universities are attacking the problem both on the digital platform as well as in-person counselling. Read on to understand their progress over the years and the project snowballing into a powerful force.

A World Without Depression

The University of California, Los Angeles, envisions a world where depression has been eliminated. It sounds like an improbable goal, a moon shot. But that’s the “grand challenge” model — tackling one of the planet’s greatest crises. And UCLA is starting with its own students. At least 19 institutions, including UCLA, Carnegie Mellon University and Indiana University, have taken up grand challenges. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation introduced the concept in 2003 under a different name and scope. Read More

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Ubergrad is an online marketplace that helps students, pursuing their overseas higher education goals, search, select and apply to top-ranked US Universities using our data science-based proprietary algorithms & self-help tools. Universities can tap into this student pool to engage and recruit best-fit and quality international students for their university in a cost-effective and transparent manner.