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Study Abroad: Singapore, Australia, France and Sweden see rise in volume of score reports from Indian TOEFL takers.

The housing situation is worsened by soaring rental prices, with less than 10% of available beds being within reach of students relying on loans and grants. The National Union of Students is advocating for rent controls for students, while universities are urging students to seek assistance from their accommodation teams.

ANGOLA — Since high school, Trine University student James Kellerstrass has wanted to study abroad, and Japan was the place he wanted to go.

Starting October 1, 2023, new tax collection at source (TCS) rates will affect various financial transactions, such as international travel, investments in foreign assets, and educational expenses abroad. Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), individuals can remit up to $250,000 in a financial year.

The Australian government plans to ban education agents who are paid to recruit students from their current institutions, as part of efforts to address issues within the international education sector. The move is in response to a review led by Christine Nixon and aims to restore integrity and safeguard student welfare.

Students from countries like India and Bangladesh said trying to find an affordable home in London was extremely difficult because they do not have the references and payslips needed to secure a home

After completing an internship with WOWT-TV in Omaha, Nebraska, Morgan Ahlstrom ’25 (Satellite Beach, Florida) made an important discovery.“The best part of having an experience like this is now, more than ever, I know this is what I want to do,” said Ahlstrom, who is majoring in Broadcasting. “No day was ever boring, and I like being able to speak with new people every day.”

What’s Happening? The study abroad fair will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 4th from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. The fair will happen at Russell Student Union.   Why’s it important? Students interested in taking the opportunity to expand their cultural horizons should visit the fair to receive more information about Study Abroad opportunities For additional...

Parents sending money for other living expenses will face the 20% TCS unless they can prove it is for educational purposes. To mitigate the impact, parents can use international cards, maintain transaction records, use the correct LRS code, and be prepared for income tax returns.

The scholarship amount will be allocated by deduction of tuition fees for the allotted year. Selected students will be notified via an email.