Study Abroad Articles & Advice

Have you been wondering “is a college degree worth it?”, or if it’s even the right path for you? Then this article is for you! We’ll go over the advantages of college education, as well as the potential challenges, such as tuition and academic rigor.

Time management is an essential skill for college students - a good system allows you to successfully juggle all your classes, assignments and social life. In this guide, we'll cover practical tips for how to manage your time as a student.

It makes perfect sense that a large majority of the universities around the world would expect their international students to exhibit a certain level of fluency when it comes to speaking, writing, and understanding English. By demonstrating your English capabilities with an English proficiency test, you prove to the university that you have the language skills necessary to succeed.

Have you ever dreamt about doing a study abroad in Europe? You wouldn't be alone in that thought - Europe is one of the most popular study destinations in the world, known for its quality education, rich culture and cutting-edge technology. This article outlines some of the cheapest countries to study in Europe. Get a high-quality education at a lower price tag!

Doing things at home became a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic—from working and taking classes to doctor’s appointments and more. Taking English-proficiency exams was no different. That’s why the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition was developed by ETS®.

If you’re looking to study abroad at an English-speaking institution, you need to take an English-proficiency exam. You may be familiar with the TOEFL iBT® test, but do you know about the TOEFL® Essentials™ test? If not, you’re in the right place!  The TOEFL Essentials test is an English proficiency exam that measures the four core language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Are you planning on studying abroad in the United States? Good news: Four-year colleges and universities aren’t your only option. Keep reading to learn more about community colleges.  Also known as junior colleges, community colleges are two-year schools where you can earn an associate degree or complete a certificate program.

The United States’ colleges and universities are home to the largest number of international students in the world. In fact, in six of the last seven years, more than 1 million international students have chosen to study abroad in the U.S. There are many reasons why the U.S. is a popular destination.

If you’ve decided to study abroad in the United States, one of the first steps is choosing which TOEFL® English-proficiency exam is right for you. Between the TOEFL iBT® test and the TOEFL® Essentials™ test, you have two great options. That’s the easy decision; the next one can be both exciting and overwhelming: where to study.

Accepted by 11,500+ institutions in more than 160 countries, the TOEFL iBT test is recognized as the gold standard of English-proficiency tests. In the U.S., it’s accepted by every university and preferred by 9 out of 10. Institutions trust TOEFL iBT scores because of the exam’s academic focus, established high standards of quality, and fair and unbiased scoring.