Stefan Schneider

What to Consider When Applying to a Korean University

Stefan Schneider

Most universities in Korea offer courses in English. And they offer Korean language and culture courses as well. But choosing which one to attend is a difficult choice. Their capital city, Seoul, has around 40 universities. Your university experience vary widely from attending one or the other. What Major are you going for? There are numerous universities in South Korea. Knowing which university teaches your subject the best is crucial for academic career. The best university in South Korea, Seoul National University (SNU), teaches almost every subject and ranked #1…

The Role of College Rankings Changing Over the Decades

Stefan Schneider

College ranking has been around for nearly 30 years. While it may be controversial in its usefulness, it is undoubtful to ignore its influence over current society. The first college rankings were established in 1995, where it was merely a statistic and did not receive any significant recognition by prospective students. However, the demand and the popularity of college ranking have been steadily growing for the last two decades. It was shown that over 60 percent of prospective students take college ranking as a reference when deciding which college to…

Better Job Prospects Shouldn’t Be The Only Reason To Get A Degree

Stefan Schneider

Experts claim that the poorest and most disadvantaged students will be disproportionately affected by upcoming reforms to university access and funding in the UK. Reforms to the current student loans system which was announced on February 18th, means that students will pay more over a longer period if they wish to go to university. And those in middle- and low-income brackets will be most strongly affected. In addition, it appears likely that newly raised minimum entrance criteria will further reduce university attendance amongst currently under-represented groups. These changes call in…

The Return of International MBA Students

Stefan Schneider

Foreign students have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Hare announced(March 13, 2022), “International student numbers at universities have bounced back to above pre-pandemic levels, with the number of students commencing studies higher than in 2019″.” This is encouraging news, but the flow will take time to manifest at the MBA level across the country. What we do know is that the Australian MBA is still in high demand, both from public and private institutions, also having high demand in international MBA students. According to ICEF, “the market is beginning to recover:…

Financial Pressure and Stress; College student’s Reason for Dropping Out

Stefan Schneider

Financial Pressure and Stress; College student’s Reason for Dropping Out Although taking care of college student’s mental health and their financial burden has been a hot topic in the recent years, it still hasn’t been solved and has been exacerbated by the pandemic. The pandemic actually helped the public realize the detrimental effects of having poor mental health, with 46 percent of Americans reporting having poor mental health during the peak of the pandemic and the lockdowns. The awareness for people to take care of their own mental health is…

How will Test-Optional affect Students?

Stefan Schneider

Facts and Future Viewpoints about Standardized Testing Before COVID-19, some schools had already abandoned the testing requirement. However, for the time being, most schools and universities in the United States are test-optional. Aviva Legatt, an Ardmore native and founder of Ivy Insight, a college admissions advising firm, explained, “The purpose behind it was twofold.” The goal was to level the playing field for underrepresented and low-income students at first. According to Dr. Aviva Legatt, “several studies demonstrate that the test is culturally biased.” “White people tend to score better on…

U.S. Gap Year Statistics

Stefan Schneider

For high school and college seniors across the United States, graduation can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you want to be a rise in the world and be proud of your accomplishments. A simple query, on the other hand, might cause a world of trouble. Fortunately, a growing trend in America offers a wonderful answer to this dilemma, with scientific proof to back it up: taking a gap year. It has been scientifically proved that students who take a gap year outperform their peers academically. Why, if…

What to look for in an Online University Program

Stefan Schneider

Online courses and programs have been highly successful and has become a popular choice for students who don’t mind taking classes online. Many universities are making their classes available online even after their campus’ have opened up and live classes have returned. Due to numerous universities venturing into the online education market, it has become overflooded with amateur, below par online programs. Choosing a university to attend live is straightforward. You can view the classrooms you will be attending classes in, look at the list of professors you will be…

The Impact of the Pandemic on U.S. Colleges

Stefan Schneider

Despite the type of colleges, all colleges have experienced numerous declines in student numbers. The standard four-year undergraduate program offered by the colleges and universities experienced a loss, but the community school hit the most considerable hardship. Their group of students consists of a diverse range of people from students with financial difficulty, mature students, and students with different ethnic backgrounds. Due to this nature, they experienced over 13% of enrollment diminished in the past two years. What’s happening in U.S. universities? Fewer people applying to attend universities in the…

University Rankings and the Shortage of Chinese International Students

Stefan Schneider

For the first time since 2010, the number of Chinese international students in the US have dropped. According to Statista, the number of Chinese students attending US universities dropped from 372,532 to 317,299 students. More Chinese international students left the US or graduated than the ones that enrolled to US universities in 2021. This is troubling universities across the US who highly rely on international students to finance their university budget. Essential Revenue from Chinese International students US universities are expense, even for US citizens. The average yearly tuition for…