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欧洲大学商学院授权

无论是BA还是MBA，欧洲都是你理想的学习圣地。欧洲虽然占地面积少，但实力雄厚，是语言、文化、艺术和历史交汇的大熔炉，也难怪成千上万的国际学生选择到欧洲来，发掘和体验这里的一切。

不能否认出国留学自有其优势。一说起到欧洲学习商学，就能想到欧洲的商学院数不胜数，各具特色。在欧洲，你可以学习多种语言，了解商业和市场跨国运作的方式，获得国际视野，这也正是雇主心之所向的技能。

西班牙：阳光与创意商学之家

每年都有五万多名国际学生到西班牙留学，西班牙气候宜人，物价合理，教育优质。

那么，到地中海海岸线附近的西班牙繁华商业中心学习生活，这个想法听起来如何？去巴塞罗那学习商学吧，这里不仅阳光明媚，遍布美食，文化底蕴丰厚，而且还汇聚了包括脸书（Facebook）、亚马逊（Amazon）和万国商业机器公司（IBM）在内的世界级大型跨国公司。

巴塞罗那热闹非凡，因其悠久的商业和创业传统而闻名。胸怀大志的科技人才和多种多样的网络活动几乎每天都在重塑巴塞罗那。

因此，毫不意外地说，巴塞罗那本身就是一个创造性的商业社区，这里设有1300多家本土创业公司，也是MWC（世界移动通信大会）这类国际会议召开的首选城市。

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我们会陆续举办活动，欢迎大家参加活动深入了解我们，了解世界各地的大学和商学院。

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德国：科技领头羊，孕育世界强劲经济体

要说起德国最理想的城市，还是位于德国南部的慕尼黑。慕尼黑每逢啤酒节（Oktoberfest）都会庆祝举世闻名的德国啤酒酿造传统，不仅如此，欧洲大学商学院慕尼黑分校一些本科和研究生商业课程的声誉在全球范围内数一数二。

而且你还会发现自己的德语更加熟练，对提升你的国际商务交际能力大有裨益。

慕尼黑既是权威的多元文化中心，又是集想法、创新和发明为一体的城市，这里的生活新鲜刺激，那么你的创新思维又如何呢？

慕尼黑有许多知名的高科技和通信企业，如西门子（Siemens）和西班牙电信公司（Telefonica），还拥有宝马（BMW）等汽车工业企业。此外，欧洲大学商学院还会邀请公司进校访问，在与这些信息大亨交流互动的过程中，你永远不会脱离实际、只说不做。不少全球咨询公司都在慕尼黑设有分部，如普华永道（PwC）、德勤（Deloitte）和埃森哲（Accenture）。

在2018年“QS最佳学生城市”评选中，慕尼黑轻松登榜第六，经常被评为欧洲最宜居的城市之一。美世2019年《生活质量调查》中，慕尼黑的城市生活质量位居全球第三。

瑞士：聚焦职业规划，汇聚上百个非政府间组织总部

到瑞士求学，你既可以感受白雪皑皑的阿尔卑斯山，也可以欣赏熠熠发光的日内瓦湖。瑞士的生活质量极高，是全球第六大最幸福国度，这里经济繁荣，融合了四种语言，还是世界上一些最好的巧克力和奶酪的故乡。

日内瓦是瑞士著名的金融中心，而蒙特勒市毗邻日内瓦湖畔，学生活动丰富。共有140多个跨国企业总部、300多个非政府组织和200多个外交使团驻扎日内瓦和蒙特勒，这些组织包括世界卫生组织（World Health Organization）和世界经济论坛（World Economic Forum）。

有志于在瑞士学习商业的专业人士都争相到日内瓦和蒙特勒学习，因为这里聚焦金融、经济和外交。

所以，你还在犹豫什么？

欧洲大学商学院收获了QS Stars的整体商学教育水平四星认定，快来这里拓宽你的视野，收获知识，学习文化，积累丰富的海外学习经验。

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商学院的课程也在不断调整，以反映当前世界范围内的商业趋势，这意味着崭新的以及创新的学位课程正在成为与MBA等“传统”学位课程一样不可或缺的课程。

为了解学习这些专业的商科硕士课程是什么样子的，我们采访了国际金融与会计硕士学生Alberto Teodori和战略、咨询与数字化转型硕士学生Alice Guédel，他们与我们分享了他们在EDHEC商学院的学习历程。

到目前为止，你最喜欢的学位是什么？

lberto说，“最喜欢的是教学质量，实际上老师们都是专业的，他们仍然在商界中工作，这让你有机会从当前的趋势和事务中获得洞察力。”

Alice表示赞同，并表示她认为在研究真实商业案例的同时，“种类繁多的和补充性的课程”是她至今为止最喜欢的一个方面。

你认为你的学位在哪些方面能帮助你在毕业后获得职业发展的机会？

Alberto和Alice都认为，学习与时俱进的课程模块，以及与业内人士的合作，为他们毕业后的工作提供了一个很好的跳板。

“能够通过社团、团体项目和运动，建立起强大的人脉关系”，在Alice看来，这是帮助她毕业后进步的根本。

“直接与企业合作，并且接触不同的企业，对于发现新的工作岗位，也很有帮助”，她补充道。

而Alberto告诉我们，“所有的模块都完全符合当今的领域，而且由于这些模块都在不断地更新，以纳入新的新兴趋势。”

你在EDHEC商学院遇到过哪些机会？

“金融科技课程是最重要的机会，因为它为我提供了金融科技知识，帮助我了解当今金融市场的运作方式，”Alberto说。

商学院也不单单在学术上有机会，Alice告诉我们，她很看重攻读硕士学位的重要性，因为它提供了寻找令人兴奋的职业机会。

“我在尼克森合伙公司找到了我在私募股权投资公司的第一份实习工作，现在开始在艾尔文资本的风险投资公司开始了毕业实习。”

你在学习期间参加过哪些俱乐部、社团或其他非学术活动？

不管是足球，还是金融俱乐部，我们都鼓励学生参加课外活动，不管他们的兴趣是什么。

Alice在EDHEC足球队工作了四年，还曾在法国城市指南公司Le Chti担任重要客户经理，“这段经历让我学会了很多东西，比如谈判、人际关系和适应他人等。”

你最喜欢EDHEC商学院的什么？

EDHEC的五个校区分布在世界各地，其中一个校区位于法国南部海岸，不难理解为什么EDHEC的尼斯校区的学生们都喜欢在这里学习。

“说到蔚蓝海岸的美丽天气，就不得不说到学校提供的教育。EDHEC是由来自世界各地积极的学生组成的，通过与他们的亲近，你会间接地被推动着像他们一样坚定地去做一个有毅力的人，你可以从其他学生的工作经验中了解到学习的重要性。”Alberto说。

Alice同时称赞学校能够为学生们的未来做好充分的准备，以及有机会接触到其他的人，如学生、教授和外方的演讲者，“教会你如何适应他人和合作”。

你会给那些和你一样想考研的人什么建议？

“我建议大家关注一下国际会计与金融硕士课程并不只处理会计事务，相反，它提供的课程有并购(M&A)、企业财务管理、管理控制等课程，这些课程都能让你拥有在各类行业，包括投资银行、企业融资、管理咨询等行业从事财务分析师工作的通行证。”Alberto说。

而Alice则建议对自己未来的职业前景保持开放的心态：“对不同的职业机会保持开放的心态，而不是急着去做别人做的事。”

Moving abroad is a huge decision. Starting university is a huge decision. Why not, for at least one part of the university course, combine the two? The US is a huge country, with each state being incredibly different to its neighbor - so the vast range of study abroad experiences available to you in the US is staggering.

Living and studying in another country is challenging and it requires courage and a positive attitude. However, it's an experience that people and employers will recognize, as it can massively help with your personal development.

If you're considering spending a semester (or more) of your studies abroad, here are five reasons why you should consider studying in the US.

Campus life is unlike anywhere else in the world

Major US colleges are pretty much all based on campuses. This creates a familiar, homely atmosphere - you study, live, learn, and party all on your campus. It's your home, and it's entirely different to most universities in the world.

There are a huge range of activities at US universities which can enhance your experience, from sports teams, to fraternities and sororities - the list is endless. If you've ever seen an American teen movie, you'll have caught a glimpse of this world already. Even though universities elsewhere in the world also have sports teams and societies, their American counterparts are completely unique.

Studying here looks great on your CV

The US is home to one of the world's finest education systems as well as its top universities, with excellent programs across all disciplines. At undergraduate level, outstanding program options are available in conventional subjects as well as professional fields.

This is all enhanced by the fact you're getting this education miles away from home - future recruiters will see this and massively respect you and understand both the mental and emotional strength you need to possess in order to choose to study so far from home.

There's limitless academic flexibility

The US has a huge range of degree options available at its universities, along with cutting-edge technology and world renowned professors. This combination of academic prestige and a wide selection of academic majors and minors means you can find the perfect academic program for you. This fleixibility is completely different to the highly structured degree programs in other countries and it's a great way to expose yourself to different types of learning.

As your studies develop, you can combine a huge variety of subjects - such as contemporary jazz with engineering. This means courses can be combined to create an elite degree tailored to obtaining the perfect post university career.

You'll meet people from all over the world

International students, especially those who are on a year abroad, tend to have a huge range of support both from their home university, and their chosen university for the year. This means socials, trips, and lots of opportunities to meet new friends.

These new friends will literally be from all over the world, particularly in the US which is such an attractive destination for the world's best students. As a result, studying in the US is a great way to immerse yourselves in so many different cultures and experience new things.

Be a tourist in your spare time

In most cases, a study abroad year is viewed by universities as a ‘break year’, which means the course is either pass or fail. As a result, you don't have to worry about getting top, top marks, which is fantastic. This means the stress of doing your degree subsides for a while, and you can fully embrace American culture.

Those long holidays can be filled with exploring the west coast of the US, or hiking through one of the many beautiful national parks the US has to offer. Studying abroad in the US is a great way to see the country's top sights in a way that's much easier than it will be once you're working full-time.

France boasts 31 entrants in the QS World University Rankings® 2020, 10 of which are ranked within the world’s top 300. Think you’d like to study in the land of croissants, champagne and camembert? Here’s a closer look at the country’s top 10 universities.

10. Université Paris-Sud 11

Ranked joint 262^nd in this year’s QS World University Rankings, Université Paris-Sud 11 is spread across four campuses in the southern suburbs of the city, and is particularly renowned for its science and mathematics courses.

9. University of Paris

A new entrant in 2020, the University of Paris (not to be confused with the historic institution of the same name), comes in at joint 253^rd in this year’s world ranking. Its 2018 foundation is due to the merger of Université Paris Descartes, Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7) and the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (The Paris Institute of Earth Physics, IPGP).

8. École des Ponts ParisTech

École des Ponts ParisTech is up 13 places to rank 250^th in the world this year. It’s one of the smaller French universities, with just over 2,000 students studying here. The university is another founding member of ParisTech.

7. Télécom ParisTech

Télécom ParisTech is another new entrant among the top universities in France this year, coming just ahead of École des Ponts ParisTech at 249^th in the world. It’s known as one of the number one engineering schools in the country, appearing in the global top 300 for engineering and technology according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.

6. Sciences Po Paris

Sciences Po Paris, a university that specializes in law, economics, social science, politics, history and related fields, is ranked 242^nd in the world in 2020. It has around 14,000 students, of which almost half are international, with more than 150 nationalities represented on campus.

5. École Normale Supérieure de Lyon

École Normale Supérieure de Lyon is down slightly to rank joint 160^th in the world this year, but nonetheless continues to be fifth among the top universities in France.  Another of the grande écoles, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon is an elite public institution which trains researchers and teachers in the humanities and sciences.

4. CentraleSupélec

CentraleSupélec is ranked 139^th in the world in 2020 and was formed by the 2015 merger of École Centrale Paris and the Supélec graduate school of engineering and is a founding member of the Université Paris-Saclay, an association of research-intensive French universities.

3. Sorbonne University

A new institution formed by a merger (in this case of Paris-Sorbonne University and Pierre and Marie Curie University), Sorbonne University is ranked 77^th in the world in 2020 and achieves its strongest score in the academic reputation indicator (one of the six used to compile the rankings).

2. Ecole Polytechnique (ParisTech)

École Polytechnique is up five places to rank joint 60^th in the world in 2020 and is the founding member of the ParisTech collegiate university, which specializes in science and business courses. Located 30km outside the Paris city center, the campus offers 120 hectares of green space for its 4,600 students to enjoy.

1. Paris Sciences et Lettres Research University (PSL)

And finally, ranked 53^rd in the world and first place among the top universities in France continues to be Paris Sciences et Lettres Research University (PSL), a collegiate university which was formed in 2010 and is made up of nine constituent colleges, including the highly selective École normale supérieure (ENS Paris).

PSL achieves its strongest scores in the employer reputation and faculty/student ratio indicators, and maintains strong links with employers as well as strategic partnerships with other prestigious universities around the world.

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The remaining top universities in France are:

11. Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne – ranked joint 305^th in the world.
12. École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay – ranked joint 312^th in the world.
13. Université Grenoble-Alpes – ranked joint 351^st in the world.
14. Université de Strasbourg– ranked joint 379^th in the world.
15. Université de Bordeaux – ranked joint 458^th in the world, up 31 places.
16. Université Aix-Marseille– ranked joint 491^st in the world.
17. Université de Montpellier– ranked joint 498^th in the world.

After the top 500, the ranking continues in ranges, starting at 501-510, continuing up to 801-1000. Click here for more information.

18. Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA)– ranked 501-510 in the world.
19. Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III – ranked 511-520 in the world.
20. Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris 2)– ranked 531-540 in the world.
21. 20. University of Côte d'Azur – ranked 561-570 in the world.
22. Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 – ranked 651-700 in the world.
23. Université de Lille– ranked 701-750 in the world.
24. Université Nice Sophia-Antipolis – ranked 651-700 in the world.
25. Université de Lorraine – ranked 751-800 in the world.

The remaining seven French universities are all ranked 801-1000 in the world, making them joint 25^th in France:

=25. Université de Nantes

=25. Université de Poitiers

=25. Université de Rennes 1

=25. Université Lumière Lyon 2

=25. Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3

=25. Université Toulouse 1, Capitole

=25. University Toulouse – Jean Jaurès

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This article was originally published in September 2016. It was last updated in June 2019.

If you decide to study in Africa, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to explore different cultures, landscapes, sights and general adventures in this huge and diverse continent. A total of 13 African universities are featured in the QS World University Rankings® 2020, with the majority (eight) of these found in South Africa.

Read on for an overview of the top universities in Africa this year, in reverse order of appearance in this year’s ranking, including information on each university’s location and other details. The first six universities are all ranked in the 801-1000 range* and are therefore joint eighth in Africa.

=8. University of the Western Cape

Starting off our overview of the top universities in Africa in 2019 is South Africa’s University of the Western Cape, located in the Bellville suburb of Cape Town. Founded in 1959, the university played a key role in the fight against discrimination and racial inequality in South Africa’s history.

=8. University of Kwazulu-Natal

The South African University of Kwazulu-Natal is a young university, formed only as recently as 2004 by a merger of previous institutions. Today it has five campuses around the KwaZulu-Natal province in the south east of the country.

=8. Rhodes University

Rhodes University, located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, is named after British businessman Cecil Rhodes. The university is highly residential and relatively small, with around 8,100 students currently enrolled.

=8. Assiut University

Egypt’s Assiut University was established in 1957 as the first university in Upper Egypt, and is located in an urban campus in the large city of Asyut. It offers courses both English and Arabic-taught courses.

=8. Alexandria University

As well as featuring here, Alexandria University is also ranked 12^th in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2019. It was originally founded in 1938 as a branch campus of Cairo University, but became a separate institution in 1942, gaining its current name in 1952.

=8. Ain Shams University

The last of the top universities in Africa to be ranked 801-1000 is the Egyptian Ain Shams University, which is ranked 13^th in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2019. Based in Cairo and established in 1950, Ain Shams is a very large institution, hosting approximately 180,000 students in 15 faculties.

7. University of Pretoria

Ranked 551-560 in the world this year (up from 561-570 last year) is South Africa’s University of Pretoria. It’s one of the largest universities in the country, with over 50,000 students at seven campuses. Established in 1908, the university also features in the top 50 of the latest QS BRICS University Rankings.

6. Cairo University

Egypt’s Cairo University is ranked in the 521-530 range of the overall world rankings, and 11^th in the Arab regional ranking. Despite the name, its main campus is actually in Giza, 20km southwest across the Nile from Cairo.

5. University of Johannesburg

Climbing remarkably from the 551-560 to 501-510 range this year, the University of Johannesburg is the youngest university in South Africa to feature in the QS World University Rankings, having been formed from a merger of earlier institutions as recently as 2005.

4. Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University is placed joint 427^th in the world and within the top 55 of the BRICS ranking. Founded in 1918, the university is located in the town of Stellenbosch, 50 kilometers east of Cape Town.

3. University of the Witwatersrand

Ranked joint 400^th this year, the University of the Witwatersrand (often called Wits for short) is another South African institution, with five campuses in urban and suburban Johannesburg, the country’s largest city. The university has around 38,350 students, of which about 3,750 are international students.

2. The American University in Cairo

Heading back to Egypt for the next in our look at the best universities in Africa, the 2020 world ranking sees the American University in Cairo climb an impressive 25 places to now rank joint 395^th in the world. Also ranked eighth in the most recent edition of the Arab region university rankings, it teaches in English and possesses Egypt’s largest English-language library collection.

1. University of Cape Town

Leading the way for the top universities in Africa is South Africa’s oldest university, the University of Cape Town, ranked joint 198^th in the QS World University Rankings® 2020 along with the US’ University of Virginia. The campus sits upon the slopes of Table Mountain’s Devil’s Peak, offering fantastic views.

*For more information about ranking categories, and answers to other frequently asked questions, click here.

This article was originally published in September 2016. It is updated for every QS World University Rankings® launch, most recently in June 2019.

It can be difficult to stay social at university when you’re struggling for cash. Luckily, there are plenty of great bars and pubs in Birmingham that offer generous happy hour deals, perfect for a student budget.

Have a read of our top picks for grabbing a cheap drink in the city.

Dirty Martini

Situated in the heart of Birmingham’s city center, Dirty Martini can offer a carefully crafted cocktail within walking distance.

Despite its classy interior, snazzy bar and skilled bartenders, Dirty Martini offers a happy hour to rival all other happy hours. With two-for-one cocktails, £20 bottles of Prosecco and £3.50 bottles of beer every day of the week, you’ll be hard pressed to find better deals in the city center.

Where: City center, Bennetts Hill

Happy hour: 3pm-10pm Monday to Thursday, 12pm-8pm Friday and Saturday, all day Sunday

Be At One

All you need to know about Be At One’s happy hour is that it’s generous, long and gets incredibly busy!

Amazingly, they offer their happy hour every single day of the week, so you’re bound to find a time to go that suits you. Whether you’re looking for a cozy place to catch up over a couple of cocktails or somewhere to dance the night away, Be At One is suitable for you.

Where: City center, Piccadilly Arcade

Happy hour: All day Monday, 4.30pm – 8pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 4.30pm- 7pm Thursday and Sunday, 4pm-7pm Friday, 2pm-6pm Saturday

So Bar

Located slightly out of town in The Arcadian, So Bar is yet to be discovered by many. Despite being less well known than other bars on this list, it’s one of our favorites as it offers the longest happy hours in Birmingham, with two-for-one cocktails available from 11am to 9pm every single day.

This place is busiest during the weekend, but head there in the week and you may just have the bartender all to yourself.

Where: The Arcadian

Happy hour: 11am-9pm Monday-Sunday

Lost & Found

This picturesque bar, which has blossoms cascading down from the ceiling, certainly makes for a beautiful place to enjoy some fancy cocktails. All drinks here have their own unique twist, so you’re guaranteed to experience something new and exciting!  

Although generally quite pricey, happy hour lasts for three hours every day of the week, which means you can have all the class for half the price.

Where: City center, Bennetts Hill

Happy hour: 5pm-8pm Monday-Sunday

Jekyll & Hyde

Head to this quirky cocktail joint if you’re keen to try some rather unique concoctions. Although usually a bit pricier than their competitors, Jekyll & Hyde’s regular happy hours give everyone a chance to try delectable cocktails on a budget.

Where: City center, Steelhouse Lane

Happy hour: 12pm-7pm Monday-Sunday

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay is incredibly popular, as both a bar and restaurant. This is thanks to the happy hour that runs all day, every day, apart from between 7pm and 10pm.

Grab two delicious Caribbean inspired cocktails for the price of one, take a seat in one of the beach shacks and, if you can ignore that looming grey cloud outside, you may just feel like you’re on holiday.

Where: City center, John Bright Street

Happy hour: 11.30-7pm and 10pm-closing Monday-Sunday

Island Bar

Island Bar is just as exotic as it sounds. Walking into this Tiki Bar, adorned with hula flowers and bamboo, will transport you to any Hawaiian island.

Claiming to be one of the best cocktail bars in Birmingham, the happy hour here is slightly shorter than at other bars, however their drinks are delicious. Situated right next to the train station, you can treat yourself before the commute home!

Where: City center, Suffolk Street Queensway

Happy hour: 6pm-8pm Tuesday-Saturday, all night Thursday

Las Iguanas

More commonly known for its good value South American dishes, Las Iguanas has become a popular watering hole in recent years due to its generous happy hour.

However, it’s questionable whether you can call it a happy hour when the cocktails here are always two for the price of one. However, we’re not complaining!

Where: City center, Temple Street

Happy hour: All day Monday-Sunday

Rose Villa Tavern

With its stained-glass windows and wooden furniture, the Rose Villa Tavern looks a lot like your classic English pub, and, in some ways, it is, serving up delicious two-for-one fish and chips every Tuesday.

However, in many ways it defies the boundaries of a normal pub, offering surprisingly delicate cocktails all week long. Catch them at happy hour and you’ll bag yourself a bargain.

Where: Jewelry Quarter

Happy hour: 4pm-7pm Monday – Thursday, 4pm-closing Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday

Texan Roadhouse

Most of the happy hours in the city tend to revolve around cocktails. However, if all you’re after is a good old cheap beer and some pub grub alongside it, head to Texan Roadhouse.

This joint is not posh, it’s not pretty, but it’s cheap! During happy hour, grab yourself a pitcher of beer and you’ll get a portion of chicken wings absolutely free!

Where: Jewelry Quarter

Happy hour: 5-7pm Monday to Saturday, all day Sunday

Scotland’s capital city is a treasure trove of historical landmarks, impressive architecture and beautiful natural landscapes. Combined with its buzzing atmosphere, friendly locals and some of the best whisky money can buy, a visit to Edinburgh makes for one amazing weekend.

Getting to Edinburgh is remarkably easy, with excellent rail and air connections to the rest of the UK. Waverley train station is ideally located in the middle of the city within walking distance of the major attractions and several hotels.

If you’re travelling from the south of England, it’s worth flying, especially if you’re short on time. Budget airlines have incredibly cheap tickets, often costing less than the train. The tram conveniently stops right at the airport and brings you into the center of the city in just 30 minutes.

Come rain or shine there’s an abundance of things to get up to – explore the winding cobbled streets in the medieval Old Town, peruse the shops in the Georgian splendor of New Town and, of course, roam around the world-famous Edinburgh castle. Here are some of my favorite ways to spend a weekend in the city.

Friday evening in buzzing Grassmarket

Once you’ve arrived in Edinburgh, there’s no better way to kick off your weekend than heading to the lively area of Grassmarket, home to welcoming pubs, a lively atmosphere and a multitude of great restaurants to choose from.

Head to Victoria Street for an Insta-worthy shot of one of Edinburgh’s most photographed streets, then make for The Bow Bar to try a dram of whiskey.

Spend the rest of the evening sampling some of the finest whiskeys in the world – you’ll be spoilt for choice with a mind-boggling 390 single malts to choose from!

Explore the historic heart of Edinburgh

Perched atop an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle majestically overlooks the city and is an impressive sight to behold.

Spend your morning exploring the historic battlements and royal bedchambers – start your day early and you’ll be rewarded with a much quieter experience exploring it. For a guaranteed, hassle-free entrance at the best price, be sure to book your ticket in advance online.

From here, you can work your way down the Royal Mile, exploring the shops and historic buildings on the way. Make sure to visit St Giles’ Cathedral, some of the oldest parts of this building have been standing since 1120!

You can also head to the fascinating Real Mary King’s Close. Although this street has disappeared from the modern-day city, you can delve underground and learn about the lives of those who lived there 400 years ago.  

Afternoon views from Arthur’s Seat

At the opposite end of the Royal Mile to the Castle, you’ll find Holyrood Palace, the official royal residence in Scotland and once home to Mary Queen of Scots. This serves as an excellent starting point for a brisk afternoon walk up to Arthur’s Seat.

It only takes around 30 minutes to reach the top of this now-extinct volcano and your efforts will be rewarded with incredible panoramic views of the city and its surrounds.

Treat yourself in New Town

What better way to wrap up a jam-packed day of sight-seeing than with a top-notch meal in classy New Town, where you’ll be surrounded by gorgeous Georgian architecture? Head to Princes Street to work up an appetite with some retail therapy before walking up to Thistle Street. Here you can enjoy a sumptuous meal at some of the finest restaurants in the city.

Picture-perfect Sunday morning

To experience a slice of tranquility in the middle of the city, head to beautiful Dean Village. This area was once home to the water mill workers and is just a 15-minute walk from Princes Street.

A peaceful oasis in the middle of the city, there are picture-perfect spots around every corner. Try the Dean Path bridge crossing over the Water of Leith or wander down Hawthornbank Lane for the best vantage points. 

Alternatively, take a short bus ride to the riverside suburb of Leith. This recently regenerated area is now a bustling port and is where you will find the majority of the city’s hipster population. It’s famous as the home of Scotland’s so-called Michelin Mile, due to the number of restaurants with Michelin stars. So, treat yourself to a fancy Sunday lunch or simply enjoy a stroll along the water’s edge.

由NUS女性运动所进行的新研究发现，在英国的大学和学院中，性侵犯非常普遍，75%的学生表示他们至少有过一次不受欢迎的性体验。

该报告是NUS首次针对继续教育中的性骚扰和暴力进行专门研究，基于对544名主要为女性的英国大学生和三个高等教育学院的专题小组进行的调查。研究还发现，七分之一的受访者表示他们曾经历过企图强奸或不受欢迎的性交。三成学生还报告说他们感到被迫建立一种不希望的浪漫或性关系，其中三分之一的性骚扰案件发生在校园内，其中13%发生在教室里。

行为正常化

然而，只有七分之一（14%）经历过任何形式的不受欢迎性行为的受访学生表示他们报告了这一行为，许多学生提到担忧他人反应作为他们没有质疑这种行为的原因。同时，双性恋学生比其他性取向的学生更有可能说他们因为尴尬而没有向任何人报告事件。

对于复仇和暴力的恐惧也被列为女性不想报告所发生事情的原因，显示出需要更多的受害者支持以帮助缓解这些担忧。除此之外，超过三分之一的不受欢迎性行为的受害者后来患上了抑郁症或焦虑症，7%的人甚至试图结束自己的生命。

该报告还引发了对高等教育机构性骚扰和暴力行为正常化的担忧，有些学生觉得他们的经历不足以报告。

Sarah Lasoye，NUS女性学生官员，呼吁“紧急回应”，以应对这份报告，她认为：“这种文化已经被正常化到如此程度，以至于不健康的性行为变得更难以识别。虽然学生可能了解同意的概念，但他们在实践中很难做到，女性担心会遭到男性的复仇和愤怒。”

尽管NUS承认英国大学在性侵犯问题上最近取得的进展，但它表示担忧，资源较少的高等教育学院则落后了。它建议所有高等教育学院努力改善他们的报告程序，为性暴力的受害者提供更好的支持服务，通过就同意和健康关系的研讨会，促进健康的性行为和替代男子气概，以防止进一步的事件发生。

大学院协会首席执行官David Hughes评论了这份报告的令人警醒的结果：“对于大多数学生来说，校园是一个安全的空间，保护措施是学院一切行为的核心。然而，一次性暴力行为或威胁就已经太多了。

“报告性暴力和性暴力威胁从来都不容易，但我们强烈建议学生与工作人员交流，以便他们能提供正确级别的支持和保护，并帮助他们改进他们的零容忍政策。”

Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly National Park in southern California, famous for its distinct trees (and inpsiring that U2 album your Dad likes talking about).

Ethereal at both sunrise and sunset, this National Park is one of the most magical in the US. Named after the unique trees scattered throughout the park, you'll remember your visit to Joshua Tree for the rest of your life. Whatever you do, bring a good camera as you'll get some amazing pictures while you're here.

Here are six compelling reasons to include a visit to Joshua Tree National Park on your US itinerary.

The trees

These Joshua trees are actually a type of Yucca, and were named by Mormons in the 1850s, who saw their gnarled branches in the arms of Joshua pointing to the promised land. Now these trees make for some pretty epic sights and lend the park a distinctive feel that can't be matched anywhere else.

The park

The park is made up of two distinct deserts: the higher Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert. Each has its own ecosystem, whose characteristics are determined by their elevation. So you'll want to check out both. Be aware that this will take some time though. In total, there's over 3,000 kilometres of desert for you to explore.

The wildlife

As well as a wide variety of plants, the park is also home to a plethora of wildlife which have adapted and learned to survive in this desert landscape. You may come across black-tailed jackrabbits, scorpions, rattle snakes, tarantula, coyotes, non-venomous snakes, bighorn sheep, lizards, kangaroo rats, and lynx (just to name a few!).

The nighttime

There's very little light pollution in Joshua Tree, and this makes the night sky absolutely epic. You'd struggle to find a better place to go stargazing, so camp nearby and make sure you take the opportunity to do so - it will be one of the best stargazing experiences of your life. You can even see shooting stars!

The east side of the park is the best to place to base yourself as the nearest town (and source of light pollution) is 300 miles away. 

The hikes

This National Park has some of the best hikes in the west coast, so make sure to leave some time to hike a small section of the park. There are more than 100 miles of hiking and horse trails in the Indian Canyons, including panoramic vistas and 60ft waterfalls. Obivously you won't get to see them all, but it's worth doing a small, manageable route. Don't push yourself too hard and risk exhaustion or sunstroke.

There’s also Ryan Mountain, which offers a panoramic overview of Joshua Tree’s famous rock formations, and Warren Peak, where you can spot Mount San Jacinto.

The sunsets and sunrises

The park looks amazingly beautiful when its tinged in red and the sky is multicoloured. Try and visit for either a sunrise or sunset and you'll get an epic picture for your Instagram Story.