Traveling in the winter doesn’t always mean facing horrible, miserable weather. Whether you’re after a snowy holiday or a tropical getaway, there are a ton of places in Australia that are perfect to travel to in the winter months (and actually a lot more desirable to do so than in the summer). And the best part is, you’ll almost always pay less for accommodation, tours, plane tickets, and pretty much everything else. The only question you should be asking yourself is: what are you waiting for?

1. Hit the slopes in New South Wales & Victoria

Snow in Australia? Say what?! It’s true! Whether you visit the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales or the Victoria Alps in Victoria, you’ll be sure to have an epic ski holiday. Falls Creek in Victoria has some of the country’s steepest terrain and the Snowy Mountains are the highest Australian mountain range. So, you really can’t go wrong.

2. Go hiking in Tasmania

Winter in Tasmania brings crisp winter air, frozen lakes and frequent snowfalls, which complement the landscapes of the region beautifully. And the colder weather brings less crowds to fight with for that perfect Insta picture. Discover Tasmania’s must-see sights here.

3.  Visit Ayers Rock in Uluru, NT

If you’re going to visit Uluru in the summer months, get ready for intense heat, a ridiculous amount of flies, and a whole lot of sweating. I mean, you are in the Australian outback of course. In comparison, the winter months bring the perfect temperatures in order to explore the region to the fullest, without having to stop for a water break every five minutes.

4. Soak up some rays in the Whitsundays

Temperatures in the Whitsundays average around 22-25°C (71.6-77 °F) during winter, meaning you can still witness the islands in all their beauty without worrying about the blistering heat. You will also probably snag some cheap boat tours with the off-peak pricing, less crowds, and chances to spot whales from June onwards!

5. Explore the bustling city of Sydney, NSW

There is so much to do and see in Sydney no matter what the time of year is. You definitely don’t need to visit in the warmer months to experience all that this amazing city has to offer. In July, Darling Harbour is transformed into a winter wonderland with an actual skating rink, as well as the stunning Vivid Sydney Festival, which illuminates the city with colorful light displays.

6. Step back into summer in Broome, Western Australia

Winter isn’t a thing if you’re on holiday in Broome. In this outback coastal town you’ll find great restaurants, nightlife, and temperatures that will have you believing you’re in the middle of summer.

7. Go four-wheel driving on Fraser Island, Queensland

This region is one of the best spots on the east coast to see whales migrating through the waters, which can be spotted right from the beach! You get hop on a 4WDing tour and visit some of the 100 freshwater lakes, ancient rainforests, and some pretty stunning lookout points. You can read more about what Fraser Island has to offer here.

8. Visit the chilled coastal town of Port Douglas, Queensland

Port Douglas is a warm, tropical destination that is very hard to beat. It’s the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the iconic 140-million-year-old Daintree Rainforest, which makes for some epic day trips. The winter in Queensland brings warm temperatures and low rainfall, compared to the summer months that bring heavy rain. Seems like a no brainer to visit in the winter!

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It’s no secret that celebrities aren’t exactly short of cash, and in recent years more and more have been opening their hearts (and wallets…) to offer scholarships to students in need.  So if you’re looking for a scholarship and wouldn’t mind gaining major bragging rights by scooping funding from a celeb, read on to find out what you could apply for.

Scholarships from celebrities to study in the UK

Stormzy Cambridge Scholarships

Stormzy is sending black students to @Cambridge_Uni pic.twitter.com/X0c227AszQ

— BBC Newsbeat (@BBCNewsbeat) August 16, 2018

Open to: Black UK students studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge in autumn 2019

British rapper Stormzy is helping to address the often-criticized lack of diversity at the University of Cambridge by offering two scholarships for black undergraduate students. First offered in 2018, these scholarships will cover full tuition fees and also provide a maintenance grant, reducing the need for students to take out loans. Applications are judged based on students’ household income, socio-economic background and personal statement.

Scholarships from celebrities to study in the US

BMI Foundation John Lennon Scholarships

Open to: Current students/alumnus of US colleges or universities, aged between 17 and 24.

Although John Lennon may no longer be alive to make music or offer scholarships himself, his legacy lives on in many ways, with his widow Yoko Ono having established the John Lennon Scholarship in 1997 in conjunction with the BMI Foundation. To enter, you should submit an original song that no major music publisher or record label has the rights to. Three scholarships of US$20,000 are awarded every year to the best original songs.

David Geffen Medical Scholarships

Open to: All applicants to the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Thanks to an incredible US$300 million donation from business magnate David Geffen in 2002 and 2012, up to 20 percent of students at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine are granted a full scholarship every year, covering tuition, room and board, books and supplies and other expenses for the entire four-year period. International students are eligible, and scholarships are awarded based on academic merit.

David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship

Open to: Ball State University students studying a major or minor in telecommunications.

First launched by American talk show host and Ball State University graduate David Letterman in 1985, the winner of this scholarship is awarded US$10,000, with the first runner-up receiving $5,000 and the second runner-up receiving $3,333. To apply, you’ll need to submit a creative project and meet the eligibility requirements.

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF)

Open to: US high school seniors/undergraduates aged 25 or under

Shawn Carter who, you may be wondering. This scholarship is actually an initiative set up by rapper Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) and his mother Gloria in 2003. The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was set up to enable motivated individuals in need to further their education. The SCSF provides grants, paid directly to the student’s university, to cover tuition fees, stationery and other study costs. If you’re granted this scholarship, you’ll be asked to give back by taking part in community work and serving as a mentor for aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars. Beyoncé also offered her own scholarships in 2018, but it’s so far unclear if these will be available again in 2019.

Oprah Winfrey Endowed Scholarships Program

Open to: Freshmen students at Morehouse College who demonstrate both academic merit and financial need.

Students at Morehouse College, a liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia, can apply for four different scholarships from Oprah Winfrey, including the Oprah Winfrey South Africa Leadership Program, which allows Oprah Winfrey scholars to take part in an international exchange opportunity with South African partner institutions. To apply for these scholarships, you’ll need to meet the minimum GPA/SAT requirements and have completed community service.

Scholarships from brands

It's not just celebrities offering university scholarships - some of the world's most famous brands and corporations are offering money to help lucky students pay for their education. Here’s a small selection.

• L’oreal – The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowships, created to recognize and promote women in science, award five international fellowships worth £15,000 each year to women pursuing postdoctoral research in the life sciences at any UK or Irish university or research institute. (You can view more scholarships for women here.)
• McDonald’s – The McDonald’s HACER® Program awards scholarships ranging from US$5,000 to $100,000 to Hispanic US students to enable them to study any course full time at a US college or university. Applicants will be assessed on their financial need, academic achievement, personal qualities and community involvement. More scholarships for Hispanic students can be found here.
• Microsoft – Open to all students (including international students) studying a degree in computer science or another STEM subject. You can find more computer science scholarships here.
• Starbucks – Starbucks is offering to pay the tuition fees of members of staff in the UK and the US who study a first-time bachelor’s degree taught online by Arizona State University.
• Taco Bell – The Taco Bell Foundation has announced its intention to award US$4 million in Live Más Scholarships in 2019. To apply, candidates simply need to submit a two-minute video talking about their passion – no test scores are required. However, this is only open to US citizens aged between 16 and 24.

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由于像苹果的iWatch和Fitbit这样的可穿戴健身追踪器进入市场，跟踪自己的健康状况从未如此简单。从计算你每天走多少步，到监测你的睡眠模式，技术使我们能够以前所未有的方式监测我们的健康。

实际上，世界上的每一个部门和行业都有充分的理由赶上数据智能的浪潮，因为这是一个利润丰厚的市场，可以提供大量创新和复杂的解决方案，特别是对卫生部门。数据智能对病人的体验以及医疗专业人员的生产力所产生的影响是革命性的。

那么，医疗部门的数据智能究竟能走多远？

我们采访了Benjamin Dalmas和Florencio Travieso，他们是emlyon商学院和Mines Saint-Etienne开办的新的健康管理和数据智能硕士项目的联合主任，以了解情况。

引入健康管理与数据智能硕士学位课程背后的动机是什么？

Dalmas说"在过去的几年里，我们见证了智能技术发展的繁荣。医疗保健领域是一个适合具体应用的地方，在这些技术的帮助下，已经取得了一些突破，包括人工智能、机器和深度学习，以及物联网（IoT）。

"然而，虽然它们在决策过程中提供了巨大的帮助，但也必须从人和管理的角度来控制和监测它们。

"这个项目满足了培训具有双重能力的活跃专家的需要，他们能够成为高科技和医疗领域之间的联系。他们也将能够利用技术提供的力量，同时满足医疗保健领域内必要的道德和人文要求。"

学生将学到什么，他们将获得什么技能？

Travieso："学生将从管理和技术的角度受到挑战。硕士课程将为他们提供了解不断变化的行业的新挑战的工具，以及获得管理创新和合作项目的强大方法，并在物联网和人工智能等新技术方面具有知识和敏捷性。"

Dalmas："该计划的第一部分旨在使他们发现医疗保健生态系统、其利益相关者以及其当前和未来的挑战。一个主要的重点将是如何管理这样一个组织，以及如何实施数字化转型项目。该计划的第二部分深入研究 "数据智能 "技术，如人工智能和大数据，以及纳米技术和全息技术。

"该计划的目的是让学生了解市场上现有的技术，它们的优点和缺点，以及如何在医疗保健领域实施它们。该计划的主要重点将一直放在此类技术的道德、合规和监管方面，以确保其日常使用的公平性和透明度。"

那么就业呢？

据 MarketsandMarkets 的一份新的市场研究报告预测，到2025年，医疗行业的数据智能价值将达到361亿美元。随着技术的发展，技术应用在整个卫生部门变得更加根深蒂固和重要，关键是人类和机器能够很好地合作，并提供曾经认为可能的解决方案，这不仅是为了病人，也是为了在该部门工作的人。

正如Travieso所解释的。"这个项目的目的是让毕业生拥有一个作为两个领域之间连接器的职位。这也意味着理学硕士学位将把来自不同背景的学生，如生物、制药、法律以及数据科学，变成具有技术和管理能力的广泛专业人士。"

数字化转型顾问

数字化转型顾问分析和解释重要的数据和信息，以便就如何规划和委托基于技术的医疗保健规定提供建议。

为放射学和病理学成像创造更准确的分析，改善病人电子健康记录的优化，以及通过聊天机器人与病人开发更个性化的互动，只是数字转型顾问在未来可能做到的一些例子。

AI 项目经理

与数字转型顾问的工作相呼应，人工智能项目被用来帮助优化卫生部门内使用的资源和流程，使其更有效，当然也更实惠。

人工智能项目经理的工作是以安全和可控的方式导航、组织和整合新技术项目。人工智能项目经理需要对各种人工智能技术有深入的了解，如机器学习、自动化和机器人技术，以便自信和有效地监督这种人工智能相关项目从开始到结束的运行。

数据智能业务开发人员

与数字转型顾问和人工智能项目经理一样，数据智能业务开发人员具有高度的技术知识，具有广泛的数字技术知识，包括数据、IoT（物联网）以及AI（人工智能）。当你在卫生部门内开发各种项目和解决方案时，这一点至关重要。在这个职位上的发展可以使你成为一名首席数字官。

有兴趣吗？

健康管理和数据智能硕士课程于2019年9月在emlyon商学院开课，旨在使学生具备克服挑战的情感能力和战略能力，并在医疗保健领域内和周围导航。

来源：EDHEC Business School

每年，全球各地的商学院都会收到成千上万份入学申请。所以要想进入顶尖商学院，确实可行的方法就是让你的申请与众不同。

申请商学院是一个严格、耗时的过程，因此做好前期调研准备，非常有助于向你的招生官展现优点。那么，商学院到底在寻找什么样的人才呢？我们采访了EDHEC Business School（法国北方高等商学院）的专家教授，帮你找出答案。请继续阅读，马上学会如何给人留下深刻印象。

学术能力强

首先，优异的平均成绩和一流的本科学位在申请中非常重要。你的GMAT考试成绩也被会重点审查，因此准备工作至关重要。

实际上，法国北方高等商学院管理学硕士项目的申请人可以进行在线的迷你/小型/完整GMAT考试来模拟练习。GMAT得到高分可以弥补学习成绩较差的其他科目，因此，请抓住一切机会，争取在GMAT考试中取得好成绩。

当然，也别忘强调你的非学术成就。法国北方高等商学院等很多学校同样希望了解你更多技艺，这可以帮助他们判断你是否符合学校的气质、理念。

丰富的工作经验

别慌！并不是要你担任高级主管之类的职位。但商学院确实希望看到你在过去几年中的工作成就。尽管一些研究生商科项目同样向没有工作经验的人敞开大门，但大多数项目仍然希望你在商业环境中至少有三到五年的专业经验。

长期职业发展目标

说到工作经验，最好重点强调你的长期职业目标。如果你希望将该项目中获得的知识、技能帮助你转行或创业，一定要说明这一点。

提供细节也很重要，因为很多学生会与你有着类似志向。你需要详细说明你的个人目标。虽说写：希望成为自己公司的首席执行官（完全可能实现）这样比较诱人，但最好设定一个相对切实的目标，考虑到申请要个性化。

软实力和技术能力

商学院对申请学生的能力要求已经超越了传统技术性商业能力。如今，学校希望看到学生能展示出令人印象深刻的软实力，尤其是领导能力，因为这些技能受到当今雇主的高度重视。

在申请中应设法强调团队合作、沟通和其他软技能，有助于给人“适合在商界工作和具有领导才干的全面发展、能力突出”的印象。

诚实的品质与积极性

尽管靠强调你的成就很吸引人了，但商学院同样看重诚信、正直的品质。分享你在学习生活、个人生活和职业生涯中克服挫折和障碍的方法，可以证明你的适应能力和从错误中学习的能力。

学校也喜欢看到你的承诺和积极性。比如在申请之前先参观学校，可以侧面证明你确实喜爱这所学校。许多商学院会自己举办相关活动、或由第三方的组织比如QS举办的全球巡展，使申请人有机会见到教授、在校学生和其他教职员工。 EDHEC商学院管理学硕士项目就是这样做的。

来源：圣心天主教大学

米兰可能是一个以全球时尚之都而闻名的城市，但这还不是它的全部，它也是欧洲最繁华的商业区之一。因此，无论你是有志于为大公司工作，还是想留在当地并回馈社会，米兰都为有志于管理学专业的毕业生提供了很多机会。

你将获得国际化的视野

鉴于在本地和全球职业空间之间流动的可能性，你在管理方面的国际经验越多越好。

世界上许多著名的大学和商学院都为学生提供了独特的机会，让他们有机会进行全球化思维，成为管理行业的专业人士。例如，在卡托利卡大学（Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore）攻读管理学硕士的学生，还可以在美国波士顿大学或西澳大学攻读国际营销学硕士，以提高自己的国际管理意识和视野。

重要的是要认识到，在每一个商业组织中，从奢侈品零售业到医疗保健业，有抱负的经理人不仅要了解今天的管理是如何运作的，而且要了解它是如何变化的，并将在未来继续变化。

体验式的学习机会

在当今竞争激烈的就业市场上，仅有学位证书可能已经不够了，毕业生还需要有丰富的实践经验，这样他们才能将课堂上的理论运用到实际生活中，这就是为什么米兰圣库雷天主教大学拥有自己的商业实验室，这是管理学硕士课程的一个重要组成部分。

这些商业实验室让你有机会亲身体验并真正了解特定的商业环境，无论是在咨询公司、跨国公司、奢侈品和时尚、医疗机构还是中小型企业，都能获得实践经验。

如果这还不够鼓舞人心的话，卡托利卡的一些学生已经在公司实习，并看到他们的想法和计划在公司内部得到实施。你会很难找到其他的管理项目，让你对大公司产生如此直接的影响。

良好的就业前景

米兰是一座快节奏的城市，拥有着对未来的憧憬，是意大利领先的金融和经济中心，鉴于其位于欧洲中心的幸运战略位置，这也就难怪米兰是一个非常有吸引力的城市，也就不足为奇了。

这里的就业前景如此之好，以至于在2019年QS毕业生就业能力排名中，卡托利卡大学在全球百强大学中仅次于世界百强大学，而卡托利卡大学管理学硕士项目的毕业生就业率为100%。

世界上最好的留学城市之一

米兰充满了文化的魅力，让它无愧于2018年QS最佳留学城市排行榜前50名。

从它的花式美食到对足球的热情感染力，再加上精致的艺术区和时尚区主导着这座城市的古典主义景观，不难看出为什么这么多的留学生都爱上了米兰，并决定把它作为自己的家。

当然，让自己沉浸在当地文化中也意味着要掌握语言，虽然很多意大利的大学都提供英语授课的学位课程，但至少学习基础知识还是很有礼貌的，事实上，一旦你了解了意大利语，你几乎不可能不说意大利语。

幸运的是，圣心天主教大学（UniversitàCattolica del Sacro Cuore）等大学为国际学生提供了学习意大利语课程的机会，这样你就可以在学习的同时掌握词汇。Bellissimo！（意大利语：棒极了！）