Myths, legends and folklore tales – they all seem too far-removed from this fast-paced, metropolitan age we live in. Nevertheless, both the ancient Greeks and the Romans were certainly unmatched in their abilities to create extraordinary tales which continue to stand the test of time.

But which classical myths are most relevant to today’s world? Let’s delve into these fascinating classical myths to find out. And if you’re fascinated by classics and want to study it at university level, you can view the latest ranking for this subject here.

The myth of Phaethon can explain global warming

The narrative of this particular myth stands out more than any other when it comes to our most perilous modern issue: climate change and global warming. The myth of Phaeton, son of the god Helios, seems like an eerie prophecy of our current climate crisis, and bears a striking resemblance to reality.

The story goes that Phaeton, who had lived with his mother, swore to prove to his peers that his father was Helios, by driving the sun chariot across the sky – an act that even the gods were uncapable of. Helios decided to meet his father for the first time, who was so delighted to see him he promised to grant him his first wish. Phaeton didn’t hold back from demanding he be given the chance to drive the sun chariot across the sky for a day – a request his father scorned at first, but against his son’s stagnant stubbornness, eventually fulfilled anyway.

He advised him against all the risks and dangers, and most importantly, to never use the whip. Blinded by excessive pride and quick hold of the reins, Phaeton disobeyed his father, and used the whip anyway. This caused the horses to go wild, and he eventually lost control of the sun chariot, which inevitably caused havoc in the sky and the earth.

Ultimately, when news of Phaeton’s misdemeanor reached Helios’ brother Zeus, he angrily struck a lightning bolt into the sky, which hit Phaeton in the chest and sent him hurling down towards Earth and into the river Eridanus. The gods have managed to spare the earth from further disaster, and the planet’s slow road towards recovery had begun…so they said.

Some philosophers and theologians argue that today, just like Phaethon, humans have deluded themselves into believing that they're able to take advantage of their free will and control the 'reins' of nature, even if it means polluting the earth to such a point of destruction. 

Hercules and his 12 Healing Labors teaches us to differentiate typical punishment from penance

In modern psychology, we’re often told that the best ways in which to communicate our negative feelings is to release them through more positive means such as creativity, exercise, and other therapeutic tasks which often involve hard work and intense physical exertion.

Similarly, when we do something wrong, most of us immediately feel guilty and try to make up for it. Because of this, it’s important to recognize the difference between punishment and penance: punishment essentially serves to impose a penalty on the offender for his or her offence, whilst penance is often inflicted upon ourselves, and bears a meaningful level of suffering and pain that should prove more effective in preventing the offender from committing the same wrongdoing again – something which is evident in the story of Hercules and his 12 Healing Labors.

Hercules was one of the sons of Zeus, and is often noted for his chivalrous character and strong, courageous demeanor. His real story, of course, is much darker than the Disney film - he certainly harbored a dark side, which later became evident when he went mad and murdered his own wife and children in their sleep.

Despite claims that this horrific decision was wholly fuelled by his arch-nemesis, the goddess Hera, the gods were livid and consequently sentenced Hercules to 12 years of almost impossible life-threatening tasks. Of course, from this, it’s clear that those in authority (the gods) didn’t take into consideration the likelihood that Hercules might’ve acted on insanity, and that, considering his respectful past, shouldn’t have been held this accountable for his terrible crime – another notion that’s commonly raised in criminal court cases today.

Nevertheless, Hercules was able to successfully complete every one of the impossibly gruelling labors, and was cleared of guilt and granted mortality by the god Apollo – sounds very fair to me.

The Olympic Games

Traditionally held once every four years, the modern Olympics Games were held for the first time back in 1986. Though it’s now known as an international multi-sport event, its origins lie in Ancient Greece, almost 3,000 years ago. But what does this have to do with mythology?

From the eighth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D., the ancient Olympics were, like today, held once every four years in Olympia, in the western Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece. Legend has it that it was Hercules, son of Zeus, who founded the Games to celebrate his war victory against the city of Elis, and to pay homage to his father. The tradition went on to become extremely popular and a key event in ancient Greek society.

However, during the last decade of the fourth century (12 centuries later), the Roman emperor Theodosius I, who was a devout Christian, considered the Games to be a ‘pagan’ practice and put an end to them. The Games didn’t make their return until 1,500 years later, when in the 19^th century, Baron Pierre Coubertin – following a visit to the ancient Olympic site – attended a meeting that would change the course of history: The Union des Sports Athlétiques in Paris. Here, he proposed the idea of reviving the Olympics as an international sports competition held every four years, and just two years later, the idea was approved, giving him the green light to establish the International Olympic Committee (IOC) – today’s governing body of the modern Olympic Games. 

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For many students, the beginning of the new year is the perfect time to start some smart strategic planning for the year ahead. I always suggest starting these strategic planning exercises early in your time as a student, as it will help you develop skills which will become important as you progress with your studies and develop your entrepreneurial abilities.

Here are six easy steps you can follow to help ensure you can plan strategically like a successful entrepreneur in 2019.

Set your strategic vision

Almost every single textbook about strategic planning suggests setting up strategic goals to achieve in the long-term. This is easy to say but so difficult to do when your plans for the year ahead can often feel quite vague.

I usually suggest exercising your imagination by brainstorming at least one full page of 15-20 goals and ideas – whatever comes to mind.

The next step is to downsize this list to five long-term goals and objectives using the methods of exclusion, SWOT analysis, scenario planning or other analytical tools.

At this stage, don’t worry if your goals and objectives might need regular revision in the future. After all, strategic plans shouldn’t be written in stone, and should be regularly revised if adjustments are needed.

Identify the resources and tools needed to achieve your goals

At this stage, it’s important to avoid the “simplification trap” – many students often immediately start considering and calculating only their financial resources, but the reality is that other, non-tangible assets may be more important to your goals.

For example, you might have access to certain professional software, equipment, conference rooms or office space, which you can use to accomplish your objectives.

Find a team you can work with

Basketballer and Space Jam star Michael Jordan often said: "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships".

It’s vital to remember that success depends not only on financial reports but also on how well you mobilize people and build your teams.

So, you need to identify your “strategic drivers” – the people who will help you accomplish your goals. These people could come from your network of alumni and classmates, or from visiting business executives and investment angels.

Skillfully mobilizing and teaming up with strategic drivers is essential for long-term success in implementing your vision.

Use a five-step action plan to stay on top of things

One of the simplest ways to develop your plan is to use a five-step action matrix which divides the execution of your vision into specific steps (set, plan, assess, mobilize and execute).

In addition, your strategy should include at least three routes of advancing forward: working with people; working with documentation, data and research; and working with social media and cyberspace.

Be prepared to constantly review your plans

Experts in the field of strategic management suggest you should periodically review and revise your strategic vision, goals and action plans.

One useful trick in creating a competitive environment is to discuss your strategic plans with your classmates and friends and make them hold you accountable for your goals. Maybe even offer to cook them dinner if you fail to achieve certain targets.

Nothing is a better motivator for keeping people on track than a healthy contest, a competitive environment and the desire to win.

Stay well-informed about how new technologies could aid your work

The best business leaders stay ahead of the competition by planning strategically and adapting to include new technologies in their plan as they become available.

Recently, we’ve seen many managers in large and small corporations begin to integrate apps and software into their strategic planning process, with several strategic planning apps available. Some companies have even begun integrating AI into their products.

So, experimenting with these new apps and technologies will ensure both your planning and your business idea stay one step ahead of the competition.

The three-day railway journey from Perth to Sydney consists of 4,352km of mountains, native bushland, desert landscapes, and a variety of flora and fauna. You may be wondering—why travel such a long distance by train when you can simply take a quick flight? Well, traveling this way rather than taking a cramped flight is an experience in itself. By the end of the journey, you’ll have witnessed the many different landscapes that this country has to offer and come away with a better understanding of the sheer size of it.

Read on to find out more about what you can expect from the Perth to Sydney train ride.

The hotel on wheels experience

When the Indian Pacific train began operation in 1970, it was used as a cheaper alternative to air travel. However, now that budget airlines have been introduced, train travel has become about the experience rather than saving money. You definitely don’t take it if you’re in a rush to get from one place to the next!

The cabins offer bunk beds that fold into a lounge in the day time, with Gold and Platinum classes including en-suite bathrooms.

Luxurious dining

While a Gold class ticket may seem like a lot of money to fork out, it actually isn’t the worst deal in the world since it includes all meals and drinks for the duration of your trip. The food is also out of this world, with local ingredients from the area the train’s passing through at that time. And hey, it wouldn’t be a train journey without a full-service bar, would it?

The diverse landscapes

I guarantee you’ll be wanting a window seat on the Perth to Sydney train journey, with so many diverse and jaw-dropping landscapes to be seen along the way. Some of these landscapes include the Blue Mountains outside of Sydney, the golden fields east of Perth, and rolling hills and green countryside through Adelaide.

One of the most amazing sights you’ll witness from your cabin window will be the Nullarbor Plain, an unchanging view for 478km—the world’s longest stretch of dead-straight landscape. You would think you’d be bored of a view that boasts, well, nothing—but it is quite an amazing thing to witness as you’ll probably feel like you’ve stepped inside another galaxy.

Unique stop-overs

If the idea of spending three full days stuck on a train sounds awful, you don’t have to worry: you’re definitely not expected to spend the entire journey onboard, with many stop-overs along the way, making the experience that much better. Among these stops are art galleries, bush reserves, lookout points, wine tastings, and cheese and chocolate tastings (uhm, yes please). There’s even a drag queen performance at the Palace Hotel in Broken Hill. These excursions will definitely keep you on your toes.  

The price tag

Unfortunately, the three-day journey from Perth to Sydney certainly doesn’t come cheap, with a price tag of AU$2,000 for one way, although you’ll find that fares tend to be lower in off season. Many people will say it’s worth the price though, as an experience that can’t be beat.

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Are you in the UK, longing for a mini-break, but feeling quite skint? You’re not the only one. Luckily, you don’t have to fork out on expensive flights and accommodation abroad to have a good holiday – there are plenty of fun day trips right on our doorstep in the UK. Just remember to book your train tickets as far in advance as possible, and take advantage of student discounts!

Obviously depending on where you’re living, some of these may be more of a literal ‘day trip’ than others – for some of them you might prefer to make it into a long weekend!

So read on to discover some of the UK’s most exciting day trip spots, given in no particular order…

1. Brighton, East Sussex

OK, so the first in our look at great day trips in the UK is probably more of a summer option, but I’ve been to Brighton in the depths of winter and it’s still just as pretty (not to mention a lot quieter!). If you fancy getting some fresh sea air, this student-friendly city is just an hour by train from Central London. As well as having the classic British seafront, top-notch fish and chips and a huge pleasure pier, Brighton has more sights to offer, such as the stunning Royal Pavilion, a former royal residence in a unique Indo-Saracenic style, with adjacent gardens.

2. Bath, Somerset

Take a break from arguing about its pronunciation and take a step into the Georgian era with a relaxing trip to Bath. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath is obviously most famous for its, well, baths – with the well-preserved Roman Baths dating back to around 70 AD, allowing you to walk through history. There’s also a fine selection of Georgian architecture, from the imposing Royal Crescent, Queen Square (in which you’ll find the former home of Jane Austen) and the Grade I listed Pulteney Bridge. You’ll be spoilt for choice for pretty pictures to post on Instagram!

3. York

I could pretty much write a whole separate article on day trips in Yorkshire – not only is it the largest county in the UK, it’s also one of the most beautiful. You really shouldn’t miss county town York – a historic walled city originally founded by the Romans in 71 AD as Eboracum. Head to the historic Shambles to enjoy a unique shopping experience on the cobbled, narrow street – Harry Potter fans will be particularly enticed by The Shop That Must Not Be Named. There’s also the York Minster, one of the most iconic cathedrals in the country, Clifford’s Tower, the York Museum Gardens, and the fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre, a museum including life-size mannequins and a ride experience which transports you back to the sights, sounds and smells of 10^th century York.

4. Aberystwyth, Wales

OK, so I’m a bit biased, seeing as I went to uni here. If we’re friends IRL, you’re probably sick of me droning on about how great Aber is any opportunity I get – but I can’t help it, I legitimately love this little town. It’s probably my favorite place in the whole world.

Climb up Constitution Hill for some epic views of the whole town (or, if like me you’re not into trekking, you can take the Cliff Railway), walk the whole length of the picturesque promenade and ‘kick the bar’ on either end (a local tradition) then take a break by enjoying a delicious box of fish and chips – just watch out for the seagulls!

And if you fancy a day-trip-within-a-day-trip on a sunny day, head down to Borth or Ynyslas, both just a short drive away, both of which have better sand than Aber. At low tide, you can even see the remnants of an ancient forest emerge on the beach. Or if you’re in the mood for a nature walk, head to nearby Devil’s Bridge (Pontarfynach), a place of outstanding natural beauty.

5. Cambridge

It’s a tough call on which one to feature out of the iconic university towns Oxford and Cambridge, but Cambridge gets the pick over its rival for being just a bit prettier (sorry Oxford!). Cambridge is an ideal day trip from London and boasts a wide range of stunning historic architecture, mainly in the form of university buildings such as King’s College Chapel, St. John’s College and the Fitzwilliam Museum, which boasts a huge range of incredible works of art and antiquities from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Head here on a warm, sunny day and have a go at punting on the river Cam, then soak up the sun in the university’s beautiful 40-acre botanic garden.

6. St Ives, Cornwall

I couldn’t not include somewhere in Cornwall somewhere within my list of the best day trips in the UK, although admittedly Cornwall probably isn’t a day trip for most of us, as it’s very far from the likes of London and Birmingham. However, St Ives is my pick due to its stunning sandy beaches, with Porthmeor Beach, one of eight Blue Flag beaches in the county, coming particularly highly recommended and enjoyed by swimmers and surfers alike. But there’s more to St Ives, with a number of great galleries, cafes and museums to explore, such as the Tate St Ives, which exhibits inspiring work by local artists.

7. Edinburgh, Scotland

Heading to the Scottish capital for the next in our look at the best day trips in the UK, Edinburgh is undoubtedly one of the prettiest cities in the country, as well as one of the most culturally active. Every August, thousands of people flock to the city for the iconic annual Fringe Festival, the largest arts festival in the world. But there’s plenty to see all year round: you can climb Arthur’s Seat for spectacular views of the whole city, head to one of the cafés where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter, and see the famous Edinburgh Castle (which dominates the city’s skyline). And if you’re a fan of all things spooky, take a tour of the creepy Edinburgh Vaults.

8. Alnwick, Northumberland

A fantastic day trip location for students in the North East of England, Alnwick Castle was a major filming location for the Harry Potter films, and a tour of the castle will give you great behind the scenes insights - a must for any committed Potterhead!

The extensive castle grounds also include The Treehouse Restaurant, one of the best gourmet dining experiences in the North East, and the Poison Garden, which is home to hundreds of varieties of the world’s deadliest plants. The disused Alnwick Station now houses Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe, attracting over 35,000 bookworms a year. And if you’re interested in Titanic, it might interest you to know that luxurious fittings from its sister ship, the RMS Olympic, can be found in the White Swan Hotel in Alnwick.

9. The Lake District

Ideal if you’re based in Lancaster or Preston, the Lake District is one of the most stunning national parks the UK has to offer, and is home to some of the country’s largest lakes and highest mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the views here are simply epic everywhere you look, with its mountainous area formed by the Ice Age. Attracting more than 15 million visitors per year, lovers of the Great Outdoors will be in heaven here, with ample opportunities for lake cruises, water sports and, of course, mountain walks.

10. Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The final in our look at the best day trips in the UK is ideal if you’re based in the Midlands and a Shakespeare fan. The birthplace of the Bard, this cute medieval market town is just a short distance from Birmingham in the West Midlands. Explore Shakespeare’s childhood home, Anne Hathaway’s cottage (in the nearby village of Shottery) and the amazingly preserved Harvard House, home to the wealthy Rogers family. The ‘5 House Pass’ gives you the best deal, as you get unlimited access to five Shakespeare family homes for £22.50 (or £21.00 with a student card) for a year – ideal if you find you can’t get round to them all in one day.

And if you’re in the mood for even more history, the impressive Warwick Castle is just a 15-20 minute drive away, and dates back to 1068 when it was built by William the Conqueror.

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除了提供排名、指导和线下活动来帮助你选择合适的项目和大学以外，QS还定期举办在线研讨会，为学生提供关于各种主题的提示和建议。下面介绍了一部分可以通过QS Leap观看的网络研讨会。

在德国攻读MBA

如果你正在探究自己的研究生学习之路，并想了解更多关于德国的MBA选则，此次由QS公司Keara Nicholl主讲的线上研讨会便是个很好的机会。

本次线上活动能帮你了解到有关在德国学习的信息、实事和趋势——德国正迅速成为非常受国际学生欢迎的目的地。你将了解德国商学院的MBA和硕士项目的水平，了解申请周期、申请过程和毕业后的就业机会。

在加拿大攻读硕士/MBA

对来自世界各地的许多学生来说，加拿大的学习经历都令人兴奋且受益良多。作为一个多元文化国家，有便捷的教育条件，生活成本较低，每年都有成千上万的国际学生涌入加拿大学习。

在本次网络研讨会上，你将会听Aneesha分享她对以下问题的见解：今天在加拿大攻读硕士或MBA需要做些什么；申请流程如何；以及需要什么条件才能获得奖学金资格。

如何得到MBA学费并在加州创业

在本次网络研讨会上，将观看QS公司Aled Owens连线加利福尼亚大学尔湾分校默拉格学院招聘与招生部执行主任Courtney Elmes。Aled和Courtney将会讨论那些寄希望于在加州学习和工作的学生可以获得哪些机会，同时Courtney还将就如何获得入学资格和奖学金的最好机会提供内部建议。

Aled和Courtney还将讨论默拉格学院的毕业生可以获得哪些就职机会，以及他们如何在数字驱动的世界中成功地成为下一代领导者。

在美国攻读硕士学位

多年来，美国一直都是计划攻读硕士学位的最受全球学生欢迎的目的地。有趣的是尽管英语教学选项的比重在其他国家也有所增加，但人们对美国的兴趣仍然很高。

如果你是数以万计的对美国感兴趣的申请人之一，此次网络研讨会将为你提供实用的建议，告诉你如何找到适合你的课程项目，如何办理申请流程，以及如何获得奖学金帮助自己支付学费。

为什么要选择国际MBA？

本次网络研讨会由SDA博卡尼亚洲中心常务董事Alessandro Giuliani主持，主要将介绍他所在学校的国际商务硕士（IMB）课程。这门专业课程结合了坚实的理论、案例研究方法、国际经验和企业曝光度组成，专为培养负责任、可靠和有影响力的商业领袖而设计。

了解更多关于教授简介、课程要求及资质、奖学金及费用减免、关于学校和课程的其他有用信息。

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根据美国劳工局的统计，到2026年，金融和商业部门的就业机会将增加10%。因此，有才华的毕业生有很多机会，特别是那些愿意接受现代技术和全球化方法的人，在今天许多领先的雇主那里可以找到。

一个典型的商业硕士学位将包括学习金融、会计、管理和越来越多的技术，以及商业本身的元素。这意味着，在追求具有良好的薪酬前景、工作保障和不可避免的晋升机会的职业时，世界几乎是你的牡蛎。

利用Payscale和Prospects的数据，我们在下面列出了一些拥有商业硕士学位的人可以从事的职业。

数据业务分析员

平均工资：58,609美元

对于那些对融合商业和技术数据分析有浓厚兴趣的人来说是理想的选择，在这个角色中，当涉及到生成公司的关键信息时，你将拥有技术知识。你的主要职责包括收集和分析数据，然后为可能出现的任何问题制定和实施解决方案。

你应该有一双关注细节的眼睛，因为你需要能够快速识别数据中重复出现的模式或异常情况。作为一名数据业务分析师，你还将与高级管理人员建立密切的工作关系，这意味着你的工作实际上可以影响公司的任何方面。

如果更好地了解行业和组织如何管理和利用大数据分析来制定新的和改进的商业战略，这听起来很符合你的要求，那么EDHEC商学院的数据分析和人工智能理科硕士课程可能适合你。

该硕士课程使学生掌握了扩大和探索商业决策智能的诀窍和技能，同时学习到数据科学和商业管理的知识和理解的桥梁。

业务发展经理

平均工资：70,966美元

如果你喜欢领导团队的想法，你还需要是一个自我激励的人，有高度的积极性，并准备接受任何挑战。商业智慧、沟通技巧和对成功的渴望的出色融合，也会使你脱颖而出。

作为一名业务发展经理，你的工作是通过建立和维护与合作伙伴（包括客户和供应商）的积极专业关系来设计和管理公司的未来业务计划。你的责任是了解公司如何运作，看到 "大局"，寻求并实施新的和修正的战略，以实现企业的目的和目标。

德国学生马克西米利安-陶特（Maximilien Taut）在EDHEC商学院学习全球商业硕士课程。他非常喜欢他的经历，他说。他说："与全球公司的互动向我展示了在国际职业机会方面的内容，我的第一个实习机会也得益于此。我高度重视我所获得的分析技能和战略思维的结合。"

今年9月，EDHEC商学院将推出修订后的全球和可持续商业科学硕士课程。它是在EDHEC学生的帮助下共同创建的，并有一个明确的重点 - 积极鼓励和发展学生的专业知识和技能，围绕商业重点解决方案，以实现更健康的环境和更可持续的产业。它将提供全球商业学科的模块，以及管理能力和行业，以确保学生能够为今天和未来准备和开发全球商业解决方案。

战略顾问

平均工资：89,990美元

能够把想法变成现实，这个想法对你来说怎么样？你将负责确定一家公司在当前市场上的差距，然后证明他们如何能从堵塞这一差距中获益。

你需要强调所涉及的风险，并向该公司提出一个战略框架，证明如何做到这一点，以及如何做出有效的商业决策来改善和扩大。

搜索引擎优化专家

平均工资：43,766美元

可以说，如果你想从事搜索引擎优化（SEO）方面的工作，你应该对技术有很好的掌握，同时也要有相应的营销和分析能力。

这个工作角色就是要能够阅读、理解和制作有效的搜索引擎优化内容，以便为网站带来新的流量，同时也保持一个忠实的用户群。作为一名SEO专家，你需要能够向公司的网站开发人员成功地确定技术战略和战术，以确保受众对网站的流量是强大的，并确保网站在网络搜索结果中占有很高的位置。

这类工作有很大的职业发展空间。然而，你需要对某些网络编程和编码，如HTML代码、JavaScript和PHP，拥有很强的理解和知识才能开始工作。

寒冷阴沉的天气对我们很多人来说无疑会带来坏心情，缺少阳光的天气确实会影响我们的精力和注意力的集中，如果你有心情去热门国家留学，不妨考虑一下摩洛哥。 

作为世界上最有吸引力的旅游目的地之一，摩洛哥不仅拥有世界上最美丽的文化景点，也是学习的好地方，它的生活费相对低廉，国际学习机会也多，还有很多其他因素。

在2019年QS阿拉伯地区大学排名的前100名中，有4所位于摩洛哥——继续阅读，逐一了解。

1. Al Akhawayn University Ifrane（爱尔阿卡温大学）

伊夫兰位于摩洛哥的中阿特拉斯山脉内，也是全国顶级大学爱尔阿卡温大学的所在地，今年在阿拉伯地区排名第46位，这所公立的非营利性大学的课程设置以美国的文科体系为基础，是使用英语的国际学生的理想选择。

爱尔阿卡温大学的校友们已经成功地在国际商业、外交和非营利组织等部门担任了职务。

虽然目前白天的气温相当低，但预计从春季中旬开始，直到夏季，气温至少将在20°C（68°F）至35°C（95°F）之间。

2. Université Mohammed V de Rabat（穆罕默德五世拉巴特大学）

位于摩洛哥首都拉巴特的 穆罕默德五世大学成立于1957年，由两所独立院——位于阿格达尔的穆罕默德五世大学和位于苏维西的穆罕默德五世大学合并而成，该大学提供本科和研究生课程，目前在阿拉伯地区排名51-60位。

作为摩洛哥的首都，拉巴特无疑兼具了典型首都城市的所有特征：工作和商业机会最多，物价飞涨，是一个不眠不休的城市。但是，作为北非王国的心脏，有一点让它与大多数欧洲首都城市不同，那就是阳光充足的气候。这里一年中的大部分时间里，除了偶尔的多云和阴雨天气、在冬季夜间持续的低温之外，这里的四季都是温暖欢快的。

3. Université Hassan II de Casablanca（卡萨布兰卡哈桑二世大学）

哈桑二世大学位于摩洛哥最大的城市卡——萨布兰卡，是一所相对较新的院校，于1975年正式成立。因为在2014年哈桑二世大学中的两所大学——穆罕默德大学和卡萨布兰卡大学合并后，这所大学被认为是一所新成立的高校。

哈桑二世大学提供各种学科的课程，有123个实验室、10个研究中心、两个技术平台、一个观测站和10个博士研究中心，提供46种不同的博士课程。值得注意的是，与邻近的法语国家一样，该大学的主要教学语言是阿拉伯语和法语，技术和科学课程只用法语授课。

由于卡萨布兰卡位于王国中西部，临近大西洋，虽然大多数白天的时候还是很温暖的，阳光明媚，但是冬季多风多雨；当然，在这里度过夏天是最好的。

4. Cadi Ayyad University（卡迪阿雅德大学）

卡迪阿雅德大学是今年进入阿拉伯地区排名中的新成员，在91-100名之间，这所公立大学位于马拉喀什，成立于1973年，是摩洛哥最大的公立大学之一，据报告，在校学生人数大约为102000人。该校目前有13个专业，其中大部分为科学领域，包括生物学、物理学和地质学。

马拉喀什是摩洛哥的前皇城，以其成群的清真寺、宫殿和花园和中世纪的城市中心（麦地那）而闻名，这里有繁荣的集市和各种历史景点。马拉喀什是一个充满活力和多姿多彩的城市，是一个典型的四季温暖、阳光明媚的城市，每年这个时候的气温都在21°C左右，而在夏季则会飙升，有些人可能会受不了炎热天气！

更多推荐去摩洛哥留学的理由

与其他阿拉伯国家相比，摩洛哥与突尼斯和阿尔及利亚等其他北非国家一样，是东西方文化的混合体。大多数摩洛哥人都会两种及以上的语种。虽然这里的主要交流语言是摩洛哥口语、柏柏尔语和法语，但讲西班牙语和英语的人也很常见，这对喜欢冒险的学生游客来说，是一个理想而轻松的环境。

关于生活费，在摩洛哥的生活费相对来说还是比较实惠的，特别是如果你从欧洲来摩洛哥旅游的话，在便宜的餐厅吃一顿饭一般只需30摩洛哥道拉姆（折合3.13美元），除了传统的摩洛哥菜和当地的街边小吃外，你还会遇到典型的西餐连锁餐厅，如麦当劳和肯德基等。说到租房，一居室公寓的费用在1934.17摩洛哥道拉姆（折合202.66美元）到4562.50摩洛哥道拉姆（折合478.06美元）之间，还要根据你是在市中心内租房还是在郊区租房，每月的费用不等。

学费也往往根据你选择的学习地点不同而有所不同，目前在伊夫兰的阿克哈韦恩大学，本科国际学生的学费为3045马里亚尔(约318.35美元)，研究生为3780马里亚尔(约395.19美元)，学费根据所修学分计算，通常每门本科课程15-17学分，每门研究生课程12学分。

无论你身处哪个城市，在摩洛哥都有很多好玩的东西，当地人一般都非常热情、好客、友好。在这里，去当地的传统浴场（哈姆浴）只需10至20马里亚尔（约1.04至2.09美元），交通也很方便，一般都很实惠。  

需要注意的事项

由于摩洛哥的旅游背景，摩洛哥人在与外国人打交道方面有着丰富的经验，再加上摩洛哥的多元文化历史，你会得到一种多语言的融合感，以及对他人的文化差异和文化规范的轻松态度。

当然，由于该国是以穆斯林为主的国家，在国外留学期间，要想保持对东道国的尊重，无疑会有一些事情需要注意。例如，在进入别人的家时，一定要记得脱掉你的鞋子，在神圣的斋月期间，尽量独自吃饭不影响到他们，因为其他人都要斋戒到日落。你可能也要注意一下星期五这天，因为这一天被认为是穆斯林圣洁的休息日，大多数商店在午餐时间左右就会关门。 

根据你所处的城市，通常情况下，最好是有人陪着你，尤其是天黑后外出游玩时，像卡萨布兰卡这样的城市以中到高度的犯罪率而闻名，所以一定要确保自己的警惕性，千万不要装出一副迷路或者不知道自己在做什么的样子! 谁也不希望引起错误的注意，如果你毫无头绪或经验不足，就很容易被骗或利用。

在几乎所有摩洛哥的主要城市里，讨价还价是一种生活方式，而在马拉喀什的麦地那这样的地方，你会发现这一点更加明显。有些露天市场的商家甚至会显得有些过于苛刻和强势，这可能会让人望而生畏，但不要被吓到——你很快就会习惯，并很快就学会微笑着走开，或者讨价还价，你可能会在回家的路上砍到难得一遇的好价物品。

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