今年早些时候，QS走访了五个城市，为高中生举办活动，让他们与来自世界各地顶尖大学的代表见面。

共有22所来自布鲁塞尔、巴黎、里昂、贝鲁特和日内瓦的不同的学校举办了小型展销会，在展销会上，各大学简要介绍了他们的机构和可在那里学习的课程。出席的大学包括挪威BI、EDHEC、ESSEC、华威大学、欧盟商学院、IE大学、雷恩商学院、Sciences Po和欧洲ESCP。

由于有这么多的学习可选项，这些学校的访问为学生提供了一个绝好的机会，让他们了解更多他们可能本来没有考虑过的院校，同时也为他们解答了任何关于本科阶段留学的问题。家长们也能够参加，并获得关于他们的儿子和女儿正在考虑申请的大学的有用信息。

以下是今年活动中我们最喜欢的一些照片，今后请一定要关注来自QS更多的高中访问活动!

来源：东芬兰大学

芬兰每年都热情地迎接超过20,000名国际学生，而且正在迅速成为全球学生的热门留学目的地。

从卓越的生活品质、迷人的北欧文化和政治自由，到未被破坏的自然风光和高度创新的高等教育体系，体验芬兰独特而简单的生活方式，绝对是你的首要任务。

你将体验到世界一流的教育理念

芬兰是一个以创新而著称的国家，这也是其高等教育体系的核心特征，在大多数主要院校中都有最先进的设施和尖端技术。

有一所大学在创新教学和研究方面处于领先地位，那就是东芬兰大学，它在全国排名第七，在2019年QS世界大学排名前500名中名列前茅。该校还提供25个全英文授课的国际硕士项目，所以无论你学习什么专业，无论是语言数据科学硕士, 生物医学硕士, 环境政策与法律硕士, 在东芬兰大学，你都将永远是充满活力和个性化的教育环境中的一员，东芬兰大学的国际硕士项目申请于2019年1月31日截止。

独特的北欧生活方式和文化

Image: Student studying at the University of Finland, Kuopio campus 

像当地人一样生活，用一些经典的、就地取材的北欧美食来满足你的味蕾，你会发现新鲜的鱼、蔬菜和水果都是最好的当地美食中的主角，如果你是咖啡的忠实粉丝，那么你一定是来对了地方；芬兰人对咖啡的喜爱，以至于这个国家是世界上每人喝咖啡最多的国家！

艺术和节庆活动也是芬兰最擅长的事情，夏季，芬兰东部的约恩苏市（Joensuu）是伊洛萨里摇滚节（Ilosaarirock Festival）的举办地，而秋季的Rokumentti摇滚电影节也会在这里举办，另外，位于芬兰东部的库奥皮奥葡萄酒节（Kuopio Wine Festival）或库奥皮奥舞蹈节（Kuopio Dance Festival）可能更符合你的喜好。

在芬兰，运动是一种流行的消遣方式，芬兰也是 "七大冰球国家 "之一，因此，无论你是想亲自上冰场，还是在一旁观看，都能让你的肾上腺素激增，或者，如果这一切听起来太过紧张，那就把温度调高，在芬兰的两百万个桑拿房里泡一泡吧，是的，有两百万个桑拿房。

一个现实生活中的冬日仙境

Image: Student at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus 

现在是时候离开喧嚣的轨道，准备好你的徒步旅行鞋，去探索芬兰最宝贵的财富--广阔无垠的自然景观。作为芬兰城镇和城市的异国情调的背景，当你发现芬兰田园诗般的岛屿、18.8万个闪闪发光的湖泊和40个国家公园时，绝对会让你惊喜万分。

不过，你得适应极端的季节，芬兰在夏季是午夜太阳的国度，所以，为什么不在拉普兰森林覆盖的茂密的山丘上进行夜间徒步旅行呢？在一年中的其他6个月里，这个国家会变成冬季的仙境，这意味着你会跳上雪地摩托，到山坡上进行越野滑雪，目睹北极光的神奇景象。

这里是学生们的避风港

尽管北欧国家的生活费众所周知比欧洲其他地方要高，但芬兰致力于确保高等教育费用尽可能少一些，在某些情况下，上大学甚至是免费的。这是因为芬兰不向来自欧盟或欧洲经济区国家的学生收取学费，但自2017年起，来自非欧盟或非欧洲经济区国家的学生，如果学习英语授课的学士和硕士课程，则需要缴纳学费。

全国许多大学都为国际学生提供奖学金，包括政府奖励和大学特定的奖学金，东芬兰大学就是一个例子，对于需要支付学费的学生，芬兰大学提供了一些奖学金，以帮助减轻经济负担。

更重要的是，作为芬兰学生健康服务的一部分，所有本科生和硕士生以及交换生都可以享受免费的预防保健、医疗、心理保健和牙科治疗，你需要做的就是确保你已经缴纳了学生会会员费。

芬兰被评为世界上最幸福的国家

Image: Students at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus

根据《2018年世界幸福报告》，芬兰正式成为世界上最幸福的国家，不过这应该不足为奇，事实上，芬兰几乎在所有方面的得分都很高，在《2017年旅行与旅游竞争力报告》 中将其评为“世界上最安全的国家”，在环境可持续发展国家排名中位列第五，根据世界卫生组织的统计，芬兰在最清洁的国家排名中位列第一，而对于那些想要创业的人来说，芬兰也被评为欧洲第三好的国家。

If you’re jetting off to Australia, Byron Bay in New South Wales is one place that should be on the top of your list. Everyone who visits this beach town will tell you how lively yet chilled the town’s vibe is and how amazing the locals are. It’s the best place to embrace being a beach bum for a few days, with your only worry being which beach you want to visit that day or how good the surf break is. I promise that once you visit Byron, it will be one of your favorite (or if you’re like me, your ABSOLUTE favorite) spots in Australia.

1. The amazing feel-good vibes

As soon as you step foot into Byron Bay you will instantly feel the good vibes that the town has to offer. Everyone seems generally chilled out, no one is in a hurry, and everyone is walking down the street in beach attire. It’s the definition of a chilled out beach town, and I guarantee you will never want to leave.

2. The picturesque beaches

Byron is home to some of the most amazing beaches in all of Australia, with so many different spots to discover. The best thing to do in Byron is to do the coastal walk and stop at all of the beaches along the way—I promise you won’t be able to find a bad one.

3. The stunning coastal walks

Speaking of the coastal walk… Byron has the most beautiful coastal views I have ever laid eyes on. Even if you don’t stop for a swim at one of the many beaches, just taking in the views is enough. You can also walk all the way to the lighthouse, the most easterly point in Australia where you can catch both the sunrise and sunset.

4. The trendy food spots

The cuisine options in Byron are out of this world. The town is all about using local produce and ingredients to create the freshest, yummiest dishes. And not to mention, every restaurant is beautiful with trendy décor for the best photo ops. If you’re into acai bowls and vegan dishes, Byron will be paradise for you.

5. The world-renowned surf spots

Pro-surfers travel from all over the world to experience the amazing surf that Byron has to offer. If you’re itching to learn, this is the perfect place to do it.

6. The live music atmosphere

You will pretty much always find a musician busking in the streets or along the beach in Byron, adding to the magic of this sleepy town. The musicians you come across are some of the most amazing local artists I have ever heard—you’d think they have a record deal. You can also find live music at the local bars pretty much every night of the week as well as annual festivals.

7. The dolphin spotting

It’s not hard to spot dolphins whilst exploring the waters of Byron, especially if you’re an early bird, as these creatures commonly visit early morning surfers. A popular activity in the area is to do a kayaking excursion where dolphins will swim right up to the side of the kayak.

8. The vibrant underwater life

So this town has amazing beaches, live music, epic surfing, and the chilliest vibes in the world…SURELY there can’t be more? Well, there is. Byron is a great place to grab a snorkel and explore the depths of the underwater world, with Julian Rocks Reserve being a great spot only a short boat ride away.

9. The many ways to relax

Yoga on the beach? Yes please! Byron is one of the best places to grab a mat and get into some downward dog. There are a ton of yoga, Pilates, and fitness spots to visit. There are also a ton of spas and salons where you can relax on a rainy day.

10. The dreamy clothing shops

When planning a trip to Byron, you should definitely leave some room in the budget for a spot of shopping. The town’s local clothes shops are simply amazing, with so many dreamy summer clothing, vintage shops, hippie clothing shops, and bathing suits galore.

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如果您最近刚毕业，并希望迈出进入工作世界的第一步，那么您可能正在寻找有关如何开始的建议。如果您已经在工作，情况也是如此，但您想做出改变以更接近您梦想的工作。 虽然互联网上有大量关于求职过程的建议，但它们都倾向于以博客的形式出现。你得到了很好的建议，但它最多被削减到几千字，通常要少得多。

因此，要真正深入挖掘推动职业发展背后的想法，最好的看点是在当地书店的书架上。这是我们为当今市场上的求职者推荐的一些最佳书籍。

理查德·博尔斯 2019年著的《你的降落伞是什么颜色的？ 》

当您发现一个已售出超过 1000 万份且每年更新的标题时，您就知道您选择了一个赢家。在本书中，Bolles 将就如何找到理想的工作（包括使用社交媒体）为您提供中肯且最新的建议。

这本书的原始版本被描述为“职业建议的圣经”，是最早处理招聘建议的书籍之一。通过保持更新，Bolles 确保它保持相关性。通过它，包括臭名昭著的花卉练习，将有助于澄清求职过程。

Susan Britton Whitcomb 的《恢复魔法》

即使在这个数字时代，您的简历或简历仍然是任何求职的重要组成部分。这本书由专业的简历撰写者撰写，充满了有关如何将简历从枯燥无味的事实清单转变为有趣且引人入胜的文件的提示和技巧。

这是一本将近 600 页的巨著，但如果你真的想把你的简历打造成最引人注目的形状，那么值得一读。您甚至会看到一些之前和之后的示例，以展示实际的技术。亚马逊上的一位评论家声称这些技术帮助她丈夫的薪水增加了三倍！

Peggy McKee 的《求职面试答案终极指南》

这实际上是一套四本书，即使是最艰难的面试也会让你做好充分的准备。本书从两卷面试问题开始，解释了面试官在你的答案中寻找什么，然后给出了示例答案。除此之外，还有关于面试技巧的提示和技巧。

第三卷扭转局面，就应该问面试官的问题向你提供建议。最后一部分是电话采访，这种方式越来越普遍，可以很好地转化为语音聊天或视频采访。

Keith Ferrazzi 的《永远不要一个人吃饭：其他成功秘诀》

人际关系对于充满活力的职业至关重要，无论是知道如何与同龄人、上级交往，还是与客户谈判交易。在这本书中，费拉齐解释了从比尔·克林顿和达赖喇嘛等有影响力的人那里收集到的策略，因此您可以自己使用它们。

对于需要建立网络或获得影响力的任何职业特别有用，所提供的建议脚踏实地且易于遵循。如果你是一个内向的人，讨厌建立社交关系？当需要联系时，这个标题将帮助您减少过程中的痛苦。

Katty Kay 和 Claire Shipman 的《信心守则：自信的科学与艺术——女性应该知道的事》

这两为作者也著有Womenonics ，这次，她们将主题转向了信心。在这本书中，她们解释了为什么它是一种如此有价值的商品，以及你可以做些什么来获得更多。作者有一个理论；让男性主宰企业工作的唯一优势是他们的自信。

在提出行动呼吁之前，作者们已经阅读了遗传学、性别、行为和认知方面的内容。信心不会编码到你的 DNA 中，你可以学习它，作者会告诉你如何做。

大卫艾伦的《把事情做好：无压力工作的艺术》

Lifehack 将其誉为“商业和个人生产力的圣经”。这确实是来自一个专注于提高您在生活各个方面的效率的网站的高度赞扬。毫无疑问，在这个竞争激烈的工作市场中，生产力至关重要。

最初于 15 年前出版，艾伦完全改写了这个标题，使其与时俱进。如果您缺乏个人组织能力，或者在您的个人或商业生活中感到不知所措，那么本书将向您展示如何控制事情。

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对于求职者来说，有很多很棒的头衔，而仅仅选择这个列表是一项艰巨的工作。无论是像“Getting to Yes”这样的老热门，还是像“Remote: Office Not Required”这样的新概念，都有很多东西可以帮助你获得梦想中的工作。只是不要忘记偶尔放下书本，并将您的新技能付诸实践！

莎拉·迪克森 (Sarah Dixon) 从 Inspiring Interns & Graduates 写了这篇文章。

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In the US, high-performing organizations successfully complete 89 percent of their projects, while low performers complete only 36 percent, according to the US Project Management Institute. Clearly, successful organisations understand the huge value a project manager adds.

In a fast and competitive world, industries of all kinds are heavily focusing on efficiency, accountability and quality. Whether it’s construction, IT, oil and gas, law, healthcare or management, the world’s sustainable growth relies, more and more, on successful development.

So, whatever the project, wherever in the world, an emphasis on keeping things on track and performing efficiently and on budget is paramount. For that, a well-qualified, smart and versatile project manager is worth their weight in gold.

Who was fired and why?

If one thing is learned from reality television shows, such as, ‘The Apprentice’, it’s that a great project manager equals a successful project outcome.

Sadly, project management is often seen as an unnecessary overhead, or simply a paperwork headache that gets in the way of progress. Sadder still, it’s one of those things that looks easy – until you try it.

The thing about good project management though, is that it’s only apparent when it’s missing, because project managers are the people who brilliantly organize the enormous chaos of a project into seamless, smooth and streamlined order.

What’s your superpower?

Both the Australian and global demand for project management qualifications and skills is growing rapidly across all industries. Pursuing specific postgraduate studies, such as Curtin University’s courses, puts you firmly in command as you master a wide range of practical organizational, leadership, analysis and time management skills among many others.

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• Saving time. Meeting deadlines and achieving objectives, often for several stakeholders, delivering a domino effect of positive outcomes.
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• Managing risk. Understanding a raft of risks on a project and planning for them is key to minimizing everything, from failure to accidents and injuries.
• Managing quality. Every smart organization pursues excellence. Great project managers have the ability to understand that it’s reliability which drives real improvement, leading to greater success.
• Managing change. Preventing negative organizational stress matters. Projects involve people, so Curtin’s courses cover not only organizational structure, but also elements of project management such as dealing with human perceptions, understanding personality traits, motivation and leadership abilities, utilising group processes and conducting performance appraisals.
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The days are getting colder, winter festivities are fast approaching, everybody is buying Christmas presents and preparing for this most wonderful time of the year. However, the long-winded hours spent cooped up indoors studying and working on assignments can, unfortunately, make it all far too easy to forget to enjoy the Christmas spirit to the fullest – bah humbug.

Nonetheless, wherever you are in Europe, know that there is plenty to see and do around this gloriously festive time of year.

Read on to discover how you could be spending Christmas in this year’s top five student cities in Europe, as ranked in the QS Best Student Cities 2018.

5. Zurich

Ranked eighth in the QS Best Student Cities ranking, Zurich in Switzerland is undoubtedly one of the most enigmatically beautiful cities in the world. Of course, since it’s a Swiss city, it goes without saying that Christmas spent here would be an absolute joy, with freezing winter temperatures dropping way under zero Celsius, and possibly the most festive snowy weather you’ve ever dreamt of.

Of course, taking long strolls in the snow around the city center and admiring the very attractive medieval buildings will probably be a more-than-satisfying way to spend Christmas day. But if you’re looking to do something that’s a little more traditional to Swiss culture (and if you’re looking to spend some cash), there are plenty of Christmas markets you’ll be sure to enjoy, while you should also visit a cozy fondue restaurant for some divine, traditional Swiss cheese fondue.

The city also hosts several exhilarating concerts, circus performances and magical Christmas events, such as the Lichterschwimmen candle-floating event, and the Illuminarium, which sees the inner court of the already-spectacular National Museum transform into a winter wonderland bursting with colorful lights and enchanting illusions of mythical creatures, as well as music, delicious food stands, restaurants, and a cocktail bar.

4. Berlin

The German capital of Berlin is the seventh best student city this year, and as Germany’s largest city, it boasts some of Europe’s most striking tourist attractions, as well as things to see and do.

Around Christmas time in particular, the city offers a fantastic plethora of festive activities, including both indoor and outdoor Christmas markets (such as the colorful Spandau’s Christmas market in the Old Town of Spandau), a winter art exhibition run by the Alte Münze, and beautiful Botanical Gardens, where you can enjoy a magical night-time stroll, admire fancy Christmas lights and decorations, and have some winter fun at the ice-skating rink.

Plenty of other things to see and enjoy here around Christmas time include the Unter den Linden (where you can take a romantic walk underneath the Christmas-lit trees), and the Alexanderplatz funfair for thrilling rides, lots of guilty-pleasure funfair foods, and – if you’re anything like me – a spooky haunted house. Nice.        

3. Munich

The German capital of Munich is the most populous city of the second most populous German federal state of Bavaria, and is home to centuries-old buildings and several museums.

With its traditional Christmas markets alone, Munich is undeniably one of the best places to spend Christmas, with the largest and oldest Christmas market located in the city’s Marienplatz. Nearby, you’ll also find the Christmas Village, situated in the courtyard of the Munich Residenz, where you’ll taste some of the most delicious culinary delights while watching a singing moose – yes, a singing moose.

If you’re a bit of a time-traveler, you’ll be very excited to discover the Middle Ages Christmas Market in Wittelsbacherplatz, where you’ll feel like a 13^th century peasant walking around a medieval town market on Christmas, literally. For a more romantic Christmas market, be sure to explore the Chinese Tower Christmas Market in the English Garden, or maybe the Schwabing Christmas Market for unique handicrafts.

Also, don’t forget to head over to the Tollwood Winter Festival for its glittering Christmas market, a vast range of food from around the globe, more handicrafts, concerts and performances – I mean, what more could anyone ask Santa for on Christmas?

2. Paris

Aaah, Paris – the romantic City of Lights, or, as the French like to say, las Villes des Lumières. This name is especially true around Christmas time, when every corner is glowing with alluring Christmas lights.

Paris previously enjoyed the privilege of being the world’s top student city for four consecutive years in the QS Best Student Cities ranking – and for very good reason. Now ranked fifth, the city is renowned for its student-friendly reputation and multicultural atmosphere.

From spectacular dinners consisting of the finest French cuisine at the Eiffel Tower, to romantic cruises along the Seine River, and a spectacular day trip to the Loire Valley to explore magnificent Renaissance castles – the list of things to do here is pretty endless, and you can expect to be a little lost for choice if you decide to visit around Christmastime.  

Paris’s main Christmas market is normally found on Champs-Élysées, the same street as Arc de Triomphe, but this year it’s moved to the Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Gardens), a few minutes’ walk from the Louvre. There are 100 chalets offering mostly French-produced food, wine and gifts, plus fairground rides and an ice rink.  

1. London

London is currently ranked as the top best student city this year and is a well-loved travel destination for tourists around the globe, famed for its many historical intrigues and sites. As the UK capital, there is no shortness of things to see and do, and if you happen to be a student here – Christmas can’t get any merrier.

Aside from the dazzling Christmas lights along Oxford Street, you can expect to fill up your Christmas to-do list with a wide range of fantastically festive activities and events to attend.

As is the case in most European countries, traditional Christmas markets are scattered pretty much everywhere during this time of year. There are also several magical ice-skating rinks you can enjoy, plus an array of festive theatrical performances and pantomimes, museums and attractions, utopian Christmas winter rooftop pop-ups, Christmas carol concerts, pop-up cinemas, zoos, an endless selection of food and drink, and more!

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