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每个人都在以自己的节奏在生活中不断取得进步，所以如果你还没有达到你第一志愿大学的入学要求，不要担心。你在顶级学府中学习的梦想也不必因此结束。还有其他获得学位的途径，比如华威大学精彩的国际基础课程，该项目专门为需要在英语语言和学业技能方面需要一点支持和打磨的外国学生而设计。

提高你的英语技能

针对需要在第二外语学习方面有所提高的国际学生，有些大学专门设立了几年的基础教育课程。华威大学便是如此，该校把最长达五小时的英语强化教学内容纳入到了国际基础课程中。他们的英语语言证书教育模块是所有雅思成绩低于7.0学生的必修课，每周开课两到五个小时，旨在训练学生提高英语会话和学术语言技能。

掌握学业技能，帮助自己获得令人羡慕的学位等级

当然，不同的大学有不同的基础课程结构，但华威大学的国际基础课程有一个学业技能模块，涵盖多个重要的学术领域，从论文写作到批判性思维，帮助你做好学位学习的准备。

数学和经济学精英Lia从阿塞拜疆来到考文垂，是华威大学的国际基础课程让她跟上了学习的步伐，她对这门课程称赞有加：“我钦佩老师们的热情。他们帮助我们克服困难，找到解决办法。我的老师对我说：‘每个机器都可以计算，但我们要教你如何去分析问题’。”

“老师要求我们以学术风格完成课程作业，并让我们参加类似于本科课程的讲座和研讨会，这让我在心理上做好了充足的准备。”

这是大器晚成者进入世界一流大学的黄金门票

传奇时装设计师维维安·韦斯特伍德30岁时辞去了小学教师的工作，在伦敦Soho开了她的第一家时装店，但直到五年后，她才获得了世界级的声誉和成功。像她一样，世界上还有许多大器晚成的人才、天才。

基础学习课程专为那些有潜力攻读本科学位但却未获资格直接进入大学学习的学生而设计。这些学生没有获得入学资格的原因可能是他们缺乏语言技能、仍处于补录阶段或者刚刚休学了一段时间。

华威大学为期一年的国际基础课程是该国同类课程中历史最为悠久的课程之一，每年超过75%学习该课程的学生升入英国顶尖大学。

你可以深入钻研自己热爱的领域

基础学习课程也是一个机会，可以拓宽你的知识，在未来的专业领域，本科学习甚至从业。

来自伊朗的Dorsa收到了伊朗一所知名大学的录取通知书，但在看到这所英国大学的哲学系后，她选择了来到世界另一端的华威大学学习。那是一见钟情的感觉。

Dorsa说道：“这太棒了。在整个课程学习中，我获得了很多的支持，取得了很大的进步，同时也看到了其他人的进步。这个课程可以拓宽你的知识面，也会教授你许多科目更加深层次的东西，这些都是未来你在本科课程学习中需要用到的知识。”

如果你觉得基础课程适合你，一定要比较一下不同大学的基础课程，因为每所大学提供的专业方向不同。例如，华威大学在法律、科学与工程学、社会科学、数学以及经济学与商业济学方面开设了多达五门基础课程。

认为华威大学的国际基础课程适合你吗？试试给他们的招生官写封信?

If you want to study in Canada, you might be wondering which city is the right one for you. Earlier in the year we published the QS Best Student Cities 2017, a ranking of the top 100 cities in the world to be a student – and Montreal sent shockwaves by knocking Paris off the top spot to now rank 1^st. Toronto is joint 11^th this year, sharing the position with Hong Kong and coming straight after fellow Canadian city Vancouver at 10^th.

So both cities clearly have a lot to offer students  – but which one should you call home when you study in Canada?

To help you decide, we’ve created this infographic to compare Toronto vs Montreal on the cities’ rankings performance, lifestyle, affordability and employer activity. We’ve also included some quotes from students themselves who told us about their experiences in our student survey – with the new Student View category helping to shape this year’s ranking.

Of course, we were unable to name a winner for lifestyle as this is purely up to you and your personal preferences. However, both cities seem to have been a big hit with students, so you’re unlikely to go wrong!

Which student city gets your vote? Let us know in the comments below! And to find out more about how to study in Canada, download our free guide, with advice on application requirements, visas, scholarships, funding, student cities and more.

Infographic by Georgia Philippou for TopUniversities.com

If you’re looking for a master’s program at a reputable business school that will enhance your CV and help you land your dream job, a FAME (finance, accountancy, management and economics) specialization at EDHEC Business School might be for you.

EDHEC Business School is offering a variety of master’s programs in all FAME specializations and, most importantly, EDHEC will award two exclusive scholarships worth 50% of tuition fees to two candidates who have visited the QS World Grad School Tour fair.

Interested? Here are six more reasons to study FAME at EDHEC Business School.

1. You will study in some of the most popular student destinations

EDHEC Business School headquarters might be in Lille in France, but they also have campuses in Paris (the second-best student city in the world, according to the QS Best Student Cities 2017), Nice, London and in Singapore.

2. You can apply for a variety of master’s specializations

EDHEC Business School is offering the following specialized Master’s programs.

Master’s in Management Grande Ecole Program

A top-level double degree program, taught entirely in English with chosen specializations in Financial Economics or Business Management.

Master’s of Science Financial Economics Programs

• MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking
• MSc in Finance
• MSc in Financial Markets
• MSc in International Accounting and Finance
• MSc in Risk & Finance (Part-Time)

These are a set of specialist programs, taught in English, which will help you acquire the analytical skills and competencies required for an international career in finance. These programs benefit from both the output of EDHEC’s research centers and the expertise of their prestigious corporate sponsors.

Master’s of Science Business Management Programs

• MSc in Creative Business & Social Innovation
• MSc in Data Analytics & Digital Business
• MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
• MSc in Global Business
• MSc in Management Studies
• MSc in Marketing Management
• MSc in Strategy, Consultancy & Digital Transformation

These intellectually demanding programs, with full English tuition, benefit from both the output of EDHEC’s research centers and the expertise of their prestigious corporate sponsors

3. You’ll broaden your horizons in a new country

Studying abroad is a wonderful way to experience new things and Paris is a great destination to start with as it’s very cosmopolitan. Within the classroom, you’ll have the chance to interact with other students from all over the world.

4. You’ll be well-trained for the future

EDHEC Business School is aiming to not only provide you with all the necessary knowledge but also support you and help you develop your talents and competencies. That way, you’ll be well-placed to successfully find your first international position and stand out from the other candidates.

5. You could learn a new language

During your studies, you could also take on a new language to enhance your CV. If you do, what better practice than speaking the language on a daily basis while living in Paris?

6. You’ll receive guidance and support as you seek the best career opportunities

EDHEC is the only school in France that has developed a program involving the sourcing and coaching of talents. The Talent Identification & Career Development program is an integrated part of the curriculum and involves regular meetings and workshops to provide the necessary training to help students build on their strengths.

Want to apply for the EDHEC Business School Scholarship? Check now if you are eligible.

Scholarship applicants must be able to demonstrate strong levels of academic excellence and willingness to study at EDHEC Business School.

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must write a short essay (500-750 words) on the following topic: “Detail your educational goals and career goals and how the education you will receive at EDHEC will help you achieve your goals. What makes you the outstanding candidate both for EDHEC Business School & QS Scholarships Scheme?”

The application is 31st May 2017.

Click here to apply now for the scholarship.

来源：伦敦商学院

伦敦商学院高级招聘与招生经理Stephanie Thrane表示：“找到合适的地方学习硕士课程是一个竞争和选择的过程。与以前相比，学生们了解的信息更多了，他们会从多个渠道开展广泛的调查研究，并且努力让自己的入学申请脱颖而出。”

她说得没错。招生团队必须要极其仔细地挑选学生，尤其是在申请者人数每年都持续增长的情况下。现在想要进入自己梦想中的大学，你需要比前人拥有更加坚定的信念，同时还要更加努力地学习。

为了确保你的申请能获得更多机会，我们邀请了伦敦商学院著名的管理学硕士，金融分析学硕士以及全球管理学硕士招生专家来分享下他们的建议。

1. 只申请那些你能承担得起学费的地方（或能寻找贷款或助学金帮助自己）

当然仅仅只是承担不起学费也并不意味着梦想崩塌。

但在你申请贷款或助学金之前，务必静下来问问自己，为这门课程所投入的一切在未来是否可以转化为更高的收益。有些课程会比其他的更有价值。2016年，伦敦商学院95%的管理学硕士毕业生在毕业之后三个月内便找到了工作！所以，一定要研究一下毕业生的就业数据。

如果你想在英国学习，可以申请职业与专业发展贷款，前提条件是你得拥有欧洲公民身份并且想要留在英国生活；如果你是美国公民，则可申请美国联邦贷款。点击链接了解更多的资助选项。

2. 参加高校办的宣讲会

有些研究生院校会为生活在大城市的潜在生源举办宣讲活动，这是接触入学申请人的绝佳机会。伦敦商学院在一些世界上最大规模的研究生交流会上都设有办公点，同时还会在其伦敦校区举办宣讲会活动。点击此处，注册参与活动，寻找机会和招生顾问谈谈你的目标，看看你是否适合去这所学校。

3. 接触在校学生，了解他们的课程究竟如何

对于研究生课程，有个调研方法就是通过目前在校的学生了解情况，虽然稍微有点绕远，但确实是个好方法。如何接触？当然是社交媒体。

在LinkedIn或Twitter上找到了在校学生之后——最好是和你在同一所大学读本科的校友或者有什么共同联系的人，给他们发一条信息：“你好，XXX，我想申请到XXX大学读研。真希望能请你喝个咖啡，聊聊你的看法！万分感谢，XXX（自己的署名）。”

当自己对面坐着目前正在就读的学生时，大胆地问些关于科系或课程的问题。他们说的话要比你在学校简章中看到的内容可信得多。

4. 在标化考试中多花些心思。如果必要的话，重考。

虽然你不能仅凭考取的高分数获得入校资格，但它却足以让天平向你倾斜。切记，标准测验很容易对付，只要你有良好的学习计划和一点辅助。与大学课程作业和考试不同，标准测验并不是在检验你有多聪明，而是在检验你对测验考试的熟悉程度。点击开始进入GMAT模考练习题。

5. 了解大学的价值观

每所大学都有自己的价值观和校风，招生官会注意观察你的个性和价值观是否与他们学校相符。当然，有许多方法可以打听到——通过口口相传的方式了解、查看大学发表的研究成果、甚至还可以在活动中直接与招生顾问交流。

6. 寻求学术导师的帮助

你的入学论文写得合适吗？应该重新再考一次GMAT吗？你的简历看起来专业吗？如果你对这些问题还不确定，那就请你本科的学术导师看下自己的申请。与朋友和家人不同，学校的导师应该能够提供更高层次的帮助，而并非只会找错别字。相反，他们会确保让你的入学申请达到极致水平。

7. 谷歌搜索“面试问题+你想去的大学校名”

大学和求职者经常在网上写些关于面试的博客或者在论坛里回答关于面试的问题，所以网上很有可能找到你将遇到的面试问题。你可以练习如何回答，做到心里有数，这样面试的时候你就不会让一些稀奇古怪的问题弄得不知所措了。

Written by Sabrina Collier and Craig O'Callaghan

Ideally, at this time of year, you want there to be as few distractions from your revision and essays as possible. Which is why it sucks that, this May, we’re having to deal with several crucially important elections, millions of people potentially losing their health insurance, angry dictators proposing World War Three and a politician who can’t even eat chips properly.

Don’t worry though, at least one of this week’s headlines should help with your revision ahead of this summer’s exams. Here’s a run-down of everything important you’ve missed while you were studying.

Elections, elections, elections

Macron v Le Pen Depending upon when you read this, France may have already elected its next President. In a TV debate this week, centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron cemented his frontrunner status. A clear majority of interviewed viewers agreed Macron was the most convincing, in a two-and-a-half-hour debate that was watched by over 15 million people. Those who tuned in were treated to a lot of open hostility, with insults hurled amid arguments on terrorism, the economy, and the EU.

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UK councils The general election in the UK is still a month away, but this week saw council elections take part in some parts of the country. Although they aren’t as high-profile as national elections (turnout was around 30%), the results have been seen as a preview of what to expect next month, with the Conservative party making gains at the Labour party’s expense.

Not all bad news for Corbyn Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn can at least take some comfort from the news that his party is doing particularly well with younger voters. 55% of students are supposedly planning to back Labour, and voter registration among students has soared. Nine out of 10 eligible students are now registered to vote. If you’ve not done so yet, click here to find out how.

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How not to eat chips Things might be looking good for the Conservatives at the moment, but they could be better. On a seaside trip to Mevagissey, Cornwall, Theresa May was photographed looking incredibly awkward as she tucked into a cone of chips. Former Labour leader Ed Miliband was quick to comment, having been famously photographed eating a bacon sandwich during the 2015 election campaign.

.@theresa_may we should talk... https://t.co/rQolJH2mPl

— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) May 2, 2017

This week’s top revision tip

Wear rosemary A study by researchers at Northumbria University in the UK has found that students can enhance their memory simply by sniffing rosemary. Not only does it taste great with lamb, but the herb can also boost your brain power, and has been associated with memory improvement for hundreds of years. You might look odd, but maybe consider making like the Ancient Greeks and wearing a garland of rosemary to your exams?

Standing out from the crowd

Black students at Cambridge A photo of 14 black male students at Cambridge University went viral this week, gaining more than 2,000 Facebook likes. Why? Because that’s almost all the black male students at the entire university.

The group posed for several photos, hoping to encourage more black students to apply to Cambridge. As student Folajimi Babasola explained: “Many people get discouraged by a particular image or stereotype of a Cambridge student that they have in their mind, thinking that they won't fit in or be accepted”.

Bilinguals According to researchers at Lancaster University and Stockholm University, bilingual speakers experience time differently. Their study, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, discovered that bilingual people think about time differently depending on the language context when estimating the length of events. It also means bilinguals are more flexible thinkers, which should come in handy when having to study.

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Seven-year-old Anu This video of a young girl in Birmingham, UK, has made headlines for all the right reasons. In it, seven-year-old Anu shows off her new prosthetic leg, and her friends’ reactions are adorable. Anu, whose leg had to be amputated shortly after she was born, was filmed showing her new pink prosthetic leg to her friends at school, who happily greeted her, sharing a hug before running around the playground together. Anu normally wears a regular prosthetic leg, but received a new custom-made blade to give her more freedom, and she’s very pleased, saying: “It makes me run faster and do my street dancing faster."

Anu is seven and goes to school in Birmingham. Look what happened when she showed her friends her new sports blade. It's just gorgeous! pic.twitter.com/Aa1UlnhlQy

— BBC Midlands Today (@bbcmtd) May 3, 2017

Trumpland

Don't fall ill President Donald Trump finally had a legislative success this week as a revised version of his healthcare bill made it through a vote in the House. It still has to be approved by the Senate before it becomes law, which is probably a good thing given nobody knows how much it will cost yet and millions of people are likely to either lose health insurance or see their premiums rise. Still, that wasn't enough to stop Republican politicians celebrating with a few beers.

CELEBRATE: 24 million citizens lost health ins today! Cases of Bud Light just rolled into the Capitol. @SpeakerRyan must be happy. pic.twitter.com/pQKXvJquDF

— Mike Larose (@mikelarose1) May 4, 2017

Finally, how not to cheat on an exam

Kentucky student arrested Sometimes, revising is actually easier than trying to cheat. That’s what a student at the University of Kentucky learned this week, after they were arrested for attempting to steal an exam paper from their teacher’s office. The student had planned to crawl through the air duct of the building to steal the statistics paper, but was caught in the act when their teacher, who was working late, came back and caught them in the act. The student and an accomplice have both been charged with felony burglary.

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Lead image: Michael Bentley (Flickr)

有没有觉得每学期的生活费贷款在你察觉之前就已经从银行账户里消失了？嗯，也许是你的房东有责任。根据University Cribs的数据，51.8%的英国学生每周的租金超过了100英镑。

这意味着一年将超过5000英镑。

三年前，只有36.6%的学生为他们的住所支付如此高昂的费用，但自那时以来，价格已经飙升。毫不奇怪，这个问题在伦敦和东南部最严重，那里有80%以上的学生支付超过100英镑的租金。

如果你想省钱，威尔士和东北部的学生住宿费是最便宜的。

鉴于租金不断上涨，不足为奇的是有48%的学生现在在学业之余兼职工作。另外19%依靠度假工作来补充银行账户。

好消息是，反对昂贵学生租金的斗争已经开始。今年，全国学生联合会第三年支持租金罢工，去年夏天伦敦的抗议者成功迫使伦敦大学学院取消了计划中的租金上涨。

相反，该大学承诺为当前学年提供35万英镑的住宿奖学金，并冻结或降低大学住宿的租金。

主要图片：埃克塞特大学

By Anna Gevorgyan

London is undeniably a great city for students. It’s diverse, multicultural, engaging, creativity-boosting and, unfortunately, money-draining. London was ranked as one of the least affordable cities in the QS Best Student Cities 2017, and it’s especially tough when you’re an international student on a tight budget.

The good news is that London has lots to offer that’s free and there are plenty of concessions and discounts available to students. If you’re counting pennies and looking to save money, here are some tips and resources to ensure you still make the most of your time in London.

Museums and galleries are (mostly) free to enter

The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Science Museum, Natural History Museum, and (my personal favorite) the Victoria and Albert Museum are all free to enter, as are many other museums and galleries. Pick one each weekend and enjoy the wealth of art and culture. Most of these museums will offer free guided tours at particular hours too, which are really engaging and insightful (especially for the modern art exhibits at the Tate Modern).

Check out the city’s parks and green spaces

Being a very green city, London offers an amazing array of parks which cater for all tastes and activities. You can go wild in Richmond Park, enjoy the rose garden at Regent’s Park, arrange a picnic in Hyde Park, or enjoy great views of the city from Hampstead Heath. All of these are free and are a great way to enjoy a fantastic day with friends. 

Keep an eye out for free and cheap theatre, comedy and film nights

This requires a bit more work but it’s possible to get great offers for gigs, musicals, films, and much more. Looking for deals can be time consuming but it’s worth it if you don’t mind planning ahead. While I was in London, I was able to get cheap tickets to see The Book of Mormon thanks to a ticket lottery. There are also free and cheap independent cinemas which make for an inexpensive night out.

Similarly, theatre productions away from the large West End theatres offer a great opportunity to see unconventional, creative shows at a much lower price.   

Explore London on a free walking tour

There are a lot of free walking tours available in London, that take you around the city’s historic places, telling you the secrets of Soho or showing you around famous film locations (Harry Potter fans, you’re in for a treat). For spectacular views over the city, book a free visit to the walkie-talkie building, where you can enjoy a drink in the Sky Garden, escape the city and enjoy London from bird’s eye view.

Save money on travel with a 16-25 railcard

Travelling can be quite expensive around London. If you commute to uni every day, you may want to buy a monthly Oyster travel card to save you some money. Regardless of whether you decide to do that or not, you might want to consider buying a 16-25 Railcard, as this can be combined with your Oyster card and save you 30% every time you use the tube. If you’re planning some trips outside London, some train and coach sites will offer cheap tickets. Megabus sometimes offer journeys elsewhere in the UK for as little as £1.

Make the most of student discounts every time you go shopping

If you’re a shopaholic like me, and enjoy buying new things once in a while, you may want to keep an eye on this website, which will keep you informed about any current vouchers or student discounts.

Earn some pocket money by becoming a lab rat

If you don’t want to work a part-time job while studying, you can still get some extra pocket money by taking part in focus groups or lab research experiments at your university. I regularly attended sessions at LSE Behavioral Lab to participate in research studies, and participants are usually paid in either money or vouchers. If your London university doesn’t offer any focus groups like this, there’s nothing stopping you from taking part in sessions at other universities.

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