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AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, challenging long-standing assumptions about which academic paths lead to stability and strong career outcomes. While STEM and AI-related fields continue to grow, ROI varies, and personal fit, self-awareness, and transferable skills remain essential.

From internships and co-op programmes to community engagement and faculty-led projects, experiential learning is transforming how students learn at university. Discover why hands-on education is increasingly valued by students, families, and employers—and how to spot universities that do it well.

Think summer must be packed, prestigious, pricey, or perfect for university? Think again. Real growth comes from curiosity, balance, and purpose.

Dutch universities offer a wide range of academic models, from US-style liberal arts colleges to specialised technology-focused research institutions. This article takes a closer look at University College Utrecht, University College Roosevelt, and Eindhoven University of Technology—highlighting who each option suits best, how admissions work, and what UK students should consider when applying.

How can parents prepare children for a future shaped by AI—a world even experts struggle to predict? This article explores the essential traits kids will need to thrive: adaptability, creativity, critical thinking, and more. The future may be uncertain, but we can still help launch them with purpose and resilience.

From navigating misinformation and online identity to building practical digital skills, digital literacy is now essential for university success and employability. Explore how students can develop digital discernment, confidence, and capability in an increasingly digital world.

Your GPA isn’t your golden ticket to university—your story is. Admissions officers look beyond numbers to see your choices, growth, and context. Learn how to build an academic profile that reflects your strengths and potential, not just a transcript. It’s time to rethink what “impressive” really means.

University admissions went into "overtime" this year. Learn about the three surprising trends—including late scholarships and active waitlists—that reshaped the 2025 cycle, and what parents of rising seniors need to know for the 2025-26 application season.

As universities nationwide shift away from test-optional policies, aspiring engineering students can't afford to ignore standardized tests. Strong math scores on the SAT or ACT are increasingly crucial for demonstrating quantitative skills to admissions committees and boosting your chances of getting into a top engineering programme.

As AI and automation reshape the workplace, employers are looking beyond academic results alone. From communication and teamwork to creativity and digital fluency, this article explores the skills that matter most—and how students can start building them before and during university.