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Job Market in Ireland is Brutal if You Not Studying These 2 Majors
My life has been pretty miserable in the last few months and I couldn’t get back to you guys for all the questions you have asked me about job market…
F1 Visa Interview – Southeast Missouri State University – Transfer Student – Bachelor’s Degree
After a long interview and waiting, I finally got my F-1 visa as Transfer student for Bachelor’s Degree. Hi, this is Kamal Kumar from Nepal, and this is my first…
8 FAQ’s about Living in Aix-en-Provence, France
Here’s some of frequently asked questions, I asked the following questions when I was getting ready to go to Aix and assume you will be asking the same when you…
How to Get Around Aix-En-Provence in Bus?
Aix-en-Provence is well connected with public transportation. I remember on the first day when we went to I.A.E, we were standing on the other side of the road to get…
Tips to Travel to Aix-En-Provence – Flights, Train, Taxi and Bus
This article is next edition of series of Blog Posts about MGIM program. Let’s talk about traveling to Aix-en-Provence, France. My class mates came from several countries ( USA, India,…
Packing for France – What to Buy and Not to Buy
Packing is fun. More than that shopping for the trip was more fun. There are several blog posts for students who are planning to study in America. But, for France,…
How to Apply for France Long Stay Student Visa in U.S.A?
In this article, I will share my experience on how to apply for France Student Visa in U.S.A. After you are admitted to MGIM program and received admission letter from…
Masters in Global Innovation Management – Application and Admission Process
I have completed my first semester in France and now back in U.S.A for my second semester at NC State. My journey to France to study MGIM 6 reasons why…
This is How I Got F-1 Visa After 10 Backlogs. True Story of Survival and Success.
This true story of Prashanth from Hyderabad will teach you a lesson or two about how to survive and succeed in your career Especially, if you have screwed-up your academics…
Cheat Sheet : Use 0% APR Credit Card Balance Transfer to Pay Education Loan in India
Education loan Interest Rate in India is around 12% or even higher. Is it a good idea to pay off education loan from your home country ( say India) using…
Answers to Top Questions on EAD, H4 and I-140 [ Video ]
Yesterday evening President Obama announced Immigration Reform that impacts close to 5 Million People – Undocumented and High Skilled. After the announcement there are more questions than answers. I recorded …
High Skilled Legal Immigration Changes by Obama – Details
Here’s the leaked memo about President Obama’s Executive Action on legal Immigration Reform for High Skilled workers who are waiting for ages to get green card. Related Blog Posts [alert…
Immigration Reform Executive Action by President Obama to be Announced Tomorrow
Immigration Reform Executive Action Announcement by President Obama It’s coming. Immigration Reform is finally coming in the form on Executive Action. Watch the news tomorrow 8 PM EST. …
How to Save $20,000 per Year With $54,000 Salary
Colleges don’t teach how to save boat loads of money. But, who does? Where can you learn about saving money and personal finance? Is there a one size fits all…
Trip Report from Geneva, Bern, Swiss Alps (Day 1 and 2)
Ok. I wrote this article last week while in France. I’m editing and publishing this from Brussels, Belgium. I hope you are following me on Instagram for my travel photos….
Our Europe Trip Planning – Travel, Staying, Seeing and Expenses
Alright Ya’all. I’m back (kind of) after being part of History in Italy and witnessing efficiency in Switzerland. I’m writing this from Madhura’s (wife) home in France. I was anxious…
34 Milllion New Green Cards and EAD – Executive Action on Immigration under Works?
Something is cooking behind the scenes with Executive actions on Immigration Reform. New Request for Proposal posted by USCIS shows U.S. Government are preparing to order 34 Million Green Cards…
My Experience at McGill University, Canada – Unique, Enriching and Affordable
Image you see above is McGill University at Sunset. This article was written by Vincent – Recent Graduate from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. I found his blog, where he…
Study in H4 Visa or F1 Visa? 3 Options with Pros and Cons
H4 visa holders in USA can attend college U.S.A. they have three options based on visa status to attend the college. They are Study in F1 visa ( H4…
6 Crazy and Real Facts About France. #3 is All About French Kiss.
I been in France for over a month and a half and I should admit France is totally adorable. The ambience is soo beautiful that you fall in love the…
Trip Report – A Day Trip to Marseille, South of France
Marseille is on the Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France after Paris. It has a commercial port and it was the main trade port of the French…
Where to Stay in Aix-En-Provence for MGIM Program?
I think finding a place to stay and then room mates was fun filler learning experience. I read some of the experiences here in the blog previously by students about…
Here’s How to Get F1 Visa for Low Ranked, Low Profile U.S. University
Following F1 Visa Interview experience was shared by HSB reader. Looks like this person applied for Low Ranked University. Visa Officer even asked about the quality of the University and…
6 Reasons Why I Decided to Study MGIM at NCSU
My classes will start on Monday. This is my third week in France. So far, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience studying abroad. This…
An Indian Student’s Journey to America Begins Just Like This
Have you ever wondered how an Indian Student’s Journey to USA begins? It begins with a complex decision making process that only Indian’s can possibly understand. The decision making circle,…
Here’s My Journey to France for Masters in Global Innovation Management (MGIM) Program
I’m starting my Maters in Global Innovation (MGIM) program from NC State this Fall Semester. It’s an intensive, interesting program where we get to study in two countries – USA…
Tips to To Contact a Professor for Graduate School Admission ( Masters & PhD )
Contacting professor’s for Graduate School Admission is a challenging and time consuming task. I would say, some students have an obsession to do just that. This article should clear your…
The New American Dream. Who Else Want to be Part of It ?
Why do so many people want to go to the U.S.A.? Why do so many students want to go and study in America? Why do so many engineers crave for…
Legal Immigration – EAD for H4, H-1B Priority System, Recapture Unused Green Cards
Latest Update from Obama – Big changes announced for High Skilled Legal Immigration. ( Nov 20, 2014) In recent news conference President Obama made the following statement [blockquote type=”left”]I…
Come Back Plan – F1 Visa Interview and Winning Back the Lost Love
This is continuation from of my journey – I Failed in College, Love and Life. Here’s My Come Back Plan. It’s Working. Here’s my F1 Visa Interview experience and it…
Student’s Worst Nightmare – Denied Entry into America. Sent Back to India
This a sad story. This student’s dream came down crashing at Chicago Airport. She was sent back to India from Chicago (Port of Entry). Before we get into the story,…
Visa Officer’s Jaw Dropped When I Gave this Answer. I Still Got the F1 Visa.
Having applied to just one university in USA, F1 visa interview was going to be a challenge. Piyush Garg knew that all along. He has read hundred’s of Student F1…
The World’s Shortest F1 Visa Interview. Ever. Do you Agree?
I think this F1 Visa interview experience is likely The Best and Shortest F1 Visa Interview Experience ever published here in the Happy Schools. Here’s the Previous Shortest F1 Visa…
I learned These 5 Life Lessons From Traveling to 8 Different Countries
We all know Studying abroad is life enriching experience. I have learned so many life lessons from traveling to 8 different countries. Here’s my previous article : Here’s Why You…
Scholarship and Student Visa to Ireland – My Experience
The best part about applying to Universities in Ireland is that you DO NOT need a GRE score. Almost all of the major universities and courses do not require a…
IELTS Test Experience : Panic Attack in Test Center. Bad Day.
One fine day in the month of May, 2014, I decided to take the IELTS Test. P.S. : This is my IELTS test experience, not written by HSB reader. Madhu…
Here Are 7 Reasons Why Students Plagiarize in College
Have you ever wondered why students ( and you) plagiarize home works, assignments, projects, programmings assignments, thesis and projects? In the infographics below you can find 7 reasons why students…
17 Questions You Need to Ask Before Deciding to Study Abroad
Here’s examples of some decisions that you would have to make in your life such decisions : Should I become an Engineer or Doctor? Should I study in India or…
This is How Much Students Can Earn From Part Time Jobs in Ireland. Bummer!
Hello everyone. Well I never knew that there would be an overwhelming response to people wanting to know more about Studying in Ireland. Thanks for the pleasant comments. In this…
Here’s Why You Should Study and Volunteer Abroad as Student
Do you know why you should Study and Volunteer Abroad? Well, it helps you to see the world though a different lens. It gives you perspective on things and life,…
Attended F1 and F2 Visa Interview Together – Approved With Mostly Yes / No Questions
Following F1 and F2 Visa Interview Experience at Seoul, South Korea is shared by Noman. Applied for Visa from US Embassy Seoul and got approved. So, here I was, a…
Here’s How to Crack New TOEFL Biometric Voice ID Security System
ETS had announced about implementing Biometric Voice Identification for TOEFL to prevent proxy agents taking TOEFL test last year. Looks like that feature is now rolled out. If you are…
How to Apply for Student Visa to Study in Ireland – D Type Visa
Do you want to know how to Apply for Student Visa to Study in Ireland? In this article, I will go over step by step process on how to get…
Our H1B and H4 Visa Interview Experience In Delhi ( VO Spoke Hindi )
Following H1B and H4 Visa Interview Experience was shared by DA. Image by Flickr User I am going to share my H1B and H4 visa stamping experience with you all. My…
Grew Up in India, Lived in Zambia, Now Stuck in H4 Visa
“I really envy the person who has never been to Africa, for he has so much to look forward to” – Quote from One of the frames in our staircase…