Going Dutch: Study in The Netherlands This Fall

Beautiful canal and boats in Amsterdam representing the student experience in the Netherlands – The Red Pen

In the past few years, we have seen a growing interest from students who are looking beyond the traditional US and UK universities to pursue their undergraduate degrees. With competitive, reputed programmes combined with picturesque cities, the Netherlands is gaining popularity. In 2017-2018, the international student population in the Netherlands was approximately 122,000 from over […]

How to Write Your Letter of Continued Interest

Writing a signature on a formal letter of continued interest, guidance for prospective students, by The Red Pen

If you have been deferred from your US early application round to the Regular Decision round, or have been placed on a waitlist for either your undergraduate or postgraduate applications, you might be wondering what you can do next. Since this is not an outright rejection, there are a few things you can do to […]

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Upcoming Medical Education Destinations

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3rd in a 4-part series about global medical education In the past few years, countries such as Singapore, Australia and China have become a popular study abroad destinations for international students. Besides business and engineering, students are now looking at these countries for medicine as well. Read on to learn more about medical education in […]

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education across Europe

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2nd in a 4-part series about global medical education In this article, we cover undergraduate medical education in some European countries apart from the UK. Each country has its own system, which is often regulated by its government, making the medical education landscape complicated to navigate. Read on to learn more about medical education in some […]

What to Expect During College Orientation Week

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The countdown to leaving for college has officially begun. As you prepare to leave home, here’s a snapshot of what to expect during your first week in college. This week, popularly known as Orientation Week, is designed to ease your transition into college and is curated keeping incoming students in mind. However, when it comes […]

Six Unexpected Surprises of Studying in the US

Six Unexpected Surprises of Studying in the US | The Red Pen

Attending a US college is a dream for many Indian students, given the quality and range of educational and career opportunities. Growing up in India, however, leaves many students conditioned to a certain way of life that doesn’t exist in the US. Moving here will challenge many of your assumptions about your host nation and […]

Top 5 Pleasant Surprises Awaiting You at Your US College

Top 5 Pleasant Surprises Awaiting You at Your US College | The Red Pen

The US has long been a popular destination for Indian students wanting to study abroad for higher education. With 4000+ universities and colleges from which to choose, a melting pot of cultures on campus and a lot of independence on campus, many things took me by surprise. Here are five things that I was pleasantly […]

Everything You Need to Know About Firm & Insurance Choices

verything You Need to Know About Firm & Insurance Choices | The Red Pen

Now that all your offers from UK colleges have come in, it’s time to decide which college you would like to attend for your undergraduate degree. Unfortunately, you cannot accept all your offers. You will need to choose only two: a firm choice and an insurance choice. But what do these terms mean and how […]

How to Take Advantage of College Resources

How to Take Advantage of College Resources | The Red Pen

College is the ideal time to expand your horizons, try new things and understand how to be the best version of yourself. The US college experience offers some of the best resources you could ever wish for, but it can often be overwhelming, given the array of choices and only four years to check it […]

Demystifying an Art-Related Portfolio

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Are you considering applying to an undergraduate programme in an artistic field? if so, you may be confused about the application process as besides the usual requirements, you will also need to create a portfolio. Whether you are applying for animation, architecture, film, fine art, game design, graphic design, illustration, interior design or any other […]