A unique college for the Building Arts

In Charleston, a city famous for its historic buildings, students can earn degrees in the traditional skills that enable them to restore architectural heritage around the world

Game of Thrones fires up medieval studies at US colleges

Harvard University, Boston College, University of California and Virginia Tech are offering medieval studies courses inspired by the Game of Thrones.

What degree will get you a job?

Not sure what to study? Take a look at the traditional options.

Here's What You Should Know About Mother's Day

Is Mother's Day another Hallmark holiday or something more? BrainGain magazine lets you in on the idea behind this special day. And gives you some suggestions on how to celebrate it.

Helen Keller: 'Some day I shall go to college - but I shall go to Harvard!'

Keller, who became deaf and blind in infancy, not only learned several languages, but also listened to music, wrote poetry, and championed several causes. And yes, she went to Harvard.

A World Full of Beauty, Charm and Adventure: Nehru in England

Nehru spent seven years in London – at school in Harrow, at University in Cambridge and then at Law in the Inner Temple. Was he anything more than another of the “Old Boys” and “Brown Sahibs”? Read below.

The World's 5 Oldest Universities

BrainGain magazine brings you a list of 5 of the world’s oldest universities still surviving and thriving as centers of knowledge

Hall of Fame

BrainGain Magazine showcases the higher education journeys of well-known figures

5 podcasts to binge this summer before you go to college

Watching the same six shows on your Netflix queue during your holidays is so passé. Podcasts are the way to go this summer.

How to talk about race

Sometimes, students going abroad have apprehensions that they may use words to describe race or ethnicity that may offend someone. Here’s a rough guide to talking about race. If you find it useful, be sure to read this article http://blog.braingainmag.com/word-nerd-how-to-talk-about-race/ too!