How to handle Application Season: a Student's Advice

Choosing a university is a tough process - we talked to a student for some wonderful advice on how to tackle it step by step.

5 Great Postgraduate Courses in Heritage Conservation

BrainGain magazine brings you 5 universities which offer great postgraduate courses in heritage conservation. Read more below.

America′s Star Philosopher: 5 Questions with Akeel Bilgrami

Akeel Bilgrami, a Rhodes scholar and star philosopher at Columbia University, has written books on Islamic identity and far-ranging issues.

Student Speak: This is why I applied early decision to Emory

Preparing for the next chapter in your student life can be a daunting prospect. But, as long as you think clearly and prepare well, there's nothing to worry about. In the first of our new Student Speak series, Aniketh Khutia, an alumnus of the Knowledge@Wharton High School's summer program, takes us through his application process.

Being Liberal with Your Education - Undergraduate Curriculum in the US

You don’t have to make all your decisions about what to study before you head to the US for a bachelors degree. Time at the university will give you plenty of time to choose. Read more below.

The Mission after University Admission

There is a widely held belief that being admitted to college implies being prepared for college. This is a belief that remains unquestioned until one gets there and realizes that one does not have the skills to deal with the demands of a liberal arts education. One is quickly left exposed and struggling to keep up. So how to leap into your higher studies well and truly prepared?

Why a Chinese Philosophy Class is Most Sought After in Harvard

Michael Puett, professor of Chinese history at Harvard University, hands out eclectic reading lists and uses Chinese philosophy and anecdotes from the "Analects of Confucius," to guide undergraduates to self-improvement.

Indian student's unexpected journey from liberal arts undergrad to a prize US film role

Siddharth Dhananjay was studying philosophy and economics at Grinnell College, Iowa, when his rap videos went viral, scoring him a role in ‘Patti Cake$’, releasing on August 18

Transfer to Hofstra University - a move in the right direction

Hofstra considers transfer candidates on a rolling basis, and encourages prospective students to apply early, especially if they are interested in campus housing and scholarships. It offers comprehensive academic advisement before course registration and throughout the Hofstra experience

The Top Five Liberal Arts Colleges in America

Williams College tops the liberal arts college rankings complied by US News and World Report.