Q&A with Dr. Ariel Armony: why international students should apply to University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Ariel Armony, Vice Provost of Global Affairs at University of Pittsburgh visited India in late April to engage with international students. He spoke to BrainGain Magazine about why student recruitment is a priority for the university, especially students who don’t have the resources or knowledge to apply. Watch this video to find out what Dr. Armony had to say about why the University of Pittsburgh is perfect for international students, with its excellent faculty and focus on technologically driven solutions to global issues.

Interview with Silicon Valley marketing pioneer Satjiv Chahil

Silicon Valley consultant Satjiv Chahil started out with a B.Com degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh, in 1971. He got an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, now part of Arizona State University. In his career of over 30 years, he has worked with companies such as Apple, HP, IBM, Palm, and Xerox, driving initiatives at the cutting edge of entertainment technology. On November 24, 2016, he chatted with BrainGain Magazine about his studies and work, and shared some advice for young people interested in studying abroad.

5 tips on how to prepare your kids for studying abroad

Julia Regul Singh, author and parent, shares 5 tips on how to inspire and prepare your kids to study abroad.

It's all about us parents: 5 important things to consider before sending your child to study abroad

On World Parent’s Day, here is Julia Regul Singh talking about how her parents helped her successfully study abroad and what you can do to help your child along on this journey of a lifetime.

US universities respond to Donald Trump’s 'immigrant ban'

On January 27, 2017, the Donald Trump administration banned the nationals of seven countries from entering the United States. The 'immigrant ban' affects 20,000 international students and faculty, and has drawn opposition from US citizens, government officials, employers, and educational institutions. For updates, visit www.braingainmag.com

More US Schools Shutting Down Full-Time MBA Programs

With applications to the full-time MBA falling in the strong job market, more schools are retiring the degree to focus on part-time and specialized courses

Smart, Simple & Effective Education: The Edutel Way

The importance of a questioning attitude. Using technology to improve a teacher’s content delivery. Personal inspiration. And advice for would-be entrepreneurs. The co-founder of Edutel, Harsha K. Mahabala, speaks to BrainGain about things that matter.

Studying Engineering Design

Matthew Karau, an electronics engineer who specializes in designing interactive systems, teaches Engineering Design at New York University, Abu Dhabi. He got his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. He has taught in European universities, provided consulting services to several companies, and worked in interdisciplinary research organizations such as MIT Media Lab and Media Lab Europe. He is also a certified Cordon Bleu chef. Here he talks about Engineering Design and offers advice to students interested in it.

Q&A with Jon Beard: 4 Great Tips from the University of Cambridge

Are you considering applying to the University of Cambridge? Or another university abroad? Jon Beard, Director - Cambridge Admissions Office, spoke to BrainGain Magazine earlier this year. He answers key questions that international students have and gives some great advice. To find out, watch the video.

Early Decision Vs Early Action: Which is the Right Choice for You?

In the heat of the application season, we bring you the pros and cons of Early Decision and Early Action application, so you can choose wisely. Remember, the early bird gets the worm!