Tips to survive your first year at UCLA

Things only a seasoned Bruin can tell you.

19 Terrific Twitter Feeds That Will Make You Smarter

BrainGain brings you 19 Twitter feeds by smart people for smart people. Follow these so you can put the fun back in education.

3 perspectives that can help you achieve holistic productivity

It takes more than IQ to make a success of your life. It takes EQ as well. In this article, Kavita Mehta takes a close look at the building blocks of EQ - hindsight, insight and foresight. She explains what they are, how we can nurture them, and why they are important.

Happy Halloween: 5 ghost stories from universities that will drive chills up your spine

You’ve heard about party schools but have you heard about spooky schools? We’re celebrating Halloween at BrainGain Magazine by sharing great ghost stories from international universities (because grades aren’t spooky enough)!

5 reasons why Germany should be your top choice for studying abroad

Whether you want to study engineering or medicine, business or architecture, German is the place to be! Find out why it's an increasingly popular choice for international students.

5 transferable skills that will boost your value in the job market

Transferable skills are those that you have built up over the years, and can go a long way in persuading the recruiters that you are right for the job.

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.

3 simple steps to choosing the right university

Confused about how to choose the university that’s right for you? Here are 3 simple steps – given by students of the University of Toronto. Good luck!

5 newest fields in engineering that you need to explore

Considering engineering as further studies option? We bring you 5 brave new fields which will expand your horizons.

5 amazing poets that you need to read

They’re all women. And none of them are Rupi Kaur.