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We all know UPenn is one of the best. Here are five facts about the trailblazing university’s fascinating firsts – from opening schools of business to relay races. Read more below! #1 Founded by Benjamin Franklin, UPenn hosted the first school of medicine, the first student union, and is the first collegiate business school in the United […]

#1 Odd Mascot: The mascot as well as the nickname of the Penn football and basketball teams is the Quakers, after the religion adopted by William Penn, who established Pennsylvania as a Quaker province. #2 Quaker Game Rituals: The Quaker games have a unique ritual to them. After the third quarter of a football game, […]

What comes to your mind first when you think of high school summer programs? Probably endlessly boring lectures on stuff you hardly care about, bespectacled professors reminding you of what’s coming and how you need to brace yourselves, and you sulking and cursing your fate. Should I start preparing for college before college even starts, […]

As Lao Tzu famously said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” A short duration of time spent at a summer school program, like at the ones run by the Wharton School of Business, can make a lasting impact on the character and career of a student. The Wharton School, founded […]

Most parents expect that A grades on the report card will, almost singlehandedly, guarantee their children admission in the course and college of their choice. And this admission will, in turn, ensure smooth sailing ahead. Their child will go on to become a successful professional and prosper in life. And all this can be achieved […]

Many students start thinking about college applications only in the 12th Grade. But the more focused and well planned students begin doing their groundwork earlier, in the 9th and 10th Grade. Starting early provides a better understanding of what the entire college application process demands, and prepares students to deal with the experience without getting […]

It’s that time of year again – for readers in Delhi, it’s our top pick for the weekend: the Women of India Leadership Summit. Contrary to its title, the Women of India Leadership Summit is not just for women. Designed for all-audiences, the annual conference, created by Divya and Mudita Chandra, takes the time to […]

Modern School Vasant Vihar is playing host to the second Young Leaders Conclave (YLC), until August 12, 2014. Hosting with the theme of ‘leadership with an eye on governance’, the gathering is comprised of 69 students from 18 schools across India – including The Scindia School, Gwalior;  Mayo College, Ajmer; La Martiniere Kolkata;   Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun;  Maharani […]

Canada Rotman Marketing Strategy Competition For Students Develop a Marketing Strategy & WIN A TRIP TO CANADA The High Commission of Canada in partnership with the Rotman School of Management (Canada) invite students to develop a marketing strategy to promote Canada as a destination for higher education and research in India. Prizes: FIRST PRIZE: 10 day […]

The Guardian Education website today asks a question pertinent to many who are planning to cross international waters to go further their education in the U.K. That question essentially includes this one: should international students be farmed off into a separate year-long course in university, before being allowed to merge with the domestic courses? This […]