Study abroad

While it’s true that job interviews differ at every company, and particularly within different industries, there are some interview questions that will most definitely be asked. Here’s a collection of some of the most common interview questions, and an example answer to impress your interviewer.

If you live abroad for any length of time, culture shock is going to happen. No matter how much you’ve always wanted to travel the world; no matter how much you love the place you’re visiting—sooner or later, something is going to hit you as Just. Too. Weird. Maybe everyone around you is always inexplicably apologizing – or perhaps you’ve landed in the sort of country where no one says sorry for anything! Perhaps everyone’s leaning on their car horns – or it’s eerily quiet and you’re starting to feel like a ghost. You can’t get your favorite beverage, the postal system makes no sense and no one knows how to cook an egg the way you like it. How do you cope when you feel like fleeing back home?

When applying for international jobs, it’s very likely that you might have to participate in a Skype interview. Although you’ll still be answering many of the same interview questions, there are a number of differences you need to keep in mind. You’ll be interacting with your interviewer face-to-face, but you’ll also have the benefit of being in your own space – whether that’s your home or another quiet place where you feel comfortable being interviewed. We put together a list of things to keep in mind when engaging in a Skype interview. Take a look!

You probably thought you wouldn’t be giving too many presentations once you left school, but knowing how to prepare for a presentation is important for higher education, work, recruitment processes, and many other instances. Now, imagine preparing for a presentation in a language that is not your mother tongue. Do you think you’ll need more preparation for a preparation in English?

We’re sure you’ll be so excited for your first day at school, but we know you might be a little nervous too. Don’t worry – it’s completely normally to feel anxious on your first day.

Where you live while you study is an integral part of your experience. It’s where you’ll relax after exciting days of learning and sightseeing, make your meals and make new friends.

With its beautiful architecture and rich history, not to mention the world-famous university, it’s no wonder that Cambridge is such a popular destination for students to study in. Cambridge is well-known for a long academic history.

Thinking about choosing a homestay for your trip abroad with Kaplan? We're sure you'll love it. Not only is staying with a host family an excellent opportunity to practice your English outside the classroom,

It’s that time of year again. The time when you get together with family members you haven’t seen in months to sit around a table and share a meal, celebrating the festive nature of the winter season.

In the increasingly modern and globalized world we live in, it’s hard to believe that people still loose touch with each other. But it happens, especially when we don’t take an active part in maintaining a relationship.