Your Child’s Health and Safety

 

Your foremost concern is that you child stays safe and healthy while they’re abroad. Although your child will have support from you, it is important hat they take personal responsibility for their health and safety while studying abroad. There is increase risk for illness and dangerous situation is your child doesn’t take responsibility for their health and safety.

Your child should take care of both their physical and mental health before, during, and after their study abroad experience. Whether your child has dietary restrictions or a disability, it is important that their institutions (for college students) and program coordinators are aware of any health conditions so that your child can be accommodated. It is also a good idea for your child to let people like their roommates know about their medical conditions, so that they will be able to help in case of emergency.

Follow the links below for suggestions on how your child can protect himself/herself while abroad.

• What do you know about the country where your student is going to study? What is the political and social climate in that country? Get answers to these question and learn more about how to Research Your Child’s Host Country

 

• What are steps you and your child can take before they ever leave to ensure that they stay healthy while abroad? Learn more tips about maintaining your child’s Health and Safety Abroad. Additionally for up to date information on country-specific health conditions and travel health information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's travel website.

 

• The local laws of the country your child will study in will differ in varying degrees from U.S. laws. For a smooth study abroad experience it’s important that your child follow the law. Learn more aboutFollowing the Law Abroad

 

• No parent wants to think of their child doing illegal drugs abroad. Unfortunately each year hundreds of student find themselves in legal trouble abroad due to illegal drug use or distribution. Talk to your students about Drug Use Abroad

 

• One of the best ways for your child to stay safe abroad is by the way the conduct themselves. Learn about tip and suggestions about how your child’s Behavior While Abroad can help to keep them safe.

Must Ask Questions

• How do I contact my child in case of emergency?


• What is the equivalent of 911 in my child’s host country?


• Does my child have any health issues that they will need to take care of while abroad?


• What medications will my child need to take abroad?


• What are the local laws?


• What are common crimes in my child’s host country?


• How can my child safely get around? Is public transit safe and reliable? Are there things my child should look out for as a pedestrian?


• What is appropriate dress and behavior in my child’s host country?

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Teach Abroad & Teaching English Abroad Programs

 

Whether you’re interested in education, learning about cultures or just traveling and having deep interaction with the host country, you must consider Teach Abroad Programs. English teachers are especially in demand, but you may be able to teach another subject if you are well qualified. You normally don’t have you a degree in English or education to teach English abroad. Research specific teach abroad programs to find out more about the age and education level of your students, as well as what kinds of qualifications you will need to teach abroad. By teaching abroad, you will:

• Share your knowledge with others.

• Learn to solve problems creatively.

• Broaden your perspective on other cultures.

• Gain experience that employers will value.

Must-Ask Question for Teach Abroad Programs:

• Do I need a certificate (TEFL) to teach abroad? If so, how do I earn one?

• What subject(s) will I be teaching? Who will my students be?

• What level of English will the student have?

• How long can I teach abroad?

• Will I teach in a major city or in a rural city?

• Is the position paid? When will I be paid?

• Is room and board included?

• Do I need a visa?

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Benefits To Interning Abroad

 

Take advantage of the opportunity to become an International Intern.  The endless benefits will lead to immediate life enrichment and will continue to assist you in future endeavors.  Whether you are going in efforts to start your career or just want the experience, being an International Intern will work for you!

There are countless benefits to being and International Intern:

•   Gain career experience while gaining international experience

•   Looks very good on your resumes/increases your marketability

•   Learn what it is like to work in a different country

•   Make International connections

•   Employers many time offer their interns permanent positions after graduation

•   Receive academic credit, Many times you can utilize your internship work experience for class credit

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Tips For Living Abroad

 

On the surface, studying abroad can seem complicated. For some students transferring to university is difficult enough let alone doing it abroad.  However it does not have to be.  Here are a few tips to help you keep organized when planning:

1. Be familiar with your new environment. This includes the weather, culture and norms. Spend some time reading books about the history and the culture of your host city.  With this said, books can only take you so far when it comes to the experiences of moving abroad.  The Internet is your best bet for gaining various perspectives and the most up to date understanding of what it is like to live in your host country. There are many blogs available that are written by people like you who are moving or have moved abroad.  Reading their blogs is a good way to get the intricate details of life abroad that is often missed by reading books.

Also, speak to people on your campus who have lived in the country you are moving to. With their advice you can get a better understanding of your new environment.  To find these students, visit your study abroad office.  If you do not have a study abroad office, visit the foreign language, international relations or business departments on campus.

2. Keep in mind that you can't take everything with you. You may need to rethink shipping large furniture pieces abroad; no matter how much sentimental value you have for them. Many of the stores you have grown to love in your home country are available or have an equivalent in your host country.  In China, you can find Walmarts and Sam Clubs in almost every major city.  Also, depending on where you go, buying new furniture can very inexpensive.

3. Know your living arrangements ahead of time. Most programs provide housing arrangements such as dormitories and home-stay, in which you stay with a family or apartments. If you do have family or a friend in another country, you may want to consider contacting them and asking if it is okay to stay with them during your time there. By doing so, you could cut down the cost of the study abroad program you will be attending because they will not have to arrange your housing.

4. Be careful where you eat and drink abroad. Not all countries have the same sanitation standards as the U.S. Your body will have to adjust to the new foods of your host country. This is especially important in developing countries where drinking water may need to be boiled before drinking.

5. Estimate your expenses and make sure you bring enough money with you. Research the cost of living in your host country and plan a budget. If you are working abroad, find out your salary and compare it to the cost of living of host country. Check out the following Living Expense Calculator to get a better understanding of how far your money will stretch while abroad.

To gain a greater understanding of what it will be like living in your host country visit the following pages:

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Which course is better MBA or CA after B.com?

CAs today face top challenges from MBAs who are good at communication skills know finance and economy better.”  -Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group.

While this comment might be his personal opinion, the truth is that there is a definitive need to answer this confusion about the better options among MBA and CA. The article intends to do the same.



Commerce is a versatile field, holding multiple career opportunities for those who have a taste for numbers, calculations and managing finances. A career in commerce is also attractive in terms of the monetary rewards it carries, which is quite the obvious reason why students choose to make their career in this field. Statistics speak on their own. BCom (honours) is the most sought-after courses in Delhi University and consequently the most competitive also. A percentage less than 90% in 12^th boards has very bleak chances of making up to the cut-off and if you want a seat in one of the colleges of North Campus, then anything less than 95% is less than enough. Once you secure a seat and pass through all the rigors of the course with flying colours, you are faced with the quintessential confusion of either going for a job or pursuing higher studies. Now if you chose the latter, another conundrum that is bound to crop up is whether seeking a MBA degree will be more rewarding or pursuing CA would be more fruitful.  Here is a head to head to comparison between the two.

The ABCD of CA

As industry and trade is growing, so is the need for chartered accountants to manage their growing business.   The Institute of Chartered Accountants in India is the authoritative body in India which runs chartered accountancy courses in the country. Commerce graduates with at least 50% passing marks are eligible to register for the Integrated Professional Competence Course. After passing through the course, candidates are required to register as articled clerks for admission to final course of Chartered Accountant. It approximately takes 5 years to complete the course including the practical training.

The ABCD of MBA  

Master of Business Administration is the new shining passport to a flying career start in India. The management degree comes in various flavours. While most of the colleges offer Post Graduate Diploma in Management, there are others that offer an equivalent Masters of Business Administration. Most of the colleges have to be approved by AICTE and UGC, although there are exceptions to the rule like Indian School of Business which offers an MBA-equivalent PGDM accredited by  Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, (AACSB), a worldwide agency to accredit international business schools. The course is of two year duration and minimum eligibility requirements include 50% passing marks in graduation from any field.

Which is better; MBA or CA?

Now coming back to the original question, deciding the better between a MBA and a CA is like comparing a one day match with test match. Both have their own relevance, yet one is more popular, has more rewards and is more sought after by the public. Both CA and MBA are an integral part of the company, as both have different duties to perform. As such there should no competition whatsoever amongst the two. However, the fact is as a CA you will be look after the finance and accounts department and can expect to rise to the ranks of CFO of the company, while on the other hand an MBA can expect to raise a notch higher to the position of CEO of the same company.

You are completely within your rights to ask why this preference to MBA. The answer is:

MBAs are better at communication skills, the courses are better designed to understand the global economic scenario and they are trained to be a visionary and leader right from the very start of their course. MBAs are exposed to various aspects of the business and hence are better equipped to take decisions that matter to the future direction of the company. While MBAs take a bird’s eye view of the organization CAs are trained to have a look on the eyes of the fish and this is the precise reason MBAs make better CEOs than CAs.   Therefore, for the time being, the grass is greener on the side of MBAs as compared to CAs, who still make for a good and respectable profession.

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MSEM vs. MBA vs. MS ?

Is the MS in Engineering Management the credential you need?

The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) is increasingly recognized by employers and technology professionals as an essential credential for leadership in a technology-driven world. Large and small businesses, government agencies, NGOs and other organizations all require leaders with a balance of technical expertise and business acumen, marketplace insight and an innovative mindset.

U.S. News & World Report has named a degree in Engineering Management a “Smart Choice,” noting “You gain technical know-how plus management skills in this discipline, which is rapidly gaining popularity among business-savvy engineers.”

The MSEM is becoming the professional degree of choice for engineers and other technology professionals seeking to transition into management or enhance their leadership skills and take their career to a new level.

What sets Tufts’ MSEM apart from other degrees you may be considering, such as an MBA or MS in Engineering?

The MSEM builds on your technical expertise while providing the core business skills you need to be a leader in your company and industry. Course content, case studies, and experiential learning are all relevant to professionals working in technology industries. The MSEM provides a business education tailored to your needs as a technical professional, not just a generic business management program.

Like an MBA program, Tufts’ MSEM develops your business knowledge and communication skills, but it goes further in providing you with the knowledge to lead technical teams and execute complex solutions. Topics such as new product development, experience design, technology strategy, lean improvement, software methodologies, multinational strategies, and the art of leadership provide the quantitative, business, and operations knowledge you’ll need to succeed as a leader in the global innovation marketplace.

As in an MS in Engineering program, your peer group includes professionals who speak your language; however, the focus of the MSEM is not to deepen your knowledge and skills within a specific technical discipline, but to build on them to develop your ability to collaborate and lead in a technical environment.

MSEM—The Business Credential for Technology Professionals

	TUFTS MSEM	MBA Programs	MS/PhD Programs
Curricular Focus	Technically focused business curriculum emphasizing leadership development	General business curriculum—cases and content from a range of industries	Technical, research-based coursework to advance your skills in a specific discipline
Faculty	100% of faculty—full-time Professors of the Practice and part-time lecturers—have real-world engineering leadership experience	Most professors are full-time academic/research faculty; part-time faculty with industry experience represent range of industries	Most professors are full-time academic/research faculty
Peer Group	Working, technical professionals from a variety of industries with an average of 7 years experience	Recent college graduates or working professionals in a range of industries	Includes individuals with a engineering or science background; often recent college graduates
Structure	Cohort structure and fully architected curriculum enhance peer-to-peer, experiential learning and leadership development	More flexible scheduling of most part-time MBA programs means you’ll have a different peer group in most classes	Full-time or self-paced part-time programs offered on a traditional academic calendar
Time Commitment	21-month, part-time program with evening or weekend options	2 years for full-time programs; self-paced part-time and distance-learning MBAs can be completed in 3–5 years	2–8 years depending on discipline and degree
Costs	$45,000 all-inclusive – books, course materials, meals	$80,000–$90,000 for equivalent MBA programs	Annual tuition $14,000–$40,000 for a wide variety of institutions, plus fees and course materials/books
Undergraduate Education	Undergraduate degree in an engineering or science discipline is preferred	Undergraduate degree in nearly any discipline is acceptable, but for students with non-business degrees, additional coursework may be required in such areas as calculus, statistics, financial accounting, macro or micro economics, corporate finance	Undergraduate degree in a related discipline; coursework in specific areas may be required for admission to some programs
Admissions	No GRE/GMAT required – we believe your experience as a technical professional tells us more about your capabilities than a standardized test	GMAT	GRE

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How Popular and Prevalent is Distance College Education?

Distance college education is booming, with no signs of slowing down.

According to the Sloan Foundation’s 2009 report, Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States, 2009, online distance course registrations at colleges have continued to grow much faster than residential or campus enrollments — up 17 percent from 2007 to 2008 alone.

Some Highlights From the Sloan Report

• Almost 4.6 million students were taking at least one online distance course during the fall 2008 term, a nearly 17 percent increase over the number reported the previous year—and a near-tripling from the 1.6 million non-traditional students enrolled just six years prior, in 2002.

• The 16.9 percent growth rate for distance college education enrollments far exceeds the 1.2 percent growth of the overall higher-education student population.

• More than 25 percent of all U.S. higher-education students were taking at least one online distance course in the fall of 2008.

More Distance Learning Facts

• In 2006-2007, the National Center for Education Statistics reported more than 12 million registrations in distance learning courses offered by accredited colleges.

• GetEducated.com estimates that more than 4 million students are enrolled in accredited online college courses in the United States in 2008-2009.

Distance Learning – Now Mainstream

Once considered an alternative method of education reserved for special populations, online university learning has gone mainstream. In 2006-2007, the majority—66 percent—of accredited colleges offered online distance courses.

The good news for today’s non-traditional college student: regardless of your age or state of residence, it is highly possible that your “local” college—an institution that both you and your employer know and trust—offers the distance college education you need in a format that will fit your unique lifestyle needs.

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