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Cybersecurity for Everyone with #YTGlobal Expert Ricardo M. Sanchez

Cybersecurity for Everyone with #YTGlobal Expert Ricardo M. Sanchez

This year the Youth Global Forum will celebrate its fifth year anniversary. Under the theme of ‘’Industry 5.0 vs Inclusive Development: Where is the future?’’, Ricardo Sanchez Marchand will join our panel of expert speakers for the first time when he will lead a session in ‘’Cybersecurity: Identifying Threats and How to Beat them’’. Ricardo is currently working for Ernst & Young as pentester / ethical hacker. We sat down briefly with Ricardo to get his thoughts on the upcoming Youth Global Forum and to also some advice for the participants ahead of their arrival.

Scholarship Programs That Cover More Than Just Tuition Fees – Part I.

Simply put, many college students will actively look out for some funded scholarships at the start of every semester. This is also the time when a new tuition bill is all ready to break you or your parents. It is recommended to go and discover some free scholarships rather than get despaired.
Professional Fellows Program in the US

Professional Fellows Program in the US

The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is a two-way, global exchange program designed to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership and professional skills, as well as build lasting, sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States. The deadline is on 1 November 2019.
Asia Peace Innovators Forum

Asia Peace Innovators Forum

The Asia Peace Innovators Forum aims to shape long-term peace, stability, and regional cooperation in Asia by building a network of mid-career professionals working in different sectors and countries to exchange knowledge, and best practices. The deadline is on 31 October 2019.

QUIZ And A Tip For A Trip: Spas That Distinguish Themselves

After the dishes of last week this time our quiz is dedicated to spas where you recharge your batteries and and are able to say which one is famous for its specific characteristics?

One of the Most Popular Destinations Among International Students – Switzerland, University City of...

Ranked as the number one country in the world in terms of the quality of life, Switzerland has always held its own position among the best countries in the world to live in. This is on account of many reasons. The main ones are economic and political stability. If there is a true democracy anywhere in the world, it’s probably here. It’s another matter that women got the right to vote in the federal referendums in this country only in 1971.

Scholarships in Canada

Enlightened governments around the world and especially in those countries where the population is ageing fast, in percentage terms, go that extra mile to encourage international students not only to study in their country but to settle there once they have obtained the skills and the qualifications. Canada in particular is one such country and they have what is called the Post Graduation Work Permit Program offering international students a work permit for 3 years during which they apply for permanent residency.
University of Coimbra Stops Serving Beef in an Effort to Combat the Climate Crisis

University of Coimbra Stops Serving Beef in an Effort to Combat the Climate Crisis

In this week’s news we speak about how Bachelor of Arts (BA) is India's most popular undergraduate course, a request made to Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC) to provide clean drinking water in all universities and the University of Coimbra's decision to stop serving beef in an effort to combat the climate crisis.
Yale Young Global Scholars Summer Program for High School Students

Yale Young Global Scholars Summer Program for High School Students

Yale Young Global Scholars emphasizes an open, exploratory, and collaborative approach to learning in a variety of different university contexts including lectures, seminars, and projects. Early decision deadline is on 12 November 2019.
What are the Most Popular College Majors in the World and Why? The Answers May Surprise you!

What are the Most Popular College Majors in the World and Why? The Answers...

Youth Time magazine has conducted a research project to identify the most popular college majors in 10 countries around the globe, and a few interesting patterns have been brought to light. For example, business and management peaks in almost all the countries surveyed, the exception being Russia. The IT sector’s popularity, surprisingly, is low only in Australia. Health and Engineering degrees are constantly as popular, as they were 10 years ago worldwide, especially in the most developed countries such as the US and Germany. While 7 out of 10 top-listed majors in China are STEM, half of the young Indians surveyed turn to the arts and Law, which are also in demand in Brazil. Read our research results to find out why.
Former Senior Education Consultant’s Advice: How to Get into US Universities

Former Senior Education Consultant’s Advice: How to Get into US Universities

Getting into US universities is a long-term process and can be time-consuming. Compared with other English-speaking countries that follow the British higher education system, admissions to most good American universities will be characterized by much more diverse entrance requirements, which means you have to decide where you wish to go and work hard for that specific goal for at least 3 months in advance. For international students, the language requirements at highly-ranked universities will be a huge barrier, so preparation should logically begin as much as one year earlier.

Professionals In Short Supply And What Is Going To Fix It

Before the population of the world begins to decline, estimatedly a century from now, it’s going to continue to explode until it reaches around 11 million. Certain professionals will fall victim to automatization, for example truck drivers, given that vehicles will be self driven and also factory workers, to an extent only, on account of robotics.
Saving Lakes, One at a Time!

Saving Lakes, One at a Time!

Moved by the deteriorating conditions of the lakes in Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley and one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country, Anand Malligavad took it upon himself to save them single-handedly. Having saved four lakes so far, and committing himself to reviving 45 lakes by 2025, he is a force to reckon with in his city and is trying to keep the glory of the ‘City of Lakes’ from dying a painful death.
Prem Sagar, ILEAD

#YTglobal Participants: Prem Sagar Brings Global Learning to Pakistan

The story of Prem Sagar, a young entrepreneur from Pakistan, is a narrative that encourages us to continue our work with young adults around the globe to help them to create and implement their projects, especially those aimed at solving various social issues in local communities. Prem attended our Youth Global Forum back in 2017. Since that time, he has started up his own project related to Education and Development – ILEAD – and on September 18th opening his first Youth Entrepreneurship Summit.
Fund for Artists

Goethe Institut’s International Coproduction Fund for Artists

International coproductions are a perfect example of of artistic collaboration involving partnership and dialogue. The Goethe-Institut set up a fund to promote new working networks between countries. Artists are invited to apply for the €25,000 funding for their cultural project. The deadline is October 15, 2019
Not Just a Fully Funded Opportunity: Personal Experience with FLEX Exchange Program

Not Just a Fully Funded Opportunity: Personal Experience with FLEX Exchange Program

Some decisions impact your life and change its trajectory so drastically, you look back at them and say “Wow”. Going on the FLEX exchange program was definitely one of them. Here is how you can use your lucky chance and apply too!
“Experience The Different” Program in Croatia

“Experience The Different” Program in Croatia

Youth leaders are invited to develop their competencies in social media, filming and editing videos as part of the “Experience the Different” program in Zagreb from 1 October 2019 – 1 April 2020. All expenses including food, travel, accommodation, and pocket money are covered. The deadline is on 15 September 2019.
Poland Wants to Reform its Innovation System

Poland Wants to Reform its Innovation System

In this week’s news roundup we speak about Canada’s plan to attract more foreign students, Poland’s attempt to reform its innovation system and salary review for state universities in Zimbabwe.

QUIZ: Find The Car Brand By Their Symbol

A Volkswagen, an Audi or a Jaguar need no introduction. The emblems they use are well known to most. How confident would you be recognizing the emblems of the lesser known cars and even those that are limited to being produced in certain countries. Try it out with our quiz.

Tertiary Education Initiatives and Funding for Foreigners in Canada

Canada has been and remains one of the countries that is welcoming of immigrants. Despite this largely open approach the Canadians are fast reaching higher numbers of the ageing, the same as in most parts of the developed world. Today the population of the country stands at over 37 million and estimatedly over 17 percent are above 65. In 2014 15.6 percent of Canadians were over 65 and this percentage is going to hit a solid 23 percent as early as 2030.

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