Sanjay Ravikumar – 91ȱ Blog /blog Your Online Academy For Better Scores & Best Admits Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:38:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.2 /blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/favicon-01-150x150.png Sanjay Ravikumar – 91ȱ Blog /blog 32 32 Top 10 universities for Masters in CS | MS Admissions /blog/universities-for-masters-in-cs/ /blog/universities-for-masters-in-cs/#respond Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:25:38 +0000 https://www.greedge.com/blog/?p=3452 <Introduction> Coding. More Coding. Definitely Coding. Oh, wait did I mention Coding? You will understand this, if and only if you are a Computer Science...

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Coding. More Coding. Definitely Coding.

Oh, wait did I mention Coding?

You will understand this, if and only if you are a Computer Science Engineer.

All the other engineering departments and the people your parents ever knew assume that Computer Science is only about coding.

While they are not wrong, they are also not wholly right.

From software Development to Robotics there is much more to Masters in CS than just coding.

As a CS engineer, you must be aware of how crucial it is to find your cup of tea in an ever-growing digital world.

< Current Scenario >

The competition that you will be facing is pretty humongous.

No matter what your forte is for Masters in CS, there is always a huge crowd waiting in line.

What you do about it is what makes you stand out from the rest.

From Data Science and Artificial Intelligence to Human-Computer Interaction, everything is FP growth tree that branches out as a new subject.

And there is always someone reaching out to the branch like you.

With new programming languages created within the blink of an eye, you need to make sure you are on top of your game.

<The Various Branches >

So what are the branches or twigs that we have been talking about?

We were referring to the most popular fields for masters in Computer Science in terms of research, job opportunities and applications.

What are they?

Courses Best Universities Description
Data Science Columbia University, University of California Data science focuses on the concepts of statistics, decision making and programming. Courses offered on data science by many universities and include subjects like Statistics and probability, Visual analytics and computational math.
Database Management Systems University of Maryland, Arizona State University Database Management System involves definition, updation and retrieval of data from a given database.
Artificial Intelligence Carnegie Mellon University,

Stanford University,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Artificial intelligence focuses on the study of machines and research on the possibilities of making them work smart. That is with the least or without any kind of human intervention.
Machine Learning Carnegie Mellon University,

Stanford University,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that is based on the idea of feeding the machine with data as they learn and reciprocate the process by themselves.
Deep Learning Carnegie Mellon University,

Stanford University,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Deep learning is a progressive subset of machine learning which itself is a part of Artificial Intelligence. Deep learning deals with creating and memorising patterns, enabling the system to take decision based calls and choices.
Robotics University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Robotics deals with the creation, construction and application of robots and computer information systems to control them and derive information from them.
Human-Computer Interaction Carnegie Mellon University,

Georgia Tech,

University of Washington

 HCI deals with the process of designing and implementing interfaces and technologies that adapt to the needs of the people and their experience of interacting with the computer.
Computer Architecture & Engineering University of Michigan – Ann Arbor,

University of Texas – Austin,

University of Illinois

 This field deals with the organisation, and the factors determining runtime and execution as well as an elaboration on the interplay between hardware and software.
Operating Systems & Networking UT Austin, U Mich Ann Arbor Operating system is essential for the execution of the application programs. Networking Engineering is about implementing computer network overseeing and support.

So as you can see that there are many specializations to choose from, by the way if you want a sure shot checklist for your Masters Admissions, check out our eBook today.

<University Shortlisting>

These are the few branches and graduate programs that are available for someone who wants to do their Masters in CS. There are more than 1400 universities for masters in CS in the US.

Which university is the right fit for you? Which University provides the best Masters in Computer Science?

That totally depends on the branch you want to do your Masters in Computer Science. Because some universities provide the best masters courses on Data-Science. While some provide the best opportunities for specialization courses in robotics.

< The IMDB Top 10 >

The International Masters Database is collated based on the information on the University Websites and other verified sources.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MS in CS - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Deadline: 15 December

Acceptance Rate: 23.8 % Tuition Fee: $ 49,580

University Roundup:

Ranked 1 in the List of Best Engineering Colleges, this private university is by far the most reputed university apart from the Ivy League. MIT alumni founded or co-founded many notable companies, such as Intel, McDonnell Douglas, Texas Instruments, 3Com, Qualcomm, Bose, Raytheon, Apotex, Koch Industries, Rockwell International, Genentech, Dropbox, and Campbell Soup.

University of California, Berkeley

MS in CS - University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

Location: Berkeley, California Deadline: 2 – 17 December

Acceptance Rate: 26.3% Tuition Fee: $ 13,510

University Roundup:

With an invigorating campus and a research funding of 4.3 billion USD, UCB cliches the 3rd spot in the Top 3 Best Engineering Schools. (Source: US News). UCB also has a reputation in various sports and athletics.

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

MS in CS - University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

Location: Illinois Deadline: 15 December

Acceptance Rate: 28.2 % Tuition Fee: $32,628

University Roundup:

The University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign is classified as an R1 Doctoral Research University under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which denotes the highest research activity. The research funding of UIUC is 3.4 Billion USD.

As of 2017, 30 Nobel laureates have been affiliated with the University as alumni, faculty members, or researchers.

Carnegie Mellon University

MS in CS - Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Deadline: 14 December

Acceptance Rate: 22.1 % Tuition Fee: $42,000

University Roundup:

Located in the city of three rivers, the Research funding of CMU 1.73 billion USD, which is the third highest research funding from Dept. of Defense in the country after MIT & Stanford. Along with its US location in Pittsburgh, CMU also has campuses in Qatar, Australia & Rwanda. It is very popular for Human-Computer Interaction & Decision Sciences.

Georgia Institute of Technology

MS in CS - Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

Location: Atlanta, Georgia Deadline: 1st February

Acceptance Rate: 35.2% Tuition Fee: $15,289

University Roundup:

The Research funding of GaTech is a hefty 1.84 billion USD. GaTech also has the 4 largest Co-Op Education Program in the US and is also very popular for interdisciplinary research in the fields of:

  • Electronics, Optics & Systems
  • Information & Cyber Sciences
  • Sensors & Intelligent Systems

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

MS in CS - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Deadline: 15 January

Acceptance Rate: 31% Tuition Fee: $45,097

University Roundup:

The University of Michigan is the state’s oldest university, founded in 1817 in Detroit, Michigan. With a Research Funding of over 10.9 Billion USD, it is considered one of the foremost research universities in the United States.

As of 2017, around 24 Nobel Prize winners, 6 Turing Award winners and 1 Fields Medalist have been affiliated with University of Michigan. (Source: Wikipedia)

California Institute of Technology

MS in CS - California Institute of Technology

Location: Pasadena, California Deadline: 15 December

Acceptance Rate: NA Tuition Fee: $43,710

University Roundup:

CalTech is a Private University in California with a Research funding: 2.7 Billion USD. It holds a stellar list of past & present faculty and alumni with 37 Nobel Laureates, Mathematicians, Astronauts and other Successful Scientists & Engineers. Caltech is one the most prestigious grad schools for aspiring Astrophysicists and Aeronautical Engineers.

University of Texas, Austin

MS in CS - University of Texas, Austin

Location: Austin, Texas Deadline: 15 December

Acceptance Rate: 18.4 % Tuition Fee: $ 18,570

University Roundup:

The University of Texas is a public research which also has the nation’s eighth-largest single-campus enrollment, with over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 24,000 faculties and staff. The research funding of UT, Austin is 3.4 Billion USD.

Among university faculty are recipients of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the Wolf Prize, the Primetime Emmy Award, the Turing Award, and the National Medal of Science, as well as many other awards.

Purdue University

Purdue University - MS in CS

Location: West Lafayette, Indiana Deadline: 20 December

Acceptance Rate: 29.3% Tuition Fee: $31,536

University Roundup:

Purdue University is the home to aeronautical icons, Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan. The Research funding of Purdue is 2.4 billion USD and is also Ranked 7 in the list of Best Engineering Schools. (Source: US News). The University’s alumni pool collectively holds over 15,000 United States Patents. (Source: Wikipedia)

University of Southern California

MS in CS - University of Southern California (USC)

Location: Los Angeles, California Deadline: 15 January

Acceptance Rate: 23.6% Tuition Fee: $ 38,513

University Roundup:

USC is a reputed Private University in the heart of LA, California with a research funding of USC is 4.9 billion USD. Past & present faculty include Prominent Personalities from Actors to Presidents. Apart from CS, USC is also Ranked 10 in the list of Best Engineering Schools. (Source: US News)

So right now you know what Universities you should be targeting.
But do you know how get there?
There is a little something called the Application Process.
It is basically a bunch of Admission Prerequisites you need to follow to bag a top admit.

<Application Process>

After taking the 91ȱ exam, the application process takes priority. Different universities start putting out their application forms, each having their own set of unique requirements, deadlines and price.

Collect the application forms for the universities that are the most suitable for you and start arranging for the specific requirements. Find out if the university requires just a single LOR or does it require more? If they need additional essays and documents? Once you have all the requirements ready try to submit the application form well before the deadline.

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For the few of you who are not sure about what it is, 91ȱ is a competitive exam which is a mandatory requirement to get into top universities in the US.

If you are targeting the Top 20 Universities for Masters in CS, it is advisable to have a 91ȱ score of 320+.

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Statement Of Purpose

SOP is a well written description of who you are as a person and sheds clarity on your academic and extra-curricular profile. It must comprehensively speak about your skills, achievements, aspirations and goals for the future. A good SOP must leave a mark on the admission committee and stand out against the essays of every other applicant.

Most of the universities put a very high priority on the SOP quality of the applicant. If they don’t find enough reasons to accept your application from your SOP then good 91ȱ scores and flawless profiles can do very less.

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Letter Of Recommendation

A LOR is basically a Recommendation Letter for your higher education.

The only purpose of a LOR is to convince the University of your candidature.

LOR’s have three rules for them.

  • The Right Person

Who should you approach?

Understand the significance of a LOR and the credibility it can provide to your application process. Shortlist people who can provide you with a precise LOR.

  • The Right Information

And what should the LOR be like?

Have a rough flow ready that can portray your profile in the best possible light. Also, make sure you discuss the same with the writer of your LOR.

  • The Right Time

Another major factor here is the clock

Make sure you follow up on your LOR’s and get them on time so that you can review and ask for the necessary changes from the respective person.

< / Conclusion >

Well that is pretty much it!

You know

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What is out there,

What competition you are up against,

Targeting the best Universities for masters in CS and

How you should go about it

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So what are you waiting for?

Debug your troubles and take the first step to a Top Admit Today!

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]]> /blog/universities-for-masters-in-cs/feed/ 0 MS in Business Analytics – Everything You Need to Know for Fall 2019 /blog/universities-business-analytics/ /blog/universities-business-analytics/#comments Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:26:36 +0000 https://www.greedge.com/blog/?p=3165 Data is everywhere. The world is in constant creation and processing of data. From the price of your toothpaste to the number of syllables in...

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]]> Data is everywhere.

The world is in constant creation and processing of data.

From the price of your toothpaste to the number of syllables in your lullabies, everything is data.

According to a recent study conducted by EMC Digital Universe, by the end of the year 2020, nearly 14.6 GB of new data will be created for every single person on the face of the earth. This is nearly equivalent to the size of 13 blu-ray movies. Phew! That sure is huge!

Fine. Lots of data is created, big deal!

So what next?

What follows after creation is a simple two-stage process.

The first stage is to efficiently process the huge chunk of data, which is where Data Analysis comes to play. Data Analysis aims at incorporating statistical practices to organize and interpret data. It gives information which can be put to use in various ways. So like some wise guy once stated,

With great quantity of data comes a greater responsibility to process them.

Then comes the second stage of the process: Using the processed data in business. Business decisions are taken based on deep analysis of this processed data. This information is then used to build business models and devise strategies for better growth.

What Is Business Analytics?

Business Analytics is the use of relevant data to develop, maintain, and solve complex business problems. It entails using data from past trends and patterns of your business to gain better insights and devise a plan to drive future decisions for your business.

Business Analytics focuses primarily on using quantitative and statistical approach to a business problem. It requires an individual to have data quality sense, a good business understanding, and have data-driven decision capability.

In simpler terms, if you’re excited by data and are interested in using various technologies and practices to build a business empire, then Business Analytics is for you.

Why Should You Go for MS in Business Analytics?

Like we discussed in the beginning, the world is in need of experts to process the large chunks of the generated data. Top companies and institutions are on the lookout for talented and ambitious Business Analysts. It is one of the shortest timed course for an in-demand job. And by demand, what do I exactly mean?

Let’s get numerical!

If such is the demand in the US alone, imagine the need for skilled Business Analysts across the globe.

With the risk of being responded by a dozen of sighs, let me put forth a famous quote, yet again:

With great demand comes greater salary packages.

The pay scale is quite high for candidates who possess a Master’s in Business Analytics, with an average salary being $ 80,800.

There are various roles that you can adorn after your MS in BA. Market Research Analysts, Statisticians, Financial Analysts, being few of the many. We’ll discuss more on this further.

Do you know the even better part of choosing this domain?

Growth.

Business Analysts jobs are predicted to increase by 20% by 2020 according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics. So the job opportunities for Business Analysts has begun and it will continue to grow over the years.

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Who Should Opt for Master’s in Business Analytics?

With enough being said about the need, importance, and growth of Business Analytics, it is time we discuss who should take up this course.

  • Aspirants who wish to pursue a successful career in the business domain
  • Students who are research-oriented and are driven by an analytical approach to problems
  • Students with good Analytical and Data Interpretation skills
  • Professionals and core engineering students who seek long-term goals in the business sector

An MS in BA enables you to incorporate your technological skills with your business understanding and knowledge. Even an Arts graduate can opt for this Master’s specialization, after completing MBA.

Admission Eligibility

The admission eligibility for Master’s in Business Analytics varies based on the requirements of different universities. The mandatory eligibility criteria asked by top universities are mentioned below:

  • Applicants are required to have an educational qualification of 16 years and to have completed their undergraduate program.
  • Applicants with three-year undergraduate degrees will be considered for admission based on a holistic review.
  • An undergraduate Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 for either all 4 years or for the last 2 years.
  • GMAT or 91ȱ scores:The score criteria for these tests vary for each university. It is advisable to target a good score as it increases your chances of getting an admit from a top university.
  • English proficiency documents: TOEFL and IELTS score requirements vary depending on the universities. Hereagain, a good score will help you boost your profile.
  • Knowledge of Calculus is asked for in many universities. Students who have not completed an undergraduate calculus course may satisfy the prerequisite by completing Quantitative Foundations in Business.
  • In some colleges, students pursuing the Master of Science in Business Analytics degree program are required to fulfill one semester credit hour of Professional Development course or its equivalent.

Difference Between Business Analytics & Data Science


Business Analytics is a booming field and is offered in top universities and business schools in various countries. Here is a list of the top schools in the USA that specialize in MS in Business Analytics:

Source: University Website

[READ]: Fall ’18 Special – How to Research & Shortlist Universities that Best Suit Your Profile

Job Opportunities in the USA

Though you may have come to a fair understanding of the importance of Business Analytics, you might also be wondering what the other job titles are after you complete your MS in the same.

Here is a list of the various job roles along with their median pay and job outlook for the particular job over the years.

Note: Information on the state-wise distribution of employment is also provided.

Conclusion

If you were confused about taking up your MS in Business Analytics, I hope this blog has helped solve your concerns and doubts. A Master’s in Business Analytics can hone you to become a business professional and come up with innovative strategies, all the while being paid a hefty salary. The scope of career for Business Analysts is high across the globe, thus enabling you to work in your dream city, whatever it be.

Having doubts regarding Business Analytics?

Post your comments below and get them clarified!

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]]> /blog/universities-business-analytics/feed/ 7 University Review: The University of British Columbia /blog/university-british-columbia/ /blog/university-british-columbia/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:09:12 +0000 https://www.greedge.com/blog/?p=2910 Established in 1908, the University of British Columbia is the oldest institute of higher education and learning in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Spread...

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]]> Established in 1908, the University of British Columbia is the oldest institute of higher education and learning in the province of British Columbia, Canada.

Spread across two campuses in Vancouver and Okanagan Valley, UBC is home to more than sixty-thousand students in its various faculties— Arts, Science, Applied Science, Medicine and Business.

UBC has consistently ranked in the top three research universities in Canada, and enjoys a strong reputation worldwide. In the 2017 QS University Rankings, UBC holds the 51st rank worldwide, and the 53rd rank for its Engineering faculty. The US News and World Report ranked the University among the top 20 public universities in the world in 2015.

UBC’s enduring heritage of academic greatness has, over the past century, produced a number of Nobel Prize winners, Rhodes Scholars, and most notably, the incumbent Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

With more and more Indian students choosing Canada over the USA for their higher studies options, UBC emerges as the perfect choice for the academically inclined, yet financially prudent grad school aspirant.

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Admission Requirements for Master’s at UBC

With an acceptance rate of 52.4%, UBC is quite stringent with its acceptance, choosing to only admit students who have in the past demonstrated extraordinary academic abilities and intellectual stamina. Therefore, a strong academic record is a must-have.

The admissions requirements at UBC are extremely straight-forward. As an International applicant to any graduate programme to UBC, you are required to have:

  • A four-year undergraduate degree in the related discipline
  • A minimum grade of 65% overall, or a minimum GPA of 8 out of 10

In addition to that, students are required to have the following:

  • Completion of the online application form and payment of the application fees
  • Official university transcripts
  • Three Letters of Recommendation from former employers or professors
  • Evidence of English language proficiency:
    – a minimum of 6.5 in the IELTS OR
  • a minimum of 90 in the TOEFL iBT (with 22 reading, 21 writing, 22 listening, and 21 speaking) OR
  • The paper-based TOEFL, with a minimum of 55 in Reading, Listening and Writing and 4.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE)
  • 91ȱ test scores
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable)

Application Deadlines at UBC

Unlike schools in the US, Canadian universities are usually more relaxed when it comes to application deadlines. At UBC, for instance, if you wish to apply for the Winter ’18 intake (starting January), you are expected to apply no later than August. This gives you plenty of time to finalise your applications and prepare your documents.

Here is a snapshot of the 2018 deadlines for various MS programmes:

Canada is well-known for its highly subsided, quality higher education, which makes studying abroad in Canada a wonderful option for those who want a world-class education without breaking the bank.

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Tuition fees and Funding at UBC

  • Tuition

As an international applicant, you will be expected to pay the ‘Schedule A’ fees, spread across three instalments in a year. For each instalment, you will have to pay $2812 (Rs 1.45 lakh approximately), or $8436 (Rs 4.35 lakh) per annum.

The tuition fee for an MS degree, therefore, will set you back by approximately ₹8.7 lakh. A number of generous scholarships, loans and bursaries are to make your education at UBC more affordable.

UBC also offers programs to meritorious students to help meet their financial responsibilities.

  • Living expenses

Depending on your programme of choice and your personal circumstances, living expenses at UBC will cost you about $26,727 annually (₹13.7 lakh). Of course, this is only an approximate figure-if you decide to work part-time, or if you are awarded a Teaching/Research Assistantship, this number will change accordingly.

UBC also has a Work Learn programme in place, which allows all UBC students to undertake a wage-based part-time position on campus, to bring down the cost of living considerably.

Life at UBC

UBC is situated in the heart of Vancouver, one of Canada’s busiest, most culturally diverse cities. Embraced by the North Shore Mountains on one side and the scenic Mount Baker to the other, Vancouver is home to a beautifully diverse arts, culture, nightlife and music scene.

Nature enthusiasts can satiate their thirst for the outdoors by whale-watching at the Georgia Straits, sturgeon-fishing at the Fraser River, or simply biking down Vancouver’s gorgeous cobble stoned streets. Whatever your taste and preference, Vancouver truly has something for everyone.

Residence

UBC boasts of the largest university residence in Canada, with more than 12,000 students living in 13 residence halls.

Depending on your budget and preferences, a number of comfortable student residence halls are available to you, including Marine Drive, Fraser Hall and Thunderbird. Most halls come equipped with WiFi, dishwasher, pest control, laundry and other utilities.


Health

UBC takes a proactive approach to student health and well being, and believes good health to be at the heart of academic performance. Registered doctors and nurses are available on campus round the clock to provide physical health care (like allergy shots, immunisation and surgery) as well as mental health services including counselling.

Additionally, nurses from the Student Health Service set up booths around the campus each week, where students can drop in at their convenience and get tips, information and advice regarding their personal health.

Safety

To foster a greater sense of campus safety, a number of blue phones are installed at various points in the campus, and can be used in times of distress to ask for directions, to report a case of crime or harassment, or to talk to a health expert if you are feeling ill.

Additionally, Safe Walk is a transport service which accompanies students, teachers and visitors who feel unsafe walking alone, across campus.

The Office of the Ombudsperson is an impartial, confidential resource for students, and works to ensure a safe, just and respectful environment for students by taking complaints and arranging appointments with students.

Dining

With more than 40 restaurants, cafes, bistros and food trucks scattered around campus offering a plethora of gastronomical delights, students at UBC never run out of dining options.

Be it Starbucks, Domino’s Pizza or the Canadian favourite Tim Hortons, UBC has the choicest of culinary options just a stone’s throw from you.

Alternatively, you could opt for one of the three available meal plans and save up to 12% on dining every semester.

Student Societies

Your life outside the classroom is paramount to your overall development and well being, and UBC truly understands this. With more than 370 student clubs and societies catering to a wide range of interests-be it foosball, astronomy or cooking-you can be sure to find a niche for yourself and meet like-minded students.

In your free time, don’t forget to cheer on for the Thunderbirds, UBC’s varsity basketball team!

Campus Life

Image Credits; http://vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/residences/ritsumeikan-ubc-house/

It would be a vast understatement to say that UBC has one of the most exciting campus lives in Canada. From social mixers, concerts, spring break trips to quiz nights, bake sales, yoga workshops and art exhibitions, the UBC campus is almost always brimming with activities and events. Don’t believe us? Take a look at their events ! Additionally, the UBC campus is home to a number of museums and galleries, including the MOA (Museum of Anthropology), the Morris and Helen Belkin gallery, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and the Pacific Museum of the Earth, all of which are open to students and visitors 365 days a year.

Jobs and Opportunities

The UBC Students Services is a central source of student career development and welfare. It is dedicated to positioning students in exciting jobs in and around campus.

CareersOnline is the online job portal for students and employers alike, and allows you to find the job or volunteering opportunity most suited to your qualifications and requirements.


We hope you found this University Review helpful! If you are keen about applying to the University of British Columbia and are unsure of how to proceed, you may get in touch with the admissions experts at 91ȱ ( …formerly 91ȱedge), who will be happy to guide you.

We wish you all the best!

A number of career events and workshops are held throughout the year to help students boost their chances of employment.

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]]> /blog/university-british-columbia/feed/ 1 Game Of Thrones: Evolution Of Your Favourite Characters /blog/game-thrones-10-favourite-characters-season-1-7/ /blog/game-thrones-10-favourite-characters-season-1-7/#comments Sun, 30 Jul 2017 18:56:30 +0000 https://www.greedge.com/blog/?p=2872 Winter has come. After 6 long seasons winter has finally come and it has brought the undead army along. With a race to the Iron...

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]]> Winter has come. After 6 long seasons winter has finally come and it has brought the undead army along. With a race to the Iron Throne at hand and the Night’s King marching to the wall, the seven kingdoms is facing chaos in every direction..

With The King in the North gathering troops, the Mother of Dragons en route Westeros, Cersei plotting her devious schemes and Arya settling her scores, do the living have a chance of surviving the winter?

The main objective of this post is to portray a few fan favourite characters from the show by using one word which describes them the most. This is based on my perception of the characters.

Opinions may differ.

1. Tyrion Lannister – Astute

Meaning: Shrewd

Usage: Tyrion’s astuteness has ensured he’s in the right side in the battle for the Iron Throne!

Image Credits: https://teengazette.wordpress.com/2015/07/16/tyrion-lannister-stands-tall/

The youngest of the Lannister trio, Tyrion is the personification of wit. The strongest weapon in the artillery of the fan favourite imp is his mouth. He has turned the tide in his favour with wit and tongue, innumerable times. If size really mattered the elephant would be the king of the jungle. So my money’s on the little lion for the run for the throne.

PS: You just cannot confront the man verbally unless you have access to burn ointment.

2. Arya Stark – Retribution

Meaning: Vengeance

Usage: Arya’s grand entry at the beginning of season 7 has brought back old school retribution in style!

Image Credits: https://www.women.com/shannon/lists/best-arya-season-7-episode-1-quotes-game-of-thrones

“The girl has a name, Arya Stark of Winterfell” The last of the Stark girls was the reason for the many goosebumps for the viewers. From being a brash little tomboy to a vengeful warrior, Arya has come a long way. She opened the season in style and has started crossing out names on her kill list, sending a message and hinting that she has got her hands full for the season. Ned would be really proud of little daughter.

The Lone Wolf has begun her hunt.

3. Jon Snow – Exemplar

Meaning: Ideal model

Usage: Though Jon Snow is not the true heir to Winterfell, he is an examplar of a true King In The North

Jon had started out at the Night’s Watch as a steward and jumped all hurdles, took all the blows and gave his life (literally!) and went on to become the Lord Commander. He has won the hearts of millions of fans by being a living portrayal of his father’s principles . A wave of nostalgia hits when he unites all the men in the wall, wildlings and kings and forgives the traitors, reminding us of the honourable Ned Stark. The Lone Wolf doesn’t hesitate to give his life to save his pack.

Jon Snow is not the king the North deserves, but the king it needs right now.

4. Daenerys Targaryen – Emancipator

Meaning: Saviour

Usage: Daenerys emancipated the Unsullied army from their Masters and won many hearts.

The Mother of Dragons was treated as a slave by her own brother for his political interest. Daenerys Stormborn evolved from an innocent princess to a Khaleesi, to the Mother of Dragons and finally as the Saviour of Masses. From building her own army with a humongous fleet of ships to forming allies, Danny is an iconic character of the series. With people loving and supporting her and with three intimidating dragons, the Targaryen is on her way to reclaim her right to the throne.

Daenerys Targaryen is the reminder that dynamite comes in small packages.

5. Sansa Stark – Metamorphosis

Meaning: Evolution

Usage: From a proper lady to a fearsome Queen, Sansa Stark’s metamorphosis has been a difficult & cruel one.

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Sansa Stark is a survivor. Surrounded by evil, she is the princess with a crown of thorns. In the initial seasons you just cannot see Sansa without tears in her eyes. Well, you cannot blame the girl, she lost her family, got married to monsters (with the exception of Tyrion), lived amongst people who plotted her death and destroyed her family and hometown. Now Sansa has transformed into a lady, with tears replaced by revenge and a resolve of a Queen and has helped her brother regain Winterfell. She now has her sights set on Cersei and the Seven Kingdoms.

Sansa Stark is a sword forged in fires and taken the beatings only to become better and stronger.

5. Cersei Lannister – Domineering

Meaning; Ambitious

Usage: Cersei’s domineering nature and power-hungry antics cost her her children, family & people.

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The dangerous combination of beauty, power and ambition sums up the Queen of Westeros, Cersei Lannister. She blew up the most religious site of King’s Landing and managed to kill thousands of citizens just to make sure she killed a few enemies . Losing her children to death, Cersei has become more heartless than ever. With the Mountain on her side and hatred and revenge fuelling her, Cersei is setting up the stage to face rivals approaching her from all sides.

The Mad Queen has taken up the reign.

7. Hodor – Benevolent

Meaning: Good Nature

Usage: Without a benevolent, protective caretaker like Hodor, it’s unlikely that Bran would have survived.

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Hold the door. The words that changed our perspective of the Giant of Winterfell. Now, who would have ever thought there was a tragic past that changed the poor guy’s life forever? Even though the time traveller messed up his childhood, Wylie (Hodor) was willing to sacrifice his life for his little master, which he eventually did. The scene sure did make us shed a few tears.

Hodor was the unsung hero with a forgotten name.

8. Jaime Lannister – Diligent

Meaning: Dedicated

Usage: Despite being termed the ‘traitor’, Jaime Lannister has always been diligent in performing his duty to the Iron Throne & the people.

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Jaime was Tywin Lannister’s prized trophy. Tywin put a lot of effort and thinking into the combat training and mental growth of the heir to the Casterly Rocks, which sure did not go a waste. Over the series we can hear people glorifying the skills of the Lannister hunk. From pushing a little kid from the window to waging wars, Jaime did it all for his love. He slowly evolved from an arrogant aristocrat to a noble warrior seeking a cause.

Jaime Lannister has the pride of a Lion and the heart of a doe.

9. Joffrey Baratheon – Abhorrent

Meaning: Despise

Usage: Though the benchmark for abhorrence has been long broken after Ramsay, Joffrey was one of the first members on the hate-list.

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Joffrey can easily win the award for the most hated character of the entire series, hands down. The late king was hated by everyone alike from the time he was an ill mannered prince. The bravado pulled off dirty tricks one after the other that made the audience pray for his death. If Joffrey was on fire and I had a glass of water, I would use it for cleaning my shoe.

Joffrey is the undisputed king of hatesville.

10. Petyr Baelish – Deceitful

Meaning: Cunning

Usage: While we’re sure he has something up his sleeve, Littlefinger’s deceitful tactics are yet to be seen in the upcoming episodes in Season 7.

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Never trust Littlefinger (In caseyou didn’t know,that’s his famous nickname). The guy made a statement himself! The infamous Petyr Baelish has a reputation for being as cunning as a fox. From deaths of Ned Stark and Lysa Arryn, to the sentence of Tyrion, Petyr played his cards right. The master of coin is a man with the a vast influence and hidden power and a tongue as sharp as a sword.

Littlefinger is a character of immense power hidden in the deepest of vaults.

I won’t name my favourite character out of the many. According to the rumor mill, favourites move on to rest in peace in this show.

Nevertheless, who’s your favourite Game of Thrones character? Comment and let us know!

Valar Morghulis. #WinterIsHere

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