Study Abroad

Yes, getting a Swiss work visa to work and live in Switzerland may be quite difficult for foreign applicants especially those belonging to non-EU countries. Only certain people with years of excellent working experience may work in Switzerland such as managers, specialists or university graduates. Although the number of work permits issued is lmited. Your duly filled Swiss work visa application will be submitted by your potential employer to the cantonal employment or immigration authority.

For official purposes, it is recommended to write full date - with month spelled out. For example-

1. 08 May 2025,
2. May 08, 2025

ISO 8601 date format is international date format. This format puts year first - followed by month and then day i.e. YYYY-MM-DD. For example-

• 2025-04-27 becomes 27 April 2025.
• 2025-08-05 becomes 05 August 2025.

Ideally the correct date format is one that matches date format adopted by your local/regional official bodies of state or country. This is because - different date formats are used across borders, organisations and systems. Hence it is advised to follow date and time format prescribed by your organisation/institution. Some common date formats are DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY and YYYY/MM/DD.

The countries that use the dd mm yyyy date format are Australia, New Zealand and-

1. Most of Europe including-
   
   • UK
   • France
   • Germany
   • Italy
   • Spain
   • Netherlands
2. Most of Asia, including:
   
   • India
   • China
   • Japan
   • Indonesia
   • Pakistan
3. Most of Africa including-
   
   • South Africa
   • Nigeria
   • Kenya
4. Most of South America, including:
   
   • Brazil
   • Argentina
   • Colombia

United States is primary exception following mm/dd/yyyy format. Canada uses both formats but officially prefers dd/mm/yyyy. Some countries like China might alternatively use yyyy/mm/dd in certain contexts- especially for sorting purposes. 

Yes - several 100% scholarships are available for international students for studying in Ireland. These fully funded scholarships in Ireland come with the coverage of 100% tuition fee, living costs (including accommodation and daily expenses), international airfare - for initial arrival and final departure from the country and fee for English exam - if covered. However securing such scholarships maybe very difficult and requires outstanding academic profile and work experience. 

Eligibility for Government of Ireland Scholarship (GOI-IES) include-

1. Open to students from specific countries listed on scholarship website
2. Strong academic performance in relevant undergraduate studies
3. Must be pursuing PG course in eligible subjects described by scholarship committee
4. English proficiency to be proved via IELTS, TOEFL or PTE scores
5. work experience

Actively learning the local language, being open to cultural nuances, and seeking guidance from colleagues and local communities can help bridge the cultural gaps and facilitate integration.