What are the best reasons to attend Drake University?

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Akansha katariya | Contributor-Level 10

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International students must attend Drake University for the following reasons:

Beautiful campus: Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Lowa. It has a beautiful, smoke-free campus with close building architecture which enables one to explore the campus easily.

Good Academic Records: The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1 which means Drake University provides a more focused environment to the international students. Also, it helps in achieving good academic scores.

Provides in-campus housing: Drake University provides in-campus housing to freshmen and sophomores.

Helpful faculties: The faculty members are highly educated and

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A variety of scholarships are available at Drake University to assist international students in covering their tuition costs. International students can apply for need-based and merit-based scholarships at Drake University. Scholarships from Drake University are intended to honor the scholastic success, and aptitude in the arts or sports, and to somewhat offset your family's financial need. Take a look at these well-known Drake University scholarships below:

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What are some useful tips for students starting their first semester at Drake University?

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According to the students who have studied at Drake University, international students must consider the following tips in their first semester:

Never come under peer pressure to achieve the best. However, along with taking new experiences, it is crucial to prioritize schoolwork and not take anything for granted.
Try to achieve good grades to make things easier in the long run.
Professors are helpful so never hesitate to seek their guidance.
Study hard, have fun, and surround yourself with a supportive group of friends.
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What are the strongest academic programs at Drake University?

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What IELTS score is required to get into Drake University?

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Drake University expects an IELTS score of 6.5 or above for PG programs and a minimum of 6 or above for UG programs. International students must submit TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo scores along with the IELTS scores. The English language requirements for UG and PG programs for international students are given below: