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THE EDITOR Dear Readers: Welcome to the sixth issue of Canadian Student Magazine, Canada’s semi-annual publication on education and experiential travel in Canada and abroad.

I am pleased to bring you another issue packed full of information.

The content of Canadian Student Magazine is contributed by industry professionals, whom I sincerely thank for this valuable material. And they do this because they want you, the reader, to stay informed on important topics like destination country or city info; tips on finding the institution or program that best suits your needs and wants; highlights on certain programs; vocational and certificate options and opportunities; and new ways of learning. It is all here for you to learn from and to help you make some important decisions.

As I was putting together this issue’s contents, it became very clear to me that there is a strong underlying message that overlaps in many of the editorial pieces, and that is just how important it is to get formal training in your field.

Be it international business, nursing, fashion design, plumbing, law, film studies, medicine – it doesn’t matter what the field, except that you need to pursue a formal certificate, diploma, and/or degree in order to be more marketable in today’s workplace.

You will also learn some interesting job statistics in some of the provincial pieces we have in this issue. It is encouraging to see how many positions will be available in the coming years and in which sectors, so getting your official training and combining this with work experience – at home, abroad, or a combintation of the two – will ensure that you are ready to be hired!

And of course, if you are someone who is interested in starting up your own enterprise – be it for or not for profit – you will find the feature on Entrepreneurship interesting and valuable. Written by and about young Canadians who know first-hand what it takes to dive into a personal venture, it is inspiring and insightful.

For the Fall, mark your calendars for the next Study and Go Abroad Fairs, September 29-October 5th. Stay in touch by signing up on www.studyandgoabroad.com, and by regularly visiting www.GoStudy.ca, your year-round source for information on education, work experience, volunteerism, and travel.

Happy planning and have a great summer.

Anita Kuehnel, Editor/Publisher Canadian Student Magazine

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Macquarie University Enhance your degree in Sydney, Australia

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Study in Australia An Experience that Lasts a Lifetime

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RMIT University

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Higher learning leads to a passion for nutrition

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More Than a Destination: Study in the U.S. on a Fulbright

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Make the Ocean Your Destination

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No Teachers No exams How Can One Learn Anything?

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Education UK: Innovative • Individual • Inspirational (English)

Design Your Career in New Zealand

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Consultant: Savaş Akar We would like to thank the following institutions for their valuable contributions to the content of this publication.

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Education UK: Innovative • Individual • Inspirational (French) Profile: ST. GEORGE’S UNIVERSITY British Columbia A great place to study, a great place to stay.

Les études supérieures: une voie pour trouver sa passion Pourquoi choisir l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard?

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Building Your Education, Building Your Future Study in Ontario

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New Zealand, EduNova, Fulbright Canada, IE University, Impact Entrepreneurship Group, Northern Michigan University, Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, PEI Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning, Perth Education City, QS Network, Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration, SEA Semester, SUI Norway, Vytautas Magnus University.

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Medicine at Deakin provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the practice of medicine, with an emphasis on the early development of clinical, communication and procedural skills; diagnosis and management of chronic diseases; and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Deakin’s Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).

As a Deakin medicine graduate you will be in high demand for internships in Victoria and other states, and well prepared to enter specialty training programs in all areas of medicine, as well as work in a wide range of hospital or ambulatory settings in Australia or overseas. http://www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs/medicine/

The Medical School for International Health is a unique collaboration between Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Columbia University Medical Center. This American-style medical school incorporates global health coursework into all four years of the medical school curriculum, and classes are taught in English.

Fourth-year electives are taken at Columbia University Medical Center and its affiliates, and students complete an eight-week Global Health clinical clerkship in supervised, clinical settings in under-served parts of world such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Peru, Nepal, India, Israel, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Vietnam and the United States. Residencies are conducted in highly-regarded medical facilities in the United States and Canada.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Medical School for International Health, in collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center. www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/bgcu-md

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY Campus of International Excellence in Spain The certification granted by the Spanish Ministry of Education acknowledges our efforts to offer high quality education and front-line research activities.

The University of the Basque Country is connected to over 150 countries around the world and welcomes an increasing number of visiting students and researchers every year.

Our extensive and varied academic programs will certainly meet your career building expectations.

What´s more, the Basque Country´s dazzling landscapes, age-old culture, and countless leisure options will add the perfect touch for a memorable educational or research stay with us.

Help yourself at the University of the Basque Country! www.ehu.es

Mark your calendars for the upcoming 19th Study and Go Abroad fairs, September 29-October 5, 2011. Canada’s largest international education fair is coming again for a cross-country circuit.

Meet with representatives from universities and colleges, specialized vocational schools, volunteer programs, work experience and travel providers from North America and around the world.

Stay up-to-date by checking back on www.studyandgoabroad.com and signing on to preregister – any time of the year. This way we can send you updates on times, venues, free seminars and the exhibitors who will be at this exciting event.

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Things have never been more stressful for students!

You have to cope with passing exams, getting good grades, choosing the right career path, and deciding where to study.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could go somewhere more relaxed? Somewhere uncrowded yet interesting, beautiful yet exciting, modern yet peaceful? Somewhere with world-class educational institutions and a reputation for success?

In New Zealand you can have it all: an amazing environment; world-class academic institutions; vibrant cities; awesome night life; fantastic culture; and breathtaking natural beauty.

Visit learnmorestressless.com to discover the best study destination on the planet.

Innovative Joint Master in International Communication Six universities across Europe, all specializing in communication and public relations in international professional contexts, have joined forces to create the unique joint Master in International Communication.

Students study at two European universities in an international environment, and receive two degrees and a consortium certificate.

Graduates of the MIC are interculturally competent communication professionals able to work in a global context. They anticipate change and are able to create, offer and manage sustainable and innovative solutions to communication challenges.

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. www.masterinternationalcommunication.eu j.r.smyth@pl.hanze.nl

Laureate Hospitality Education (LHE) is the world’s largest hospitality management education group, with institutions on four continents.

Les Roches and Glion are accredited at the university level by the NEASC, the only two in Australia by the Australian Government. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs with the possibility of international transfers and internships.

LHE students have an average of three job offers upon graduation, as the industry has ranked our universities among the top three worldwide. (TNS ranking 2007.) On our campuses in Switzerland, Spain, USA, Australia and China, the students come from ninety different countries.

Learn more about Laureate Hospitality Education: www.laureatehospitality.com

Why Lincoln University?

Since its founding in 1919 Lincoln University has always taken pride that our faculty, students and administrators are of an international array. Our professors are industry experts who provide first-hand knowledge when teaching in their respective fields. Studying at Lincoln University will give you the necessary tools that will enable you to succeed and achieve your individual dreams.

When you think of Lincoln University, here’s what should come to mind; • Affordable • Diverse • Exceptional Professors • Location Your Business starts here! www.lincolnuca.edu

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Experience One Semester in Arctic Norway!

Bioscience (autumn) This programme allows students to gain insight into the functioning and development of cells and organisms. Furthermore, the programme will conduct research on botany and plant physiology in a Scandinavian/Arctic environment.

Aquaculture (spring) This programme is for students with a background in biology (e.g. ecology, aquaculture, environmental or agricultural science), wishing to gain valuable knowledge of modern aquaculture on-site in Northern Norway.

Ecology and Northern Wildlife (spring) This programme provides you with a comprehensive understanding of current topics in ecology and marine biology. As a student you will go on exciting excursions to see species like killer whales, sea eagles and Atlantic puffins.

Learn more at www.uin.no/fba_english or contact nina.hoiskar@uin.no

Perth, Australia – a unique study experience…

Each year, over 55,000 students choose the capital city of Perth to gain a quality education and experience the unique Western Australian lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking for a Bachelor, PhD or Masters (by coursework or research) Degree, our world class universities offer a wide variety of courses to match your career aspirations.

Perth Education City’s website is a reliable source of information for anyone wanting to know more about studying and living in Perth.

It features a comprehensive course search tool, which allows you to browse all the Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses available in Western Australia.

This past December a few fortunate St. George’s University medical students had the opportunity to participate in the University’s India Medical Experience Selective.

The students spent two weeks at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University (KIMS) in Karad, India, where they shadowed attending physicians and participated in rotations with residents and interns in numerous departments, including internal medicine, surgery, and radiology. Students experienced first-hand how health care systems operate in a country with few resources and a large number of patients.

The St. George’s India elective is offered to students during both the summer and winter breaks.

So what are you waiting for?

Search for your course today at www.pertheducationcity.com.au/ca

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Introducing the new Summer Study Abroad programme at the University of East Anglia (UEA)! This intensive programme will allow students to earn academic credit in the areas of International Business or Film and Television Studies.

Educational field trips, master classes, and guest lectures will bring classroom learning to life; and a fantastic social programme, including a medieval banquet, seaside excursion, and a ride on the London Eye will complete the student experience.

Participants in this exciting new programme will spend three weeks at the University’s state-of-the-art London Study Centre and three weeks at the beautiful main campus in Norwich.

More details at www.uea.ac.uk/SummerStudyAbroad or contact SummerStudyAbroad@uea.ac.uk.

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Northern Michigan University has launched a historic international partnership in Cuba. NMU is one of only 16 U.S. institutions granted a license for study abroad programs in the country and the first to extend its presence beyond Havana.

Two NMU students who accompanied the group have remained for the semester at the University of Matanzas, east of the nation’s capital.

Canadian students getting an education at NMU can take advantage of our relationships with Cuban universities to study there for a semester.

In today’s world, Canadian students should not only have an excellent American education, but they should get a truly international education by studying for a short time in a third country. www.nmu.edu

GoStudy,ca is your year-round source for researching education and experiential travel.

Read stories about innovations in a variety of fields; stay up to date on destination information; learn about where to find out about how to get ready for studying in Canada as well as overseas; research volunteer and work experience opportunities; and lots more!

Check back regularly and link to the school banners to learn more about their programs and what is available throughout the world.

And follow us on Facebook on Go Study.

The University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia, has introduced landmark educational reforms known collectively as the Melbourne Model.

In moving to the new model, the University is responding to the challenges of today’s changing environment as well as aligning itself with the best of European and Asian practice and North American traditions.

Under the Melbourne Model, students studying a new generation of undergraduate degree complete a major in a particular discipline together with breadth subjects. These breadth subjects, along with the opportunity for internships, study abroad and participation in industry projects offer, students the chance to explore a range of interests.

Learn more about the ‘Melbourne Experience’ by visiting us at www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au or email us at mcha@unimelb.edu.au.

Since 1935, the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine has educated and graduated more than 14,000 bilingual/ bicultural physicians. Our graduates are licensed and practicing in all fields of medicine and all over North America.

The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine’s Medical Spanish course is for students seriously interested in learning a language, practicing their language skills with Spanish-speaking patients and enjoying a vibrant new culture.

Students begin practicing their Spanish with patients through our Program of Medicine in the Community (PMC) in their first semester, during which time they come into contact with Spanish-speaking patients and practice their language skills.

To learn more visit www.uag.edu/medicine/medical_spanish.htm or by emailing us at infosat@uag.edu.

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Anglia Ruskin University has seen the number of applications for full-time undergraduate courses rise by almost 19% over the last 12 months.

The University has so far received 8,195 applications from people wishing to enroll on a full-time undergraduate course beginning in September 2011. This represents an increase of 18.79% in the number of applications received compared to last year.

“Anglia Ruskin University is becoming more popular and with our increasingly attractive portfolio of courses and new facilities, we are finding that more and more people want to come here to study.”

Professor Michael Thorne, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University www.anglia.ac.uk

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS Bangor Law School at Bangor University is extremely warm and welcoming to international students. The interaction between the academic staff, the administrative staff, and the employees at the university have made me feel as like I belong here.

The course is only two years, plus extended breaks, so I find that the time away from home seems very balanced for a family person studying a law degree.

‘I chose to study at Deakin as the medical course focuses not only on the knowledge of biomedical sciences, but also the importance of social justice, professional integrity, interdisciplinary teamwork, medical ethics and cultural awareness … cognizance of these skills and concepts is essential for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in medicine and become a life-long learner.’

Having the opportunity to study the law of England, Wales, and the European Union is attractive to Canadian students as our system is also derived from this common-law.

Nikki’s hard work continues to be rewarded: This year she won Deakin’s Coltman Equipment Award and the Deakin Accommodation (Medicine) Scholarship.

I will certainly miss all the wonderful people I have met at Bangor when I leave. Coming from Canada to North Wales has been a great adventure!

She says she enjoys the teaching style at Deakin – particularly the emphasis on the biopsychosocial model of illness.

Dan Seward, Vernon, BC 2-year LLB Law, Bangor Law School

Hillsborough Community College is a really great college for an international student like me who wants to complete the first two years of college in the U.S. and meet the general education requirements required to transfer to a four-year college or university.

The small class sizes help me better participate in the class activities.

Since there are only 20-30 students in a classroom, students have more opportunities to interact with the teacher and students, better understand the lecture, and make more friends.

As a student from outside of an Englishspeaking environment, you can take advantage of so many opportunities to develop your English skills in writing and speaking. HCC has a great tutoring center, and you can participate in activities and festivals.

Thao T. Nguyen from Vietnam Degree Program: Associate in Arts in Graphic Design at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida

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For Nikki Adler, medicine is more than just her field of study. It’s a passion.

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Nikki Adler, Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Deakin University, Australia

Kiwis are lovely!

There is no way that you will not feel welcome.

I knew the importance of the food industry to New Zealand: As a food engineer it called my attention to carry out my studies here. My supervisor is one of a kind. Since day one, he was 100% supportive to my work. He gave me responsibilities, guided me, and taught me a lot in my area of research. I am a lucky person – this is unquestionably the best project I’ve ever had the opportunity to work on.

Glauce de Sousa, Brazil PhD Student University of Auckland, New Zealand

As a prephysician student from Chicago, with five years of Spanish, I was interested in applying my studies in a medical setting. I signed up for four weeks in Guadalajara, Mexico, taking

Spanish courses at the University Autónoma de Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s top medical schools. The clinical aspect of the course was unique because it served as an opportunity to observe how medicine is practiced differently in a foreign country.

Looking back on this experience, I would recommend this program to any student interested in health care who would also like to communicate with patients in Spanish.

Brian Minardi, USA Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara

After completing my bachelor degree in Canada, I started looking for a master’s program in communications.

I was instantly attracted to the Master in International Communication because of its unique global approach.

The program is a partnership between six universities in Europe. I have the opportunity to study at two of the partner universities, in two different countries, and graduate with a degree from each institution!

This program allowed me to not only meet people from all over the world, but also to gain an invaluable personal and academic experience, and be better prepared for today’s ever-changing global labour market.

Camelia Panitcherska, Montreal, Canada Master in International Communication Geert Hofstede Consortium

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management is extremely well-known in the Hospitality Industry and is the perfect school to study hospitality management.

With more than 80 nationalities on campus, I am studying in a multicultural and international environment where the classes are small and there is a lot of interactivity with the teachers.

It is a fantastic experience being at Les Roches. Coming from Canada, studying in Switzerland and doing my

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Timothy Choi, Toronto, Ontario Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Bluche.Switzerland

Lincoln University is great! I like the fact that the school and classes are small, therefore each student can get personal attention from the instructors.

We have students here from all over the world so the atmosphere is extremely friendly and interesting. One of the major attractions for me is the flexibility of the class schedule; I can take morning classes, evening or even Saturday classes.

Mr. Jie Zhu, PROC Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (4th Year) Concentration-Economics

I’ve always been fully satisfied with the academic facilities at the University of East Anglia. I never saw myself as an academic person, but my success, the staff, and amazing alumni at UEA have made me seriously consider staying on for my masters.

I don’t care how corny it sounds – UEA changed my life. DO IT. I seriously could not recommend any experience more. I’ve met so many people here and made so many contacts around the world - no other experience could ever match what I’ve had in these three years.

Kathy BA in English Literature and Creative Writing

St. George’s University’s world-class professors were a huge draw for me from the very beginning. They have a true passion for teaching and their commitment to their students’ success was apparent from the first day of class.

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Sometimes you’ll find that professors at a larger university are more concerned with their own research than with teaching their students, but this couldn’t be further from the truth at St. George’s. Professors at St. George’s have extensive office hours when you need extra help to fully understand the material, and their guidance on choosing the right medical career is invaluable. Their investment in our futures is truly inspiring and I know in the end their support will help make me a better doctor.

Michael Kosters, Montreal Third-Year Med Student, St. George’s University

The thing I love most about being a student athlete at NMU is being part of the Wildcat family.

The school and town pride and support for the university is nothing like you would experience in a Canadian university.

I decided on NMU because of the friendly and experienced staff as well as the professionalism that this school represents. The town of Marquette is something you can’t help but fall in love with, as well as the beautiful campus here at Northern.

Scott Macaulay NMU sophomore and Wildcat hockey athlete

Studying at University of Nordland, Norway, has opened my mind to research undertaken in countries other than my own.

Quality instruction, supportive staff and exceptional field opportunities made my exchange the great educational experience that it was! This made me want to continue my graduate studies at UiN.

My study experience: I like the people that I have met in my course. It is nice to have both Australian and international students studying together.

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internships in China and Hong Kong shows how international the hospitality education can be. If you see your future in the Hospitality Industry, Les Roches is definitely the place to go.

My university campus is beautiful and has a great, supportive International Students Office.

I love Perth city! I think being here is an excellent opportunity to travel and study at the same time. You learn a lot about yourself and you become a stronger person.

You get to meet interesting people and make friends from all around the world.

The added bonus is that you also get a world class degree!

Raena Worrell, Canada Graduate Diploma of Education Perth, Western Australia

I was in the midst of researching many schools across Canada when my plans for studying at the University of Melbourne materialized.

Being part of a university community as a post-graduate was really fun. I was surrounded by other students and great lecturers, who all shared a passion for second language teaching and learning.

I formed a nice study group early on and we were all a great support for each other throughout our course.

I hope to continue to teach ESL at universities around the world. My Master’s degree will open up positions I was previously unqualified for, including teaching in Canadian universities.

Shawna Shulman Master of Applied Linguistics University of Melbourne, Australia

As a Master’s student, I have been involved in every step of my MSc project, from the field to the lab, seeing how a research project unfolds from beginning to the final result. I highly recommend the MSc in Marine Ecology for any student who wants to study right next to the ocean in a program that includes a wide range of elective courses and has a high ratio of professors to students!

Andrea Bozman, exchange student from Vancouver Island University Spring 2009.

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Famous for its climate, lifestyle and friendly people, Perth – the capital city of WA – has been continually voted as one of the world’s most liveable cities (The Economist 2004-10).

Australia’s sunniest capital boasts some of the country’s most beautiful beaches and an incredibly diverse natural environment that will take your breath away.

There are so many things to do in Perth, depending on your interest, mood and taste. Check out Tourism Western Australia’s TOP 10 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN PERTH! 1. Visit one of the 19 beautiful metropolitan beaches.

2. Visit Kings Park, the southern hemisphere’s largest inner-city park.

3. Take a ferry to Rottnest Island.

4. Spend a day exploring the colour and diversity of the port city of Fremantle.

5. Spend the day sampling the amazing produce and wine at WA’s oldest wine growing region, the Swan Valley, just half an hour’s drive from Perth.

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6. Indulge in a cultural feast – visit the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Western Australian Museum and check out the many live music/theatre options available.

7. Explore the funky inner city precincts of Mount Lawley, Subiaco, Leederville and Claremont for fantastic restaurants, bars, and shopping.

8. Visit one of Perth’s Indigenous art galleries to see some unique artwork, and do the Indigenous Walking Tour of Kings Park to learn about Australia’s fascinating history.

9. For a different perspective, take a scenic helicopter flight over Perth city and the stunning coast.

10. Swim with dolphins at Rockingham, just 45 minutes drive from Perth.

And why not take advantage of the State’s thriving economy and work part-time to subsidize your leisure activities, living costs, and travel plans?

With only 10.3% of the country’s population, the State has 21.4% of the job vacancies in Australia*. Therefore, you are more likely to get a job in WA than anywhere else in Australia.

If you are on a student visa, you will have the opportunity to work parttime for up to 20 hours per week.

This allows you to become an active

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Hundreds of Canadian students are realising their dream of living and studying in Western Australia (WA) - Find out how you can be next!

member of the community and it’s a great way to improve your résumé!

Working Holiday visitors can travel throughout WA’s regional areas for a unique Australian experience. You can work on a sheep or cattle farm, pick grapes for a winery, be a cleaner or nanny, work in a restaurant or café, or even become a tour guide!

West Australians are also amongst the highest paid in the country (AU$71,760), with annual full-time earnings well ahead of the national average (AU$65,374)*. So if you want to live in Australia after your studies Perth is the ideal choice. *Source: WA Business News, 13 January 2010

Education in Perth With a strong reputation for excellence, Western Australia allows you to combine an enviable lifestyle and a world-class education.

Whether you choose to study at one of our five universities or at one of our numerous professional colleges, Vocational Education & Training (VET) providers, or secondary schools, you will receive a quality education and qualifications that will be recognized by employers and leading institutions around the world.

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DID YOU KNOW? The most popular courses for Canadian students in Perth are:

• Business & Management • General Education Programmes • Human Welfare Studies & Services • Natural & Physical Sciences • Pharmacy • Philosophy & Religious Studies • Rehabilitation Therapies • Society & Culture • Teacher Education • Veterinary Studies In 2010 there were over 55,000 international student enrolments in Perth from 143 different countries. All international students receive a 40% discount on public transport, and all buses within Perth’s central business districts (CBD) are free for everyone!

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The University wins national and state awards in teaching, has a 5-star MBA ranking, and conducts cutting edge research that has real world application. It runs over 28 different research centres in areas as diverse as human genetics and microelectronic engineering, through to palliative care, literacy and social learning.

As one of the larger universities in Australia, ECU has an enrolment of 21,000 students including over 3,600 international students from more than 94 countries. The University offers over 330 specialist award programs and 1,700 staff members provide a challenging and supportive environment for teaching and learning.

Education & Training International www.eti.wa.edu.au ETI is owned and operated by the Government of Western Australia.

ACAE incorporates three schools:

School of Tourism & Hotel Management (ASTHM) - teaching students the value of self-discipline, respect and positivity for 21 years.

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• The Australian School of

• The Australian

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Culinary Arts (ASCA) - a school solely devoted to the teaching of Culinary Arts and to developing aspiring young chefs.

ACAE has strong links to industry, which ensures every student receives relevant qualifications as well as a work placement during their course.

Edith Cowan University www.ecu.edu.au ECU is one of Australia’s most successful education institutions.

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There are also over 25 secondary senior government high schools in WA that are specially approved to provide educational programs for overseas fee paying students in Years 8-12.

The University of Notre Dame Australia www.nd.edu.au Note Dame is recognised for its beautiful restored historic ‘town’ campuses. It is a private Catholic university and is committed to ensuring that students receive a personalized, high-quality education.

It offers a caring and friendly learning environment providing courses that are challenging, relevant, and responsive to student, employer, and community needs.

The University has a close working relationship with the University of Notre Dame in the United States, which allows the exchange of students and staff each year with the campus in Indiana. This association, plus others worldwide, also provide Study Abroad opportunities for all Notre Dame students - international or domestic.

Australian College of Applied Education www.acae.edu.au

Business & Management (ASBM) - courses that take students closer to becoming successful business leaders.

degree courses and grant credits of up to 18 months of a degree.

With 50 institutes and polytechnic campuses throughout WA, it is the largest provider of vocational education and training in the State. ETI offers over 250 Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses to international students, which can provide advanced entry into University

The University of Western Australia www.uwa.edu.au UWA is the premier university of the State. Established in 1911, UWA has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

UWA consistently attracts the highest calibre of students and, in 2006, 82.7% of the top 5% of school leavers in WA chose UWA. In October 2005, Professor Barry Marshall (a UWA graduate and researcher) and his colleague Dr Robin Warren were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for their discovery of ‘the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease’ Professor Marshall continues research related to H. pylori and runs a molecular biology lab at UWA. Contributed by: Kelli Patterson, Perth Education City www.pertheducationcity.com.au/ca

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The Melbourne Experience

Study in Australia

Build your future, Study in Australia

Situated in one of the world’s most liveable cities*, the University of Melbourne is the only Australian university that offers a truly international curriculum aligned with the very best global higher education models. The Melbourne Model is an innovative approach to learning and teaching, and the rigour of this curriculum structure is underpinned by the Melbourne Experience, through which students can access unprecedented academic enrichment opportunities.

The University of Melbourne has 15 Graduate Schools that offer a range of focused and intense courses to prepare you for professional careers such as a doctor, lawyer, dentist, veterinarian and more. We offer more than 340 graduate programs ranging from certificates and diplomas to masters and PhDs. *Melbourne was voted the world’s third most liveable city in 2010 by the London-based Economic Intelligence Unit.

Further Information

Please contact Melissa Chapman at the University of Melbourne North America Office: 202-216-4367

mcha@unimelb.edu.au

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Enhance your degree in Sydney, Australia “Not only does attending Macquarie afford you the chance to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it will provide you with a top-notch education and increase your future job prospects. My Macquarie degree was immediately recognised by my employer and therefore, it not only increased my chances of getting the job, but also provided me with a higher salary.”

Dave Munro, alumnus of the Master of Special Education at Macquarie, returned to Vancouver to work as a secondary special education teacher.

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Ranked among Australia’s top ten universities and within the top 40 in the Asia-Pacific region (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings of World Universities, 2010), Macquarie University is recognised for its innovative curriculum, high-quality teaching and research, and unique campus environment. Macquarie’s academic strengths include business, chiropractic, education, international relations, speech and language pathology and a range of other disciplines.

Our Master of Speech and Language Pathology students also have supervised placements in the Macquarie University Speech Clinic.

Canadian student Katy Patterson gained extensive practical experience through her speech and language pathology studies. “The University Clinic has therapy and observation rooms that use video cameras to tape sessions. In our practicals we shadow a clinical educator, we see our own clients - it’s really hands-on. The practical definitely helps bring the theory together because we can apply it to reality.”

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At Macquarie University we focus on developing your capabilities, to give you skills for your career and your life. You can tailor your international study experience to include opportunities in internships, clinical placements, overseas volunteering, and exchange, all while studying at a leading university in cosmopolitan Sydney, Australia.

Macquarie also offers a unique range of extra-curricular opportunities.

For example, all students can apply to participate in PACE International programs (part of Macquarie’s Participation and Community Engagement Initiative). PACE International programs allow you to contribute your resources and skills to local communities and learn from them in the process. Programs run throughout the year and go to destinations in the Pacific, South East Asia and Latin America.

Macquarie has one of the most extensive international exchange programs of any Australian university. With over 300 universities from more than 60 countries to choose from, you can study overseas for periods ranging from a few weeks’ vacation study to a full academic year.

Generous scholarships

Macquarie University has one of the most generous scholarships programs in Australia, and provides opportunities each year for many students to undertake studies at Macquarie University. The Macquarie University International Scholarship (MUIS) aims to attract outstanding students from around the world to study at Macquarie University.

There are approximately 40 full or partial tuition scholarships available each year, awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Life on campus

Approximately 33,000 students study at Macquarie, including 10,400 international students. We offer opportunities for international students to study with us for periods ranging from a Study Abroad or Exchange semester right through to a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

No matter how long you study with us, you’re sure to find everything you need on our campus or nearby.

Canadian Amrekha Sharma received an MUIS for her Master of International Security Studies, and believes her that international study has been an invaluable experience. “I have found that studying overseas, especially in Australia, definitely helps you stand out as a more interesting candidate—it seems to denote someone who is open-minded, ambitious and unafraid to challenge him/herself.

Australian higher education is well-looked upon internationally and I am glad that I made the decision to study here.”

Macquarie’s campus is set on 126 hectares of peaceful parkland in one of Australia’s premier high-technology corridors, approximately 15 kilometres (30 minutes drive) from Sydney’s central business district. It features eateries and recreational facilities, extensive library and computer facilities, a state-of-the-art Sport and Aquatic Centre, an acclaimed sculpture park, several museums and two hotels. The Macquarie Centre, a major shopping complex, is also on the doorstep of the campus, offering everything from movie cinemas to an ice skating rink!

More than a degree

To prepare you for a career on the global stage, we offer a range of opportunities to enhance your degree, both for academic credit and as extra-curricular activities.

For example, Study Abroad and Exchange students can undertake internships for academic credit during their time in Sydney, in areas such as event management, journalism, media, online marketing, public relations, biology and psychology. Our internship program is designed to help you develop important work-based skills, while establishing industry networks and contacts in the Australian work culture.

At a postgraduate level, students of our professionally-accredited Master of Chiropractic complete a year-long internship at one of our chiropractic outpatient clinics and research centres, located in a range of sites throughout Sydney.

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Find out more

If you would like to find out more about Macquarie University, Sydney, visit our website www.international.mq.edu.au/canadianstudent or send an email to iso@mq.edu.au.

A great way to keep in touch with Macquarie is to subscribe to The Macquarie Globe, the online news for Macquarie’s international community. Sign up for free at www.international.mq.edu.au/globe Join the thousands of international students who are discussing accommodation, life in Sydney and more at our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/macquarieinternational

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A multicultural population of 22 million (1 in 4 Australians was born outside of the country) A land of diverse climates with spectacular scenery (with 10 per cent of the world’s biodiversity – many of its native plants, animals and birds exist nowhere else in the world) The world’s 13th largest economy and one of the most stable in light of the recent global financial crisis Canberra is the nation’s capital, with Sydney and Melbourne the largest cities respectively

Sources: www.australia.gov.au and www.dfat.gov.au

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Australia has a well-deserved reputation for providing top quality education services. These services range from prestigious universities, vocational education and training, to schools and English language training.

Last year, Australia received around 630,000 student enrolments from around 200 countries across these four sectors. Australia’s universities have extensive linkages with Canadian universities and colleges, offering structured internationalisation and articulation (credit transfer/recognition) opportunities.

Australia is the third most popular destination of choice for Canadian students going abroad, after the United States and Britain, with over 4,700 Canadians studying in Australia on an annual basis. The diversity of courses available is extensive and because each of the education sectors is linked, students can progress their education pathway, moving easily between institutions.

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Australia is a welcoming environment for international students, and the Government appreciates the value that international students bring to its society, through developing cultural, research and business links that have mutual long-term benefits.

By investing billions of dollars each year, the Australian Government ensures that the country’s reputation for quality services, innovative research and strong international partnerships is maintained and strengthened.

Australia’s education providers promote innovative, creative and independent thinking, delivering practical solutions for real-world problems. Students learn to work as part of a team, to communicate effectively with others from around the globe and to develop the practical skills and intellectual abilities that are required for global success. Students can be assured that they will receive a world-class education from experts:

ten Australians have been awarded Nobel prizes – for medicine, science and literature1.

Australia is also renowned for its golden beaches, stunning scenery and friendly people.

Student Support Student welfare is of the highest priority for the Government, which is why it has introduced a number of policies that ensure that an Australian education experience is a positive and safe one.

All Australian education institutions that enrol international students must be registered with the Australian Government and meet high standards of quality and ethical practice. These standards relate to curriculum, qualifications of teaching staff, facilities and specialist equipment. Students can therefore be confident that they will receive the quality of education that they pay for.

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AUSTRALIA Rigorous steps are also taken by all education institutions to provide comprehensive student support.

Specialist services to help international students adjust to life and study in Australia and to achieve their goals include: • language tuition; • designated international student advisers; • on-arrival reception and orientation programs; and • health, counselling, accommodation and career and employment services.

The Education Service for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act holds education providers accountable for their services: in the rare event of a college closure, tuition fees are protected.

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Canada was one of the Top-25 sources of international students for Australia in 2010 and the numbers of Canadian students in Australia have doubled over the past seven years Nearly three quarters of all Canadian students in Australia undertake higher education, either at the Bachelor or Masters level Canadian students undertake a wide array of fields of study in Australia such as teacher education, medical studies, rehabilitation therapies, legal studies and communication and media studies.

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About the Australian Education System Schooling in Australia begins with a preparatory year followed by 12 years of primary and secondary education.

Attending school is compulsory until the age of 16 or completion of Year 10.

Students who continue their education through years 11 and 12, study towards a government-endorsed certificate that provides a pathway to further education in an Australian tertiary education institution.

There are two types of tertiary education programs in Australia: 1. those offered by universities and other public and private higher education providers; and 2. those offered by public and private training providers and institutions in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

There are 39 Australian universities2, based both in the major cities as well as regional centres. Several of these universities regularly appear in the various world rankings (for example, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranking and The Times Higher Education Supplement University Rankings).

Australian universities offer programs that lead to qualifications ranging from undergraduate bachelor degrees to postgraduate doctorates.

Many Australian institutions also offer foundation studies or bridging courses to help students meet the entry requirements for further study.

Completing study through an Australian university increases employability and provides skills that are transferable to any part of a student’s life.

Australia’s VET system delivers industry-based qualifications that provide students with the skills identified as critical by employers. This training ensures students develop the knowledge and expertise they need to enter the workforce for the first time, re-train for a new job, re-enter the workforce, or upgrade their skills.

Many Australian institutions also offer English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).

Starting Your Journey to Australia To start your journey to Australia, go to www.studyinaustralia.gov.au, the Australian Government’s website for international students. It has all the details on the courses available in Australia to international students. You can use its search facility to establish a personal profile or find particular institutions or courses that you are interested in.

The website also provides details and links to other government websites which will guide you through your student visa application and provide advice about living, learning and growing in Australia.

With over 300,000 unique visits each month, www.studyinaustralia.gov.au is the first place to start your journey to Australia.

Contributed by: Fareeda Chand Austrade, Canada 1. http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/ en/WhyAustralia/NobelPrizes.htm 2. http://www.australian-universities.com/ list/

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Choose your education sector: university, vocational education and training, school or English language training Select a course Apply for admission Apply for a visa Plan for your departure (finance, transport, accommodation, quarantine and customs) Arrival!

Source: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

Where to go for more information

• The multi-lingual official Australian guide to studying in Australia: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au • A comprehensive study guide for international students, including advice on arriving in Australia, accommodation, public transport, money matters, health and wellbeing: studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/StudyGuide_pdf.pdf

• English language training: www.elicos.edu.au • Austrade, 175 Bloor Street East, Suite 1100, South Tower, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4W 3R8; email: fareeda.chand@austrade.gov.au

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Studying in Australia

RMIT University is Australia’s largest dual-sector educational institution, with a reputation for producing some of Australia’s most employable graduates.

RMIT offers you the most relevant and globally recognised programs and courses due to its strong connection to industry and partnerships with communities throughout the world.

Close to 470 programs across TAFE, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels are regularly evaluated by an industry-advisory board and are delivered by renowned leaders.

Study areas include: » Architecture » Art and design » Advertising and communication » Aviation and aerospace » Biotechnology » Education » Environmental studies » Engineering » Health and medical science » IT and computer science » Management and logistics » Media, film and TV » Property and project management » Science

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Melbourne, Australia

Located in the heart of MeLbourne,

RMIT UnIveRsITy pRovIdes edUcATIon To oveR 71 000 sTUdenTs woRldwIde And Is The chosen desTInATIon of 11 000 InTeRnATIonAl sTUdenTs. Why RMIT? You’re driven to get more than just a foot in the door— RMIT provides you with the opportunity to: » Gain practical experience with local or international firms before you graduate » Be connected to industry leaders from the likes of BMW, KPMG and Calvin Klein » Attain internationally-recognised qualifications from one of the most internationalised universities in the world*.

RMIT has campuses in Melbourne and in Vietnam and delivers programs through partner institutions worldwide » Expand your horizons with a study tour to one of 26 different countries » Study at an institution that impels independent thinking and innovation and is the top entrepreneurial university in Australia** » Live at the heart of a vibrant city and the Sports Capital of the World*** Student Mobility Programs » Study Abroad and Exchange If you are looking to add an international flavour to your degree, then consider a Study Abroad or Exchange program. These programs provide you with a unique opportunity to complete part of your studies in Australia—combining one or two semesters of study at RMIT University with your studies at home.

RMIT has exchange partnerships with various Canadian Institutions including Concordia University, Ryerson University, University of Alberta and University of Waterloo. www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/educationabroad » RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) As part of your RMIT program, RIIERP offers you the opportunity to gain international work experience with the likes of Airbus, the Siemens Group, Volkswagen, Rolls-Royce Group, and Robert Bosch. The benefits of this are huge—not only does the international work experience put you steps ahead of your competition but you have the chance to get yourself noticed by the world’s most renowned firms. www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/intworkplacement * 2009 Times Higher Education Supplement Survey ** 2009 GSEA annual Top Entrepreneurial Universities List *** 2009 SportBusiness Sport Management Awards Photo of Ronan Buick Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Science) CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A 11280 0810

RMIT Work Integrated Learning (WIL) RMIT has a reputation for producing some of the most employable graduates and this is largely due to its mantra of ‘Learning by doing’.

Over half of RMIT’s programs include some form of work experience from collaborative industry projects to work-placements and internships of up to a year.

Melbourne life Nothing compares to the buzz of a living city, and Melbourne knows how to live.

Melbourne’s urban charm is characterised by its maze of hidden laneways and arcades which conceal some of the city’s most eclectic cafés, bars and boutique art and fashion. All tastes are considered and almost everything in this city is celebrated with a festival. Comedy, fashion, food, art—even winter—gets its own week or month long celebrations! And when music festival season hits in Spring, it’s weekend after weekend of camp-outs and road-trips with the best live bands and dj’s.

For sport lovers—there’s no better place to be than the reigning Sports Capital of the World!

The best bit about it all? RMIT is right at the centre of the action.

> To learn more about the opportunities available to you, email RMIT on isu@rmit.edu.au.

www.rmit.edu.au/international

Global Education + Global Networks = Global Opportunities

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Ranked 47th in the world in the 2009 Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings

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www.unsw.edu.au UNSW International Office, Australia: Tel. +61 2 9385 6996 n internationaloffice@unsw.edu.au

The Network for International Higher Education

CRICOS PROVIDER CODE 00098G

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is Australia’s first international university

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Une population multiculturelle de 22 millions d’habitants (1 Australien sur 4 est natif d’un autre pays) Des climats variés avec des paysages spectaculaires (L’Australie possède 10% de la biodiversité mondiale - la plupart de ses plantes indigènes, ses animaux et ses oiseaux n’existent nulle part ailleurs) La 13e puissance économique mondiale et l’une des plus stables, vis-àvis de la récente crise financière Canberra est la capitale nationale, avec Sydney et Melbourne, qui sont les plus grandes

Sources: www.australia.gov.au et www.dfat.gov.au

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L’Australie a une réputation bien établie grâce à la qualité supérieure de son enseignement. En effet, on y trouve des universités prestigieuses, des établissements d’enseignement, des écoles de métiers et des instituts linguistiques de langue anglaise. L’an dernier, l’Australie a accepté quelque 630 000 étudiants provenant de 200 pays dans l’un ou l’autre de ses quatre secteurs d’enseignement. Les universités australiennes ont un lien privilégié avec les universités et les collèges canadiens, permettant de créditer des cours complétés dans un cadre international.

L’Australie offre un environnement accueillant pour les étudiants étrangers.

Le gouvernement apprécie grandement leur présence puisqu’elle favorise le développement culturel, l’avancement des recherches et facilite l’émergence des liens commerciaux offrant des bénéfices réciproques à long terme.

Grâce à ses investissements de plusieurs milliards de dollars, le gouvernement australien s’assure de maintenir et de solidifier sa réputation à travers la qualité de ses services académiques, ses recherches innovatrices et son partenariat international prospère.

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Près du trois quart des étudiants canadiens en Australie ont suivi des études supérieures, soit au Baccalauréat ou à la maîtrise.

Les étudiants canadiens entreprennent leurs études dans diverses disciplines en Australie telles que : l’enseignement, le domaine médical, les thérapies de réhabilitation, le droit et les études en communication et médias.

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Avec plus de 4700 étudiants canadiens annuellement, l’Australie est la troisième destination préférée des Canadiens qui choisissent d’étudier à l’étranger, après les États-Unis et l’Angleterre. Ayant une panoplie de cours disponibles et des programmes d’étude inter-reliés, les étudiants ont la possibilité de parfaire leur cheminement scolaire et de changer facilement d’établissement.

Les enseignants australiens prônent la pensée indépendante, innovatrice et créative en plus d’offrir des solutions pratiques à des problèmes concrets.

Les étudiants apprennent ainsi à travailler en équipe, à communiquer de façon efficace avec des membres de diverses cultures et développent des aptitudes pratiques et des habiletés intellectuelles permettant l’obtention d’une réussite collective. Les étudiants sont assurés d’obtenir une éducation de qualité mondiale : dix Australiens ont été honorés par un prix Nobel – en médecine, en science et en littérature1 L’Australie est aussi réputée pour ses plages dorées, ses scènes à couper le souffle et pour ses habitants chaleureux.

australien. De plus, elles doivent offrir une éducation de qualité supérieure et doivent endosser des pratiques éthiques. Ces normes sont au cœur du cursus académique, des qualifications du personnel enseignant, des locaux et des équipements spécialisés.

Les étudiants peuvent ainsi être assurés qu’ils recevront la qualité d’enseignement pour laquelle ils paient.

Des étapes rigoureuses sont mises en place par chacune des institutions d’enseignement afin d’offrir un encadrement adapté aux besoins des étudiants internationaux. Pour ce faire, des professionnels sont mis à leur disposition afin de les aider à s’adapter à la vie et aux études en Australie, ainsi qu’à atteindre leurs buts :

Encadrement étudiant • bourse linguistique; L’aide financière aux étudiants fait partie des priorités du gouvernement.

Ainsi, la mise en place de directives assure une expérience académique australienne positive et sécuritaire.

Les institutions australiennes d’enseignement qui admettent des étudiants internationaux doivent être enregistrées auprès du gouvernement

• conseiller assigné pour les étudiants internationaux; • programme d’accueil et d’orientation; et • services de santé, de suivi psychologique, d’hébergement et de recherche d’emploi.

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Le système d’éducation australien en bref L’éducation australienne débute avec une année préparatoire, suivie de 12 années d’enseignement primaire et secondaire. L’assiduité à l’école est obligatoire jusqu’à l’âge de 16 ans ou jusqu’à la réussite de la 10e année. Les étudiants poursuivant leurs études au-delà de la 11e et la 12e année suivent un certificat approuvé par le gouvernement qui donne accès à des études supérieures dans une institution d’enseignement australienne.

Il existe deux types de programme d’études supérieures en Australie : 1. ceux offerts par les universités et autres établissements d’enseignement d’études supérieures publics ou privés; et 2. ceux offerts par des écoles de métiers publiques ou privées et des établissements vocationnels et formation professionnelle (VET - Vocational Education and Training).

On dénombre 39 universités australiennes2 localisées dans des grandes villes et dans des centres régionaux. Plusieurs de ces universités se classent régulièrement parmi les meilleurs à l’échelle mondiale (par exemple, le classement académique mondial de l’université Jiao-Tong à Shanghai ou le palmarès des universités du Times Higher Education Supplement).

Les universités australiennes offrent des programmes qui conduisent vers des qualifications allant du cours pré-universitaire jusqu’aux post-doctorats. Plusieurs institutions australiennes offrent aussi des formations et des cours d’appoint pour aider les élèves à répondre aux préalables pour des études ultérieures. Compléter des études dans une université australienne augmente les perspectives d’emploi et permet à l’étudiant de développer des compétences transférables dans tous les domaines de sa vie.

gouvernementaux, de la marche à suivre pour faire une demande de visa étudiant, en passant par des conseils sur comment vivre, apprendre et croître en Australie.

Le système vocationnel de formation professionnelle australien VET (Vocational Education and Training) permet le développement des qualifications particulières à l’industrie, donnant à l’étudiant des compétences recherchées par les employeurs.

Cette formation lui permet d’acquérir des connaissances et une expertise dont il aura besoin pour faire sa première entrée sur le marché du travail, faire un changement de carrière, réintégrer le marché du travail ou améliorer ses compétences. De nombreuses institutions australiennes offrent également des cours intensifs d’anglais pour les étudiants étrangers (ELICOS).

1. http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/ en/WhyAustralia/NobelPrizes.htm 2. http://www.australian-universities.com/ list/

Avec plus de 300 000 visiteurs uniques à chaque mois, le site www. studyinaustralia.gov.au est sans aucun doute, le meilleur endroit pour débuter votre aventure australienne.

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Créez votre profil personnel en utilisant le moteur de recherche, puis identifiez les établissements d’enseignement ou les cours particuliers correspondant à votre champ d’intérêt.

Ce site internet offre également des informations supplémentaires et des liens vers d’autres sites

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La loi à l’égard du service d’éducation pour les étudiants étrangers (ESOS - Education Service for Overseas Students) tient responsable l’établissement d’enseignement pour ses services offerts : lors d’un cas exceptionnel de fermeture d’un collège, les frais de scolarité sont protégés.

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Source: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

Où aller pour trouver plus d’information

• Le guide d’étude officiel multi-langue pour étudier en Australie : www.studyinaustralia.gov.au • Le guide d’étude complet pour les étudiants internationaux, comprenant des conseils pour l’arrivée en

Australie, le logement, les transports publics, les questions à l’égard de l’argent, de la santé et du bien-être. http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/StudyGuide_pdf.pdf

• L’institut linguistique : • Austrade, 175 Bloor Street East, suite 1100, South Tower, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4W 3R8; courriel: fareeda.chand@austrade.gov.au

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Design programmes in New Zealand cover a lot of different areas.

Qualifications are available in the fields of graphic design, interior design, fashion design, product design, animation, video game development, video production and post-production, make-up design, creative advertising and many others. Every level from certificates through to doctorates are offered, and the courses include lots of practical experience to build that all important portfolio.

The Adschool at Auckland’s Media Design School has recently been named the world’s fourth best advertising school by the prestigious YoungGuns Awards in the U.S., which recognise the world’s hottest creative talent under the age of thirty. The school also offers New Zealand’s only qualification in game development.

Interactive Gaming senior tutor Steffan Hooper says, “We work them hard while they’re here, but at the end of the day, we believe that the skills, knowledge and work ethic that they gain at Media Design School is what makes our graduates so well-respected in the industry.”

Matthias Reiche from Germany studied 3D Animation at the school, and he agrees that the challenging work was worthwhile.

“We would often work late into the night to get a project finished, bouncing ideas off each other. I think that’s something I appreciate more now that I am working and realise how important a co-operative, supportive environment is,” Matthias says. “My studies enabled me to get my first job in animation. Now I can call myself a 3D Animator and can work pretty much anywhere in the world.”

Shakira Tseng of Taiwan says she was “up for a big adventure” when she decided to study for a Diploma of Multimedia at Natcoll Design Technology.

“I chose Natcoll because it offered a great study environment and the tutors were really friendly and nice,” Shakira says. She also appreciated the industry focus and how the tutors covered such topics as creating a CV and preparing a portfolio. “Before we graduated, Natcoll ran a ‘job seeker’ seminar for us. It was great, a really positive thing to do.”

NEW ZEALAND

It’s no wonder that New Zealand has earned a reputation for creativity. This is the nation that brought to life the film fantasy worlds of Narnia, Middle Earth, and Avatar’s Pandora. Students from around the globe are flocking south to this little country with a hugely successful design and arts sector, and learning how to launch their own creative careers.

Shakira returned home to Taiwan and is now a product marketing specialist at Taipei Science Park.

Thi Huong Tong first arrived in New Zealand from Vietnam to attend high school, but ended up staying on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design at Otago Polytechnic.

“I didn’t intend to study in NZ. I thought I’d go to England for my fashion studies, but my homestay mom told me about the course at Otago Polytechnic.

We came and took a look and I felt really good because there were lots of practical things happening in the class and that’s what I wanted,” Thi says.

“We learned everything – theory and practical. And they offered us very good experience related to the fashion industry, like helping with fashion shows and working experience in a real workplace. Last term I went up to Auckland and I worked for (top NZ designer) Trelise Cooper. So it was really useful. Everything I dreamed of!”

Otago Polytechnic and the University of Otago have collaborated to create the Otago Institute of Design. This facility in the city of Dunedin brings together design students from both institutions to share facilities and benefit from a truly creative atmosphere.

Over in Christchurch Wendy Kim studied Fashion Design at Design & Arts College (D&A) and also appreciated the practical knowledge she gained along with her creative training.

“D&A gave me the advantage of a realistic education. After three years I had a solid base of knowledge that I could take into the industry. I am now working as a Fashion Supplier for Crystal Rivers Collection. We design and prepare apparel and present it to retail stores, while constantly building new relationships and ideas,” Wendy says. She is now working in Sydney, Australia.

There may have been a time in the past when studying in a creative field didn’t lead to much of a career, but these days creativity is very much in demand.

From advertising to film to interior design, there are excellent jobs to be found for those with the right skills.

Design courses in New Zealand lead to rewarding work offers all over the world.

For people with the urge to create and explore, the career opportunities are better than ever. And New Zealand’s practical and reputable courses, along with its amazing landscapes and inspiring surroundings, provide plenty of motivation for every student to excel.

Useful Websites: General NZ study information: www.learnmorestressless.com Schools & Courses: www.newzealandeducated.com Visas & Immigration: www.immigration.govt.nz Qualifications: www.nzqa.govt.nz Contributed by: Michelle Waitzman, Education New Zealand Photos courtesy of Education New Zealand

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INSPIRATION

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passion for Like many young people, Jennifer went straight to university after high school.

After four years, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education. It was during those four years that she discovered her true passion.

“I took a range of things. That’s why I liked my degree program—because you dabbled in a bunch of different areas,” says Jennifer. “I loved my nutrition classes. I would read the textbooks for fun.”

Exploring different programs of study can help prospective students make an informed decision. CanLearn.ca provides search tools and information about jobs and wages, schools, and scholarships.

Soon after graduation, Jennifer decided to become a dietician. That meant three more years of university in Toronto.

According to a 2009 report from the Canadian Council on Learning, just over half of college and university students follow the traditional path through their post-secondary education, graduating from the program and school where they first began their studies. The rest take a less direct route. For some, this means attending more than one institution, switching programs or changing subject areas.

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Jennifer recently completed a one-year internship as a dietician. After a threemonth job hunt, she’s now working in diabetes outreach. “Even though I’m in debt, I don’t have any regrets,” she says with a laugh. Nor should she; in today’s labour market, two out of three jobs require a post-secondary education, according to a labour market report from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

For Jennifer, the journey has been worthwhile. “University opens a lot of doors and gives you time to figure out what you want to do,” she says. “I’m glad I kept following what I wanted to do.”

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Julia Gaffield, 2007-08 Fulbright student from York University, who studied at Duke University

More Than a Destination: Study in the U.S. on a

In 1946, in the shadow of the Second World War, J. William Fulbright, a first-term Senator from Arkansas, proposed to divert the funds from U.S. war property sales to fund an international exchange program between the United States and other countries around the world.

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Sixty-five years later, more than 300,000 of the world’s best and brightest students, scholars, teachers, artists and scientists have studied, taught, conducted research, exchanged ideas, and contributed to the search for solutions to shared international challenges. The prestigious Fulbright alumni boast 43 Nobel laureates and 78 Pulitzer prize-winners, and include such distinguished individuals as Muhammed Yunus, Sylvia Plath, Joseph Stiglitz, John Hope Franklin, Boutros Broutros-Gali, and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

In 1990, Fulbright Canada opened the doors at the 49th parallel to the exchange of North America’s academic elite. Since then, more than 1100 graduate students and scholars have taken up their exchange at some of the most highly-acclaimed universities in the world. In 2003, Fulbright Canada introduced the Killam Fellowships program, which offers undergraduate students in Canada and the United States the opportunity to travel to the other country for a unique academic and cultural experience.

institutions. Traditional Fulbright student awards, typically granted for a full academic year, carry a value of US$15,000. The competition is open to students and young professionals from all scholarly disciplines.

Canadian students in the fields of science, technology, mathematics and engineering are eligible to apply for the Fulbright International Science and Technology Program. This award, valued at some US$180,000, offers exceptional students an opportunity to complete their PhD degree at a premiere scientific research institution in the United States. Interested prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.fulbright.ca.

The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada to spend either

There are a number of opportunities available to Canadian graduate students and junior professionals who wish to study, teach, or conduct research at America’s leading

one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the United States. Students at one of Killam’s partner Canadian institutions may choose to participate in the direct exchange program with one of Killam’s U.S. partners. Students at any institution in Canada may also participate in the open competition, choose to attend any accredited U.S. institution, and pay fees at the host institution. All students receive US$5000 for each semester on exchange. All Killam fellows also travel to Ottawa and to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Fall Orientation Program and the Killam Spring Seminar. Interested prospective applicants are encouraged to visit www.killamfellowships.com.

For both Fulbright students and Killam fellows, there is additional financial support for specific valueadded programs. Students may apply for additional funding to travel to other parts of the United States for professional development opportunities. In addition, all award recipients are eligible to apply for the Eco-Leadership and Community Leadership Programs, to receive additional funds to partner with local community groups on a project that will have a lasting positive environmental and/or social impact on the community.

Martin Caver, 2007-08 Fulbright student from the University of South Carolina, who studied at Queen’s University

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people, contributing as no other form of communication to the humanizing of international relations.”

Laura Adams, 2009-10 Fulbright student from Queen’s University, who studied at Syracuse University

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Choosing a university is like choosing a boyfriend or girlfriend. There are lots of choices, but finding the perfect match for you can be quite hard. Your parents, your friends, and your school counsellor all have advice about where you should apply for university. These people know you well, but how can you sort through all of the difficult decisions and discover the university that is the perfect match for you? It takes a bit of time to figure it out, but here are some questions that can help you.

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Outgoing vs. Bashful

Do you want to date someone who is the life of the party or do you think you are better matched with the quiet person who is a bit shy?

The size of a school can make a difference with how comfortable you feel on campus.

Big schools with populations in the tens of thousands can be excellent choices for students who are outgoing and like to make friends with lots of people. If you are the kind of person who has more than 1,000 friends on facebook and still wants more, then a large university campus will be perfect for you.

However, if you think a large group is more than three people, you should consider going to a smaller university.

Liberal arts colleges are wonderful because you will not get lost walking across campus. The new school and your classmates will be easy to get to know quickly. In addition, you will be able to have lots of personal attention from professors.

Whether you like a large university or a small one is like choosing between the life of the party or the shy person hanging near the edge of the crowd.

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Do you want someone who is fashionable with their hair done or do you want someone who is up for a bike ride or hike through the woods?

A school’s location can tell you a lot about its personality.

Universities that are located in the heart of a huge metropolis will be more influenced by the rhythms of city life. The pace of activities will be fast and there will always be undiscovered amusements around the next corner. This can be very invigorating and energizing or it could overwhelm your sensibilities and distract you from your studies.

Universities that are located in more rural areas tend to be more personal and relaxed. The small towns are usually complete with a few small shops and cozy cafĂŠs. Campus activities help to form a strong community where people say hello on the sidewalks and remember your name. This environment can be monotonous and boring to some or rather refreshing and laid back to others.

Whether you like the speed of the city or the calm of the country is a personal

choice. It can be the difference between dating an urbanite or an outdoor enthusiast.

Jock vs. Nerd

Do you want to date an athletic jock, or do you want to be with a geeky nerd?

Maybe you want to date someone who is a bit of both.

University sports teams are organized into divisions; the more Division I teams a university has the more geared towards athletics the campus will be. If you are an athlete yourself, look at all of the institutions that offer your sport to see if you could possibly get a scholarship to play.

For the proud nerds, consider attending one of the technical universities that specialize in the subject you geek on. You can find university rankings by subjects to see which schools have the best programs in your very specific field of study. If you want both athletics and brains, you are lucky because most American universities have a good mix of both.

So, look for a university that has the major you want to study and an intramural sports team you would like to join. Whether you like athletics or science there is a jock or nerd waiting for you somewhere.

Elite vs. Egalitarian

Do you want to date someone who is a member of the selective crowd, or do you want someone who is more unrestricted?

Private universities and colleges provide excellent educations to a small sliver of the university student population. If you have the resources to attend one of these schools, go for it. You will graduate with a degree you can be proud of.

Public universities have many advantages too; since they are supported by the state they are in, a four-year degree is generally much less expensive. They also tend to have many more subjects and specialties to major in.

Whether you attend a private university or a public university has a lot to do with your talents and your resources. Private colleges can be as difficult to get into as the popular crowd in your high school, so public universities are often just a more realistic option.

So think about it. Who do you want to date? The answer to this question might help you find the perfect university for you.

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Make the Ocean Your Destination Most students planning a semester off-campus think of the ocean as something to fly over…a barrier between their home campus and their destination. But for a select group of students interested in a unique semester away, the ocean is the destination.

Isn’t it worth one semester to study threequarters of the world?

The oceans cover most of our planet and have a major role in global climate, energy production, international trade, politics, biodiversity, and food production. Study of the oceans is an incredibly valuable component of any liberal arts education and can contribute to degree programs in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Academic opportunities to study the oceans:

There are a number of programs that provide opportunities to study the oceans from different perspectives on a variety of sailing and motor vessels. They range in the balance between academic and experiential emphasis, coastal vs. open ocean routes, and science vs. humanities credits, so there are programs that can contribute to every student’s education. Several programs provide a full semester of academic credit, though course offerings and credit structure varies with the program. Canadian students participating in at-sea programs in the United States can apply for financial aid from the semester program they choose and can also apply for specific scholarships. Killam Fellowships are an example of scholarships specifically designed to promote undergraduate exchange between Canada and the U.S. One program in its 40th year of operation is SEA Semester in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA. Offered by Sea Education Association (SEA), an internationally-recognized leader in undergraduate ocean education, each 17-credit SEA Semester begins with six weeks in Woods Hole, a world-renowned center for ocean and science exploration.

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USA policy), and nautical science (meteorology, physics, celestial navigation, ship operations). They also develop individual or small-group research projects in the sciences and humanities. After the preparation on shore, students join one of SEA’s two 134-foot brigantine sailing ships for a six-week offshore sailing/research cruise to complete their research projects.

The ships look like traditional sailing vessels but are outfitted with sophisticated equipment for oceanographic research. There are no passengers on these U.S. Coast Guard-approved training vessels; every student is considered part of the crew and rotates through watches in the laboratory, collecting and processing oceanographic samples; on deck, handling sails, steering, and navigating; and in the engine room and galley (kitchen). In a typical semester the ship stops once or twice in foreign ports for time off to explore and also to participate in organized activities to learn more about the local history, culture, politics, and environment.

irreplaceable connection with the sea and your small community of fellow shipmates. Relationships are formed that will last for the rest of your life.

In addition to the academic credits, there is valuable training in teamwork, communications, and leadership since students take on more and more responsibility as the voyage progresses. There is nothing quite like being at the wheel of a large sailing vessel charging across the ocean at night, with the only light coming from stars in the sky and bioluminescence of glowing organisms in the water.

Arriving in a foreign port aboard a ship

is a completely different experience than arriving via air travel. Anticipation builds for days before arrival, giving students time to research, discuss, and learn about the country and port city they are headed for. The first sight of land, the first smell of vegetation, foreign vessels and people on the waterfront, finally dropping the anchor or coming along side the dock; these are all exciting events that unfold each time you enter a new port.

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Preparation is important to get the most out of any off-campus program, but the only way to really learn about the sea is to go to sea. Living and working on a vessel out of sight of land for weeks on end provides a unique and

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“Every moment of my time spent within the SEA program was full of boundless possibility. My financial situation would have made it difficult to attend, except for the willingness of folks in the admissions office to offer help. The resources available to the students in both the classroom/ library on and offshore, and the vast sea of knowledge embodied in our teachers meant that all you had to do was ask a question and the oceans of knowledge would come pouring out. The people attracted to the program offered by the Sea

Education Association share an energy for adventure, an enthusiasm for life, and a passion for learning about humanity’s place in the natural world. I would recommend this program to anyone.”

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Ever since Viking explorer Leiv Eriksson landed on the shores of Newfoundland about a thousand years ago, the bonds between Canada and Norway have been strong. While different in size and population, the two nations share a lot when it comes to landscape, climate, natural resources and a close proximity to the North – similarities that lead to common interests in research and education.

Norway is an increasingly attractive destination for students and researchers from all over the world. Currently, more than 12 000 foreign students are preparing for their future careers in Norway.

Andrea Bozman from Vancouver Island University spent one semester in Norway, as an exchange student at Bodoe University College in 2009. She enjoyed it so much the first time she decided to go back.

“In Canada I studied fisheries and aquaculture at Vancouver Island University, a field in which Norway is a world leader. Northern Norway, as one of the most cold-water productive regions worldwide, makes Bodoe a natural choice for marine science studies. As I continue my academic career, I want to shift my focus to marine ecology, and again Bodoe provides the courses and research options I need to achieve my goals,” she says.

Although Andrea did not know that much about Norway before she arrived, she realized there was no need to worry. “My knowledge of Norway didn’t extend much past the climate, lutefisk, cost of living and Nordic skiing. Once I arrived, I found Norwegians to be incredibly helpful, whether it be with study related issues, everyday life such as where to find the least expensive grocery store or social activities,” she adds.

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Higher Education in Norway The majority of Norwegian institutions of higher education are publicly funded, and there are normally no tuition fees at public universities and university colleges. This also applies to foreign students, regardless of their country of origin. Fees may be charged, however, for certain professional education programs or by private institutions.

Norway has seven accredited universities, nine accredited specialized university institutions, 25 accredited university colleges, two accredited national colleges of the arts, and 29 private institutions of higher education.

Combined, they offer over 200 Master’s programs taught in English, and a range of courses tailored for exchange students, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Norway is undoubtedly a place to consider for students wanting to specialize in fields such as aquaculture, petroleum, shipping, environmental technology, renewable energy or welfare. Inspiring, high-quality programs and courses in a number of other disciplines are also available for visiting students.

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Norway was one of the first countries in Europe to implement the so-called Bologna process. An important aim of this agreement is to make academic degree standards and credit systems for higher education more comparable and compatible throughout Europe.

The introduction of bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees and ECTS credits make transfer of credits easy between institutions in Norway and Canada. There are a number of exchange agreements between Norwegian and Canadian institutions, for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Funding Since there are no tuition fees at many Norwegian institutions, studying in Norway would generally be a good deal for Canadian students, even if the cost of living is somewhat higher than in Canada. But for exchange students who pay home tuition during their stay abroad, the added costs add up fast.

Luckily, there are some scholarships available.

For students coming on exchange to institutions in Northern Norway, the Fellowship Program for Studies in the

High North offer both travel stipends and a monthly scholarship. Through the University of the Arctic, students can go on exchanges through the mobility program North2North, which also includes a scholarship.

International students are also allowed to take part-time jobs while studying in Norway.

The outcome of studying abroad in the northern corner of the world is that you can combine your studies with exciting outdoor activities, both winter and summer. As a student in Norway you will never be short of possibilities for unique experiences.

Andrea Bozman admits that she really misses Canadian food while being away from home. Nevertheless, she is fully aware that studying abroad is a very smart move when considering your future career.

“It gives you a unique chance to experience a different culture and way of life. This is important for anyone, student or not, and can only promote personal growth,” she says.

Andrea also believes that exposure to different academic environments gives you new perspectives and insight.

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“This may take academic goals in a new direction, one you may not have been exposed to at your home institution,” she concludes.

Links Fellowship Program for Studies in the High North: www.studyinnorway.no/Highnorth Étudier en Norvège - une expérience incomparable La Norvège offre une multitude de programmes dans divers domaines, comme le génie pétrolier et les études sur la paix et l’environnement, et près de 200 programmes de master enseignés en anglais. La plupart des universités et collèges universitaires proposent également des cours de baccalauréat et de doctorat en anglais. Que vous veniez d’atteindre un niveau d’enseignement supérieur ou que vous soyez un étudiant de niveau plus élevé cherchant une spécialisation dans un domaine spécifique, les établissements d’enseignement norvégiens peuvent vous offrir des cours et des programmes répondant à pratiquement tous vos besoins. Venez faire une expérience d’étude incomparable!

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Study Biosciences in Arctic Norway located in bodø, on the coast and above the arctic circle, the university of nordland (uin) offers the ideal environment for studies in marine biosciences. uin has excellent training and research facilities and a state-of-the-art research station.

We offer the following English-taught study programmes: • BSc in Biology (3 years) • MSc in Marine Ecology (2 years) • MSc in Aquaculture (2 years) One-Semester Exchange Programmes: • Bioscience (autumn) • Aquaculture (spring) • Ecology and Northern Wildlife (spring) Contact: Nina E. Høiskar: nina.hoiskar@uin.no

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THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD TO LIVE IN BI Norwegian School of Management has become one of the largest business schools in Europe and the second largest academic institution in Norway.

BI’s bachelor programmes are based on economics, marketing and management subjects areas. In addition the bachelor programmes provide students with the opportunity to specialise within a selected field. The bachelor programmes give you the opportunity to combine your own interests with specialised knowledge which is highly sought after in the labour market.

Bachelor of Business Administration The world of education is becoming increasingly global and the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme at BI Norwegian School of Management has been developed to reflect this. This three-year, full-time programme is taught entirely in English and has an international focus and student body.

Bachelor of Shipping Management The Bachelor of Shipping Management at BI will give you a taste of an exciting and globalised industry: the Shipping Industry.

Norway is still one of the leading shipping nations in the world and BI has along tradition of teaching and doing research in the Shipping area. Commencing in fall 2011 the programme is taught entirely in English. The programme will enable you to develop analytical and strategic skills related to the Shipping Industry.

Master Programmes BI Norwegian School of Management offers 7 different two-year, full-time Master of Science (MSc) programmes that provide professional skills to meet the increasing need of businesses.

Taught entirely in English the MSc programmes provide a stimulating and multi-cultural learning environment with an international outlook. The MSc programmes are thorough, demanding and interactive.

MSc in Business and Economics MSc in Financial Economics MSc in Strategic Marketing Management MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc in Political Economy MSc in Leadership and Organisational Psychology MSc in International Management To find out more about the Bachelor and Master programmes available please get in touch Web: www.bi.edu Email: study@bi.edu Call: +47 81 00 05 00

“Having grown up abroad it was nice to come home to Scandinavia, and even nicer to find that in my BBA class 55 nationalities were represented so I still had a good third of the world with me.”

Carl-Adam Sjölander, Sweden, BBA 2nd year

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FINLAND

No Teachers No exams

INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SERVICES (IBS) IS ONE OF THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED TOTALLY IN ENGLISH BY SATAKUNTA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES. IBS IS A BRAND-NEW DEGREE PROGRAM BY ALL MEANS – NOT ONLY IN SAMK BUT ALSO IN FINLAND. THE FIRST MULTICULTURAL GROUP STARTED THEIR IBS STUDIES IN AUTUMN 2009 – WITH NO TEACHERS OR EXAMS.

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In the IBS degree program, specialists of different fields from business, media and information technology are coaching students along in their studies. Traditional teaching and lecturing is not a relevant method in this program. The students are introduced to the basic subject matter at hand at the beginning of each module by their coaches, and various subjects are interlocked throughout wider modules such as Challenges in Internationality and Business and Humanity. IBS modules are combining the fields of business administration, information and communication technology, and media with customer service, creative service development and marketing. As part of their studies, students of the program are required to do at least one international exchange semester outside of Finland in either Europe, Asia, North America, or Asia – and up to two exchange periods are available.

COACHES SUPPORT THE LEARNING PROCESS

efficiently and target-oriented, supported by enquiry-based, on-demand coaching. The coach’s role is being a facilitator and learning outcome evaluator. Peer group feedback and evaluation are part of the ongoing evaluation system.

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The basic idea of IBS is to make students think about different approaches to business in general, and learn to operate and work in constantly changing environment of business services by a novel combination of educational methods. IBS educates specialists and experts for a variety of jobs in international business. Creativity is one of the IBS keywords, and while studying, students learn how important it is when developing a service business in different industries. The program studies are based on modern methods of network learning environments and on the principles of Problem Based Learning; that is, learning by doing and learning by enquiry.

PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET NEW CHALLENGES The IBS degree program trains experts who will be selfdriven thinkers and initiative-takers able to operate in both domestic and international business environments in roles such as business consultants, heads of services, and entrepreneurs. Comprehensive, innovative business service skills will be developed in a truly multi-cultural learning environment.

There are everyday challenges in IBS, such as gaining linguistic and cultural understanding to enable effective, collaborative performance. IBS is a demanding working environment both for the coaches and the students; it would be much easier and not as time-consuming to have the traditional exams and assignments in a standard courselike environment, but the comprehensive skills needed for the future of business would not be provided that way. The profound competence to work in the international business environment cannot be created only by reading books and completing tasks provided by course instructors, but by applying theories on real cases and projects, sharing knowledge and practicing creative problem solving inclusively through the studies.

The traditional way of doing business and teaching business has not improved the quality of life or the human condition on this planet by truly serving humankind, as evidence around us shows, so the program is looking for coaches and students who are willing to rise to the new challenges and create together: It is a program where the key INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SERVICES word is SERVICE.

In IBS there are now eight coaches, professionals from different areas, available for students. Learning by doing is literally working on real-time tasks and live cases that arise from existing entrepreneurship in the Satakunta region.

Collaboration with local organizations is based on close connection between the company this is and IBS contact persons, Reijo Koivula and Jeff Salahub, the as usual co-creators of the IBS Degree Program.

An innovative idea is now coming true, and the first experiences have been positive.

The combination of cases and project learning provides an inspiring way for both the students and the coaches to combine theory and practice.

All the activities no exams, no tuition fees, practical oriented degree are conducted in multicultural teams that Our program is different from the rest weave teamwork and You don’t have professors, only coaches. team communication you work in teams, solving real world problems.

International, interdisciplinary, interactive. skills throughout the Innovation-Business-Service in Pori, Finland. studies. Paramount is to make teams work

not business

Degree Program in Innovative Business Services – Bachelor of Business Administration (B.Admin). The next application period is Autumn 2011 with firstyear studies starting January 2012 Satakunta University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Business and Culture FINLAND http://ibs.samk.fi/

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Enjoy a Mix of Cultural and Academic Excellence

Study in Lithuania

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The heart of Europe might not be where you think; the geographers have established that it’s located in the Baltic country Lithuania, which may be deceptively small but is actually an attractive Northern European academic destination for foreign students. Boasting not just plenty of study opportunities, but a dynamic economy and a rich history as well, Lithuania attracts impressive numbers of international students every semester. As for the most academic local city, nothing beats Kaunas, the provisional capital, which is always swarming with students and exuding a warm and cozy academic atmosphere.

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The system of higher education in Lithuania has undergone a lot of positive changes since re-gaining independence in 1991 and joining the EU over a decade later. A variety of new disciplines has been added to the curricula of universities, Lithuanian researchers joined international networks, and new generations of scholars became members in a variety of academic communities.

As a result, there has been a certain renewal in research paradigms and a noticeably growing tendency towards an interdisciplinary approach in the teaching of humanities and social sciences.

Today there are as many as 45 institutions of higher education in the country: 14 state universities, eight non-state universities, 13 state colleges and ten non-state colleges. University studies are organized in three cycles: undergraduate (Bachelor’s), graduate (Master’s), and post-graduate (Doctoral) degree studies.

All Lithuanian schools of higher education actively participate in various international programmes and develop relations with academic institutions abroad, which serve as the basis for student, teacher and scientist mobility. Almost all Lithuanian institutions of higher education are members of the European exchange programme LLP/Erasmus. Academic exchange programmes are currently carried out in collaboration with numerous countries, including France, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Poland, Brazil, the U.S. and many others.

The available programmes are divided into 63 study fields, which are in turn grouped into six study areas: the humanities, the arts, the social, physical, biomedical and technological sciences. There are plenty of degree programmes and a variety of courses offered in English here, therefore the

language barrier is never a problem.

Grants are offered to foreign students who come to Lithuania for studies or research under the sponsorship of the government. Some of the governmental agreements cover travel, insurance, tuition fees and accommodation expenses. Some universities offer scholarships for international students.

Lithuanian academic traditions have deeper roots than those of the country’s neighbors. The first university in the country was founded in 1579, and at that time it was also the first one in the entire region of Eastern Europe.

While other higher education schools or universities in Lithuania may not be as old, they also faithfully pursue a direction of their choice, whether it is attention to the exact sciences and in-depth studies of a particular field, or an artes liberales direction offering wide-spanning general education.

This small yet noteworthy country, situated at what could be called a gateway location between the West and the East, certainly has enough to offer for a curious student from any corner of the world. Come and see for yourself, and you will soon find that academic communities in Lithuania are friendly and open to everyone.

Contributed by: Mrs. Zina Baltreniene Head of International Office Vytautas Magnus University www.trt.vdu.lt/EN

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Lithuania is an active participant of the Bologna Process and has made significant changes in its higher education system to accommodate international students and facilitate the conditions of their studies here. Just like many other European countries, Lithuania uses the familiar threecycle higher education system. The

Baltic nation has also implemented the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) which makes it easy for international students to make their existing qualifications compatible with the national credit system.

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One of the fascinating aspects of Lithuania’s appeal is its geopolitical duality. Western countries see the Baltic state as part of the East, due to the fact that Lithuania had suffered Soviet occupation. However, Russian people consider the country to belong to the Western world. Certainly, the quality of living in Lithuania has become much higher since the fall of the Iron Curtain, and has been rising even more since the country joined the EU in 2004. Regardless, that elusive mixture of the East and the West in one place is evident in Lithuania to this day.

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Education UK: Innovative • Individual • Inspirational

If you choose to follow a course of study in the UK, you become part of a tradition dedicated to excellence and innovation that has produced over 40 Nobel Prize winners within the last 50 years in the field of science alone. A tradition that: • •

Invented the principle of the worldwide web

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There are many reasons why you should study in the UK and an even greater number of subjects to choose from: Courses from accountancy to zoology are delivered at hundreds of universities and colleges of higher education, and a UK degree will allow you to specialize in the subject that interests you, in a country renowned globally for the quality of its research and the reputation of its academics.

UK undergraduate qualifications are respected and valued all over the world, which is why students from more than 180 different countries are currently studying at this level in the UK. A bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree from a UK college or university will give you an edge when you’re competing for a job or a place in a postgraduate

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UNITED KINGDOM other careers, such as government service, publishing, public relations and marketing. A degree will let employers know that you’re capable of independent thought, able to undertake research and analysis and that you’re prepared to work hard.

UK postgraduate qualifications – master’s degree, PhD or MBA – are also respected and valued internationally.

Most master’s degrees and MBAs at UK universities last one year, compared with two in many other countries.

Choosing the UK means that you only have to pay tuition fees for one year and you’ll be back in the workplace before you know it.

Part of the reason that UK qualifications are so highly valued across the world is the strict measures of quality imposed on them. The UK is world renowned for operating a unique quality-assurance system that ensures accountability in all areas. From student support services to their teaching staff, every school, further education and higher education establishment is subject to rigorous scrutiny in respect of their quality standards.

While you’re here, you’ll be part of a truly international community – a high percentage of postgraduate students in the UK are international and you may find as many as 50 different nationalities on a single campus. With such fantastic experience behind you, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running by the time you finish your course. UK qualifications let employers know at a glance that you’ve got the skills they’re looking for, putting you on the right track for a great job and a great salary.

One year after graduating, more than 95% of UK undergraduates are employed. If you want to be a doctor or lawyer, you obviously have to have the appropriate qualifications, but a degree is just as necessary for many

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course. It will show employers that you’re capable and used to conducting and analyzing your own research. If you intend to continue in academia, the research skills you gain provide the perfect introduction to future postgraduate study.

The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) ensures that UK higher education is of a standard that’s respected and admired across the world. Every few years, the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) takes place to judge the quality of research being carried out in UK colleges and universities. It is through quality-assurance systems such as this that the UK maintains its reputation as a world leader with respect to the quality of its education and continues to provide a valued educational experience to an increasing number of international students.

The wide range of courses on offer gives you a huge amount of flexibility.

You can enrol in a bachelor’s degree

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from the beginning, or you can start by taking a twoyear HND or Foundation Degree and then top up to a degree afterwards if you want. You can study a single honours degree where you’ll focus entirely on one subject, or study two subjects in a joint honours or combined honours degree. At the postgraduate level, you can start by enrolling in a postgraduate diploma course (PG Dip), then transfer to a master’s degree, or start by taking an MRes - master of research which could lead on to a PhD. It’s entirely up to you!

At a UK university you’ll be mixing with people from all over the world, whose different backgrounds and new perspectives will add to your experience.

International students form 14% of the full-time student population in the UK and 43% at research postgraduate level. No matter where you study, you’ll meet students from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. University cultural societies will give you social experiences that will shape your view of the international community in which you’ll soon be looking to make your career.

To find out more about studying in the UK, please visit the British Council’s Education UK website at www. educationuk.org

Apply now to study in Liverpool Do you want to study in a vibrant cosmopolitan city and experience the real England?

Liverpool Hope University is a top quality liberal arts institution offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research Degrees. Benefit from: • • • •

competitive fees outstanding facilities excellent career prospects merit based Scholarships

Contributed by: Liane Fraser, Information Manager, Montréal British Council Canada www.britishcouncil.org/canada Education.enquiries@ca.britishcouncil.org

t: +44 (0) 151 291 3389 e: international@hope.ac.uk www.hope.ac.uk/international

BANGOR LAW SCHOOL Bangor University’s Law School is a modern and forward-looking international law school focused on equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to respond to the challenges of the 21st century.

• Traditional University with over 125 years of teaching excellence • 2nd best value University City in the UK (Independent University Guide)

• Scholarships and Bursaries available

Undergraduate degree programmes: • 3 year LLB Degree Schemes • 4 year LLB Degree Schemes with European Languages • 2 year LLB Law Degree Scheme (for those already holding a degree or who have successfully completed 1 or 2 years of a bachelor / undergraduate degree in another subject) Postgraduate degree programmes: • LLM International Commercial & Business Law • LLM Law and Criminology • LLM Law and Public Procurement Policy • LLM Public Law and Devolved Governments • LLM Law (General) • MBA Law and Management • MBA Banking and Law • MA Banking and Law • PhD/MPhil/LLM (Research)

For further information: Bangor Law School, Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG, UK  + 44 (0)1248 383 781 • law@bangor.ac.uk • www.bangor.ac.uk/law

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Study in London

• Queen Mary is one of the largest colleges of the worldfamous University of London

• We are top-ranked with a worldwide reputation for excellence

• We have a unique campus environment, including accommodation, only 15 minutes from central London

• We are at the cutting edge of knowledge due to our outstanding research, teaching and study facilities

• We offer 3 year undergraduate programs (including the LLB), 1 year graduate programs, and doctoral programs

• We have a welcoming, cosmopolitan environment with extensive social and sporting activities

studyinlondon@qmul.ac.uk Arts • Business • Law • Medicine • Dentistry • Engineering • Sciences

Study at a Top 20 UK University

The University of East Anglia is a highly acclaimed institution with an international reputation. Based in the beautiful, historic city of Norwich, England, the safe campus offers a truly unrivalled study experience with outstanding facilities, comprehensive support and lively social life. Broad subject combinations cater to students needs, preparing them for a dynamic future.

www.uea.ac.uk/International

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Engage in lively experiential learning in International Business or Film and Television Studies split between our London and Norwich campuses. Earn academic credit, meet industry experts, and visit significant business, film and cultural sites.

Immerse yourself in an exciting social programme and have a summer to remember for an all inclusive cost of £3,500!!* *See website for more information.

For full details and online application visit: www.uea.ac.uk/SummerStudyAbroad

Cambridge & Chelmsford

Hop across the pond International study is within your reach

While studying at Anglia Ruskin you will be based in either the beautiful, vibrant city of Cambridge or the historic town of Chelmsford, both of which are within an hour’s travel time of London and rated in the top ten best places to live in the UK. • 3 year Undergraduate Bachelor degree courses • 1 year Postgraduate Masters degree courses • PhD Research programmes • 1 Semester or 1 year Study Abroad programmes • We can also consider students who want to transfer into the Yr 2 or Yr 3 of our undergraduate degree programmes We offer a UK education that will help you to realize your personal and career aspirations.

We have a lot to tell you about Anglia Ruskin and we have every confidence that you will have a great time here!

Email: answers@anglia.ac.uk Call: +44 (0) 1245 493 131

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Education UK: Innovative • Individual • Inspirational En choisissant de suivre un programme d’études au Royaume-Uni, vous adhérerez à une tradition d’excellence et d’innovation qui a produit plus de 40 lauréats du prix Nobel au cours des cinquante dernières années, seulement dans le domaine scientifique. Cette tradition: • a inventé le principe du Web; • a mis au point le premier ordinateur programmable; • produit 9% des articles scientifiques publiés dans le monde et 13% des textes les plus cités (pas mal pour un pays qui compte seulement 1% de la population mondiale); • se traduit par une productivité de recherche supérieure à celle des États-Unis: les chercheurs du Royaume-Uni produisent 16 articles de recherche pour chaque million de £ investi comparativement à 10 articles aux États-Unis et 4 articles au Japon.

S’il existe une foule de raisons pour lesquelles vous devriez étudier au Royaume-Uni, le nombre de matières parmi lesquelles choisir est encore plus grand: des centaines d’universités et de collèges d’éducation supérieure offrent des cours allant de l’aérospatiale à la zoologie et un diplôme britannique vous permettra de vous spécialiser dans le domaine qui vous intéresse, dans un pays réputé partout au monde pour la qualité de sa recherche et l’excellence de ses enseignants.

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Les diplômes de premier cycle du Royaume-Uni sont respectés et reconnus à travers le monde. Un baccalauréat ou encore un diplôme professionnel de type HND ou Foundation délivré par un collège ou une université britannique vous donnera les compétences dont vous aurez besoin pour être dans la course quand viendra le temps d’obtenir un emploi ou une place au sein d’un programme d’études supérieures. Il sera la preuve pour les employeurs que vous êtes capable, faites preuve d’autodiscipline et avez l’habitude de mener et d’analyser vos propres recherches.

Ils sauront que vous pouvez apporter une réelle contribution à leur entreprise ou organisation. En revanche, si le milieu universitaire vous intéresse, les aptitudes à la recherche que vous y acquerrez seront une excellence introduction à des études supérieures. Les diplômes des cycles supérieurs du Royaume-Uni - une maîtrise, un doctorat ou encore un M.B.A. - sont aussi respectés et réputés à travers le monde.

La plupart des programmes de maîtrise et de M.B.A. des universités britanniques durent une seule année comparativement à deux ans dans plusieurs autres pays.

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En choisissant d’étudier au RoyaumeUni, vous n’aurez à payer des frais de scolarité que pendant un an et serez de retour sur le marché du travail dans le temps de le dire. Votre séjour au Royaume-Uni vous permettra de vous immerger totalement dans l’anglais, la langue internationale des affaires. En même temps, vous deviendrez partie intégrante d’une communauté vraiment internationale – un pourcentage élevé des étudiants des cycles supérieurs au RoyaumeUni proviennent de l’étranger et on retrouve jusqu’à 50 nationalités différentes sur un même campus.

Cette formidable expérience vous donnera une longueur d’avance à la fin de votre cours.

Un an après la fin de leurs études, plus de 95 pour cent des diplômés de premier cycle britanniques sont avec l’emploi. Pour devenir médecin ou avocat, vous devez, bien sûr, avoir les qualifications requises, mais un diplôme est tout aussi important dans de nombreux autres domaines: fonction publique, édition, relations publiques et marketing. Un diplôme indique aux employeurs que vous êtes capable de penser par vous-même, de mener des recherches et des analyses et que vous êtes prêt à travailler fort.

La Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) veille à ce que l’enseignement supérieur britannique se maintienne à un niveau qui est respecté et admiré partout au monde. Périodiquement, le Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) évalue la qualité de la recherche menée dans les collèges et universités britanniques. C’est grâce à des systèmes d’assurance qualité comme celui-là que le Royaume-Uni conserve sa réputation de chef de file au chapitre de la qualité de l’éducation et qu’il continue à offrir une expérience d’apprentissage exceptionnelle à un nombre croissant d’étudiants internationaux.

Durant vos études au RoyaumeUni, vous pourrez pratiquez votre anglais tous les jours, dans les boutiques et les cafés, pendant vos sorties avec des amis anglophones ainsi que dans les séminaires et les groupes de discussion de votre programme scolaire. Beaucoup d’universités britanniques offrent des activités de soutien en anglais et, si vous avez besoin d’une assistance supplémentaire avant de commencer, les cours internationaux d’introduction vous aideront à amener vos aptitudes de communication au niveau voulu.

Le large éventail de cours offerts vous donne une grande flexibilité. Vous pouvez vous inscrire directement à un programme de baccalauréat, ou commencer par suivre un programme HND ou Foundation de deux ans, puis, si vous le désirez, poursuivre pour obtenir un diplôme. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à un programme spécialisé, consacré à une seule discipline, ou

opter pour un programme spécialisé bidisciplinaire ou multidisciplinaire.

Aux cycles supérieurs, vous pouvez commencer par vous inscrire à un cours de second cycle (PG Dip), puis passer à la maîtrise ou commencer par suivre des études de MRes – maîtrise de recherche –pouvant conduire au doctorat. Il n’en dépend que de vous!

Dans une université britannique, vous rencontrerez des gens issus des quatre coins du monde, dont les différences culturelles et les nouvelles perspectives enrichiront votre expérience. Les étudiants internationaux constituent 14% de la population étudiante à plein temps au Royaume-Uni et 43% des chercheurs des cycles supérieurs. Peu importe où vous étudierez, vous rencontrerez des étudiants d’Asie, d’Afrique, d’Europe, des Amériques et de l’Australasie.

Grâce aux associations culturelles de l’université, vous aurez la chance de comprendre leur culture et de leur faire découvrir la vôtre. Ces expériences sociales façonneront votre perception de la communauté internationale au sein de laquelle vous chercherez bientôt à faire carrière.

Pour en apprendre davantage sur les études au Royaume-Uni, visitez le site Web Education UK du British Council à www.educationuk.org.

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Si les diplômes britanniques sont aussi réputés à l’échelle mondiale, c’est en partie à cause des normes de qualité strictes auxquels ils sont soumis. Le Royaume-Uni est reconnu mondialement pour son système unique d’assurance qualité qui garantit une responsabilisation dans tous les secteurs. À la grandeur de l’organisation, depuis les services de soutien à l’étudiant jusqu’au personnel enseignant, chaque école et établissement d’enseignement

professionnel et supérieur est l’objet d’un examen rigoureux afin d’assurer le respect de normes de qualité.

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Why Spain?

Firstly, its way of life, which is the envy of many Western countries where everything moves at such a hectic pace. In Spain, life is all about taking time to savour it. Everything is open late into the night, and there are always people strolling around, having leisurely drinks on open-air terrazas, and generally enjoying themselves.

Studying Tourism

Spain is a truly fantastic place to study tourism - if not the best. It offers a vast range of activities for varied interests, including culture, business, outdoor and countryside activities, and gastronomy. The market is constantly expanding and Spain is now one of the leading destinations in the world in terms of visitors and profit. Last year alone, almost 60 million tourists visited Spain to experience the Spanish lifestyle.

Studying tourism in Spain means being in contact with leading companies in the sector and having the opportunity to gain first-hand experience from them. For example, Madrid hosts one of the world’s most important annual tourism fairs,

namely FITUR, where over a hundred countries and thousands of companies showcase their products. Tourism can be seen from many different perspectives, but it is basically a discipline that encompasses culture, languages, and management, all of which can play a significant role in both academic and personal growth.

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International experience is playing an increasingly pivotal role in today’s global environment. Talk to anyone who has studied abroad and they will tell you how the time they spent in a different environment had a marked impact on their lives. Spain has always attracted students wanting to acquire international experience. It is a very attractive option for a broad range of reasons.

A Bachelor Degree in Tourism affords a deep exploration of this industry while equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the multidisciplinary and varied tourism sector. Adding business and management to the degree brings a further advantage, in that it broadens the student’s range of professional skills and opportunities, including the possibility of working in Europe.

Additionally, Spain recently overhauled its higher education system to bring it into line with the European Higher Education Area (also known as the Bologna Process), which seeks to standardize all higher education systems and degrees in Europe.

The participating 47 countries that are mainly in Europe all recognize degrees from Spanish Universities.

The key difference in the new system is the new degree model, called the “Grado”: a four-year degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Sciences. After completing the Grado, the student can go on to study a oneyear Master program or pursue a three to four-year PhD. This compatibility among education models will increase student mobility between Europe and North America at both undergraduate and graduate level.

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And there’s more. Spain is at the cultural crossroads of Europe, North America, and Latin America. Its geographical position and climate makes it a magnet for tourists resulting in a strong tourism market, complete with all related industries. Spain brings the opportunity to learn or perfect a language spoken by more than 350 million people across the globe, serving as the world’s second business language and bringing a key competitive advantage to anyone working in the tourist sector. Many degree programs in Spain are now offered in both Spanish and English, which means that international students can choose either option, depending on their level and/or preference.

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Life in Madrid

Madrid lies at the center of the Iberian Peninsula and enjoys a continental climate.

As a major European capital Madrid offers all the facilities a student could need, including internationallyrenowned public and private universities, research and library resources, as well as organizations that can provide all the information required about funding studies. Madrid also has an efficient transport system composed of local and regional trains, buses and more than 10 subway lines that make it very easy to get around the city.

Madrid’s impressive architectural, historical and cultural offerings are yet another aspect that makes it one of Europe’s most attractive cities both to visit and to live in. You can enjoy it by just walking around or by visiting

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It is very likely that studying tourism will offer the chance to travel, along with other fantastic opportunities like meeting new people and immersion in different cultures while learning foreign languages.

its many monuments and museums such as the Madrid Opera, the Almudena Cathedral, the Royal Palace, or the Reina Sofía Contemporary Art Museum, not to mention the legendary Prado Museum. It is also one of the most vibrant cities in the world, known for its lively nightlife and constant stream of cultural events, including festivals, fairs, concerts and exhibitions.

Finally, Madrid has excellent connections to other cities in Spain as well as other European capitals, making it easy to travel around and discover further countries, languages, cultures, landscapes, food and people.

The relatively small distance between European countries makes it possible to visit very different places without having to go too far, while the plentiful cheap and shared accommodation, coupled with frequent buses, trains and low-cost flights on offer, make it accessible to most student budgets.

Living and studying in Spain is most definitely a wonderful opportunity. It brings memorable experiences, as well as helps to develop interpersonal skills coupled with a significant increase in knowledge that will open many doors for future jobs and education.

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St. George’s University, in Grenada, West Indies, has contributed nearly 11,000 physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals to the global workforce since its founding in 1977.

The faculty and students at this international medical education center hail from over 140 countries, and the University boasts a strong network of affiliations with institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Ireland.

Innovative Academic Programs St. George’s offers many academic options in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, business and the arts and sciences. Its programs have been validated by numerous accreditations and approvals from international institutions and governing bodies.

Students may pursue MD or DVM degrees or dual degrees, including the Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Master of Public Health. St. George’s 11-yearold MPH program is accredited by the U.S. Council on Education for Public Health.

Independent MBA degrees or dual MD/MBA or DVM/MBA degrees are also offered. An MBA in Multi-Sector Health Management trains students to manage organizations and community enterprises, especially those crossing sectors in international settings. The MBA in International Business prepares students for an international career, enhancing their managerial skills and helping them to gain international experience and competency.

Extraordinary Caribbean Campus St. George’s $250+ million campus is a bustling university city on a peninsula overlooking the sea. It is technologically advanced with more than 60 state-ofthe-art buildings, including a library, anatomy labs, dormitories, several restaurants, lecture halls, and a research institute.

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St. George’s University the Foundation draws internationally recognized scholars and regional scientists to research various communicable and noncommunicable diseases and health issues affecting the developing regions of the world.

A Dedication to Student Success St. George’s University’s dedicated Department of Educational Services teaches students how to learn, and teachers how to teach. This unusual and highly effective faculty is the largest on campus, and is an important component of our students’ and graduates’ successes. Close to 100% of the University’s students, and many of the professors in all schools, avail themselves of the support offered through its innovative programs, including time management, notetaking skills, and utilizing technology effectively in teaching and learning.

Information on the University is available at www.sgu.edu, and through YouTube, Facebook and Twitter at StGeorgesU.

The Gold Standard in International Medical Education Since 1977, St. George’s has drawn students and faculty from 140 countries to its innovative program in medicine. In the years since, the University broadened its mission to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in veterinary medicine, public health, science, business, and liberal studies. These programs are marked by a strong network of affiliations with educational institutions worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland. They have been validated by numerous accreditations and approvals from international institutions and governing bodies.

Student support services is an important part of the St. George’s academic culture.

The University’s Department of Educational Services teaches students how to learn and teachers how to teach. This unusual and highly effective faculty is the largest on campus, and is an important component of our student and graduates successes.

Close to 98% of the University’s students and many of the professors in all schools avail themselves of the support offered through a variety of innovative programs, including time management, note-taking skills, and utilizing technology effectively in teaching and learning.

School/Institution Name: St. George’s University

Institution Type: University

Public / Private: Private

Special Features of the Location: St. George’s University main campus rests on the southwestern corner of Grenada overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Over 60 buildings were constructed in a major expansion over the last 10 years and students enjoy all the amenities of modern campus life in the middle of a tropical paradise. Over 1,500 students live on campus and others live in the surrounding neighborhoods, which are served by the Universityprovided free bus transportation.

Programs Offered: MD, DVM, PhD, MPH, MBA, MSc, MD/MPH, MD/MSc, MD/MBA, DVM/MPH, DVM/MBA, DVM/MSc, BS, BS/DVM, BS/MD. MD candidates may begin Basic Sciences study in Grenada or spend the first year in a twin academic program – the Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars program – at the University of Northumbia, in the United Kingdom.

Total Number of Students: over 6,000

Total Number of International Students: Over 40% of the St. George’s student body hails from counties other than the United States

Accommodation Options: Almost 1,500 students are housed on campus in a vareity of dormitory configurations – from single rooms to multi-party suites. Other students, and those with families, live off campus in University-approved private accommodations. The University provides free bus transportation to the surrounding neighborhoods.

Student Life: As an international university located in a tropical environment, St. George’s offers students a diverse variety of non-academic activities. Students participate in outdoor activities in their free time such as snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving and many sports activities, from basketball to soccer to field hockey to runs. Over 50 student organizations draw students to different areas of student life: cultural, religious, social, academic, professional, and community service.

Contact Details: To speak with enrolment counselors about individual programs via email use SGUEnrolment@sgu.edu.

Or call toll free - 1(800) 899-6337.

Website: www.sgu.edu. Information on the University is available at www.sgu.edu, and through YouTube, Facebook and Twitter at StGeorgesU.

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British Columbia

A great place to study, a great place to stay.

If you’re looking for a great place to live and learn, British Columbia has numerous opportunities for you to check out. From our world-ranked universities and colleges to leadingedge trades training facilities, B.C. has something to offer for students of any interest.

B.C.’s educational system is among the most respected in the world, with our universities well-placed on several global reports including Times Higher Education and the Academic Ranking of World Universities. With over $20 billion invested in B.C.’s public postsecondary system over the past 10

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It’s no secret that British Columbia is one of the best places in the world to live. With incredible natural beauty, cultural diversity, and friendly people,

students from across the country and around the world are discovering the advantages of a British Columbia education.

Located on their Kelowna campus, Okanagan College’s $28 Million Centre for Learning officially opened its doors November 9th, 2009. The new building added 21 classrooms and space for more than 750 students. The centre features an expanded library, a digital media shop with equipped with the latest technology, a professional development centre for instructors and staff, student services and food services. Inspired by the Aboriginal spaces known as kekuli (pit house), the Centre for Dialogue is a circular classroom that allows students to engage in a collaborative learning environment.

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years, we’re clearly committed to providing students with an exceptional education.

What else makes B.C. a unique place to study?

As Canada’s westernmost province and gateway to the Asia Pacific, British Columbia attracts about a third of all international students (with study permits) to Canada, helping to create a rich cultural experience. In addition to internationally recognized credentials, add in the opportunity to work with renowned teachers, professors and scientists from around the globe, and you know why our post-secondary institutions across the province are so popular.

We are also the first and only province in Canada to provide students with a seal of quality for post-secondary education – the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) program. Every public and many private postsecondary institutions have been recognized by the EQA brand, ensuring you can have confidence that your education experience will meet the highest standards of quality.

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There are thousands of programs offering a vast range of exciting and rewarding choices at post-secondary institutions across our province. You can choose from a variety of programs in every discipline and at every level, including graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates, in professional, technical, trades and academic areas, from health, business, and engineering to the arts and social sciences.

Future B.C. students will find the Olympic legacy continues for them as well, with new tourism programs, new and upgraded athletic facilities at, or available at post-secondary campuses, and a spirit of enthusiasm, innovation and creativity that continues to fill our

classrooms and places of work.

We invite you to explore for yourself the many great opportunities both on and off campus that British Columbia has to offer.

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scenery and renowned hospitality.

Many of the staff and students at B.C.’s post-secondary institutions helped to create that great experience, from cooking students showing off their West Coast cuisine, to tourism faculty and students developing new guest service programs.

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And if you start at one B.C. institution but want to continue your studies at another, British Columbia is home to an acclaimed transfer system, enabling you to move easily from one qualification level to the next and from one post-secondary institution to another. This gives you the flexibility to choose the study path that best suits your educational goals.

Once you’ve completed your studies, we hope you consider putting your new-found knowledge to work right here in B.C. By 2019, we will need to fill more than one million job openings, and a good post-secondary education will be needed in about three quarters of these positions.

Want to know where the jobs are going to be?

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According to our recently published Labour Market Outlook, there are opportunities in many sectors, with strong growth projected in sciencerelated occupations expanding from approximately 245,200 to about 310,000 jobs, while the skilled trades are expected to grow from approximately 246,000 to over 305,000 people.

Last year, through the 2010 Olympics, we welcomed the world to our province. Visitors from across the province, the country, and the world were thrilled by amazing athletic performances, and were also treated to British Columbia’s spectacular

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Working in trades:

‘Your ticket to live anywhere’ Brad didn’t always know what he wanted to do. “After high school, I started a recreation and leisure diploma at a Toronto-area college, but didn’t finish,” he says. “After that, I started to work for a renovation company.”

Brad eventually went back to college, finished his diploma and completed a co op term in Whistler, B.C. “Although that was a great learning experience, I soon realized that it wasn’t the path for me,” he says. “I went back to the same renovation company, which then led me to my apprenticeship.” That apprenticeship led him to a career as a carpenter.

Brad’s story is quite common.

According to a 2009 report from the Canadian Council on Learning, just under half of college and university students don’t follow the traditional path. This could mean attending more than one educational institution, switching programs or subject areas, or leaving school and then returning at a later date. Just over half of postsecondary students graduate from the program and school where they first began their studies.

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Brad is a big supporter of working in the trades. “The trades are your ticket to live anywhere, travel and work, stay active, and continuously learn,” he says. “I have travelled around Canada, and I’ve worked with people that have been all over the world.”

But he knows his college experience helped him get there. “Going to school at 19 is a good experience,” he says.

“In college or university, they want you to think for yourself.”

Still, Brad is happiest “working on the tools,” as he calls it. “There’s a lot of opportunity to explore, and you get paid to do it.”

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“Every day is different for me, and that’s part of the reason that it’s so enjoyable,” says Brad.

provides search tools and information about jobs and wages, schools, and scholarships.

To explore the possibilities, visit CanLearn.ca/explore.

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(NC) - For Brad Doran-Veevers, no two days are quite the same. At 30 years old, he’s a professional carpenter and runs his own contracting company, doing everything from demolition to finishing.

Vancouver Island University’s facilities include modern trades training workshops. Recent graduate of the ten-month Aboriginal construction program Edward Johnson shows off the carpentry workshop.

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Les études supérieures: une voie pour trouver

sa passion Comme beaucoup de jeunes, Jennifer a tout de suite fréquenté l’université après ses études secondaires.

Après quatre ans, elle a obtenu un baccalauréat en sciences et un baccalauréat en éducation physique et santé. C’est au cours de ces quatre années à l’université qu’elle a découvert ce qui allait devenir sa passion. « J’ai suivi différents cours. J’ai aimé mon programme d’études justement pour cette raison; il m’a permis de toucher à des domaines divers, raconte Jennifer. J’aimais beaucoup mes cours de nutrition. Je lisais même mes manuels scolaires uniquement pour le plaisir. » Pour faire un choix de carrière éclairé, les futurs étudiants peuvent s’informer sur les différents programmes d’études.

Le site Cibletudes.ca leur propose des outils à cette fin et leur fournit des renseignements sur les emplois, les salaires, les établissements d’enseignement et les bourses d’études.

Peu de temps après avoir obtenu son diplôme, Jennifer a choisi de devenir diététiste. Pour ce faire, elle devait suivre un programme universitaire de trois ans à Toronto.

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des étudiants qui font des études collégiales ou universitaires suivent le parcours scolaire traditionnel; ils obtiennent ensuite un diplôme dans le programme et l’établissement d’enseignement où ils ont commencé leurs études. Les autres empruntent une voie moins directe; certains fréquentent plus d’un établissement d’enseignement ou changent de programme ou de domaine d’études.

Jennifer a récemment terminé un stage d’un an en nutrition. Après trois mois de recherche d’emploi, elle travaille maintenant à des projets de sensibilisation au diabète. « Même si je suis endettée, je n’ai aucun regret », dit-elle en riant. Et elle a bien raison. Selon un rapport sur le marché du travail de Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada, deux emplois sur trois, sur le marché du travail d’aujourd’hui, nécessitent des études postsecondaires.

Pour Jennifer, le détour en a valu la peine. « L’université vous ouvre beaucoup de portes et vous donne le temps de découvrir ce que vous voulez réellement faire, affirme-t-elle. Je suis contente d’avoir persévéré en vue de faire ce que je souhaitais vraiment. »

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Si vous demandez à Jennifer Otley ce qu’elle fait dans la vie, elle vous dira fièrement qu’elle est diététiste. À 27 ans, elle a trouvé exactement la profession qui lui convient, une profession qui, au départ, ne faisait pas partie de son plan de carrière.

Explorez les possibilités sur le site Cibletudes.ca/explorez.

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Why Prince Edward Island?

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Education Canada places great importance on learning and has a top quality education system with high standards.

As a study destination, Prince Edward Island offers excellent educational opportunities through a variety of renowned institutions with highly qualified instructors, ensuring that students receive the best education in their chosen field. Students are drawn from across Canada and around the world to Prince Edward Island where they enjoy small class sizes, a wide variety of programs, great student services, other learning support services such as English-as-a-secondlanguage for international students and many extra-curricular activities.

Variety Prince Edward Island has one public university, two public colleges and several private training schools that provide fully-accredited and internationally-recognized education.

The program levels available include undergraduate, graduate (Master and Doctoral), professional, certificate and diploma.

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is consistently named one of the top ten primarily undergraduate universities in Canada. UPEI offers a wide variety of academic programs including Arts, Science, Business, Education, and Nursing, and is home to the Atlantic Veterinary College.

Professors at UPEI come from all over the world, and are active and renowned researchers and scholars, in addition to being engaging teachers.

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Holland College offers 65 full-time certificate and diploma programs in the areas of Applied Science and Technology, Business and Computer Studies, Culinary Arts, Health and Community Studies, Sport and Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality, Trades and Industrial Technology, and Media and Communications.

Holland College’s Culinary Institute of Canada is a training facility for Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, and Hotel Restaurant Management students, as well as students in the Applied Degree in Culinary Operations program. The Institute is regarded by many as the premiere culinary school in Canada and has an outstanding international reputation.

Holland College has agreements in place with universities and colleges across Canada, the United States and overseas offers a variety of joint, applied degree programs, credit transfer agreements, and 2+2 programs, which means that students can earn a diploma at Holland College and then earn a university degree in as little as two additional years. Holland College serves over 2,200 fulland part-time students and currently welcomes international students from 20 countries. All full-time students registered in a Holland College program are eligible to apply for the many scholarships, bursaries and awards made possible through the generosity of donors.

and diploma programs including Resident Care Worker, Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Information Technology and Youth Worker. Some programs are equipped with video conferencing systems and computerized data networks in order to facilitate distance learning.

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the prestigious national 3M Teaching Fellowship for excellence in teaching, leadership, and the development of academic programs. UPEI has seven Canada Research Chairs and over 400 employees supported by research funds. UPEI serves 4,600 full- and parttime students and has a long history of welcoming international students. UPEI also has exchange agreements with 30 universities around the world in such diverse countries as France, Japan, Egypt, and many more. The campus is just minutes from Charlottetown’s city centre and a key hub on the public transit system.

Private training schools in Prince Edward Island offer a range of certificate and diploma programs.

All private training schools in Prince Edward Island are registered with the provincial government.

Affordability Prince Edward Island offers students a variety of affordable accommodations including residence and off-campus housing, public city transportation and tuition rates that are comparable to institutions across Canada. Prince Edward Island’s Off-campus Work Permit Program enables international students at post-secondary institutions to work off campus while they study.

This allows students to gain additional financial resources, and to gain experience and develop valuable skills in the Canadian workforce.

Prince Edward Island offers a very safe environment in which to live, learn and succeed!

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Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Canada’s smallest province and is located on Canada’s East Coast in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Island is known for its natural beauty and gently rolling landscape, surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs. Among such natural beauty is a diverse and welcoming community of people and a prosperous economy.

Island and visitors alike can enjoy exceptional cultural life through live theatre, museums, art galleries, great restaurants, regular festivals and events, concerts, spectacular beaches and swimming, world class golf and scenic walking trails.

Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É. is Prince Edward Island’s only French post-secondary institution. The Collège offers a variety of certificate

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Pourquoi choisir l’Île-du-PrinceÉdouard?

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Education Le Canada accorde une grande importance à l’apprentissage et possède un système d’éducation de haute qualité avec des normes élevées. En tant que destination d’études, l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard offre d’excellentes occasions de formation grâce à une gamme d’établissements reconnus ayant des instructeurs hautement qualifiés, veillant à ce que les étudiants reçoivent la meilleure éducation possible dans leur domaine choisi. Les étudiants du monde entier sont attirés par l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard parce qu’ils peuvent profiter du faible nombre d’étudiants par classe, d’une grande variété de programmes, d’un étalage de services aux étudiants internationaux, et d’autres services d’appui à l’apprentissage comme les cours d’anglais langue seconde et de nombreuses activités parascolaires.

Variété L’Île-du-Prince-Édouard possède une université publique, deux collèges publics et plusieurs écoles de formation privées qui offrent une éducation accréditée à part entière et reconnue à l’échelle internationale. Les programmes offerts comprennent des baccalauréats, des diplômes d’études supérieures (maîtrise, doctorat), des programmes professionnels, des certificats et des diplômes.

L’Université de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (UPEI) est invariablement nommée l’un des 10 meilleurs établissements d’enseignement universitaire de premier cycle au Canada. UPEI offre une grande variété de programmes académiques, notamment les arts, les Spring/Summer 2011 • Issue: 6

sciences, l’administration des affaires, l’éducation et les sciences infirmières, et accueille le Collège vétérinaire de l’Atlantique. Les professeurs à UPEI viennent de partout au monde, et sont des chercheurs et érudits actifs et reconnus, en plus d’être professeurs engageants.

Au cours des dernières années, UPEI était à seule université au Canada ayant quatre membres de son corps professoral récipiendaires du Prix 3M pour l’excellence en enseignement, en leadership et en développement de programmes académiques. UPEI possède sept chaires de recherche du Canada et plus de 400 employés appuyés par des fonds de recherche.

UPEI dessert 4 600 étudiants à temps plein et à temps partiel et accueille des étudiants internationaux depuis longtemps. À l’heure actuelle, plus de 59 pays sont représentés par les étudiants de l’université. UPEI possède également des ententes d’échange avec 30 universités autour du monde dans des pays divers comme la France, le Japon, l’Égypte et d’autres encore. UPEI est à quelques minutes du centre-ville de Charlottetown et est une plaque tournante pour le système de transport en commun.

Le Collège Holland offre 65 programmes de certificats et de diplômes à temps plein dans les domaines suivants : la technologie et les sciences appliquées, les études commerciales, les études informatiques, les arts culinaires, les études en santé, les études communautaires, le sport et les loisirs, le tourisme et l’hospitalité, les métiers et la technologie industrielle, et les médias et la communication.

L’Institut culinaire du Canada du Collège Holland est un établissement de formation en arts culinaires, en pâtisserie, en gestion d’hôtel et de restaurant, et il offre un programme de diplôme en opérations culinaires appliquées.

L’institut est considéré par plusieurs comme étant l’une des plus grandes écoles culinaires du pays et il jouit d’une excellente réputation à l’échelle internationale. Le Collège Holland possède des ententes avec des universités et des collèges de l’ensemble du Canada, des États-Unis et d’ailleurs au monde. Le collège offre une variété de programmes conjoints, de diplômes en études appliquées, d’ententes de transfert et de programmes 2+2, ce qui signifie

que les étudiants peuvent obtenir un diplôme au Collège Holland, et ensuite obtenir un baccalauréat en aussi peu que deux ans supplémentaires. Le Collège Holland dessert plus de 2200 étudiants à temps et à temps partiel, et accueille actuellement de nombreux étudiants internationaux provenant de 20 différents pays. Tous les étudiants à temps plein inscrits à un programme du Collège Holland sont admissibles aux nombreuses bourses d’études et aux nombreux prix fournis par la générosité des donateurs.

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Située sur la côte est du Canada dans le golfe du Saint-Laurent, l’Île-duPrince-Édouard (Î.-P.-É.) est la plus petite province du Canada. L’Île est connue pour son paysage vallonné et sa beauté naturelle, et elle est entourée de kilomètres de plages sablonneuses et de falaises de grès rouge. Dans cet agréable décor vit un peuple divers et accueillant ayant une économie prospère. Les Insulaires, ainsi que les visiteurs peuvent profiter d’une vie culturelle exceptionnelle par l’entremise de pièces de théâtre, de musées, de galeries d’art, d’excellents restaurants, d’activités et de festivals fréquents, de concerts, de baignade aux plages spectaculaires, de golf de renommée mondiale et de sentiers pédestres pittoresques.

Le Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É. est le seul établissement postsecondaire de langue française dans la province.

Le Collège offre une variété de programmes de certificats et de diplômes incluant Préposé aux soins, Services à l’enfance, Technique en affaires, Technique en informatique et Intervenant en services aux jeunes.

Certains programmes sont équipés de systèmes de vidéoconférence et de réseaux informatiques afin de faciliter l’apprentissage à distance.

Des écoles de formation privées à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard offrent une gamme de programmes de certificats et de diplômes. Toutes les écoles de formation privées à l’Île-du-PrinceÉdouard sont inscrites auprès du gouvernement provincial.

Finances L’Île-du-Prince-Édouard offre aux étudiants des choix d’hébergement variés et abordables. Le prix des résidences, l’hébergement hors campus, le transport public municipal et les frais de scolarité sont comparables aux établissements de l’ensemble du Canada. Le programme de permis de travail hors campus de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard permet aux étudiants internationaux des établissements postsecondaires de travailler ailleurs que sur le campus pendant leurs études. Cela permet aux étudiants d’obtenir des ressources financières supplémentaires et d’acquérir de l’expérience et des compétences utiles pour l’intégration à la main-d’œuvre canadienne.

L’Île-du-Prince-Édouard offre un milieu sécuritaire où vivre, apprendre et réussir!

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Education Study in Ontario Good jobs in the 21st century require a good education.

Choosing your education is now one of the most crucial choices you will make in your life. You need to do your homework well and you need to be strategic.

When you do your homework, you will find that Ontario’s postsecondary education system offers you the competitive advantage you need to succeed. Ontario has some of North America’s best universities and colleges with strong academic ties to some of the largest and most dynamic companies and schools in the world.

Ontario’s universities offer a variety of unique study options. For example, through Queen’s University in Kingston, you can study in a castle in Britain as part of your semester; at McMaster University, you can work in a nuclear reactor; at Algoma University, Aboriginal students can pursue studies in the context of their culture; and

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at the University of Ottawa, Collège Boréal and La Cité collégiale, you can study in French.

The province also has an excellent apprenticeship system, vibrant multicultural communities, and enhanced investments in students.

Ontario offers a strong, well-rounded postsecondary education that will give you a competitive edge in whatever career you choose. Your future starts today in the classrooms of our universities and colleges.

Greater Access and Improved Quality

In 2005, Ontario invested $6.2 billion to expand and modernize its colleges and universities. Thanks to this investment, you now have more opportunities than ever to pursue your career choice. In fact, this year about 140,000 more students are taking advantage of better access and improved options in our colleges and universities than there were in 2002-03.

Not only have Ontario’s investments supported increased enrolment, but they have helped more students succeed. More students than ever before are successfully completing their education, without accumulating unmanageable debt.

More Spaces for More Students

Ontario’s Student Access Guarantee is ensuring that qualified students who want a postsecondary education are able to afford it. The province is investing in expanding colleges and universities to ensure that this can happen. This year alone, we have added 20,000 new spaces in colleges and universities. We have also committed to increasing international enrolment by 50% within five years, while ensuring every qualified Ontarian who wants a postsecondary education can have one.

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colleges a top priority. There are 29 infrastructure projects underway at college campuses thanks to investments in new capital funding, some of which are also receiving funding from the federal government.

Ontario is also expanding online learning opportunities and creating a new credit transfer system to allow students to more easily transfer between postsecondary institutions.

In 2010-11, Ontario is investing almost $3.4 billion in Ontario universities as well as almost $1.4 billion in colleges.

Career Opportunities

In the coming years, with 70% of Ontario jobs requiring postsecondary education, there will be a strong demand for college graduates. About 85% of college graduates who are now in the labour market find work within six months of graduating.

With a declining birth rate and baby boomers retiring, the Conference Board of Canada estimates Ontario

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will be short more than 360,000 skilled workers by 2025. All of this will occur at the same time as the global competition for skilled workers and dramatic shifts in workplace technology increase, resulting in a heightened demand for workers with specialized skills and knowledge.

That’s why the Ontario government is focusing on building the best postsecondary education system in the world, with all types of top-notch training and learning options.

Ontario universities include some of the highest ranked institutions in the world for academics and research.

Ontario colleges, with their blend of academic learning and hands-on instruction, are in a position to produce many of the graduates needed to meet this challenge.

A Rewarding Student Experience

The Ontario government is making your experience at college and

university more rewarding by focusing on the quality of your learning experience and overall satisfaction.

In fact, more than 80% of current graduates tell us they are satisfied with the quality of postsecondary education they have received.

But it’s not only students who are satisfied with their education: Employers also are happy with the skills and education their collegeeducated workers have received. More than 93% of employers tell us they are satisfied with the college graduates they have hired.

These results show that Ontario’s investments in postsecondary education are paying off, not just for you and your future, but for the province’s future.

Contributed by: Honourable John Milloy, Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities www.tcu.gov.on.ca

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Study in Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has a long and proud tradition of educational excellence.

Wherever graduates continue on – overseas or within Canada – their education is recognized and respected by other universities, colleges, colleagues, peers, and employers.

Nova Scotia prides itself on being Canada’s Education Province. The country’s first English-speaking secondary schools and universities were founded here. We have more academic institutions per capita than anywhere else in Canada and the country’s highest percentage of citizens with a post-secondary education.

Universities and Community Colleges

Nova Scotia’s educational institutions have faculty who are known internationally for their education and training expertise. With its 11 universities and 13 community college

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campuses, Nova Scotia can offer a huge range of programs. Another advantage to studying in Nova Scotia is the relatively small size of classes, increasing your chance of more individual attention.

camps are held for students between 13 and 18 years of age, and yearround programs that include social activities help students learn English well enough to achieve their academic goals.

Nova Scotia International Student Program, Private Schools and Language Schools

The Cost of Studying in Nova Scotia

If you are an international student and wish to study in Nova Scotia’s junior and senior high schools, you can get an excellent secondary education through the Nova Scotia International Student Program. Or you may wish instead to attend a highly-regarded private school.

Nova Scotia’s fully-accredited language schools attract many students wishing to improve their English or French. In July and August, English as a Second Language

Canadians believe that everyone should have access to quality education. This philosophy means that students get top value for their money when they choose to study in Nova Scotia, receiving a high-quality education while paying tuition fees that are among the lowest in the Englishspeaking world. Whether you choose to live on or off campus, you’ll find that your total costs will be relatively affordable.

Nova Scotia offers an exceptional variety of educational options to help you make beneficial learning and

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career choices. The education you receive here will give you the expertise and knowledge you need to market yourself anywhere in the world.

Whatever area of education you wish to pursue, you’ll find it in Nova Scotia.

Living in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is Canada’s warmest province and with 7500 kilometres of coastline and more than 100 publiclyaccessible beaches, it is easy to see why it is a popular destination. In Nova Scotia you are never more than 60 kilometres from the water. Every year tourists from all over the world visit the province to enjoy its beautiful scenic locations.

Nova Scotia’s allure is not confined to its coastline, as there are many beautiful regions throughout the province. Cape Breton Island, world renowned for its natural beauty and

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preserved Celtic culture, has been consistently ranked as one of the 10 islands to visit in the world by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Every year tourists visit Peggy’s Cove and the UNESCO world heritage site of Lunenburg to enjoy the local scenery and relaxed pace of life.

students from across Canada and from around the world.

Halifax is unquestionably the hub of Nova Scotia. With a population of approximately 370,000, it is the largest city east of Montreal. As the provincial capital, Halifax is home to a great diversity of cultural, government, and entertainment facilities. Halifax was recently voted the “second best city to live in Canada” by Canadian Business magazine. Halifax is significantly influenced by the six university campuses within the city and has the highest percentage of students per capita of any city in Canada. The diversity of culture, combined with the city’s vibrant music and arts scene, make Halifax a popular destination for

Furthermore, the province offers a wide range of employment opportunities for Canadian and international students during and upon completion of their degrees. To find out more about the education and training sector in Nova Scotia visit www.edunova.ca.

Within a two-hour flight radius of major cities like Montreal, Toronto, New York and Boston, Nova Scotia offers an ideal base from which to explore the eastern coast of North America.

Contributed by: Mike Rosson Director of Marketing and Recruitment EduNova www.edunova.ca

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Saskatchewan

As the fastest-growing province in Canada, Saskatchewan harbours an exciting range of opportunities for education, quality careers, and entrepreneurship. With our safe and friendly communities, competitive cost of living, and the natural beauty of our prairie, lakes and forests, we invite students from across Canada and around the world to experience Saskatchewan’s energy firsthand.

Saskatchewan offers high-quality, affordable education. Boasting stateof-the-art research and innovative facilities along with world-class educators, our institutions attract the best and brightest from around the world. Saskatchewan’s universities, colleges and technical institutes offer a wide range of courses and credentials from doctoral degrees to trade certifications.

The University of Saskatchewan, a centre of excellence for education, research and service, offers 58 degrees, diplomas and certificates in over 100 areas and disciplines. The institution also works closely with 16 other organizations and institutions supporting the life sciences, including The Canadian Light Source – 80

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Canada’s only synchrotron; Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO); InterVac, the International Vaccine Centre; and The National Research Council Plant Biotechnology Institute. The University of Saskatchewan also plays host to one of the prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC), moving Saskatchewan to the forefront in water science, and advancing the nation’s position in environmental sciences.

The University of Regina, a dynamic institution in the province’s capital, possesses nine faculties and 25 academic departments with established reputations for excellence and innovation in programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The University of Regina holds major research strengths in several areas including health, energy, the environment, and informatics, including The International Test Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture, The Petroleum Technology Research Centre and The International Performance Assessment Center (IPAC) for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide.

The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) offers more than 160 career programs at four different campuses across the province: Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw. With particular focus on the technical trades, SIAST offers training recognized as amongst the most impressive in Canada.

Saskatchewan also has a network of eight regional colleges that offer classes in health care, skills such as welding and grain marketing, and adult basic education. Many regional colleges offer first-year university classes and courses linked to SIAST. Tuition at Saskatchewan’s postsecondary institutions is competitive with institutions across the country.

There are a multitude of supports in place to keep education accessible and affordable for students.

Additionally, enhancements have been made to Saskatchewan’s Student Financial Assistance program through loans, scholarships and bursaries.

In fact, almost two-thirds of every dollar of Saskatchewan Student Loan Assistance is non-repayable.

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A Great Place to Study

A great place to live and work Not only is Saskatchewan a great choice to complete your education, it’s also a great place to live your dreams and build a truly rewarding career.

Saskatchewan continues to lead Canada and the world economically.

We are the world’s largest producer of potash and one of the largest suppliers of uranium. Saskatchewan is the primary energy producer in Canada, the second largest oil producer, and the third largest producer of natural gas and coal.

Looking to the future, forecasters place Saskatchewan among the nation’s leaders in economic growth. Our population reached an all-time high and continues to grow while boasting the second lowest unemployment rate in Canada. With a record number of people working, Saskatchewan wage earners are seeing the highest yearover-year increase in Canada.

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cent of future jobs will require some form of post-secondary education, underlining the great opportunities available in Saskatchewan where, over the next five years, we will need 80,000 skilled people in the workforce to meet the anticipated labour market demand.

Beyond the tremendous education and employment opportunities and the natural beauty of the province, the Government of Saskatchewan created the Graduate Retention Program to help recent post-secondary graduates begin their careers in Saskatchewan. It is the most aggressive youth retention program in the country; the program rewards post-secondary graduates for building a future in Saskatchewan by offering a refundable income tax credit to rebate up to $20,000 in tuition fees.

With the combined goal of meeting labour demand and building diverse, dynamic, and cosmopolitan communities, our province established one of the leading immigration programs in Canada, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), to help facilitate the immigration process for skilled workers/professionals with the experience and credentials to fill

skill shortages in the province. The Student Category allows eligible post-secondary graduates to apply for landed immigrant status under the SINP. The Student Category accepts nominations through two streams: the Post-Graduation Work Permit Stream and the Master’s and PhD Graduate Stream.

To help link people to careers, Saskatchewan also offers SaskJobs.ca the province’s largest job-matching website. The site provides free job posting services for employers across the province and across the economy.

Currently there are well over 7,000 jobs posted.

Saskatchewan’s natural beauty, and abundant resources and opportunities, make its communities diverse, dynamic, and welcoming.

With our strong economy, high quality of life, and abundant opportunities, Saskatchewan is THE place to call home.

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Province canadienne affichant la plus forte croissance au pays, la Saskatchewan offre une multitude de possibilités d’étude, de carrière et d’affaires toutes plus excitantes les unes que les autres. Avec ses localités sûres et accueillantes, son coût de la vie concurrentiel et son cadre naturel de prairie, de lacs et de forêts à couper le souffle, la Saskatchewan invite les étudiants de tout le pays et du monde entier à venir constater par eux-mêmes le dynamisme de la province.

La Saskatchewan offre une éducation de qualité supérieure et abordable.

Forts d’une capacité de recherche d’avant-garde, d’installations d’innovation et de professeurs qui font partie de l’élite mondiale, les établissements de la province attirent des étudiants parmi les plus brillants et les plus talentueux de la planète. Les universités, les collèges et les instituts techniques de la province offrent un 82

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vaste choix de cours et de diplômes, du certificat professionnel au doctorat.

L’Université de la Saskatchewan, un centre d’excellence sur les plans de l’éducation, de la recherche et des services, offre 58 programmes, diplômes et certificats dans plus de 100 domaines et disciplines.

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synchrotron – le seul synchrotron au Canada, VIDO (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization), InterVac (International Vaccine Centre) et l’Institut de biotechnologie des plantes du Conseil national de recherches Canada. L’Université de la Saskatchewan héberge également les prestigieuses chaires d’excellence en recherche du Canada (CERC), ce qui positionne la province parmi les chefs de file des sciences de l’eau, renforçant du coup la réputation du Canada dans le domaine des sciences de l’environnement.

L’Université de Regina, un établissement dynamique situé dans la capitale provinciale, est composée de 9 facultés et de 25 départements réputés pour l’excellence et le caractère novateur de leurs programmes de baccalauréat, de maîtrise ou de doctorat. L’Université de Regina excelle dans plusieurs Spring/Summer 2011 • Issue: 6

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L’endroit idéal pour étudier

domaines de recherche tels que la santé, l’énergie, l’environnement et l’informatique, et ce, grâce à l’apport du Centre d’essai international sur la capture de CO2 (International Test Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture), du Centre de recherche en technologie pétrolière (Petroleum Technology Research Centre) et du Centre international d’évaluation du rendement du stockage géologique du dioxyde de carbone (IPAC-CO2).

L’Institut des sciences et des technologies appliquées de la Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology-SIAST) propose plus de 160 programmes sur quatre campus différents : Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert et Moose Jaw. La qualité exceptionnelle des formations axées sur les métiers techniques qui y sont offertes est reconnue dans tout le pays. La Saskatchewan dispose en Spring/Summer 2011 • Issue: 6

outre d’un réseau de huit collèges régionaux offrant des formations dans les domaines des soins de santé, de la soudure, du marché du grain et de la formation de base des adultes. De nombreux collèges régionaux offrent des cours universitaires de première année et des cours liés au SIAST.

Un endroit où il fait bon vivre et travailler

En Saskatchewan, les frais de scolarité des établissements postsecondaires sont comparables à ceux des autres provinces du pays. Plusieurs formes de soutien sont offertes aux étudiants pour que l’éducation leur soit accessible et abordable. De plus, des améliorations ont été apportées au programme d’aide financière aux étudiants de la Saskatchewan, qui offre des prêts et des bourses d’études.

D’ailleurs, presque les deux tiers de l’argent versé par l’intermédiaire du programme d’aide financière aux études le sont sous forme de bourses.

La Saskatchewan est un moteur économique national et mondial. La province est le plus grand producteur mondial de potasse et l’un des plus grands fournisseurs d’uranium. La province est aussi le plus important producteur d’énergie au Canada.

Elle est la deuxième province en importance pour sa production de pétrole et la troisième pour sa production de gaz naturel et de charbon.

En plus d’être un endroit idéal pour faire ses études, la Saskatchewan est une province où on peut réaliser ses rêves et poursuivre une brillante carrière.

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Dans le double but de contrer la pénurie de main-d’œuvre qualifiée de la province et de constituer des collectivités diversifiées, dynamiques et cosmopolites, la Saskatchewan a mis sur pied le Programme Candidats immigrants pour la Saskatchewan (PCIS), un des plus importants programmes d’immigration au pays, pour faciliter le processus d’immigration de travailleurs et de professionnels qualifiés qui ont de l’expérience et un diplôme. La catégorie « Étudiant » permet aux diplômés postsecondaires admissibles de demander le statut de résident permanent dans le cadre du PCIS. Cette catégorie regroupe deux types de demandes : les demandes de permis de travail pour étudiant étranger diplômé et les demandes pour les détenteurs d’une maîtrise ou d’un doctorat.

Pour aider les gens à trouver un emploi, le gouvernement a lancé SaskJobs.ca, le plus grand site Web de jumelage travailleur-employeur de la province. Le site permet aux employeurs de toute la province et de tous les secteurs de l’économie d’afficher gratuitement des offres d’emploi. Actuellement, plus de 7 000 offres y sont affichées.

La beauté naturelle ainsi que l’abondance des ressources et des possibilités de la Saskatchewan en font un milieu diversifié, dynamique et accueillant.

Grâce à son économie forte, à une qualité de vie unique et à des possibilités nombreuses, la Saskatchewan est l’endroit par excellence pour s’établir.

tête de la croissance au pays. La population a atteint un sommet inégalé et continue de croître. Par ailleurs, la province peut se targuer d’occuper le second rang des provinces ayant le taux de chômage le plus bas au Canada. Avec un nombre record de gens au travail, la Saskatchewan connaît les augmentations de salaire les plus élevées au pays, année après année.

Dans l’économie mondiale d’aujourd’hui, l’importance de l’éducation n’a jamais été aussi grande. On estime que, dans les années à venir, 60 p. 100 des emplois exigeront un diplôme postsecondaire, ce qui met en lumière les belles possibilités offertes par la Saskatchewan où, au cours des cinq

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prochaines années, il faudra 80 000 travailleurs qualifiés pour répondre à la demande prévue du marché du travail.

En plus des possibilités énormes de formation et de travail et de la beauté naturelle de la province, les nouveaux diplômés postsecondaires peuvent profiter du Programme de rétention des diplômés mis en place par le gouvernement provincial pour les aider à commencer leur carrière en Saskatchewan. Il s’agit du programme de rétention le plus avantageux au pays : le programme remercie les détenteurs d’un diplôme postsecondaire pour leur contribution à l’avenir de la Saskatchewan en leur remettant un crédit d’impôt remboursable sur les droits de scolarité pouvant atteindre 20 000 $.

Pour en savoir plus sur les façons de bâtir votre avenir en Saskatchewan, visitez http://www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/ Contribué par : Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration

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TOP 100 QS World University Rankings

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University Name

I N

Country

2 0 1 0 Score

1

University of Cambridge

2

Harvard University

United Kingdom

100

United States

99,18

3

Yale University

4

UCL (University College London)

5

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

United States

98,19

6

University of Oxford

United Kingdom

98,16

United States

98,68

United Kingdom

98,54

7

Imperial College London

United Kingdom

97,78

8

University of Chicago

United States

97,52

9

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

United States

96,46

10

Princeton University

United States

96,03

11

Columbia University

United States

95,99

12

University of Pennsylvania

United States

95,97

13

Stanford University

United States

93,62

14

Duke University

United States

92,29

15

University of Michigan

United States

92,2

16

Cornell University

United States

90,44

17

Johns Hopkins University

United States

89,67

18

ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)

Switzerland

89,28

19

McGill University

Canada

89,25

20

Australian National University

Australia

88,58

21

King’s College London (University of London)

United Kingdom

88,45

22

University of Edinburgh

United Kingdom

88,01

23

University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

87,28

24

The University of Tokyo

Japan

86,74

25

Kyoto University

Japan

85,89

26

Northwestern University

27

University of Bristol

28

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

29

University of Toronto

30

The University of Manchester

United States

85,4

United Kingdom

85,22

United States

85,18

Canada

84,29

United Kingdom

83,33

31

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Singapore

82,78

32

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Switzerland

82,27

France

82,09

33

École Normale Supérieure, Paris

34

Carnegie Mellon University

United States

81,8

35

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

United States

81,49

36

École Polytechnique

37

The University of Sydney

38

The University of Melbourne

39

Brown University

40

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

41

New York University (NYU)

42

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

43

The University of Queensland

France

81,33

Australia

81,31

Australia

80,64

United States

80,54

Hong Kong

78,67

United States

78,41

Hong Kong

77,94

Australia

77,56 77,41

44

University of British Columbia

Canada

45

University of Copenhagen

Denmark

76,71

46

The University of New South Wales

Australia

76,66

47

Peking University

48

University of Wisconsin-Madison

49

Osaka University

50

Seoul National University

China

76,35

United States

76,28

Japan

76,21

Korea, South

76,06

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You will be looking for many different aspects when searching for a school: location, program offerings, curricula, cost – and reputation as well. Keep in mind that the reputation is based on many different criteria so you need to find out for yourself what is

Ranking

important to you. As a reference tool, have a look at a reliable ranking system and research how the ranks are calculated.

Below you will find the top 100 universities as compiled by QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS Network). To see how the ranking is determined and defined, check their sites directly. This is one ranking list that you can already use to check out the top universities around the world.

University Name

Country

51

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

52

Trinity College Dublin

53

The University of Warwick

54

Tsinghua University

Cambridge takes over from Harvard as the top university in the world. This is the first change in the number one position in the QS World University Rankings in seven years. The 2010 rankings show a growing European influence, with leading institutions in the UK, Germany and rising up through the rankings. More than 50 countries have at least one university in the top 500.

Score

Germany

75,89

Ireland

75,04

United Kingdom

74,28

China

74,18

55

University of Washington

United States

73,75

56

University of Amsterdam

Netherlands

73,45

57

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

United States

73,22

58

Technische Universität München

Germany

72,99

United Kingdom

72,68

59

University of Birmingham

60

Tokyo Institute of Technology

61

Monash University

Japan

72,59

Australia

72,54

62

Uppsala University

Sweden

72,16

63

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

United States

71,75

64

Boston University

United States

71,73

65

University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

United States

71,55

66

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

67

University of Texas at Austin

Germany

71,25

United States

71,24

68

The University of Auckland

New Zealand

71,13

69

The University of Sheffield

United Kingdom

70,76

70

Freie Universität Berlin

71

University of Geneva

72

Lund University

73

The University of Nottingham

74

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

75=

University of Helsinki

75=

Washington University in St. Louis

77

University of Glasgow

78

University of Alberta

79

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Germany

70,55

Switzerland

70,53

Sweden

70,38

United Kingdom

69,95

Singapore

69,77

Finland

69,64

United States

69,64

United Kingdom

69,54

Canada

69,3

Korea, South

69,05

80

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

United Kingdom

68,86

81

University of Southampton

United Kingdom

68,85

82

Leiden University

Netherlands

68,81

83

Utrecht University

Netherlands

68,77

84

Aarhus University

Denmark

68,55

85

University of Leeds

United Kingdom

68,08

86

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Belgium

67,56

87

Purdue University

United States

67,54

88

University of York

United Kingdom

67,37

89

The University of Western Australia

Australia

66,95

90

Dartmouth College

United States

66,86

91

Nagoya University

Japan

66,41

92

Durham University

United Kingdom

66,29

93

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Russia

66,12

94

National Taiwan University (NTU)

Taiwan

66,03

95

University of St Andrews

United Kingdom

65,69

96

University of Minnesota

United States

65,58

97

Universität Freiburg

Germany

65,11

98

Pennsylvania State University

United States

64,91

99

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Netherlands

64,48

100

University of Oslo

Norway

64,21

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Entrepreneurship and Education Are we doing it right?

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Small business is the driving force behind Canada’s economic growth and prosperity. But are we doing all that we can to support the next generation of entrepreneurs? Are our school-based and extracurricular programs teaching the necessary business skills, instilling the desire and highlighting the importance and profitability of entrepreneurship?

While we may have missed the mark historically, this couldn’t be further from the reality of modern day students. The Canadian educational landscape is changing: high schools and post-secondary institutions have introduced classes – even full programs – dedicated to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in Canadian youth.

One needs only to look at the brilliant young minds choosing

entrepreneurship (think: Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg) to realize the true potential of today’s youth.

entrepreneurship as a viable career option and help facilitate young entrepreneurs on their path to success.

Organizations like the Canadian Youth Business Foundation are shining a light on entrepreneurship, celebrating, championing and cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurs through programs that offer financing, education and resources to young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 34.

ACE

They are doing so through initiatives such as Global Entrepreneurship Week and by lobbying the Canadian Federal Government for things such as having the year 2011 officially declared the Year of the Entrepreneur.

Through collaborative movements like these, the organization can convene and bring together educators, entrepreneurial organizations, and the public and private sectors, to work together to acknowledge and advance entrepreneurial pursuits.

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With small- to medium-sized businesses accounting for 98% of all businesses across Canada, and more than 19% of these owners planning to retire within the next five years, there has never been a better time to shine a light on entrepreneurship.

ACE is a national charitable organization that encourages young Canadians to create brighter futures for themselves and their communities by pursuing entrepreneurship as a career. ACE works in collaboration with over 50 colleges and universities across Canada to provide experiencebased programming that challenges students to address economic, social and environmental issues with their own entrepreneurial adventures.

The organization currently delivers two programs:

Following are some examples of collaborative programs and organizations in Canada that are working to both promote

• Students in Free Enterprise

(SIFE) – ACE operates the Canadian contingency of SIFE, a global, non-profit organization.

In this program, student teams implement communityfocused and entrepreneurialbased projects to teach others about market economics, entrepreneurship, success skills, financial literacy and business

CYBF and StartMeUp Ryerson teamed up to host a Power Mentoring event at the DMZ. These young entrepreneurs receive start-up advice.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Government of Canada, CYBF, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and young entrepreneurs celebrate GEW on Parliament Hill.

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events prepare entrepreneurs to create economic wealth and become environmentally and socially aware.

• Student Entrepreneur – This

program supports full-time college and university students who also operate a business. It provides opportunities to network with other like-minded students, showcase their business to industry leaders and receive training and mentorship are part of the program. Additionally, students can compete to be the “Student Entrepreneur National Champion,” an award which includes a cash prize of $10,000. The next step is representing Canada at the Global Student Entrepreneur awards.

Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) SAGE is a global network that links high schools students with opportunities and resources to improve their communities through innovative entrepreneurial projects.

Student teams of at least three people can also participate in workshops and competitions, including the SAGE National Competition. This experience is designed to help young people form the belief that it is possible to make a positive difference in the world. SAGE Canada is a program of SIFE Ryerson.

Ryerson University’s Digital Media Zone (DMZ) The DMZ is an energetic workspace in downtown Toronto where young entrepreneurs come to collaborate, innovate and market their products and services. The open, flexible space includes complimentary access to equipment and opportunities for business plan counseling, mentoring, workshops, networking and industry showcasing. The idea is that with limited start-up expenses, entrepreneurs can put their resources into the launch of their business.

The W. Brett Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence The Wilson Centre was made possible through donations from University of Saskatchewan alum, businessman, and television personality, W. Brett Wilson. The Wilson Center aims to inspire excellence in entrepreneurship on the University of Saskatchewan campus by providing access to mentoring, coaching and networking opportunities. Competitions and Spring/Summer 2011 • Issue: 6

Minister Moore, Minister Menzies and Sheldon Levy listen as Adrian Bulzacki, DMZ entrepreneur, explains his technology at the Year of the Entrepreneur announcement.

The Institute of Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation at George Brown College At the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation, George Brown College students offer consulting services to local organizations, as well as for fellow students and alumni.

These highly trained students have current knowledge on the latest technology, trends and innovations and a desire to help clients launch, manage and grow their businesses.

In turn, clients help them obtain field experience. Students with dreams of pursuing their own business endeavors benefit from advice on how to apply for mentoring and financing from the Canadian Youth Business Foundation.

entrepreneurship, the workforce and finance through experiential programs.

The JA curriculum is delivered by volunteers who share their experiences and show young people how they can generate and manage wealth, create jobs and grow their communities, and apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace.

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ethics. Every year, SIFE teams gather regionally and nationally to compete for the title of “Most Enterprising Campus in Canada.”

The winner then moves on to the SIFE World Cup.

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) CYBF is the ‘go to’ place for youth entrepreneurship. As a national charity, they are dedicated to growing Canada’s economy one young entrepreneur at a time. They look at character not collateral, when providing youth, age 18-34, with prelaunch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring, to help them launch and sustain a successful entrepreneurial business.

Contributed by: Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) www.cybf.ca

StartMeUp Ryerson presented an ‘A Night with Kevin O’leary,’ which included this moderated discussion and a question period.

Students in Business Program The Students in Business Program in Nova Scotia helps students between the ages of 15 and 35 start their own business by offering business loans (up to $5,000), training and counseling. They also provide relevant resources and connect students to other organizations dedicated to advancing entrepreneurs and their businesses.

Junior Achievement of Canada Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating elementary and secondary school students about

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“You can be a doctor, or a lawyer!” “A lawyer, or maybe a doctor!” “A doctor AND a lawyer!” It was a pretty narrow vision. Really, their aspirations for me only required one result: Financial security.

With that in mind, I set out to find my career path. Besides the two professions that were drilled into my mind as a child, I explored other options: teaching, lecturing, tutoring, scholastic advising. I noticed a pattern. I was never the best student, but I felt most comfortable in the academic environment. There was something reassuring about advancing from one grade to another, steadily, with the guidance of a teacher or a counsellor. And at the heart of it all, there it was: Security.

Naturally, my search for the ‘sure thing’ did not lead me to entrepreneurship. It was only when I joined Impact Entrepreneurship Group in my third year of University that I realized it was possible to ‘practice’ entrepreneurship in a safe environment. Impact is Canada’s largest studentrun, non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship among our nation’s youth. Like most twenty-year-olds, I wasn’t going to invest every last penny into a single idea, and I did not feel confident enough to dive into a new venture independently. What I needed was a safety net – a place to show my entrepreneurial zest in a supportive atmosphere. An Entrepreneurial Academy, if you will.

“The people that benefit most from Impact, are the people that are a part of it,” says Marius Sobrepena, Impact’s former Director of People Development. I was intrigued. The organization took painstaking measures to engage youth through a multitude of events and competitions. Aren’t these participants the ones reaping the rewards?

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Growing up in an immigrant family, I witnessed first-hand how difficult it is to get established in a foreign environment.

My parents had no contacts and no money, and the daily grind and uncertainty took a toll on them. But here we were, in Canada, “a place of opportunity.” We had been told time and time again that each new generation of Canadians has the resources, and the obligation, to move up from their parents’ station. So over the years, their vision for my future kept me motivated.

With that reassuring thought, I went back to the root of it all: What does it mean to be ‘entrepreneurial’? Is it possible to be truly committed to an enterprise without making a financial investment? Isn’t it like playing poker without real money? What’s stopping me from going all-in all the time?

Marius was quick to agree.

“That’s exactly what they’re doing – going all-in,” he said.

“The most important thing about Impact is that we trust these kids to get the job done. We open the door, they walk through it.” I quickly saw the light.

Impact is like an Entrepreneurial Academy that uses a management method not uncommon in major corporations: Intrapreneurship. Intrapreneurship is a management style that incorporates risk-taking and innovation within a larger organization. So whether it’s leading a team, chairing a conference, or building a product from scratch, Impact members get hands-on experience in business. They take calculated risks, make decisions, and ultimately they are accountable for the success or failure of their venture.

Ironically, it is their membership in a pre-existing, non-profit organization that is affording them these opportunities.

You want to be a doctor? Prepare for medical school. You want to be a lawyer? Law school is the way to go. You want to be an entrepreneur? Join Impact, and we’ll let you create your own opportunities.

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“You make a good point,” he acknowledged, “but Impact’s goal has always been about promoting personal growth.

What other organization allows teenagers to spearhead major conferences, make budgets, and execute large-scale events? We push these kids into the deep end, and they either sink or swim.”

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“I Am My Ambition” Over the years I have accumulated a sizable collection of sleepless nights. I regularly abuse the keyboard of my laptop until the early hours of the morning, finally hunching over my desk and falling asleep as the sun creeps into my room. I have a romantic ideal of my writing – an insatiable appetite for clever puns, sophisticatedly simple metaphors, and unnecessary adjectives. I want to write to millions of people and achieve an unrealistic harmony with the written word. I have that ambition.

Like most, I am amazed with the notion of ‘an overnight success.’ Too often, I have heard the word ‘lucky’ carelessly thrown around, as if to justify other people’s triumph in the wake of our own failure. It has been my personal opinion that ‘luck’ is dependent on three factors: the right time, the right place, and the right set of skills. Opportunities are presented to all of us every day, but we must be prepared to recognize them for their true potential. Every ‘overnight success’ is prefaced by years of hard work, frustration, and resistance to the most tempting thing of all: Surrender.

Jeff Adams, Paralympic champion and co-founder of Marvel Wheelchairs: After undergoing experimental chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer in the 70s, Jeff was left with spinal cord damage that caused him to be wheelchair bound thereafter. His fascination with sports, however, and his tireless ambition to be ‘the guy who scored the goal,’ led him to victory at the Paralypic Games, six times! In 2002 he climbed the 1,776 steps of the CN Tower, and in 2004 he climbed the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. He is an inductee into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame.

This is the plight of the entrepreneur. He fails, he rebuilds.

She struggles, she overcomes. ‘I Am My Ambition’ is a video campaign that reveals the face behind the business.

It is a collection of stories told on camera, for the benefit of ambitious youth and aspiring entrepreneurs. Read some of the excerpts that follow and learn as the nation’s top entrepreneurs reveal their biggest challenges and enlighten us with their personal philosophies.

Sarah Prevette, founder of Sprouter.com: “There is an incredible vulnerability in taking an idea that you feel so passionately about and opening it up to criticism.” Sarah’s first entrepreneurial venture was not a success. It was a news-sharing website that quickly ran out of funding.

Feeling frustrated and unsupported, she decided to turn her experience into a budding business – an online collaboration tool for entrepreneurs. Sprouter has been featured in The Financial Post and The New York Times, among other notable publications.

Rahul Singh, founder of GlobalMedic: Rahul was a Toronto paramedic. After experiencing the breakdown of a personal relationship, he took some time off and went to work for the United Nations, helping people in Nepal get clean water and medical aid. After funding ran out, the mission was aborted. Shortly afterwards, Rahul found himself having a gourmet meal in a five-star restaurant

The ‘I Am My Ambition’ campaign released 19 video interviews with Canada’s leading entrepreneurs and political figures in 2010 and will release another round in 2011. Help us motivate even more people by connecting with us online and spreading the word! Visit MyAmbition.ca to learn more about our nation’s top business minds and to listen to their inspirational stories.

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with a UN representative. It occurred to him that there was something wrong – this money should have been going towards a relief effort. After undergoing the devastating loss of his best friend, he immediately decided to start an international aid agency to help provide disaster relief in regions affected by natural disasters and other emergencies.

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Entrepreneur Spotlight: David Wilkin, Champion of Interpersonal Marketing As Dave Wilkin strolls into the coffee shop on Queen and Bathurst Street in downtown Toronto, casually sporting a hoodie and a pair of worn-out jeans, a blushing barista greets him and instinctively runs her fingers through her wavy hair. I look down at my little black notebook, unable to suppress my smile. I must have had the same reaction when I first met him the previous year. We’re the same age, Dave and I, and to the unsuspecting pedestrian, he must look like any other college student.

he says. “Companies need to adapt to the times.” The second rule is to connect to students through dialogue.

“No more one-way messages!” insists Dave. “Let’s have a conversation with the consumer.” Lastly, and most importantly, the company has to be genuinely interested in students – quick sells are not allowed. “Short-term gain for long-term pain,” he explains, “is just not worth it.”

Dave is the founder of CampusPerks.ca, a marketing company with an unconventional technique. As a Biochemistry student in the University of Waterloo, Dave witnessed the use of traditional marketing techniques by major companies targeting his campus.

Something tells me Dave will continue staying up nights and pitching to companies for a long time to come, though it might take a bit more than a coffee fix to keep him going.

I liked Dave’s approach. It seemed innovative, yet strangely traditional – a throwback to the long-forgotten days of faceto-face communication and human interaction. But I had one last question for Dave: How long is he going to do this for a living? As it stands, he is his target demographic. Will he continue to market to freshmen long after he ages into irrelevance?

“I’ll keep doing this until someone fires me,” he laughs.

“The key is to have open ears – always listen to students and encourage them to continue the dialogue.”

Looking for perks, deals, or funding for your campus organization or event? Visit CampusPerks.ca!

“Students are extremely valuable to brands,” he explains.

“The trick to marketing on a campus is to make it genuine.

Don’t interrupt students’ lives with irrelevant ad campaigns and promotions. Companies need to establish a relationship with students through dialogue.”

Dave spent several years of his undergrad holding campus events, and he firmly believes that putting the power of the brands behind student initiatives is a way to make the brand relevant to student life. So how exactly does this work?

“Any time a campus group can garner enough community support to hold an event, Campus Perks will reward them with free funding or merchandise to make their event a success.” In essence, your next drunken stag party can be sponsored by major corporations? “That’s right,” he grins. “Parties, conferences, charities, you name it. If your community supports it, we’ll make it happen.”

Dave hard at work at the Campus Perks office in downtown Toronto

Still, it must be quite a challenge to show major companies that it is worthwhile to build a relationship with students over an extended period of time. Everybody wants a quick hit, after all. “You can’t buy excitement,” Dave explains. “You have to earn it.”

Companies that want to work with Dave have to follow three rules. The first is their willingness to change. “The landscape now is different than it was ten years ago,”

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Impact Expo

Impact Microcredit

Held at the University of Waterloo, Impact Expo is a free conference that is fully run by students, for students.

The team is composed of a dynamic group of Waterloo undergraduates from different disciplines but with the same goal: To help students dream big about technology and entrepreneurship. They strive to build the highest traffic, and host over 2,000 students across the Southwestern Ontario Universities.

In 2010, Impact Expo took place on Saturday, September 25th in University of Waterloo’s Davis Centre, and featured keynotes, speaker series’, workshops, case studies, networking events, and a large-scale company exhibition.

What can Impact Expo offer you?

• A chance to explore what they don’t teach in school.

Hear the first-hand experiences and lessons of various entrepreneurs, and learn about cutting-edge research and new technological breakthroughs

• A great opportunity for you to network with students

from all across Ontario and gain valuable professional connections

What can high school students do with $100, ten days, and one challenge? As we’ve found out – A LOT! This past April, Impact hosted its annual Microcredit Competition, supported by Studentawards.com. High school students from across Canada competed, in teams, to turn $100 into $1000 and more. We challenged them to think outside of the box, take their business idea, and hit the ground running!

We received hundreds of applications from high schools all over Canada. The competition was intense, and the results were amazing. Our participants came up with fresh ideas, raised thousands of dollars for charity, and most importantly, caught the entrepreneurial bug!

I sat down with one of the 2010 Impact Microcredit winners, Jory Wong, to get her perspective on the whole experience.

• It’s free!

“I got to meet other students keen in technology and talk with industry professionals.” – Matthew Jackson, Systems Engineering.

Tell me a little about yourself. Where do you live? What are your hobbies and areas of interest?

“It’s really inspiring hearing the entrepreneurs tell their stories of hardship and success.” – Patricia Johnson, Math and Business.

Learn more about this year’s Impact Expo at expo.impact.org!

Jory Wong

I live independently in Vancouver, BC – that is, if you can count eight roommates as an ‘independent’ living!

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a creative mind and a lot of positive energy. I developed an artistic background spanning from the visual and literary to musical and performing arts, which made my transition to the multimedia field a fairly smooth one. My concentration is now in fine art photography and filmmaking. The latter appeals to me the most, as it requires an incorporation of nearly every artistic and technical field.

If I don’t pursue my passion, I feel spiritless and subject to routine – lazy mornings, regular work hours, unwinding in front of the TV, and then back to bed. The motivation to have creative projects consistently on the go is a fundamental part of my lifestyle.

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What is your advice for students who are planning to participate next year?

I subscribed to studentawards.com to receive e-newsletters on scholarships and bursaries. At one point, they sent out a notification for the Impact Microcredit 2010 Competition.

I’ve always taken an interest in microloans, and I saw the contest as a good opportunity to test-drive a business; it was also a chance at a rewarding scholarship, and it would be a philanthropic contribution regardless of if we won.

Our team learned that it only comes down to a good concept and enough hard work to make it happen. If you focus on the basics, everything else comes naturally.

You also need to eliminate your fear of losing, because otherwise you become locked into making conservative decisions.

What was your action plan going into the competition?

What did you do to win?

Going into the competition, we definitely did not want to do anything that others had done before. Emily (my best friend and teammate) and I wanted to go forward with a project stemming from our personal beliefs, rather than having a generic fundraiser. We eventually decided that we would do something to counter the lack of artwork ownership in our community by marketing works that were both appealing and affordable. We hoped that the success of the project would prove a point, as people would see how artwork ownership is not a thing of the past nor only for the wealthy.

We designed two flash websites from scratch and sold artwork online. Our customers could choose from 21 portfolios, 14 of which were submitted by photographers, and the remainder featured traditional media such as drawings and paintings. In addition to the artwork sale, we also remarketed vintage clothing at three live events.

For an entry fee of $10, people could fill their pillowcase or backpack with whatever they wanted.

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How did you first hear about Impact Microcredit? What motivated you to participate?

We also maximized social media to no end, but we found that it made an immense difference to promote our events in person as well. Especially with a school as large as ours, we had to distinguish ourselves from every other event happening on a daily basis.

How did Microcredit change your perception of entrepreneurship? Is it something you would consider doing in the future?

It made me more confident in myself, knowing that our success has the potential to grow beyond the ten days. I am currently working in sales, and I am definitely planning to open several philanthropic businesses in Vancouver.

Thank you to all the participants!

If you would like to learn more about the competition, and be the first to sign up for 2011, visit Microcredit.Impact.org!

What was the most rewarding aspect of this experience?

The most rewarding aspect of this project was that we could attribute almost all of our success to natural instinct and hard work. Having an internal focus of control made me very satisfied.

What did you find the most challenging?

It was hard to get over the fact that our consumer support was a fair bit smaller than what we expected. Working even harder to overcome it paid off immensely at the end, though at the time it was a big downer.

One of the winning teams of Microcredit: Emily Chou, Elysia Gunn, Jory Wong of Burnaby North Secondary School in Burnaby, British Columbia.

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Impact Apprentice

Impact National Conference

Impact Apprentice is an annual hands-on competition in which 32 of Canada’s top postsecondary level students compete in various unique real-life business challenges allowing them to demonstrate their entrepreneurship strength by applying their leadership, teamwork, management and marketing abilities. The Impact team worked tirelessly to make the experience an unforgettable one.

The most recent competition took place between August 23, 2010 and August 26, 2010 at the Marriott Toronto Eaton Centre in the heart of Downtown Toronto. The 32 final competitors were chosen out of an amazing group of over 600 applicants. After getting through three intense rounds of selections, including creating videos and having one-hour interviews, the Apprentice team assembled some of the best students in Canada.

For the last seven years, the Impact National Conference has been recognized as Canada’s premier youth entrepreneurship conference. Held annually, the conference attracts 300 of the top high school and post-secondary students from across Canada. This is where youth leaders and like-minded individuals with a passion for entrepreneurship gathered to inspire, learn, educate, and cultivate their peers with the entrepreneurial spirit.

The Apprentice team provided a true overall experience.

From catered meals throughout the day, social events at night, and an amazing hotel to stay in, those four days were unforgettable. It is not every day that you can start the day by competing in a business tournament, and end it by going paint-balling!

This two-day conference aimed to inspire and motivate youth to participate in entrepreneurial endeavours while equipping them with the skills needed to become ambassadors for entrepreneurship in their communities.

Students competed in four categories: marketing, sales, negotiation, and innovation. The groups were assessed on their performance in each challenge, and were awarded points accordingly.

This experience allowed them to step into the shoes of corporate executives through various unique challenges while being exposed to the top young minds in the country, as well as leaders in the industry. They achieved and surpassed their own expectations, and won $10,000 in prizes.

Impact’s networking activities and workshops provided participants with an opportunity to develop and practice key business skills such as teamwork, strategizing, decision making, taking initiative, practical start-up skills, and creative thinking. In addition, the conference boasted a star-studded lineup of speakers from a wide spectrum of backgrounds including business, entertainment, technology and science.

These speakers led a variety of stimulating events designed to enrich delegates’ knowledge on entrepreneurship. The Impact National Conference was hosted and recognized as a premier event during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Learn more at Conference.Impact.org

Visit Apprentice.Impact.org for more information on this exciting competition!

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Impact Connect Impact Connect brings together students from across Ontario and connects them with industry leaders and entrepreneurs who can mentor them into achieving their full potential. Connect has led on-campus initiatives such as the Agfa Healthcare eHealth Innovation Competition, Yahoo! Hack-U Competition, Start-Op, and the Impact Expo.

Past Event

Agfa Healthcare eHealth Innovation Competition This event was a case competition that tackled on important issues currently affecting the healthcare industry. Student teams from the University of Waterloo, Queen’s University, and the University of Toronto came together and submitted over 30 proposals! The winners were granted media interviews and a trip to Belgium, where they presented their final case study solution to a panel of Agfa Healthcare executives at their global headquarters!

Past Event

Yahoo! Hack-U Hack-U is a week long coding competition that featured in itself various seminars, workshops, and a culminating case problem, involving a 24-hour hack session into Yahoo’s application. With a delegate representation spanning from the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto, more than 75 participants competed at this major event.

Contributed by: Lena Shulman External Communications Manager Impact Entrepreneurship Group www.impact.org Photos courtesy of Impact

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