Canadian Student Magazine // Issue:14 by Ender Birer

ISSUE: 14

SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Expert Interviewing Advice

Mentorship Learn the Benefits

Medical Studies in Poland: International Success

Prepare for a Healthy Trip Abroad

Study and Work Opportunities in Perth, Australia

Exchange Programs in Germany

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THE EDITOR Dear Readers: Welcome to the 14th issue of Canadian Student Magazine. As spring and summer approach, many of you are starting to think about what 2015 has in store for you. Whether you are graduating from high school, university, or college; are embarking on a new career or career change; or are in the midst of your study program, you are likely thinking of what your next move is. In this issue, we bring you avice on career-planning, tips on travelling, insight on a number of countries – all information that we hope will inspire and inform. We have a special feature on studying in the United States of America, which includes exam preparation tips, valuable information on the country, and some inspirational recounts from scholarship recipients. As always, we thank our contributors for sharing their knowledge and insight with us. We also would like to remind you that by visiting our Study and Go Abroad Fairs, held twice a year across Canada, you can gain further information by meeting with the many education, travel, volunteer, and work representatives who are eager to provide you with information on their broad range of exciting programs. See www.studyandgoabroad.com for listings. Have a wonderful spring and summer, and see you back in the fall!

Anita Kuehnel, Editor Canadian Student Magazine and www.GoStudy.ca

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INDEX

HOT OFF THE PRESS

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

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New Worlds Have Opened Up University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering Student Exchange with German Universities

12-13

Finding the Best School Fit Abroad

14-17

Study in Holland Be a pioneer, be creative, and get connected!

PROFILE: Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

21-25

TOP 100 Global MBA Programs Financial Times 2015 Ranking

32-33

Study and Work Opportunities in Perth, Australia

36-37

Why More Canadians Should go Abroad What travel can do for the Canadian identity

Words of wisdom from a Canadian study abroad veteran

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Point A to Point Free Answering “Now What?” with Work and Travel

46-47

Study in the United States of America

52-53

The Desert Life A Killam Fellow’s Journey to Arizona

54-55

Life as an International Student in New York

56-59

Twenty Tips on Studying for the SAT or ACT

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10 Medical studies in Poland: International Success

26 Expert Interviewing Advice

Prepare for a Healthy Trip Abroad

42 30

Mentorship Learn the Benefits

38 Small vs. Large: Why Company Size Can Affect Your Career

48 Funding the Best and the Brightest A Look at Fulbright Canada Programs

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Discover the world of international hospitality management at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne! The world’s first hotel school prepares tomorrow’s leaders. We provide the solid management education of a top business school while basing our programs on our own unique educational philosophy: Hospitality management as both a science and an art. We are a bilingual university offering a two-year diploma programme and a four-year Bachelor of Science programme in either English or French. Our 12-month Executive MBA is offered in English.

Small classes, especially in the first four years of school, can have an important and lasting impact on student achievement, a new report shows by Dr David Zyngier from Monash University’s Faculty of Education. “Smaller classes in the early years can lift a child’s academic performance right through to Year 12 and even into tertiary study and employment,” Dr Zyngier said. www.monash.edu

UCLA Extension is a part of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Division of Continuing Education. Located in the heart of sunny Los Angeles, UCLA Extension offers over 50 certificate programs for students and professionals. Advantages of UCLA Extension Certificate Programs include:

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Exceptional Quality: The programs meet UCLA standards of excellence. Reasonable Fees: Course fees for American and international students are the same. Practical Experience: Many programs include internships and the possibility of Optional Practical Training (OPT) with a year of paid work experience.

We have two yearly entries: September and February. Admissions criteria and application deadlines are detailed on our website:

International students study side-by-side with American students and professionals!

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The Business School at Humber offers the highest quality of business education. It is not ‘business as usual,’ but ‘business at its very best.’ Our degree programs have been developed with pathways in mind for Ontario Diploma Graduates. Pathways also exist within the range of business degree programs that sit on one common platform allowing students to choose or change their degree specialization midway through. Another incentive to entice students to take advantage of our degrees is a $2,500 scholarship. Students who qualify will receive a one-time scholarship of $2,500; the only one of its kind in Canada. Find out more at business.humber.ca

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In 2007, St. George’s University School of Medicine – a renowned medical school in Grenada, West Indies – started the Virtual Hospital Program in an effort to utilize alumnis’ expertise by mentoring Grenadian health care providers. The primary role of the virtual alumni staff is teaching, rounding, and coaching local doctors at the General Hospital. To date, over 500 Grenadians have directly benefited from a number of clinics facilitated under the Virtual Hospital Program. The Program has also generated a donation of $500,000 USD in equipment and medical supplies, further increasing the hospital’s capabilities to treat patients. Visit www.sgu.edu to learn more.

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My first impression of BPP University was something I had not anticipated when arriving at an educational facility: Absolute professionalism. From the teachers to the classrooms and student body, there is an overwhelming sense of confident integrity. The courses are interesting and relevant, as well as excellently planned and executed by a staff body that is comprised solely of teachers with past or present experience working within the field they plan to teach. Unlike any other university, BPP will treat you as an adult. They will treat you with respect and expect discipline and hard work in return. It has been an amazing experience for me so far, and it could be for you too! Elliot Barham, current BPP University BSc Finance and Banking student

Ariana Lockstadt, an Ontario native at St. George’s University School of Medicine, has experienced a boost of self-confidence since she first landed on campus two years ago. As Ariana explains, “Our professors teach us to become fully invested, not only in our studies, but also in our careers as medical professionals. I feel like I can go anywhere in the world, secure in my skills and medical education.” Ariana plans to one day practice near her Ontario home, continuing the tradition of SGU’s superior reputation of graduating leaders in health care. Ariana Lockstadt St. George’s University

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I’ve wanted a career in law enforcement since high school. It was an easy decision to apply to the Criminal Justice program after graduating from Police Foundations because I wanted to learn more and get more experience. I felt that getting a degree would open more doors for me, and I knew I’d get the education I was looking for at Humber. Rosa Figueroa, Mississauga, Ontario Bachelor of Applied Arts Criminal Justice Program Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Living in Los Angeles was a part of the UCLA Extension certificate program experience. As a music business student, it was exciting to visit historical places that shaped the industry. The instructors in the program were inspirational and knowledgeable. Most importantly, I owe my career to the UCLA Extension certificate program. I met my employer in one of my courses, started as an intern, and ended up doing OPT with the same company. Cynthia Blondelle, France Music Business Certificate UCLA Extension

When I first moved to Melbourne in 2008, I knew nothing about the city or Australia. After travelling the country and living in Melbourne and

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS the surrounding areas, I have gained a second home. Although Australia is a fair distance from Canada, the two cultures share several similarities, making the transition to living in Australia less challenging. For me, the highlight of Monash’s pharmacy program was the several student placements, ranging from large inner city hospitals and pharmacies to small rural areas, all providing unique experiences. I have also made contacts that will ease my transition into the workforce. Overall, I have enjoyed my time overseas. I have gained friends and contacts for life and will miss them all once I graduate in the fall. MacKenzie Ludgate, Blind River in Ontario. Bachelor of Pharmacy, Monash University

Après avoir effectué un Programme Technique en gestion hôtelière au Collège Lasalle, j’ai poursuivi mes études avec le programme Bachelor de l’École hôtelière de Lausanne. J’ai choisi cette école puisqu’elle jouit d’une excellente réputation à travers le monde. Elle ouvre de nombreuses portes pour ses étudiants dans le domaine de la gestion hôtelière ainsi que vers d’autres secteurs d’activités comme la gestion, la finance et le consulting. L’école compte des élèves de 80 nationalités différentes dont les expériences professionnelles sont étendues. Cette richesse du corps étudiant contribue grandement à mon expérience à l’École Hôtelière de Lausanne. Chloé Girard (Québec) École Hôtelière de Lausanne

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New Worlds Have Opened Up University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering Student Exchange with German Universities

“My time in Germany was the most challenging yet greatest experience of my life. I feel as though I came back to Canada as a better person, more understanding and appreciative of different cultures and customs. I also became more confident in my ability to communicate with others and driven to become more familiar with the German language.” Looking back at his experience as a Canadian exchange student in a foreign country, John Adamek is still thrilled, even after six months. From September 2013 to June 2014, John lived in Germany, studying civil engineering at the Technical University of Munich. He was a fortunate participant in the annual student exchange program at the Faculty

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of Engineering of the University of Waterloo (UW). The exchange program is a flagship for the international character of the faculty. It was established in 1979 with the Technical University of Braunschweig (TUBS), Germany’s oldest technical university. It was a perfect match, since TUBS, just like UW, is a highly research-motivated university in a wide spectrum of technology and is known around the world for its excellence. Over the years, more and more partnerships were established between the UW Faculty of Engineering and several German universities. Notably, two additional members of the TU9 (the top nine technical universities in Germany) became exchange partners with UW: the Technical University of

Hamburg Harburg (TUHH) in 1991, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in 2011. To date, more than 100 Canadian UW Faculty of Engineering students have participated in exchanges with German Universities. It was the foresight and conviction of University of Waterloo Professor Pindera, who had been a political prisoner during the Second World War and who had a strong sense for the value of international collaboration, to create this student exchange program. His vision was to create a student exchange program between these two Universities to promote bi-cultural understanding and a solid base for international co-operation and friendship. The success and continuation of this exchange for more than three decades is a testimony to Professor Pindera’s vision and insight.

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GERMANY Students and professors from both sides of the Atlantic benefit not only academically, but they also gain deep cultural insights. Canadian exchange student Vincent Ren:

“I’ve met so many different people from different nationalities and seen so many different places; it has really broadened my perspective on life and changed the way I think. These experiences showed me how small of a bubble I was in before and changed the things that I hold important. We would do anything for friends, family, people, and places that we keep as home in our hearts, but going on exchange and living in another country can teach us how to keep the world in our hearts. And it’s really the experience of being and sharing with other people that makes all of this real.”

converse in the German language, and can even give public presentations. Says Ren:

“In between all the travelling, I had been taking engineering and German language courses at the Technische Universität Braunschweig. It was a real challenge to learn the technical content while learning the language, but I found out that the best way to learn German was to drink with Germans!” Mastering a foreign language is extremely important in the increasingly unified global exchange of technical information and ideas, which makes exchange students highly competitive in the international market place. They become members of the international community of professionals and scholars, and have no difficulty in finding permanent work with Canadian/ German Engineering companies. Employment prospects are a huge motivation for the exchange program. Many former exchange students have completed their final degree projects in research laboratories at UW; they become so highly skilled that Waterloo professors compete with each other to use these students as research assistants and to direct their research efforts towards obtaining their degrees.

The incoming German exchange students at Waterloo participate with domestic Canadian students in classes and become involved in joint student design projects, leading to innovative design solutions. The domestic students gain from the different perspectives brought by their German colleagues, while the German students benefit from immersion in the entrepreneurial culture of UW’s Engineering Faculty, one of Canada’s leading engineering schools. Students also acquire fluency in a different language. While Canadian students must have some knowledge of German at the time of departure, upon returning they understand and Spring / Summer 2015 • Issue: 14

Returning Canadian students unanimously have extolled the experiences. They enjoy their studies at TUBS, TUHH, TUM, or the other exchange partners, and appreciate how the different teaching and learning environments in Canada and Germany broaden their perspectives. They are also amazed at the age, tradition, and history of the German culture. Their eyes are opened to understanding the breadth and depth of European, specifically German, civilization through their travel opportunities and participation in cultural activities while studying in Germany.

John Adamek:

“At first, living in Germany was not too different from my life in Canada, as both countries have strong economies and are world leaders in categories such as education, renewable energy, as well as many others. But quickly I found a few differences. Firstly, their FußballMannschaft (=soccer team) is better und the beer is cheaper! But most noteworthy, the efficiency with which German culture operates is astounding. The ability to analyze every little detail while at the same time keeping in mind the bigger picture is something I hope have brought back with me.” Vincent Ren:

“After being back in Canada for a few months, it’s hard for me to imagine what I would be like without my exchange experience. I realized it was just a beginning. New worlds have opened up and even more are waiting to be discovered.”

Contributed by: Karen Thürnau, Social Media, Press and Cultural Affairs Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Toronto With contributions from Prof. Emeritus R.M. Schuster, Prof. Emeritus P.H. Roe and Canadian Students John Adamek and Vincent Ren Acknowledgment: The UW Faculty of Engineering receives direct support for participating students from the local Bitzer Education Fund of the German-Canadian Business & Professional Association, which provides generous scholarships for two students each year on exchange at the German exchange Universities. Find out more about general exchange programs with German institutions by visiting www.daad.org/ canada

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POLAND

Medical studies

in Poland: International Success

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There are 12 public medical universities in Poland, and all of them offer studies in English for international students. Among the top five medical universities that attract the largest number of international students, you will find the Medical University in Lublin (1,067 international students); Poznań University of Medical Sciences (910); the Medical University of Gdańsk (735); Jagiellonian University Medical College (710); and the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin (605). The average factor of internationalization of the student body for medical universities is 8.58%, while, for example, economics universities, this factor stands at 2.08%. This is obviously also visible in the number of students that medical universities receive, with 6,236 international students in the 2013/2014 academic year. This success results from a number of factors. Medical universities in Poland have all they need to be leading players in the education market. They provide their students with high-standard education with attractive curricula. Many, like Poznań University of Medical Sciences or the Medical University of Gdańsk, have all the necessary accreditations to give their students diplomas that are fully accepted in their home countries once they graduate. Additionally, new programs are being developed every year to meet the expectations of the world market. Polish medical universities are opening courses not only in medicine, but also dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, obstetrics, and physiotherapy, all conducted in English. Finally, due to over 20 years of a strong tradition of medical studies in English, Polish medical universities can boast an excellent impression among their students and graduates all over the world. Medical studies in Poland and the growing number of international students and candidates have triggered a new trend in the education market in Poland. Numerous premedical courses have flourished over the past couple of years, offering international students valuable preparation for the entrance exams to medical studies, as well as revision of key material before starting their medical studies. Universities such as Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (in cooperation with Poznań University of Medical Sciences), the Medical University of Gdańsk, or Medical University of Łódź, offer premedical non-degree programs, where students can brush up their biology, chemistry, and physics skills, as well as learn Polish. Usually, these courses last one year and end in a certificate confirming the candidate’s readiness to begin medical studies.

1,494 study at medical universities. Sweden is the runnerup (1,043 students); the third place is claimed by the United States (670); the fourth by Saudi Arabia (538); and the fifth by Canada (413).

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Poland’s education market has developed rapidly over the last 25 years. The number of students has increased from over 6,000 in 2000 to the almost 36,000 international students who came to Poland last year. An increase can also be observed in the number of higher education institutions, which has risen five-fold over the last 12 years. Due to high-quality studies and attractive subjects on offer, Polish universities can compete on the European and world educational arena. However, it is medical studies that have achieved the greatest success and achieved the highest levels of internationalization in Poland.

The over 20-year old tradition of medical studies in Poland is a real success story and has been a hitherto unheard-of story in the Polish international education market. Medical universities provide not only high-quality education, an appealing curriculum, and international standards, but they are also a great inspiration to others to follow in their footsteps and thrive in the world education market. Check out the breakdown of where your Canadian peers are studying medicine in Poland for the most recent academic year: Canadian students at Polish medical universities – 2013/2014

Total Canadian medical students:

413

1. Poznań University of Medical Sciences

137

2. Jagiellonian University Medical College

3. Medical University of Wrocław

4. Medical University of Lublin

5. Medical University of Warsaw

6. Medical University of Gdańsk

7. Medical University of Silesia

8. Medical University of Łódź

9. Pomeranin Medical University of Szczecin

10. Medical University of Bialystok

For more information on studying in Poland, visit www.studyinpoland.pl Contributed by: Joanna Zadarko, M.A., International Office of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań www.amu.edu.pl References: Study in Poland: International Students in Poland 2014. Statistical information report prepared within the frames of program Study in Poland conducted by the Conference of Rectors of Academic Polish Schools and Educational Foundation “Perspektywy” October 2014. Edited by dr Bianka Siwińska. Warszawa: Education Foundation “Perspektywy” ISBN 978-8361239-64-2

Interest in medical studies in Poland comes from different parts of the world. Last year showed that the largest number of international students at Polish medical universities came from Norway. 1,580 Norwegians study in Poland, of whom

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INFORMATION

Finding the Best School Fit Abroad

The opportunity to study and live abroad looks exciting. And it is. But how do you find what the best fit is for you? In short, it’s up to you to figure out what the best school fit is. The good news is that it can be done; moreover, you’ll be much more confident about the choice you do make when it’s an informed decision. The following steps will provide you with a road map.

The Don’ts Don’t rely solely on what you’ve heard from friends and/or friends of friends. Too often, anecdotal information is negative and either inaccurate or out of date. This is particularly the case if you’re looking into professional schools such as law, teaching, medicine, and the related regulated health professions such as pharmacy – these being among the more popular choices. Accreditation of foreign professional degrees in Canada is now a routine process and there is growing recognition of the value of internationally obtained professional education. Don’t be dazzled by international educational monikers: Oxford, Cambridge (Oxbridge), Harvard, and Yale are internationally renowned universities. However, they may not necessarily be the best educational and lifestyle fit for you, depending on your proposed course of study. Once you begin digging for information, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the number of world-class universities there are in the primary countries of interest, as well as innovative ‘niche’ schools in countries you never thought of that may well appeal to your lifestyle preferences. Obviously, the UK – a primary destination of interest for Canadian students – has a renowned roster of top-tier global universities. But don’t hesitate to think outside of the box.

The Do’s Do make sure you follow the correct steps in choosing and applying for school. As a registered UCAS advisor conversant with facilitating access to UK law schools, I recommend that prospective students follow the steps outlined below. They’re adaptable to your inquiries at any destination abroad, not to mention domestic inquiries. Step 1 – Confirm accreditation Determine if and to what extent the post-secondary educational degree that’s of interest to you has any domestic regulatory requirements associated with its application in Canada. If not, then there are few – if any – constraints. For example, the great majority of arts/humanities degrees at the baccalaureate level have no domestic regulatory requirements. If you aspire to study English, history, economics, or political science, for example, at a university outside of Canada, because of its reputation or languages in the country of its mother tongue (e.g., German in a German university or Italian in an Italian university), then you have considerable leeway in choosing your preferred university and/ or country.

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However, if you aspire to work in a regulated profession such as law or medicine, then it’s important that you find out what the basic educational and accreditation requirements are for that profession prior to looking at applying to any international school. A simple Google search will take you to the regulated profession’s web site where you can find out what the basic accreditation requirements are. You can then use them as the basic criteria for determining which professional schools are viable choices. It’s critical to ensure that the professional degree awarded by the university has been approved as a ‘qualifying professional degree’ by the regulatory authority in its own country. That will be step one to getting the degree accredited upon your return to Canada Step 2 – Research schools Get a school rating guide of the universities in the country you are interested in. For example, in the UK, the Times’ Good University Guide provides you with a one-page synopsis of all universities, along with student comments, ratings, etc. The Guardian Rankings Guide is available on www.theguardian.com, and provides rankings for all the major UK universities by discipline and degree. Step 3 – Enlist quidance Don’t try to go it alone. Retain the services of an advisor who is conversant with the schools you want to apply to. Determine if and to what extent the advisor is conversant with your planned program of study if it’s in a professional field. Do they have a professional designation in the field? Have they done due diligence and visited the campuses of the universities they represent, and met with students and faculty there? Step 4 - Apply Get your application started at the earliest opportunity. The sooner you hear back, the earlier you can make plans and arrange for a student visa. Keep in mind that a student visa can take several weeks to obtain. Step 5 – Check funding opportunities Check out your provincial student loan plan to ensure that the post secondary institution of interest to you has been approved for funding. Along with that, check out the Canada Student Loans programs at www.canlearn.ca. The good news is that funding is available; even better news is that if you’re going to the UK for your studies, your student visa will permit you to work part-time, making international education that much more affordable, and your experience, that much more rewarding. Contributed by: John G. Kelly B.Com., LL.B., M.Sc. (international relations) M.A. (Jud.Admin) F.CIS President Canada Law From Abroad www.canadalawfromabroad.com John G. Kelly, is a former law professor president of Canada Law From Abroad, which provides an international education bridge for Canadians to attend top tier UK law schools and obtain LLB degrees to practice law in Canada and graduate LLM (Masters of Law) degrees for students wanting to open doors to multidisciplinary professional careers.

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Holland Be a pioneer, be creative, and get connected!

Looking for an English-taught study programme at an excellent higher education institution in an international environment? Holland offers more than 2,100 English-taught programmes and courses in a broad range of fields. All programmes and courses lead to a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree, a diploma, or a certificate. Let Study in Holland be your starting point when looking for education programmes in the Netherlands.

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Holland is a small country that still manages to stand out for its great inventiveness, its problem-solving attitude, and its openness to the world. Studying in Holland offers you the space to be a pioneer, be creative, and get connected with over 700,000 Dutch and international students. Pioneering Holland has proven to be a true pioneering country in discovering inventive solutions to everyday problems. The way the Dutch created a large part of their country by reclaiming land from the sea shows their pragmatic approach to living below sea level. We can also see this approach when it comes to education. For a small country like Holland, an international outlook is a must in order to be a successful competitor in our increasingly internationalized world. Holland was the first non-English speaking country to offer courses taught in English. Creative The important role of the Dutch in the international design industry is a reflection of their creative drive. The

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creative sector in Holland is world famous for its innovative ideas and ground-breaking Dutch Design. It is perhaps because of the Dutch way of teaching that creativity has acclaimed such an important role in Dutch society. Students are challenged to solve problems with an out-of-thebox approach and work together in case studies to gather and share knowledge. Connected Holland is open to the world and to surrounding countries. We have to be! Cooperating with other countries is key to being successful for the Dutch. The strong connection between Dutch higher education institutions and the business world creates possibilities of practical assignments and internships to prepare students for a career in an international setting.

The Education System Dutch higher education has a binary system, which means students can choose between two types of education: Research-oriented education, offered by research universities; and higher professional education, offered by universities of applied sciences. For both types,

the teaching style can be described as interactive and student-centred, providing students with the attention and freedom they need to develop their own opinions and creativity in applying their newly-acquired knowledge. A large portion of all programmes is dedicated to writing papers, working in groups to analyse and solve specific problems, acquiring practical work experience through internships, and conducting experiments in laboratories. This interactive approach, as well as working in groups, ensures that you as an international student can become involved in the instructional process.

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About Holland

Research universities focus on the independent practice of researchoriented work in an academic or professional setting. Universities of applied sciences offer professional programmes in the applied arts and sciences that prepare students for specific careers. Holland also has a number of institutes for international education, which offer advanced training courses originally designed for people from developing countries whose jobs require highly specialised knowledge. The academic year starts in September and ends in July.

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their programmes, student recruitment, selection and counselling procedures. Visit www.internationalstudy.nl to find out whether the institution of your choice has signed the Code of Conduct. 4. Arrange funding If you cannot rely on your own funds for studying, you can look for scholarships at www.grantfinder.nl.

Research

website or at www.euraxess.nl and www.academictransfer.com.

Dutch scientists have a great reputation when compared to the rest of the world. Holland takes a second place in the number of publications per researcher and a fourth place on the citation impact scores. The Times Higher Education Supplement even ranks 12 universities in Holland among the top 200 in the world. PhD PhD degree programmes are only offered by research universities. PhD candidates in Holland are regarded as professional researchers rather than as students. The fact that the majority of the PhD candidates are officially employees of an institution strengthens their status as professional researcher. In Holland, there are three types of PhD positions. All research universities award PhD degrees based on vacancies and the PhD candidates are either employed by the institution; they bring their own funding, such as a fellowship or grant; or they are funded by their external employer. You can find more information about doing your PhD in Holland on the PhD section on the Study in Holland

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Practical Matters Step by step: How to go about studying in Holland When you have made the decision to study in Holland, you will need to prepare for your stay. The Study in Holland website and our step by step checklist will help you determine what to do when and where. 1. Find a study programme Holland offers more than 2,100 study programmes and courses taught in English. Examine the available study programmes on www.studyfinder.nl. 2. Check the accreditation Check whether the programme of your choice is accredited by the NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders) or by another organisation. Accreditation is an important indication of the quality of the programme.

5. Apply for a course or study programme Contact the Dutch institution offering the programme of your choice for information about admission requirements. Generally, the main requirement for admission to a bachelor’s programme is a secondary school diploma at the appropriate level. For admission to a master’s degree programme, applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. IELTS and TOEFL are commonly accepted language tests. If you meet the requirements, follow the institution’s procedure for admission. 6. Find a place to live Finding housing can be difficult, so make sure you start looking as soon as possible. Don’t forget to ask your host institution for help in arranging a place for you to live. They should be able to provide you with more information. 7. Make sure you are insured All students in Holland are obliged to have health insurance. There are several options for you to arrange this. Check the information and regulations about health insurances on www.studyinholland.nl/practicalmatters. Read the full checklist at www.studyinholland.nl

3. Check the institution There is a ‘Code of Conduct’, in which institutions offer students a guarantee of the quality of

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Finished your studies? Once you have finished your studies in the Netherlands and have received a Dutch diploma, you are ready to start your international career. The Dutch education system educates students to analyze and solve practical problems independently, through emphasis on self-study and self-discipline. This system prepares students for their career after their studies. Stay in touch with other Holland Alumni through www.hollandalumni.nl.

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Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne School/Institution Name: Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, est. 1893

Institution Type: University

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Founded in 1893, the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is the world’s premier reference in hospitality management education. We are a Swiss establishment steeped in traditions as rich as those of the most venerable hotels; yet come to visit us and you will find a dynamic institution with ultra-modern facilities and the latest teaching in the art, management and culture of hospitality. We select smart, passionate people and educate them to become leaders with a deep sense of social responsibility, an innovative spirit and a drive for excellence, rooted in the history and values of hospitality. When you enter the world of the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne you immediately feel the energy, enthusiasm and sense of shared purpose. It is a place where everyone is different and yet everyone feels at home, a microcosm of the hospitality industry itself. One of the unique features of our campus is that it is run like a hotel, with reception, accommodation, restaurants and bars, banqueting and leisure facilities, everything you need to immerse yourself in the world of hospitality from the moment you arrive! At the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne you will experience a truly international education, with over 90 nationalities represented among our students. No matter where in the world your career will take you, the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne’s name is respected and admired. Bachelor Degree in International Hospitality Management The Bachelor program is offered in French and English. It focuses on personal development and mirrors a progression in a hotel hierarchy:

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you will start with a solid grounding in hospitality service fundamentals, followed by courses on managerial competencies, and continue on to advanced management skills. In the final year you will consolidate everything you have learned through a consulting mandate or applied research project. 4 years in total, it includes 2 internships. Master of Science in Global Hospitalty Business The 16-month Master of Science program is offered in partnership with the Hospitality School of Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hilton College of Hospitality at the University of Houston, Texas. Students will spend 1 semester in each location, beginning in Lausanne, for a truly global hospitality education and unique experience. The program includes an in-residence consulting mandate, and 3 professional certifications from industry specialists. Executive MBA in Hospitality Administration The 12-month EMBA program appeals equally to hospitality career climbers and career switchers, challenging you to use your current expertise in a new context. The curriculum will develop your analytical, managerial and strategic skills, but unlike conventional business schools, our master students also study the vital role played by creativity and design, tradition and ambience in creating and sustaining a successful hospitality venture.The program remains highly personalized: an individual capstone project allows you to customize your learning outcomes to suit your personal objectives.

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Special Features of the Location: Lausanne is the capital of the canton of Vaud, in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, between the shore of Europe’s largest lake and the alps. This scenic region is home to the headquaters of many international companies and sporting organizations, such as the International Olympic Committee.

Programs Offered: • Bachelor of International Hospitality Management (4-yeasr) • Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business (16-months) • Executive MBA in Hispitality Administration (12-months)

Total Number of Students: 2,200

Total Number of International Students: 60%

Accommodation Options: Single and double rooms are available on campus. Priority is given to first-year, international students.

Student Life: EHL has something for everyone: sports enthusiasts, food lovers, future entrepreneurs, those interested in humanitarian actions and those who just like to party! The sports deprtment offers a gymnasium, fitness centre, tennis courts, collective classes such as martial arts, yoga and aerobics, as well as team sports such as hockey, rugby, basketball and football. The nearby lake and alps offer the perefect setting for sailing, rowing, hiking, paragliding, skiing and more. Art, music, photography, journalism, wine tasting, gastromony, fund-raising, events... more than 30 student-run clubs and committees ensure there is never a dull moment on campus!

Accreditation: • HES-SO (Haute Ecole Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale) • NEASC (New England Association of Schools & Colleges)

Contact Details: Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne Route de Cojonnex 18, 1000 Lausanne 25 Switzerland. Tel. +41-21-785-1111 Email: admissions@ehl.ch Website: www.ehl.edu

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TOP 100 Global MBA programs

Financial Times 2015 Ranking

This ranking evaluates the world’s best full-time MBA programmes. A record 159 schools took part; all had to meet strict entry criteria and are internationally accredited. Their MBAs have run for at least four years and have a minimum of 30 graduates each year. The ranking is compiled using data collected from the schools and a survey of alumni who completed full-time MBAs in 2011. For schools to be ranked, 20% of their alumni must respond to the FT survey, with at least 20 fully completed responses. This year, about 9,700 alumni completed the survey — a response rate of 40%. The FT Global MBA ranking is a relative ranking. Schools are ranked against each other by calculating a Z-score for each criterion. The Z-score is a statistic that tells us where a score lies in relation to the mean. These scores are then weighted as outlined in the ranking key, and added together for a final score. (For full details on how ranking scores are compiled, and for other educational ranking lists, visit www.FT.com.) See following pages for the top 100 Global MBA school rankings. We appreciate the efforts that entities such as www.FT.com put into compiling useful lists such as this and are pleased to be able to share this invaluable information with our readers. Source: www.FT.com

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Value for money rank

Salary percentage increase

Weighted Salary (US$)

Salary today (US$)

Audit year

Country

School Name

3 year average rank

Rank in 2012

Rank in 2013

Rank in 2014

INFORMATION

Top 100 Global MBA programs - Financial Times 2015 Ranking

1 Harvard Business School

2013

180,183

179,91

3 London Business School

2015

155,754

154,147

3 University of Pennsylvania: Wharton

2013

172,699

171,543

3 Stanford Graduate School of Business

2015

178,929

177,089

5 Insead

France / Singapore

2015

155,546

155,015

5 Columbia Business School

2014

170,849

169,252

106

7 Iese Business School

Spain

2014

144,782

144,992

121

8 MIT: Sloan

2014

157,36

158,926

9 University of Chicago: Booth

2012

162,791

161,289

2012

159,14

158,518

11 University of California at Berkeley: Haas

14 Ceibs

China

2014

140,602

149,504

147

12 IE Business School

Spain

2014

151,411

152,286

104

15 Cambridge Judge Business School

2012

148,909

146,664

12 HKUST Business School

China

2011

133,023

132,416

117

14 Northwestern University: Kellogg

2014

160,142

159,598

19 HEC Paris

France

2014

130,199

129,544

104

14 Yale School of Management

2013

155,056

154,175

18 New York University: Stern

2014

147,243

146,701

21 Esade Business School

Spain

2014

131,61

133,138

117

17 IMD

Switzerland

2015

151,138

148,148

19 Duke University: Fuqua

2012

141,593

142,557

23 University of Oxford: Saïd

2013

137,138

136,474

20 Dartmouth College: Tuck

2013

155,125

153,896

26 University of Michigan: Ross

2014

146,836

144,159

25 UCLA: Anderson

2012

142,682

142,38

27 Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

India

2015

169,42

167,676

24 23

32 SDA Bocconi

Italy

2014

121,405

121,1

107

26 Cornell University: Johnson

2012

142,889

138,782

29 University of Hong Kong

China

2013

118,354

108

- CUHK Business School 33 National University of Singapore Business School

China

2011

123,035

112,204

125

Singapore

2012

110,208

107,282

127

31 University of Virginia: Darden

2014

141,678

141,297

100

34 Indian School of Business

India

2015

126,57

126,544

131

42 Imperial College Business School

2013

108,553

36 Manchester Business School

2015

118,39

115,763

38 Carnegie Mellon: Tepper

2014

133,72

133,252

100

50 The Lisbon MBA

Portugal

2014

122,334

30 Warwick Business School

2015

118,411

39 University of North Carolina: Kenan-Flagler

2011

126,384

125,937

37 Nanyang Business School

Singapore

2011

110,642

107

42 University of Texas at Austin: McCombs

2015

132,233

133,3

39 Georgetown University: McDonough

2015

128,373

128,684

38 Rice University: Jones

2014

123,036

123,058

104

48 University of California at Irvine: Merage

2011

112,166

105

39 Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Netherlands

2011

104,016

103,626

42 City University: Cass

2012

114,032

43 Cranfield School of Management

2013

118,3

118,458

57 Purdue University: Krannert

2015

108,622

113

50 University of Maryland: Smith

2015

108,143

66 Lancaster University Management School

2013

96,919

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100

FT doctoral rank

Languages

Female board (%)

96 (93)

100

92 (100)

83 (90)

91 (91)

90 (91)

100

93 (99)

100

97 (99)

87 (99)

100

92 (100)

92 (89)

88 (93)

81 (96)

88 (99)

90 (88)

100

89 (100)

100

90 (95)

100

88 (93)

77 (100)

100

90 (100)

89 (87)

94 (100)

100

90 (93)

89 (98)

100

83 (100)

85 (87)

90 (99)

79 (86)

77 (99)

98 (96)

93 (97)

97 (93)

100

84 (96)

100

66 (87)

88 (100)

81 (77)

92 60

88 (96)

100

89 (95)

90 (100)

91 (98)

89 (96)

100

88 (100)

100

82 (100)

80 (94)

100

66 (93)

83 (100)

76 (100)

89 (99)

91 (93)

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FT research rank

International course experience rank

Faculty with doctorates (%)

International mobility rank

International students (%)

International faculty (%)

Female students (%)

93 (99)

Female faculty (%)

90 (100)

Alumni recommend rank

33 28

Employed at three months (%)

84 85

Placement success rank

3 10

Aims achieved rank

International board (%)

Career progress rank

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Salary percentage increase

Value for money rank

50 University of Toronto: Rotman

Canada

2015

92,935

91,974

56 Michigan State University: Broad

2014

110,062

113

47 41

China

2014

93,69

160

63 Mannheim Business School

Germany

2014

106,106

76 Fudan University School of Management

China

2014

90,833

148

42 100

68 University of Southern California: Marshall

2015

126,552

126,141

50 Emory University: Goizueta

2015

122,18

122,559

52 Sungkyunkwan University GSB

South Korea

2013

109,636

58 Vanderbilt University: Owen

2014

119,92

120,936

54 Indiana University: Kelley

2012

115,692

116,254

105

- ESMT - European School of Management and Technology

Germany

99,822

- University of Iowa: Tippie

2012

104,148

110,258

117

2012

113,498

108

65 Georgia Institute of Technology: Scheller - University of San Diego School of Business Administration 79 University of St Gallen - Macquarie Graduate School of Management

US Switzerland

106,4

112

2013

104,891

Australia

2006

120,485

70 Ohio State University: Fisher

2015

105,409

102

81 Wisconsin School of Business

2014

110,97

110,676

100

53 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2015

111,224

63 Washington University: Olin

2015

110,81

76 University College Dublin: Smurfit

Ireland

2012

108,154

83 Babson College: Olin

2013

120,629

119,996

62 AGSM at UNSW Business School

- SMU: Cox

Australia

2011

109,794

2010

110,297

82 57

83 Arizona State University: Carey

2015

104,356

83 Boston University School of Management

2013

109,775

2012

96,363

- Durham University Business School

80 University of Strathclyde Business School

2015

98,839

70 University of British Columbia: Sauder

Canada

2011

94,786

95,427

- Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

India

2015

134,538

- University of Minnesota: Carlson

2014

112,208

80 University of Bath School of Management

2014

96,846

66 University of Rochester: Simon

2011

107,595

108,321

102

Canada

2015

92,388

86 86

- 100 62

- Queen's School of Business - University of Alberta 75 Pennsylvania State University: Smeal

2010

82,237

92,37

2012

104,612

100

2008

116,6

116,394

73 Melbourne Business School

Australia

2011

96,411

88 Boston College: Carroll

2014

113,846

91 George Washington University

2011

104,994

91 University of California, San Diego: Rady

2015

99,2

94 100

93 Vlerick Business School

Belgium

2011

99,852

100,809

2012

102,367

- University of Notre Dame: Mendoza

Canada US

- Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Antai

Weighted Salary (US$) 115,924 144,744

Salary today (US$) 115,924 144,744

Audit year 2015 2013

Country US South Africa

School Name

62 University of Washington: Foster 62 University of Cape Town GSB

3 year average rank

78 74

Rank in 2012

58 59

Rank in 2013

51 52

Rank in 2014

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- Birmingham Business School - University of South Carolina: Moore

2010

92,526

- University of Pittsburgh: Katz

2015

92,16

105

78 Tias Business School

Netherlands

2012

92,289

88 Western University: Ivey

Canada

2013

95,922

96,99

100

87 McGill University: Desautels

Canada

2014

89,51

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96 (100)

73 (100)

70 (95)

96 (100)

100 (97)

90 (89)

100

96 (100)

86 (97)

95 (99)

89 (97)

100

91 (98)

100

88 (99)

78 (91)

100

93 (98)

94 (92)

57 (100)

100 (79)

100

92 (89)

100

93 (100)

88 (100)

80 (89)

97 (96)

90 (94)

100

84 (89)

85 (84)

92 (99)

90 (100)

90 (89)

78 (91)

86 (84)

77 (90)

100 (97)

100

83 (96)

95 (90)

95 (92)

83 (92)

100

85 (99)

100

85 (100)

88 (98)

100

87 (96)

91 (96)

85 (85)

86 (92)

36 (89)

88 (73)

70 (91)

95 (98)

100

75 (89)

100

90 (99)

89 (93)

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FT research rank

FT doctoral rank

Faculty with doctorates (%)

Languages

International course experience rank

International mobility rank

International board (%)

International students (%)

International faculty (%)

Female board (%)

Female students (%)

Female faculty (%)

Alumni recommend rank

Employed at three months (%)

Placement success rank

Aims achieved rank

Career progress rank

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Expert Interviewing Advice What Happened? You prepare your résumé after hours of research on how to best showcase your experience and accomplishments. You research various jobs and companies and solicit help from your network. You write compelling cover letters and apply to selected job opportunities. Your investment pays off and you are invited to an interview. You know you are qualified for the role. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the company, the role, and the people that work there. You want to establish if there are opportunities to expand your skills and build your career. You can find out what they pay, if they have remote work options, how much vacation they offer, and generally what benefits they provide to their employees. You look forward to getting more information and deciding if this is the opportunity for you. You go for the interview, get all the information you need and decide it is a great opportunity and you REALLY want the job. Then you receive a standard rejection note: ‘Thank you for your time… we had many qualified candidates…difficult decision…best of luck to you in your career.’ You are unlikely to get offered every job for which you interview, but what happened? Why didn’t they want to hire you? You will probably never know, as most companies will not provide detailed feedback. There may have been another candidate more qualified for the role. Or you did something (or didn’t do something) in the interview that made you lose the opportunity.

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becomes obvious you haven’t done your homework, the message you are sending is that you are not interested, not organized, and not prepared. Assume that they will ask you, “What do you know about us?” and be ready with an accurate, concise answer that shows why you are interested in the role and the company.

Preparing for the Interview Check your mindset If the above description is how you felt when you prepared and went for the interview, you may want to adjust your mindset. Don’t see the interview as your opportunity to get more information and decide if it is the right role for you. Instead, see the interview as your opportunity to demonstrate why the company should want to hire you, not the other candidate(s) they are interviewing. This may sound counter-intuitive because you need to get more information and you may decide you don’t like the company, the corporate culture, or the job. You may get a low salary offer or not like their benefits. If that happens, you can professionally withdraw from the interview process and move on. But don’t focus on what you want when you are preparing for the interview or when you are in the interview.

And do your homework on yourself. Do not assume any questions about you or your experience to date are easy. Review your résumé and ensure you can go into detail on anything they may ask. Find some standard interview questions online and practice answering in a concise, accurate way. Ideally, have someone do this exercise with you and give you feedback on what your answers convey to them. A favourite interview question used by many hiring managers at the beginning of the interview is, “So, tell us about yourself.” The interviewer intends it to be an ice breaker and an opportunity for you to highlight what you think they should know about you. If you have not prepared for this question, you may go blank or you may drone on for five to ten minutes with irrelevant information, unable to stop yourself, even as the interviewer’s eyes glaze over. Have a standard two-minute overview about your professional history to date that you tailor for different opportunities to keep it relevant. This question is a potential landmine if you have not prepared or it can be a great opportunity to start the interview well.

The interviewer asked to meet you so you can assume your résumé shows you have the skills and experience required. Now they want more information about your skills, attitude, communication, and interpersonal skills. They interview you based on your résumé; they hire you, or don’t hire you, based on how you present your skills and yourself in the interview. You should assume you are not the only candidate interviewing for the job: You are competing for the job. And if another candidate does a better job of demonstrating why they should be hired, you lose. Do your homework Some candidates think they can research the company and the role after the first interview, once they know they are interested; however, during the first interview, when it 28

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Dress code is important. If you don’t know the company’s dress code, ask the person who invites you to the interview and always dress a little smarter than their dress code. If they wear jeans, you wear slacks and a shirt. Everyone understands if you are overdressed for an interview. If you are dressed more casually than the interviewer, you send a message that you didn’t care about impressing them. And, as unfair as it may be, the interviewer is assessing you before you even say hello. Answering interview questions Make sure you understand what they are asking and seek clarification if you are not sure. Answer the questions directly and concisely. Don’t use one word ‘yes’ and ‘no’ answers that sound terse, but you should not have longwinded or irrelevant answers either. A good rule of thumb for your answer is thirty seconds to two minutes. And don’t focus on answering quickly. There is nothing wrong with taking a few seconds to think about what you want to say and how you want to say it. The money question If they ask you what you are looking for, work on the assumption they pay fair market salaries and avoid naming a number if you can. The discussion around compensation can happen at offer stage. You may decide to turn a low offer down if it is not negotiable, but that is better than not having the opportunity to consider an offer for a job you want. Tell them your priority is a job and a company you can thrive in and that you are assuming they will pay a market-related salary.

In the Interview Be yourself Yes, you are going to be your professional self with your marketing hat on but don’t try to be someone you are not. You are unlikely to carry it off and, if you do, you will end up with a job or a team culture that doesn’t suit you.

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Always have three to five interview questions written down to take with you into the interview. Not asking any questions makes a poor impression as it is often interpreted as a lack of interest. If you don’t write them down, you may go blank or ask ‘instant death’ questions about money, office hours, vacation days. Yes, you need to know these things and you would not accept an offer until you have this information, but when and how you ask these questions is important and you are well advised to wait until the job offer stage or until they raise the topic. The logic here is that this information isn’t relevant until the most important elements have been addressed (job, company, team culture).

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Instead, focus your questions on the job, the team and the company. This information will help you make a better career decision and these questions will demonstrate you are making a career decision. After all of your work to prepare for this interview, it is a great way to wrap the meeting up. Responding to, “What questions do you have for us?” with a question like “How much do I get paid?” can end your meeting on a discordant note. Rather ask something like, “What are the key things you need this person to achieve in the first three to six months?” Besides making a better impression, it will give you additional insight on the role.

Unfortunately, it is not always the best person for the job who gets it; it is the person who does the best interview.

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ask questions: What you ask and how you ask it makes as much of an impression on them as your interview answers.

Contributed by: Darielle Pettem, Client Manager, TEEMA Solutions Group www.teemagroup.com Darielle is a recruitment professional with over 20 years of success helping companies solve their recruitment challenges. Her consultative and thorough approach can be leveraged to build expertise and quality in all aspects of talent acquisition and job searching. Darielle specializes in high tech recruitment with TEEMA Solutions Group.

Interviewing is tough and it is a skill that is not directly correlated to your ability to do the job. Prepare and practice. Ideally you get offered every role but, at a minimum, you won’t get knocked out for poor interview skills.

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Mentorship Learn the Benefits Having a mentor can be extremely beneficial to your career growth at every level. Many are reluctant to seek out a career mentor (particularly those who are inexperienced or new to an industry); however, the benefits can be significant and are well worth exploring. Advice and support from someone who has experience and insight can be the perfect complement to your own initiative and drive. Here are just a few benefits a top mentor can offer you.

Holding you accountable

Answering your questions

Do you have a specific career goal in mind? Or do you feel a little like you lack purpose? When it comes to developing (and setting) your goals, a mentor offers more than just guidance.

A mentor has probably tackled many of the questions you have to ask, whether it’s something industryspecific or more open-ended. While self-guided research is vital to your continued career success, a mentor can offer a much-needed personal counterpoint.

It’s easy to let goals slide when they’re kept a secret. Laying your goals and plans out with a mentor’s input will make you more accountable to actually completing them. This benefit also applies to getting started, not just following through. A mentor’s encouragement can lead you to take the first step to tackling a career challenge.

Sharing an insider’s perspective A mentor can provide you with an insider’s perspective on navigating your own career path. No matter what stage you are at in your career, a mentor can be a great source of information and guidance: providing critical feedback and advice that will help you to make decisions about your career. A mentor’s advice may not always be unique, but it typically leverages a different perspective, setting them apart from your professors, family, or friends. Even where their advice doesn’t align with your priorities or goals, you’ll be able to make decisions with a clearer sense of the pros and cons. That input can make a significant difference when you’re facing a major career decision.

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You may find that your mentor has questions for you, which can help you build your skills as a communicator, and recognize areas where you would benefit from learning more. Enhancing your network A mentor can help enhance and expand your professional network. Although you can’t guarantee every mentor will have connections to the CEO of your dream company, they more than likely will have other connections in the field that may be able to help you down the line. Expanding your network early on in your career can set you up for success. Not only do you have the potential to eventually connect with your mentor’s network, but also connecting with your mentor alone can help open many doors for you. Having a mentor can benefit you at no matter what stage in your life and career you are in, and can help accelerate your career path. It is never too late or too early to find yourself a suitable mentor. Contributed by: Lauren Marinigh, TalentEgg.ca TalentEgg.ca is Canada’s leading job board and online career resource for college and university students and recent graduates.

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Perth, Australia Perth, the western gateway to the Australian continent, is a friendly, open, capital city and the economic powerhouse of Australia, with its commercial success underpinned by world-class educational institutions and research facilities found in this city. Along with being a city of growth and success, Perth also offers international students a dynamic mix of an exploding restaurant and laneway bar scene, internationally recognized festivals, and cultural and sporting events, along with clear blue skies, pristine, clean beaches, beautiful parklands, and unique, natural landscapes. Perth has continually been rated as one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities for the past decade 32

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(EIU 2004-14); ranked in the top 10% of 215 world cities for quality of life (Mercer, 2012); and is amongst the top 30 best student cities in the world (QS, 2013).

horizons in medicine and health sciences, agriculture, chemistry, geology, metallurgy, engineering, astrophysics, renewable energy, and environmental management.

Here are some of the reasons why you should choose Perth, Australia, as your number one study destination:

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World-class education Perth’s five world-class universities provide quality-assured education with flexible study pathways. The state’s practical approach to education, guided by teachers who are experts in their field, ensures that you are taught the skills that employers are looking for in today’s competitive world. Research conducted in Perth is respected globally, reaching new

Despite being a highly developed, modern city, Perth is home to numerous nature reserves, parks, and recreational grounds that enrich its landscape. International students and locals alike appreciate the city’s clean, safe atmosphere, and the high standard of living. It’s also one of the few cities in Australia that gives students a discount on public transport – 40% off bus, train, and ferry tickets; and it provides free travel zones within the city centre and other major precincts throughout Perth. Spring / Summer 2015 • Issue: 14

AUSTRALIA Work opportunities in Perth The Western Australian education system has a key focus on practical work experience. Business schools and employers recognize the importance of allowing students to apply their skills in a real business environment, and work together to provide rewarding internship opportunities. A number of multinational organizations and some of Australia’s biggest companies open their doors to interns, often inviting students to join them on a permanent basis at the end of their studies.

they can easily combine their studies with part-time employment, and with so many job opportunities available, most have no trouble finding a part-time job. StudyPerth is the first point of contact for anyone wishing to obtain information about studying and living in Perth, Australia.

Contributed by: Charlene Ellison, Market Manager, StudyPerth Charlene Ellison is a ‘Perth-ite’ who has studied, worked and lived in Perth, Australia, since she was a youngster. Get in touch with Charlene for all your questions about the study experience and lifestyle of Perth, Australia!

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“Sometimes cutting edge research means fewer incisions for patients.” John Beshai, MD SGU ’96

John Beshai, MD chose SGU because of its high placement rates, legacy of successful alumni, and the diverse, interdisciplinary perspective that comes from having 400 faculty members from more than 48 different countries. His professors encouraged him to think beyond the easy answers, and that lesson has served him well. Today, he is a cu ing edge cardiac researcher at the Mayo Clinic, where he initiated and led a clinical trial on the impact of pacemakers. He found that for a lot of heart patients, pacemakers are not the best treatment option – and that’s going to help a lot of people get the care they need while avoiding unnecessary risks and costs. Dr. Beshai is just one of 12,000 SGU graduates, including more than 1,000 Canadians, who have practiced medicine all over the world. In 2013, our Canadian students obtained a 99% first-time pass rate on both the USMLE Step 1 and MCCEE.* SGU placed over 770 graduates into first-year US and Canadian residency positions in 2014, and is the #1 provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the last three years combined.**

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Why More Canadians Should go Abroad What travel can do for the Canadian identity

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And sure, doesn’t hopping on a plane and heading off to another country sound like fun? Think of all the Instagram-worthy shots there will be; and all the jealousy-inducing Snapchats of food you can send to your friends back home! The truth is that travelling will give you international experience that is incredibly valuable at so many levels. As Canadians, we pride ourselves on our multicultural and diverse country, but what do all those cultures look like away from home?

bears to school’ shtick? It’s laughable, isn’t it? Well, how about the fact that a large part of our national identity is manufactured by the grand franchise of Tim Horton’s? The lack of awareness of Canadian identity isn’t just ignorance from the rest of the world; In fact, it starts at home. Our national identity is the result of an ethnic melting-pot and the copious influences of various other cultures like the British, French, and of course, American. As a result, we find it difficult to truly define Canadian culture.

and further appreciation of the diversity we are so proud of here in Canada. It’s this sort of broadened worldview that will also make you a more competitive candidate for professional development in the future. By leaving Canada, you can become more Canadian—by taking that identity with you and shaping it as you experience the world. It sounds cheesy, but sometimes clichés have their foundations in truth. You can really find yourself through travelling – it all depends on if you’re ready for it.

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Internationally, Canada is known quite simply as ‘nice.’ On the side, we play a lot of hockey, drink lots of Tim Horton’s and maple syrup (usually not at the same time), and have the occasional moose or beaver show up in our backyard.

The way to go about answering this, of course, is by expanding your worldview through international experience. When we gain a global perspective through travel, we can better see what sets Canada apart and what we have to offer to the world. It’s the best way to get out of our bubble – to step outside of your comfort zone, so to speak.

Jessie Ho is the National Blog Editor for AIESEC Canada. AIESEC is an international, youth-run organization that strives to create international experiences for students in order to develop themselves into self-aware, values-driven leaders. Simply put, we believe that with this global perspective, students can become invaluable individuals in their schools, communities, nations, and eventually, the world. Visit www.aiesec.ca

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It’s no secret that going abroad, whether it be to study, work, volunteer, or even play, is becoming more popular than ever. As the saying goes, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”

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Small vs. Large: Why Company Size Can Affect Your Career Have you ever wondered if the size of the organization you work for can affect your career? Well, it does. There are benefits to working at both small companies (generally considered to be businesses with fewer than 100 employees) and large companies (those with more than 500 employees; mid-sized organizations fall between the two). Unless you have a concrete reason for preferring one over the other, it’s best to apply to companies of all sizes when looking for a job. Over the course of your career, you’ll hopefully get to experience what it’s like to work at both large and small establishments. Here are some of the major differences you’ll notice: Staff dynamic Employees at a small company will usually get to know each other better and may develop an organization-wide sense of community and teamwork. They may also find it easier to develop relationships with most or all of the people at their office, which can be great for fostering a positive work environment. At large firms, staff are more likely to work on teams within departments or even different offices. They often build strong relationships with the people they work most closely with and become acquainted with other staff members (which can be very helpful for networking). Levels of responsibility Those who work at a smaller company may have more individual responsibility than their counterparts at large organizations. Why? A small staff means that there are fewer individuals responsible for the company’s operations, so the share of responsibility is greater. However, managers at large companies may be responsible for operations at a higher level – with higher risks and higher potential gains or losses, for example.

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Job descriptions Along with a greater portion of responsibility, employees of small companies also have more varied workloads. One person might be responsible for managing several portfolios or platforms, while someone with a similar background at a larger organization may only be responsible for one or two projects, working as part of a larger team. There are pros and cons to both: At a large company, you’ll likely find a more established internal structure with clear delegation of responsibility and the opportunity to focus intensely on a small number of tasks; get to work in a smaller organization, and you’ll be responsible for a more diverse and fluid role. This can be great for

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might have more personal staff outings and get-togethers or celebrate birthdays or holidays, for example, which can strengthen team dynamics and create an environment where employees genuinely enjoy working together. It’s also much more common for employees of small (or new) companies to own equity in the company, which means their hard work is directly tied to an increase in value.

In comparison, staff at smaller companies can be more stable: it’s typically less likely that employees will change positions internally, so unless they decide to leave the organization, the company’s internal structure is not going to change as often.

When it comes to an ideal company size, there’s no right answer. It’s important to take time to reflect on your personal and professional priorities to understand which space might be better for you.

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Kaitlyn Corlett is a third year Visual Arts Major from the University of Victoria in British Columbia. In 2014 she took a leap of faith and completed her first international field school run by Langara College in Italy. The program changed her more than she could imagine, giving her confidence, independence, and a new outlook on life and art. As a now seasoned traveller she offered to share some of her tips with students looking to take the plunge into study abroad.

of advice that I have would be to really use the resources at your school. From your scholarship office, career services (if you are in need of a part time job to save money), or global engagement/ study abroad office, everyone there has information to help you along. Taking the time to really research funding opportunities is also a wonderful first step to take. I began through my school and then looked at scholarships offered in the province of BC.”

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For those unsure of whether field school is right for them, Kaitlyn suggests using the resources at your disposal to learn more about the programs available. “Whether it’s talking to friends who have travelled before, or the global engagement office at your school, those are really great resources when someone’s unsure how to take the next step forward.”

Guide books, orientation sessions, internet searches, and more: There`s a wealth of information waiting for you if you know where to look. Kaitlyn`s favourite resources were packing lists offered through ricksteves.com, and her field school. She warns against leaving things to the last minute, emphasizing, “Especially when it came to passport photos, photocopying important information, clothing, and finances.”

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Words of wisdom from a Canadian study abroad veteran Making sure you’re organized well before your departure date can help calm some of the anxiety leading up to departure. The more you can be assured you have everything you need, the more confident you will be when you board the plane. What is Kaitlyn’s number one piece of advice for future travellers? “Fill out the paperwork and take the leap of faith! Start packing way ahead of time, even if it’s bit by bit. It helps you really think about what you need and what you don’t need.” Contributed by: Chantal Moore, Manager, Communications BC Council for International Education To read more about Kaitlyn’s adventures in Italy and to read posts from other students who have participated in field schools around the world, visit bcstudyabroad.ca.

Choosing a destination Kaitlyn chose Italy as her study destination, but there is an infinite number of possibilities open to you. When you find the right program, you’ll know because it speaks to your interests and piques your curiosity. For Kaitlyn it was a no-brainer: “Italy has been the epicentre of what I’ve learned and been fascinated with for most of my life. From art, food, movies, history, and beyond, I’ve wanted to go from a very young age. The program abroad at Langara College suited my interest in art history, developed a curiosity about architecture, and also opened my eyes to future experiences abroad and back home.” Financing your trip Kaitlyn was the recipient of the 2014 BC Study Abroad Scholarship, but applying through bcstudyabroad. ca wasn’t all she did to ensure her budget was sound. “The main piece Spring / Summer 2015 • Issue: 14

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Prepare for a Healthy Trip Abroad Canadians love to travel, but they sometimes forget to take measures to protect their health while abroad. Consular officials assist thousands of Canadian travellers through our network of Canadian embassies and consulates because of illness, injury and other medical emergencies. Most of these problems can be avoided if travellers take preventive steps. Make sure you are aware of the following travel health tips before leaving Canada to enjoy a healthier and safer trip. All travellers should get an individual health assessment from a travel health clinic or health care provider preferably six weeks before their departure. Vaccines and preventive prescriptions, such as anti-malarial medication, may be recommended or required for certain destinations. Travellers should 42

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bring along a copy of their personal immunization record, if available. One way to find a health care site that provides travel health services is through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s list of designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres, at www.travel.gc.ca/clinic. Travellers should consult their health care provider if they’re not feeling well before their trip to discuss postponing their departure. Doing so could help avoid a potential health emergency abroad. Purchase travel health insurance that covers both illness and injury. Canadian travellers should not rely on their provincial or territorial health plan to cover costs if they get sick or are injured while abroad. Medical evacuations from abroad are costly. Provincial or territorial health plans will

cover only part, if any, of the bill and will not pay up front. Travellers should always carry proof of their insurance coverage when travelling and leave a copy of their insurer’s contact information with relatives or friends in Canada. We encourage you to consult travel.gc.ca/insurance to be better informed and to select a suitable plan. Canadian travellers should carry proof of their need for any prescription drugs. Requirements vary from country to country (e.g. a copy of the prescription, an original drug container with a pharmacy label, etc). Travellers should also contact an embassy or consulate of their destination country before leaving Canada to make sure the prescription and over-the-counter medications they intend to bring into the country are legal. We remind Spring / Summer 2015 • Issue: 14

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Canadians who travel with syringes and needles that they must carry a medical certificate or an explanation from their health care provider. Read up on health conditions in your destination country. We encourage you to review the country’s Travel Advice at travel. gc.ca/advice along with Travel Health Notices at travel.gc.ca/healthnotices before leaving. Travellers should be prepared to acclimatize to jet lag, altitude sickness, and the effects of heat or other elements. Keeping hydrated, using sunblock, and taking precautions when handling food and water is essential to ensure a healthy stay abroad. Also, remember to take extra precautions against insectand tick-borne diseases by wearing bright, long-sleeved clothes and using repellent. Spring / Summer 2015 • Issue: 14

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Travellers should carry essential medication in their hand luggage and bring more than enough for the duration of the trip.

If you experience illness when returning to Canada, you should seek immediate medical attention. Inform your health care provider that you’ve been abroad, where you’ve been, and what – if any – medical treatment you have received. Canadians who travel to malariaaffected areas and develop fever within a year of returning home should visit their health care provider immediately. Canadian travellers should sign up for the Registration of Canadians Abroad service.

For more information, see travel.gc.ca/ health. The booklet, Well on Your Way, also offers valuable health-related advice. Download an electronic copy or order a print version by calling 1-800-267-8376 (in Canada) or 613-944-4000. Contributed by: Consular Outreach and Partnerships Program of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. www.travel.gc.ca

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Point A to Point Free Answering “Now What?” with Work and Travel

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TRAVEL It feels like the dreaded question is coming at you from every direction. Family, friends and even the Tim Horton’s employees fuelling your late-night study sessions asking, “So what are you planning to do after you graduate?” Even though it feels like your whole life has led to this very moment, it’s possible you might not have thought this far ahead. And who can blame you? It’s been a whirlwind of education, a non-stop journey from point A to point B. There were the good ol’ days in school, with nothing more than summer jobs inbetween. There hasn’t been time to think about what you really want to do. As graduation nears, a terrifying thought hits you: For the first time in your life, you have no clue what to do next. It seems like everyone else has it figured out. Classmates talk about grad school, getting internships and applying to jobs. If you’re anything like me, then maybe none of those options feel right. What if you feel torn between gaining work experience and seeing the world (on a budget, of course)? Not having an obvious next step may be unsettling, but it is also incredibly freeing. You can do whatever you want, wherever you want and it’s hard to say when you’ll get this chance again. There is literally a world of opportunities ahead of you. A few months before my crossroads, I had been introduced to the SWAP Working Holidays Program at a university fair. For the past 40 years, SWAP has helped over 54,000 Canadians between the ages of 1835 work and travel abroad. Their programs include opportunities in Australia, Austria, India, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, the US, and the United Kingdom. If you’ve never travelled abroad on your own or started fresh in a brand new city, the thought can be more nerve-wracking than your upcoming finals. But the SWAP program gives you the structure you need to tackle

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the intimidating world out there. They sorted out my work visa and accommodation, so all I had to do was get on a plane and go. The hardest part of the process was picking a country to work in (we are incredibly lucky as Canadians). Maybe, like me, you’ll be inspired by the whimsical stories of an exchange student and find yourself Down Under on an experience of a lifetime. No matter where you decide to go, when you get there, the friendly staff at the hosting centre will check your résumé, give you job and housing resources, and plan social activities where you can meet new friends. You’ll be halfway around the world, but you won’t be alone. Take advantage of their expertise and you’ll settle pretty seamlessly into your new life. Before you know it, you’ll have a favourite coffee shop, a breathtaking morning commute, new roommates, and a funny way of talking (if you are Australia-bound like I was, you may even find yourself ending your sentences in “ay”). On my SWAP adventure, I answered my “now what?” with surf lessons, scuba diving, coastal road trips, my first ‘real’ job, and lifelong friends. Work and travel teaches you to embrace life, experience new things, and gives you countless stories to share -- one may even involve facing a pack of hungry dingoes (spoiler alert: I lived to tell the tale). As Neale Donald Walsch said, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” One day you’ll find yourself saying you’d do it again in a heartbeat, ay. So consider a working holiday as the answer to your “now what?” You’ll find that life is a lot more fun when the question becomes “Now where?”

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Study in the United States of America EducationUSA’s purpose is to help students reach their educational and professional goals. This journey is unique for every student, and we can help you to narrow your focus and put forward your best university applications. We are not here to tell you why you should study in the United States, but to support your goals and let you know your options. Ultimately, your reasons for studying in the United States have to line up with your personal and professional goals. The good news is that many institutions in the United States can meet your needs. Here are just a few reasons why Canadian students choose to study abroad just over the border: 1. The United States and Canada are neighbours. We share the world’s longest border at 8,891 km long where $1.6 billion in goods and 300,000 people pass each day. Studying in the United States will give you a 46

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better understanding of Canada’s closest trading partner and ally – information and experiences that will help you succeed in any future career. 2. Network building. A global education means a global network. As you embark on your career of choice, your over-theborder connections will become invaluable global resources. 3. Athletic scholarships and opportunities. The majority of the international student-athletes in the NCAA (the largest college athletics governing body) are from Canada. Canadians are drawn to the high level of competition and the scholarship money available for top talent. The NCAA grants more than $2.7 billion in athletic scholarships annually to almost 1,100 member universities in 42 sports. Scholarships are also available in the smaller NAIA and NJCAA divisions.

4. Canadian citizens do not need visas. To study in the United States, a Canadian student receives an I-20 or DS-2019 from the university that she or she has committed to attending. You will need to pay SEVIS (student tracking system) fees. Your I-20 form will be stamped when you cross the border en route to your university. You will not need to apply for a student visa, nor will you need to make an appointment at the US Embassy or Consulate. 5. Financial aid and scholarships. International students are eligible for many grants, scholarships, and fellowships sponsored by universities, corporations, non-profits, and the Canadian government. About 20% of international undergraduates and 45% of international graduate students are primarily funded by some form of grant. Spring / Summer 2015 • Issue: 14

USA 6. Internship possibilities. The United States is home to many of the world’s most innovative corporations and organizations. No matter what your intended major may be, you can find a university working closely with specialists in your field.

8. Reputation. US universities are considered among the best in the world. A degree from a US institution will add value and depth to your résumé as you continue in academia and approach the workforce.

7. Diversity of options. There are more than 4,500 accredited higher education institutions in the United States spread across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. From arctic to tropical, big city to rural town, big research university to small liberal arts college, there is something to fit your needs! Canadians are also drawn to some of the unique small college offerings such as institutions that focus on religion, sustainability, or performing arts.

9. Resources and opportunities. US institutions attract some of the world’s best and brightest minds. Attending a US university could mean working with a Nobel Prize winner, a celebrated author, or a world leader in science. Many US universities are equipped with laboratory spaces and resources that allow for significant research opportunities.

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10. Campus Life. “College life,” as it is called in the United States, is unique and varied depending on the size of the campus and the city. One thing is for certain, you will find a niche! Universities offer hundreds of clubs, recreational sports, fraternities and sororities (aka Greek Life), internships, philanthropy, and opportunities to show school pride. The relaxed nature of many campuses means your professors may ask you to call them by their first name or you might throw a Frisbee with friends on the Quad between classes. Contributed by: Jenika Heim, EducationUSA Advisor www.fulbright.ca Study In Canada • Study Abroad

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Funding the Best and the Brightest A Look at Fulbright Canada Programs

The Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States aims to increase mutual understanding between Canada and the United States through research exchange. So why should you, as a student, consider studying in the United States, and more importantly, how can you achieve this? Studying in the United States will give you a cultural experience to which you may not otherwise be exposed. You will also have the opportunity to conduct research and learn from top researchers and professors in your host institution. Fulbright Canada promotes bi-national collaborative research and thoughtful public debate on topics that reflect the broad range of contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States, and the relationship between the two countries. We have opportunities available to undergraduate as well as graduate students. The Killam Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada to spend one semester

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or a full academic year as an exchange student in the United States. Students may participate in the program either as a direct exchange student or as a self-placed visiting student. Canadian applicants interested in the direct exchange program must be registered at one of the participating Canadian universities, and be planning to visit one of the participating American universities. Self-placed students can come from any Canadian university and go to any US university; however, you may pay higher tuition than direct exchange students. The Killam Fellowship Program provides a cash award of US$5,000 per semester (US$10,000 for the full academic year); health insurance allowance of US$500; a three-day orientation in Ottawa; and a three-day spring seminar in Washington, D.C. In addition, all Killam Fellows are also eligible to apply for an in-country mobility grant in an amount not to exceed US$800. This grant allows students to undertake an educational field trip, providing the opportunity to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the culture of the United States. For more information and deadlines, please consult the website at www.killamfellowships.com.

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The Canada-US Fulbright Award for Students provides opportunities for outstanding Canadian prospective graduate students, PhD students, and junior professionals to study and/or conduct research in the United States. The Traditional Fulbright Student Award offers US$15,000 for one nine-month academic year. These all-discipline awards can be taken up at any college, university, think tank, or government agency in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program provides a unique opportunity to Canadian Francophone students and teachers, aged 21 to 29, who want to teach and study in the United States. For education students who are looking for their next career step and an adventure, this could be the program for you! Your host university will provide room and board, and Fulbright will provide a modest stipend. Ideal candidates will have had experience teaching in both English and French. Although all the competitions are officially field-open, we are especially keen to support students in humanities, communications and culture, Canadian-American relations, contemporary public policy, cultural studies, environment, law, indigenous issues, and pure and applied sciences. If you want to enrich your education, live a new cultural experience, and join an amazing network, Fulbright Canada may offer the perfect study abroad opportunity for you.

Robert Godfrey, Canadian Killam Fellow 2013-2014 “The Killam Fellowships Program is more than a regular exchange. Yes, it afforded me a chance to travel, take courses that were not offered at my home institution, and to experience a different academic system, but it also opened me up to a network of talented, thoughtful, and ambitious young people. Moreover, my time in the US has encouraged me to reflect on what it means to be a Canadian and lent some perspective on perceptions of our country in the USA (rather positively I’m pleased to report). Above all, what I have appreciated the most are the friendships I have made, which are the real and enduring legacy of my time abroad.”

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Gavin Armstrong, Canadian Fulbright Student 2013-2014 “The longest-lasting impact of the Fulbright Program on me personally is the personal relationships that I have developed with business leaders, politicians and members of the state bureaucracy, and faculty staff and students at Auburn University. I have established friends and mentors who will undoubtedly remain close advisors and confidantes over the years as I seek advice and support in the development of my own career. In doing so, I learned that hospitality is a hallmark of ‘The South,’ and had the opportunity to visit some spectacular countryside in the state of Alabama.”

Elizabeth-Joy Taylor, Canadian Killam Fellow 2013-2014 “The Fall Orientation session was a great opportunity to meet the people who make the Killam Fellowships Program possible. I really enjoyed being able to meet the Fulbright scholars and learn about their research, as well as the other Killam Fellows. One of the most valuable parts of the Fall Orientation for me was being able to see the diversity of academia which I do not always get to experience in my own field. I appreciated being able to converse with those people and learn about the work they are doing. The Fall Orientation also inspired me to see my own potential. As a Killam Fellow I saw the potential for myself within the program.” Contributed by: Michèle Phillips, Program Officer for External Relations, Fulbright Canada www.fulbright.ca

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Throughout our interview, Marina gave me her answers in both English and French. She was a bit nervous about speaking in English because she lives her daily life in French. Marina was born in Quebec and grew up in France, where English-speaking was mostly confined to the classroom. When she left for Arizona, she knew she would need to push herself to study and make friends all in English.

Marina originally thought that University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, with a very well-known Film Studies program, would be the place to hone her movie-making skills on a semester abroad. She applied for a Killam Fellowship (an undergraduate Canada-United States exchange program) with the intention of going to Los Angeles, but the reciprocity opportunity with USC was not available at the time. That’s when the Killam Program office at Fulbright Canada approached her with an alternative.

“The first month, I didn’t speak a lot because I was too shy to speak in English. I was only listening to everything. A month later, I started to speak because I was on a shooting date, so I had to speak with the actor and with the crew… So I started speaking and the actor was very nice and loved my French accent!” Marina laughed at the memory, reflecting on the moment of realization that she would not be judged for trying to speak English, and she might even receive a compliment! She continued, “So that’s why I started speaking English…and I think my English is better now.”

“Marina’s application was strong and interesting, and ranked well overall,” Killam Fellowships Program Officer Michelle Emond recalls. “We felt that we should try to offer her an opportunity within our partner institutions.” After a few phone calls, Michelle found that Arizona State University had keen interest in hosting Marina. “They had several Film and Media Studies and Production course selections that offered her academic opportunities that were not available at her home institution.” Michelle presented the idea to Marina, and she was excited that there were still opportunities to study film outside Los Angeles. In regards to her ultimate placement, Marina reflects, “My first choice was originally… California, but I went to Arizona State University and I think it was quite a good choice because they have lots of cinema in Arizona because of western movie making and the beautiful countryside… It was also cheaper to make movies and to live in Arizona.” Besides working in a beautiful landscape, Marina enjoyed the college-town feel of Tempe, Arizona, which she believed was a better fit than a university in a big city. Because of the desert heat, she would get up early and walk through the vast campus to enjoy an early morning swim. After that, off to classes during the day (in air conditioning, I presume), among a sea of eager students. Overall, she found the large campus, college-town life very suited to her style.

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As a Film Studies major, Québec-born Marina Dallongeville knew that studying in the United States would benefit her immensely. “I chose to go to the States because they are very good at movie making,” said Marina during our interview on the windy hills of University of Montréal’s campus. “They are well known all over the world…everyone knows all their movies and I wanted to learn how they make movies.”

So, did Marina get a chance to see California? Of course! The Killam Fellowships Program provides an $800 stipend for fellows to travel anywhere within their host country during their study abroad semester. Marina chose to visit Hollywood and San Francisco with a few friends. In Los Angeles, she toured the Kodak Theater, Hollywood Studio, and Disney Museum. In Northern California, she loved the “European way” that San Franciscans live and the culture of the city by the bay. Overall, the study abroad experience to the United States was very successful for Marina. Reflecting on this, she said, “There was freedom to discover… all day and it was very interesting, and if I could do it again I would.” If you are a Canadian undergraduate considering studying abroad in the United States, read the article in this insert titled “Funding the Best and the Brightest: A Look at Fulbright Canada Programs” to learn more about this excellent funding opportunity. For more information visit www.killamfellowships.com. Contributed by: Jenika Heim, EducationUSA Advisor to Canada

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When my acceptance to do my Master’s program in New York arrived, my husband and I decided to trade in our little Vancouver Island home – with its towering trees and vast oceanic shoreline – for the skyscrapers, arts culture, and urban adventure that awaited us in New York City. After doing ample research on different graduate programs in my field, both in Canada and the US, I decided on Columbia’s Master’s in Special Education, due to the incredible location of the university and the connection it has fostered with the community it resides in. This decision gave me the opportunity to learn and teach in an urban environment. I wanted an experience that would contrast my time teaching

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in the Greater Victoria School District, which is more suburban in nature; the university offered me just that by providing me with the opportunity to work in a Harlem public school while completing my graduate studies. I was confident that these experiences would help me grown as an educator. So, with that, our decision was made and we packed up our house in our hometown of Victoria, British Columbia, loaded what we could fit into the back of a rental car, and set off for a two-week road trip across continental America. When we arrived in the new neighbourhood we would be calling home, we fell in love what we found there. And when we drove up to the university campus, it was an almost pastoral setting – which

did our West Coast hearts good to see. So often you think of Manhattan as soaring skyscrapers and urban grit, however, although the university is located in the city and you have access to all its metropolitan glory, the campus itself and surrounding areas are rich with parks brimming with greenery, expansive sidewalks, stunning heritage buildings – and by walking just two block west you can glimpse the water of the Hudson river. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t confess to the touch of homesickness I felt my first few days in New York. After speaking with other international students, I realized I wasn’t alone in experiencing this twinge of emotion as we all settled into a new routine in a much larger corner of the

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I quickly realized that it can be a challenge to navigate the collegiate culture of the US private, Ivy League education system, which starkly differs from the Canadian model. Also, learning that the Manhattan housing market is as competitive as it is expensive, and that no one knows how to run your Canadian credit check, can be frustrating. Meanwhile, daily tasks like mastering subways, securing a cell phone with no US ID, or even figuring out the best method to grocery shop in NYC, are daunting. Luckily, there are resources and people to help a new students acclimate. Most universities have departments like student services, international affairs, or a housing office, all at the students’ disposal, to help them find solutions. In my experience, using the available resources and asking questions – even ones I felt sheepish asking – were crucial to getting into a rhythm in a new place.

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Furthermore, what made all the difference in relieving my homesickness was to foster new relationships, explore my surroundings, and get involved – both on-campus and in the greater NYC area. Being a graduate student comes with a lot of perks beyond a stellar, challenging education: First, you are studying in the heart of this pulsating, ever-changing city that always has lists upon lists of events for you to explore; second, and equally as vital, most US higher education institutions do an exceptional job of connecting students with the community through internships, discounts on Broadway shows, free admission to museums, yoga classes, and a host of universitysponsored activities. My advice is to read posters on campus, sign up for student event list-serves, and take advantage of every opportunity that arises. Getting out into the city so that you find your favorite coffee shop, running route, or bookstore will start to make it feel like home. Any new city can feel overwhelming, but I can say from

experience that taking the time to plant roots in an unfamiliar environment can be one of the most exciting, challenging, and defining experiences of your life. I wouldn’t trade these last two years in New York for anything. My worldview on education has expanded, my vision for my future has altered, and I have met some of the most dynamic, exceptional people along the way. Contributed by: Renée Jordan Renée is a BC certified teacher from SD 61 in Victoria, who is currently living and working in New York City as a Learning Specialist. Renée holds a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education from the University of Victoria, and a Master of Arts in Special Education from Columbia University. For more information she can be found at www.thejordanproject.ca or on twitter: @missus_jay

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Universities weigh the SAT and the ACT equally, so it is really up to you to decide which test you prefer to take. These are some tips to take you from choosing your test all the way to test day:

Take full-length practice tests. Use the exact timing of the SAT and ACT, with timed breaks. Try to take each test with a group, if possible, to make the exam more test-like. Taking the actual tests will give you a baseline score and a great idea on which test you liked better, and which one you performed better on.

Make a Study Plan. Once you know your test date, then you can solidify your study plan. You should begin about three months before your test day, that way you can studying a little bit every day without feeling overwhelmed with the additional workload. Plan to studying 15 minutes every day up until your test, with longer timed sessions planned 1-2 times per week.

Review your practice tests. Use percentiles to determine your success on each test section and how you did on the test overall. Then, review the questions thoroughly. When you see the questions you got wrong, patterns will emerge that will help you focus your studying. For example, in Math section, you might find that every question you got wrong had multiple figures involved. Additionally, review the questions you got right. Do this to build you confidence and find the patterns of question types you get right over and over again.

Decision Time: Either or both? Use your practice test results and your personal sense of which test feels right to decide whether to take the SAT or the ACT. If you really can’t decide, that is okay, you can take both! Many students studying for and take both exams, and you can aim to do this as well.

Ask yourself and your parents these 3 questions to determine your Method of Study. How self-motivated am I? What is my score goal? How much money can we invest in taking these tests?

A little help with “What is my score goal?” To determine your score goal, go online and look up the ideal test score range needed to get into your university of choice. Collegeboard.org has a very helpful college search engine which holds all the score information. You can also go to each university’s admissions page. Your goal score should be in the range of your goal university.

Registration: the most important step! Once you have decided which test(s) you are going to take, get online and register right away! The locations and test dates in Canada are limited, especially for the ACT. Register for the SAT at collegeboard.org and the ACT at actstudent.org.

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Method of Study options. a. Self-Study: If you are highly motivated, and will stick to your Study Plan, then there are many self-study tools that you can use (and many of them are free!). Khanacademy. org/sat offers free SAT practice and both the Collegeboard and ACT websites have free practice tests, study tools, and tips of the day. Use test prep books from your library or book store. If you are willing to pay for a plan, many test prep companies offer online only, selfstudy courses, which are usually less expensive than teacher-led classes. Selfstudy is the least expensive option.

Get a study buddy.

Studying vs. timed practice.

Essay Practice.

b. Classes: If you are more motivated by others, a class is a great option. If you live in a larger city, you will most likely be able to find a course in your area. Ask your Guidance Counselor for suggestions. Larger test prep companies offer online courses with a teacher. This can be a good option for a student who is self-motivated, but responds well to classroom structure and teacher support. This is the moderately priced option. c. Tutor: A tutor is the most expensive option, but you will typically see the biggest score improvement because of the one-on-one interaction. If you are a large ways off your score goal, but you are motivated to make it happen, a tutor may be a good option to get you in your dream school. Word of mouth is the best way to find a great tutor. Ask your Guidance Counselor and other students who you know are planning to study in the U.S. to find a great tutor in your area.

You know how you are more likely to go to the gym when your friend is already there waiting to meet you? It is the same with studying! Pair up with a friend who will keep you motivated to stay on track with your Study Plan. During your study time together, you will also benefit from talking out and teaching each other difficult problems.

I mentioned this earlier when talking about making your study plan. Studying is learning new methods and practicing it on the material. You can do this slowly and through repetition to gain confidence. Once you are feeling good about a particular problem type or subject, take a full timed section (for example, 25 minutes for the SAT). This will help you practice the timing of your new technique. Make sure to review your right and wrong answers!

Both the SAT and ACT have an essay section, which you should also practice. If you are doing self-study, make sure you identify an adult who understands the demands of these exams to review your essay for you. The most important thing to remember for any persuasive essay is to write a thesis statement that answers the question in the prompt. You should have an intro paragraph with a thesis, 3 body paragraphs with specific supporting examples, and a conclusion.

Study materials. When practice at home, use the same materials you will on test day, so that you get comfortable with them. Use a #2 pencil and an approved calculator. Go to the testmaker’s websites to make sure you calculator is on the list. Basically, your graphing calculator is good, and anything that resembles a phone or tablet is bad. You also can’t use anything that takes “paper tape,” but I digress…

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Don’t spend time memorizing vocabulary. The ACT doesn’t test vocabulary, so this can be a good option if this is something you struggle with. The SAT does test vocabulary in the Reading Comprehension section, but don’t spend hours memorizing thousands of words. Rather, take time to learn word roots so that you can pull apart tough vocabulary. This skill will not only help you on the SAT and ACT, but also in general reading comprehension.

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Make Reading Comprehension into a puzzle.

A couple test day tips.

Trust yourself.

You can take the test more than once.

Reading sections on tests are never very interesting, so you need to work hard to stay engaged. Use your pencil to mark the passage as you read to identify key themes and the author’s tone. Physically engaging with the passage will help keep your brain on task, and you will have a better sense of the answers when you get to the questions.

Practice Math word problems and problem-solving. Both the SAT and ACT love math problems with multiple steps to solve. Usually the math in problems isn’t that difficult, rather it is the number of steps to get to the result which usually causes problems. Take the time to understand what the problem is asking you before proceeding. Time spent on global understanding and approaching the problem will help you gain more points on the test!

For Writing multiple choice, practice makes perfect. The SAT and ACT only test a handful of grammar rules, most of which you should already be familiar with. Practicing things like subject-verb agreement and correcting run-on sentences will gain you a lot of test day points!

If you followed your Study Plan, go in to the test confidently knowing that you will do your best on each section. If you get tired or stressed during the exam, allow yourself to take a 15 second break to close your eyes, take deep breaths, and re-center.

Don’t second guess yourself. If you are down to two answer choices, your first instinct is usually right.

One thing that should help you relax is to know you can take these tests more than once, if you need to. Universities will look at a “super score,” or the best that you did on each section. For example, let’s say you did really well on Reading and Science the first time you took the ACT, but you bombed the Math. So, the second time your Math score increases a bunch, your Reading and Science drop slightly, and writing English/Writing scores stay the same. Schools will consider your best Math, Reading, and Science scores from the two tests you took.

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Do you like graphs and charts? Then ACT Science is for you. The ACT Science section tends to be the most confusing for students. This is because it tests reading comprehension in a science context and not science knowledge. Don’t let the word Science scare you, if it is typically not your subject. If you are great at data interpretation, you will do very well on this section. If you prefer to avoid data analysis, then the SAT is a better test option for you.

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