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Keeping the faith................................................................SIA 40 Education at a religious school Private education...............................................................SIA 44 Early preparation for US study How to prepare for your English Language test..............SIA 48 More than just flashcards Choosing your options.......................................................SIA 52 For a liberal arts education Diversify your skillset.........................................................SIA 56 Business and MBA programs Designs on a future in game production..........................SIA 58 Golf management...............................................................SIA 60 Make leisure your career Studying in America...........................................................SIA 63 Facebook Group Problem page......................................................................SIA 64

Opening doors to the world since 1845.................................. 18 Lee Academy, Lee, Maine USA Climbing the corporate ladder at ICMS.................................. 20 Student Profile: Ryan Lo

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Study in Japan .......................................................................... 24 Take on the world!

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Why does Charleston deserve “Best City”?......................SIA 22 An inside look at the Holy City Louisiana.............................................................................SIA 24 Stateside guide Road trip..............................................................................SIA 26 Wisconsin Hot on the trail of an American original...........................SIA 29 The U.S. Route 1 trek continues

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Space science..................................................................... SET 08 Creating systems for space leads to big opportunities on Earth What can I do with a mathematics degree?..................... SET 10 MSc Mathematics and its applications............................ SET 12 School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Raising your game with sports science............................ SET 14 Studying Biomedical Science . ......................................... SET 16 At postgraduate level Postgraduate opportunities............................................. SET 18 At the University of Chester Welcome to bonnie Scotland!........................................... SET 20 Civil Engineering in earthquakes..................................... SET 22 The Liquefaction Problem International student profiles.......................................... SET 24 Department of Physics, University of Strathlcyde Complex networks............................................................. SET 26 Mathematics and the real world Studying Geomatics.......................................................... SET 28 If a picture paints a thousand words, a map can paint a million Exploring Russia................................................................ SET 30

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Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU)................................ SET 32 Research beyond boundaries

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Finland Education at the top of the world....................... SET 34 HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences

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e n li n o s a e s r e v O y Stud www.studyoverseas.com Study in the UK The UK’s universities and colleges have long been a magnet for overseas students. In our Study in the UK section you can find information on courses specifically offered in the UK as well as accounts from students who have made their journey to Great Britain in pursuit of a world-renowned education.

Universities and colleges in the UK have long accepted international students with open arms and continue to take on students in high numbers from overseas.

Find the university you are looking for in our College Search section and get your application to study in the UK started as soon as possible.

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Study in America For a comprehensive guide to all aspects of studying in the US, look no further than our Studying in America section. Here you will get instant access to colleges with vacancies on their courses who are looking for students like you to fill them. In our Program Advice sub-section we provide information on a huge range of subject areas to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

With four different time zones, fifty states and over 3.5 million square miles of land, America is a big place.

There are many different regional identities and civilisations within the US so to help guide your hunt for the perfect place to study we have dedicated a whole section to State Profiles. We also know that studying overseas involves more than just academia so we have added a lot of new content to do with student lifestyle in the USA. From American cuisine to how to get a driving license, our Student Life section has it all.

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The purpose of the Bologna Process is to introduce a European Higher Education Area by making academic degree standards and quality assurance standards more comparable and compatible throughout Europe. For international students, this means it has never been a better time for you to make Europe your study destination. Being able to freely move around countries in Europe and take your academic credits with you offers more choice about where to study. To help you make those decisions, our ‘Where to Study’ section with interactive map takes you straight to background information on countries in Europe.

From who is in government to fun trivia, ‘Where to Study’ gives you a flavour of where you might like to live and learn.

Study in Australia In our Study in Australia section, you will find out why the Australian blend of high quality degrees and programmes allied to excellent value for money, is so popular with international students. Following a similar structure to that of our UK and America sections, here you will find information on courses offered in Australia, universities who are currently recruiting students and you can hear first-hand from our student profiles why you should consider Australia as a place to learn and grow.

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English Language Programs In response to popular demand, we have introduced a new section to our website that deals specifically with English language proficiency tests and how to prepare for them. If you are not a native speaker of English and you want to study abroad, for most destinations, English is the language of tuition.

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With so many tests on the market all differing slightly in their approach, administration, acceptance worldwide and turnaround of results, it is important to be fully informed of your choices. Passing an English language proficiency test is a major part of your overseas application and should be considered early on in your research process. So get clued up on what’s on offer and visit our fully comprehensive English Language Programs section to find out more.

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When Heerbode Tamskeni Zahedi from Dubai, first approached Solihull college for further information concerning his BTEC National Diploma in sport, little did he realise where his enquiry would take him. Ten months later his journey commenced and his dream to further his career in his favourite sport began.

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Heerbode recalls what it was like to begin his training and could not believe how physical the sport in the UK can be. “In Dubai because of the heat, the pace is slower and contact with fellow players is virtually nil.” To Heerbode his initiation into the game of football was a challenging one. He talks of how he almost gave up his dream as he missed his home and family in Dubai. “Without the support of my friends and trainers, I would not have made it past the first month!” Feeling ‘homesick’ during the first term, as many students experience, Heerbode found it difficult to focus on his studies and train each day. Even the prospect of being coached by UEFA, A-licensed coaches, proved daunting. However, determined to give it his best ‘shot’, Heerbode continued to press on with this programme and eventually he began to make progress.

“I have first class coaches who are enabling me to follow my dream and I am learning so much about the football profession. My friends in Dubai, convinced that I will succeed, have already asked for my autograph. There’s nothing like planning for the future! One day, I hope to play for a professional club, but without the initial support I received from everyone at the beginning, it might all have remained a dream.”

Contact details: Email: int.accomm@solihull.ac.uk Website: www.solihull.ac.uk

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Your Future, Your Success When you take your international place at SOLIHULL COLLEGE in the UK, you will be able to learn in a multicultural environment and will have an opportunity to study one of the following options; BTEC programmes in exciting subjects such as in Air Cabin Crew & Aviation Operations, Fine Art , Graphic Design, Media, Performing Art, Photography, Textiles / Fashion, Digital Imaging, Business, Retail, IT, Electrical / Electronic Engineering. Vehicle Technology, Horticulture, Floristry, Sport Massage and Sport Therapy or Sport Coaching and Fitness.

Or study at AS / A levels in a vast range of subjects from Business Studies, Film Studies, Fine Art, Media, to History, Law, English / Literature and Language, or perhaps more conventional subjects such as Accounts, Maths, Biology, Sociology, Physics or Psychology.

Or perhaps you are thinking of studying at Foundation Level in preparation for Higher Education, such as Business, IT or one of our Access Programmes.

If you are already on the rung to Higher Education then perhaps you seek further development through a HND programme in Photography & Digital Imaging, Graphic Design, Business, Retail, IT and Computing, Aerospace Engineering or Sport and Exercise Science.

If you think we might have something to interest you, why not visit our website and check out what we can oer.

Your Future, Your Success. www.solihull.ac.uk email: int.enquiries.accommodation@solihull.ac.uk

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FINANCIAL FIRST AID

Studying a postgraduate degree is a huge financial commitment. Often students need a little extra help with funding their study. Scholarships can help students meet the cost of tuition fees and/or living expenses and they are available in a huge range of subjects.

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A scholarship is a financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit. It is an award to access an institution for the benefit to study further into higher education. They are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.

The scholarship rarely has to be paid back. The money awarded can go to such things as tuition fees, living costs or sometimes both. It is there as it demonstrates that the student shows a promise for higher achievement in such areas as academics, athletics, music, art or any other areas.

UK Scholarships Studying in the UK continues to offer excellent value for money for international students. A big draw to the UK is the amount of scholarships available to postgraduate students to help get an internationally recognised qualification.

The Sir Richard StapLEY Education Trust Studying medicine is a popular choice in the UK. The Sir Richard Stapley Education Trust provides a scholarship that is widely known. The amount awarded can range between £300 and £1000. Its duration is a year, and can be available to anyone wanting to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science. The trust’s aims are to provide financial assistance to mature graduates with a first or upper second-class degree and are over the age of 24. The awards are seen as being very competitive and made on the basis of academic merit and financial need. For more information please go to www.stapleytrust.org

Milford Haven Port Authority Business studies including Management, Marketing and Engineering are available on the Milford Haven Port Authority annual scholarship. They award £2,000 for the duration of one year to postgraduates. The course they choose to study should have a relevance to activities of the Milford Haven Port Authority. The Authority covers a wide range of business functions. Check the website www.mhpa.co.uk for a copy of the Annual Report.

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The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Law is a subject that is known worldwide for its teaching facilities in the UK. The Lincoln Inn scholarship is worth from £200 to £30,000. It lasts a year and over 300 are awarded each year. They are awarded only to those training to be barristers. The award is available worldwide, but the training will have to take place in England and Wales. Visit www.lincolnsinn.org.uk for more information.

Fenton Arts Trust The Fenton Arts Trust offers scholarships to those wishing to study any type of performing arts or art and design. The amount given differs from person to person and lasts one year. It is awarded to final year and postgraduate students from all countries. The institution that wishes to provide appropriate study opportunities has to apply on behalf of the student. For more information visit www.fentonartstrust.org.uk.

Teach in Scotland Teach in Scotland offers all UK and EU members a oneyear scholarship to those taking a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Education (PGDipCE). When studying in Scotland the amount given will cover tuition fees and a student loan, which is explained at: www.teachinginscotland.com.

Scholarships for students from Hong Kong A scholarship available in Hong Kong, China is from the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund. It lasts up to three years and per year is worth roughly $232,000 (£141,200). The scholarships are for financing outstanding Hong Kong students for overseas postgraduate studies. They are expected to contribute significantly to the development of Hong Kong on return from overseas. Applicants must have received at least five years of continuous education in Hong Kong and be fluent in English and Chinese. Contact the website www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/scholar/scholar_ seymf.htm for more information.

Scholarships for females A scholarship available in Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe the Middle East, New Zealand and the United States is the Google Anita Borg scholarship.

This was established to honour Anita Borg and her efforts to encourage women to pursue careers in computer science and technology. Females have to have gained at least a 1st class honours degree and must also be in a Computer related field and be able to demonstrate leadership abilities. The award is $10,000, roughly £6,000. For further advice look at: www.google.com/anitaborg.

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Birmingham Business School is a research-led institution with over one hundred years experience in teaching business.

We strongly believe in equipping students with the skills and theories necessary to deal with the ever changing world of business, and as such our students are highly regarded by many top employers.

We are constantly striving to make developments in key areas of business, and have over 80 lecturing and researching staff, many of whom are internationally recognised in their field.

MSc Programmes MSc International Accounting and Finance MSc Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility MSc Economic Competitiveness and International Business MSc Economic Policy and International Business MSc Human Resource Management MSc International Business MSc International Marketing MSc Investments MSc Marketing MSc Marketing Communications MSc Strategic Marketing and Consulting MBA Birmingham Business School’s MBA has International Business and Global Markets at its heart. The Birmingham MBA is a high quality

suite of programmes in a variety of flexible formats to meet the needs of those wishing to study either full or part-time. With our long history of business education dating back to 1902 plus state-of-the-art facilities we offer a unique environment; a combination of traditional and cutting-edge. Ranked in both the FT and Economist and accredited by AMBA and EQUIS, the Birmingham Business School MBA is internationally acclaimed.

Flexibility is a hallmark of the Birmingham MBA. Study can be full or part time, the part time course is delivered in block modules.

We also offer a range of MPhil and PhD research degrees as well as a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA).

Careers in Business As a postgraduate student, you’ll want to use your Masters qualification to enhance your career development. Finding the right employment afterwards will clearly be an important objective and our aim is to help you do so.

Birmingham Business School has a dedicated ‘Careers in Business’ team who provide specialist advice to all Business School postgraduate students. From application and interview advice through to career events and workshops with a range of employers, the team provides a range of services to help you make the right choice after your studies.

For more information, visit the Careers in Business website (www.careers.bham.ac.uk/careersinbusiness).

Learn more Birmingham Business School University House University of Birmingham Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2TT Tel: +44 (0)121 414 6225 Email: k.salter@bham.ac.uk www.business.bham.ac.uk

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Tomsk Polytechnic University since 1896 • Ranked second out of all Russian technical universities • National Research University of Resource-Effective Technologies • 130,000 alumni and about 25 000 students • Member of EUA, CESAER, CLUSTER, SEFI, WFEO, etc.

• Exceptional services for 2000 students from about 40 countries Austria, Australia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Germany, Ghana, Congo, Egypt, India, Jordan, Iran, Italy, Iraq, Canada, Mongolia, Nigeria, USA, Thailand, Czech Republic, South Korea, Spain, Indonesia, China, etc.

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WAITING FOR SUCCESS IN FUTURE? MAKE THE FIRST STEP RIGHT NOW AND STUDY AT TPU! About 240 Programmes from Bachelor to Ph.D. Level in Russian and English Medium Production of Inorganic Matter Production of Polymers, Biotechnology Environmental Protection Economics, Management, Commerce, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations Tourism, Region Studies, Linguistics

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Geology and Oil and Gas Industry, Oil and Gas Processing Computer Science and Engineering Material Science and New Materials Technology Electronics, Optical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Power Engineering

A one-year Preparatory Course for those who are interested in Higher Education in Russian medium. Most of the classes are devoted to Russian language training. Other disciplines are offered in 4 fields: Engineering, Medical/Biological, Humanities, Economics.

Effective short-term Russian Language Course - learn Russian language in Russian speaking environment and get acquainted with Russian culture and traditions. A flexible teaching approach allows obtaining the highest results. One can take any Russian Language Course from beginner to advanced. Besides special courses are offered: Training for the State test in Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL) Business Russian Language Mass Media Russian Language Language Theory Lexicology of Russian Language

Text Stylistics Linguistics and Country Study Phraseology of Modern Russian Language Introduction into Psycholinguistics Difficulties in Russian Language Grammar

Extra: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Czech, Polish, Arabic, Persian Training, pre-testing and examination: TORFL, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TKT

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„One can consider the fact I arrived in Tomsk, Russia and was a student of Tomsk Polytechnic University as the greatest achievement of my life.

It is undoubtedly important stage of my life. Now I am on my way to fruitful career and fortunate continuation of the history of my long path”

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Tomsk Polytechnic University (founded in 1896, www.tpu.ru) is amongst Russia’s leading research technical universities renowned for both its innovative approach to research and its emphasis on excellent quality in education. This makes the university a uniquely attractive and productive atmosphere for talented, ambitious and passionate young researchers eager to push the boundaries of human knowledge.

) U P (T y it rs e iv n U ic n ch te ly Tomsk Po Research beyond boundaries

In terms of reputation, the university has had historical impact on research across a wide range of fields.

It is worth mentioning a number of prominent scientists whose names are closely connected with TPU: Prof. Dmitri Mendeleev made a significant contribution to the establishment of the university, especially its Chemistry Department; prof. Boris Veinberg - an outstanding researcher of the terrestrial magnetism and founder of Tomsk School of Solid-State Physics - worked at the university; world-famous inventors of helicopters Nikolay Kamov and Mikhail Mil took their classes at Tomsk Polytechnic University; the university alumnus Nikolai Nikitin was involved in the construction of the first skyscraper of Moscow 10 | www.studyoverseas.com

university, Ostankino TV tower. The history closely connected with the lives of thousands of people working together to make a contribution to the development of engineering and industry according to the traditions of scientific and pedagogical schools throughout Russia. The century-old traditions established at the university have turned it to an elite institution of higher education and formed an engineering community of TPU graduates working all over the world.

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research to remain competitive at the international level. The university possesses significant human resources providing top research and professors with the ability to create a technological breakthrough. It allowed TPU to be ranked the second among all Russian technical universities according to the Ministry of Science and Education in 2008. In 2009 the university obtained the status of National Research University. The important part in a system enlargement of international academic contacts and international experience is application. In order to modernse, the university plays cooperation with international organisations, funds and programmes, namely: TEMPUS, TACIS, DAAD, INTAS, British Council.

TPU is a member of Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (ESAER), Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research (CLUSTER), World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), etc.

The university has created an exciting and fertile academic and living environment in which you can launch your academic career. Today over 1,300 postgraduates (Master’s and PhD) conduct their research in 100 engineering, economic, humanities, linguistic fields. A number of postgraduate students come from various countries such as Egypt, Canada, Iraq, Iran, China, Vietnam, Thailand, etc. A group of 212 TPU scholars (149 of them are professors) controls the postgraduate training process.

The university has facilities that provide up-to-date research and human resources training, a complex of emission plants with a wide range of energies and types of accelerated particles, one and only experimental nuclear reactor beyond the Urals. Students and researchers benefit from up-to-date cryogenic equipment, a wide range of test equipment, monitoring complexes, radio-electronic systems, research and training bases, advanced analytic instrument base, and telecommunications, providing world-wide communication.

Along with engineering research the university keeps abreast with surveys in humanities fields. The Institute for International Education and Language Communication of TPU (www.iie.tpu.ru ) is a place where scientific activity grows rapidly and creative potential of like-minded researches group is effectively implemented. Among other research lines the essential one is linguistic view of the world, figurative language system, speech genres, intercultural communication and inter-linguistic engagement. The results of theoretical and translational research find their application in Russian language and literature teaching of future experts and scholars, in lecturing, in practical training. The best way to launch one’s teaching and translation career is to pursue a Master’s in Linguistics and then continue their PhD surveys in linguistic scientific school.

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Hashhash Adel Mohammed Ali, successfully completed his thesis and graduated in 2010. Adel pursued his PhD at the Natural Science and Mathematics Department of TPU. The aim of coming to Russia was to obtain professional knowledge and experience which would help him continue working in the Nuclear Atomic Institute as a highly qualified expert. His research included exploration of how hydrogen and radiation influence stainless ferrite steel that is an essential structural material of nuclear reactors of the new generation.

“I conducted my studies in Russian medium. First it was a shock for me as when I came here I did not know Russian language at all. After I completed the PhD Preparatory course of the Institute for International Education and Language Communication of TPU, I was capable of talking with my Russian friends and writing a good scientific article.

During my PhD studies my scientific adviser played a great role in my life. He was not only my scientific adviser, but also a friend. He assisted me a lot in writing my thesis, scientific articles, discussing the results as well as advising about life. He taught me how to ski.

Life in Tomsk is fascinating; the city is thriving and dynamic distinguished by its cultural scene and impressive architectural legacy so I could find plenty of inspiration here, both in and out of the laboratory”

If you’re a young, talented researcher looking for the ideal place to conduct your postgraduate studies, there may be no better choice than to engage in a postgraduate programme at Tomsk Polytechnic University.

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John Cabot University An American university in the heart of ROME

Background Founded in 1972, JCU is the first American regionally accredited overseas liberal arts University in Italy.

Accreditation JCU is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (www.msche.org).

EARN BOTH US and UK Bachelor Degrees in selected majors US Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees Art History Business Administration Classical Studies Communications Economics and Finance English Literature History Humanistic Studies Italian Studies International Affairs Marketing Political Science

UK University of Wales BA (Honours) Validated degrees BA (Hons) Business Administration with International Business BA (Hons) International Affairs BA (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Political Science

These degrees are validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk or email validation@wales.ac.uk

Career Services Assists students to enter internships and careers in international firms and organizations.

JCU Graduates have been accepted at London School of Economics University College London Oxford University University of New Zealand University of Toronto Columbia University and many more.

Location

Faculty 100 professors with PhD’s, JDs, and MBAs from the world’s most prestigious institutions.

JCU’s two campus centers are located along the banks of the Tiber River in the historic center of Rome.

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International with 800 students from 40 countries and an average class size of 15 students Language of instruction is English

Tutoring Labs Counseling Services Student assistance 24/7 with housing near the University

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CANADA

The eastern part of Canada, known as Atlantic Canada, faces the dual challenge of an ageing population and a growing shortage of skilled and professional workers. The solution, according to a new paper, is that universities should both recruit more international students and then persuade them to stay after they graduate.

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Eastern region seeks to fill skills gap by attracting more international students Demographic precipice

Do universities hold the key to successful immigration? Could you be part of the equation, a welleducated international student who can help Atlantic Canada thrive?

Written by the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU), and aimed primarily at its 17 members, the paper states that Atlantic Canada’s shortage of skilled workers is already bad and will only get worse as the population ages. Unless the region can attract and retain talented, well-educated young people, it argues, long-term economic decline appears to be inevitable.

Newcomers to Canada tend to flock to the nation’s three largest cities – Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal – and there is nothing at all wrong with that. You could, of course, study in one of these cities before considering career and lifestyle options along the Atlantic coast. Indeed, the region already benefits from an annual influx of international students, including many who would be happy to build lives there after they graduate. With the encouragement and support of appropriate public policies, this army of knowledge workers could help build a sustainable economy in Atlantic Canada.

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The area is facing what Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary’s University and Chair of the AAU, calls a “demographic precipice.” With its rapidly ageing population and growing need for talented workers, Dr. Dodds says the region will “wither away over time” if a “vision and strategic action plan” are not put in place to meet overall demographic challenges.

A dire warning has also been sounded by Jim McNiven, professor emeritus at Dalhousie University, who argues that the region’s worker shortage is moving towards ‘Zero Point’, the date at which “the availability of labour hits zero.” In a study completed for Canmac Economics Ltd., Dr. McNiven says one province (Nova Scotia) may hit Zero Point in 2015. Beyond that date, the growing gap between the anticipated need for workers and their supply could not be bridged if current population trends persist. In short, economic decline becomes inevitable if the status quo prevails.

Everyone understands the solution: Atlantic Canada, in competition against much of the world, must attract thousands of skilled, educated, educable, motivated, younger migrants.

Part of this solution could rest in pursuing vigorously the opportunity to recruit immigrants, skilled workers and entrepreneurs from among the thousands of foreign and out-of-region students who graduate from university each year. Together, these students represent a renewable, powerful human resource that could make an immense contribution toward building a more diverse, more affluent society – one better prepared to compete inside the nation and across the globe.

An almost ideal solution Two recent academic studies take a close look at these issues and challenges, before reaching conclusions that should prove useful in the development of effective public policy to attract skilled migrants to the region. In one report1, Mathieu Wade and Chedly Belkhodja put the search for the young and the talented in a global context, while linking it to the recruitment of international WWW.STUDYOVERSEAS.COM

students at the university-level.“OECD reports show that that there has been a 9 per cent increase of international students in its countries between 2000 and 2005. In 2004, 85 per cent of all 2.7 million international students were enrolled in universities in OECD countries (including Canada.)” The authors call such highly skilled migrants a “precious commodity. Indeed, if OECD countries are looking for skilled immigrants, then foreign students with recognised credentials are an almost ideal solution.”

In a companion report2, Dalhousie University doctoral candidate Sinziana Chira shows that Halifax’s two largest universities (Dalhousie and Saint Mary’s) attract students from more than 100 nations.

The University of Prince Edward Island also celebrates what it calls the “internationalisation” of its campus, which now attracts students from more than 50 nations worldwide. At Memorial University in St. John’s, students gather from more than 80 countries.

Despite the warm welcome foreign students receive at these institutions, Chira says that the overall cultural characteristics of the region can make it difficult for many foreign students to make the transition into the labour force after graduation. Social networks (families, friends) are a key tool for university graduates seeking jobs in the region, but this “culture of networking” itself is a “main obstacle for international students” without family or historic ties inside Atlantic Canada.

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Despite impediments to progress, the region’s foreign and out-of-region students represent an opportunity that is too big to pass up. Research conducted by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission3 show that many students “from away” are not only able; they are also willing. Already, 25 per cent of out-of-region students now stay in Atlantic Canada after graduation. According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) more than 30 per cent of foreign or international students apply for permanent residence in Canada.

With more than 7,000 full-time “visa” students attending university in the region, and a further 10,000 out-of-region students enrolling every year, the potential is staggering.

1 Managing a New Diversity on a Small Campus: The Case of the Université de Moncton 2 From Internationalizing Atlantic University Campuses to Internationalizing Halifax, Nova Scotia: A study of the policies and practices surrounding international students on two university campuses and beyond.

3 Two Years On: A Survey of Class 2003 Maritime University Graduates, May 2007

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LAS VEGAS

Located in the midst of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas is an oasis of wealth, extravagance and above all, entertainment. The soaring summer temperatures and mild winters bring 37 million visitors each year, all attracted by the lights and sounds of the Vegas vibe.

Viva Las Vegas Beyond the city

If you need a respite from the neon lights of The Strip then peace and tranquillity is a mere 30 miles away. The awe-inspiring size and art deco architecture of the Hoover Dam is not to be missed. The dam is so large, it straddles two time zones but unbelievably took only five years to build. The construction of the Hoover Dam also created Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake and reservoir in the US. The Lake Mead Recreation Park Area covers an impressive 1.5 million acres (that’s twice the size of Rhode Island) with ample opportunities for boating, fishing and water sports, hiking, climbing and camping.

Getting around Attractions The best way to see Vegas is undoubtedly at 1,149 feet in the observation deck of the Stratosphere Tower between the Strip and Downtown. This freestanding tower is the tallest building west of the Mississippi and offers breathtaking views of the city by day or night.

Pop along to Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat outside the Mirage Hotel for a glimpse of the rare and exquisite white tigers and the chance to become a dolphin trainer for the day.

Let time stand still while you gaze at the mesmerising Bellagio Fountain. This free aquatic ballet is shown every 15 minutes and is perfectly choreographed to music. The display is best seen at night where coloured lights illuminate the moving water.

You may be mistaken for thinking you’ve wandered into Italy when you come across the beautiful architecture, canals and even gondoliers of the Venetian Hotel Casino. This mega-resort has to be seen to be believed.

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt at the Luxor Hotel. A large Sphinx greets you as you enter, followed by an enormous Egyptian style black glass pyramid. Uncover the treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb on the self-guided audio tour at the King Tut Museum.

The Freemont Experience is a laser and lights show in Downtown Vegas that extends five blocks and is closed to traffic. A little cheaper than the Strip, go here for all your souvenir gifts, there are hundreds of vendors to choose from.

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If you are flying into Vegas you’ll be pleased to know that the McCarran International Airport is just a few miles from the Strip which you can get to via the Shuttle. The buses hit every major hotel all day starting at 7.45 am until midnight. If you don’t fancy walking down the four-mile Strip (the heat can make this walk unpleasant) then you can catch the state-of-the-art monorail one way for a mere $5.

If you prefer to drive then you shouldn’t have a problem parking, all major hotels provide a free valet service!

Fun facts • In some Vegas restaurants, you can eat at a buffet for as little as $1.99.

• Black Jack and video poker offer the best odds for winning in local casinos.

• The 50ft neon sign of a cowboy and cowgirl are named Vegas Vic and Vegas Vicky.

• Despite the nickname Sin City, there are more than 500 churches and synagogues, more per capita than any other city in the US.

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Office of International Students and Scholars 120 Fitzgerald Student Services Reno, Nevada 89557 USA Phone: 775Ͳ784Ͳ6874 Fax: 775Ͳ327Ͳ5845 international@unr.edu www.unr.edu/oiss

Overview

Academics

Established in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a fully accredited public university. The University has a long tradition of academic excellence and it has been consistently listed in the U.S. News World Report among “America’s Best Colleges.”

The University’s 16,800 students come from all over the United States and represent more than 75 countries.

Students can choose from worldͲrenowned programs leading to more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees offered in the colleges of business administration, engineering, liberal arts, science, agriculture, biotechnology and natural resources, education, journalism, and human and community services.

Conditional admission is available to international undergraduate students.

Location UNR is located four blocks north of downtown Reno on a hill overlooking the city and majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campus is 30 minutes from worldͲrenowned Lake Tahoe and a fourͲ hour drive from San Francisco. RenoͲTahoe area offers spectacular hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, and kayaking.

The mild, dry climate boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year.

Reasons Students Select UNR • UNR is highly recommended by other international students.

• Tuition and living costs are affordable.

• International undergraduate student scholarships and graduate student assistantships are available to international students.

• UNR is located in a small and friendly environment with big city attractions.

LEE ACADEMY

A private, independent school with a distinctly rural character, Lee Academy is located in the centre of the village of Lee, Maine, an American community of approximately 800 people. Located 60 miles northeast of Bangor, Maine’s second largest city, Lee Academy is comprised of approximately 150 acres of buildings, playing fields, woods, and workable farmland. Lee is a safe, clean, wholesome, friendly living-learning environment, home to young people from more than 20 different communities in Maine, 12 US states, and 22 foreign countries.

Opening doors to the world since 1845 Lee Academy, Lee, Maine USA Bates College, Ohio State, Boston University, Colby College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Penn State, George Washington University, Southern Methodist University, Purdue, Bowdoin College, University of Illinois, and many more.

Lee Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is approved by the State of Maine Department of Education and Cultural Services.

It is a member of the Maine Association of Independent Schools, the Independent Schools Association of Northern New England, the Association of Boarding Schools and the Maine Principals Association.

Lee Academy encourages a rigorous academic programme preparing students for various postsecondary options including competitive four-year colleges and universities. Available courses of study include honors, AP, and college preparatory. Honors math classes are challenging and have resulted in several Maine state championships.

LA offers instruction in English as a Second Language. The number of courses assigned to an ESL student is based on the student’s fluency in the English language. TOEFL preparation is offered as well.

In the area of arts, LA’s music programme includes chorus, band, jazz band, wind ensemble and guitar. They also offer several theatre arts classes that, each spring, produce a top-quality musical production. Past shows have included Beauty and the Beast, Grease and Footloose.

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On the extracurricular front, Lee Academy offers a variety of sports for boys and girls including soccer, cross-country, golf, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, tennis, track, down hill skiing, baseball and softball. Over the past five years, LA’s sports teams have won seven Maine state championships! In addition, a wide array of activities are provided for students to become involved with, including student council, National Honor Society, French Club, Civil Rights Team, Peer Counselors, Drama Club, and other after school activities that rotate on a set schedule.

Boarding students at Lee Academy enjoy life in one of five comfortable, homey, safe and well-monitored residence halls. On weekends, students enjoy school dances, athletic events, planned activities on campus, and trips to various locations and time to themselves. Day trips to the Maine coast are a regular occurrence, as well as opportunities to take advantage of the area’s abundant natural resources, such as hiking, white water rafting, and kayaking!

Lee Academy has a rolling admissions policy, and there is no deadline for applications. Students are advised to apply early because of the limited number of spaces in the dormitory. Boarding students are usually only admitted at the beginning of a semester, but interviews can be set up at any time.

To learn more about Lee Academy, please visit the school’s informative website at www.leeacademy.org, or call the LA Admissions office at 888-433-2852, extension 115.

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AUSTRALIA

Typical of a student from the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS), Ryan Lo is determined to make the most of every opportunity that comes his way.

Climbing the corporate ladder at ICMS Student Profile: Ryan Lo Ryan, who is now at the end of his second year of study, is now ready to learn as much as he can during his remaining time at ICMS. “Most of my classes are practical and related to what I will be doing when I graduate. Recently I had the opportunity to work as theming assistant for a major College function where I learnt the importance of first impressions and attention to detail. Our event had a Harry Potter theme, and we really tried to make guests feel like they were stepping into Hogwarts.”

Now, as President-elect of the Asian Students Association, Ryan is determined to help new students adjust to life on campus.

Ryan Lo, 2010 ICMS Hospitality Management student When Ryan, who is studying his degree in hospitality management at ICMS, embarked on his industry training in food and beverage in one of Sydney’s best known hotels he thought the job didn’t have much to offer him. How wrong he turned out to be.

No sooner had he started in his position than a large number of staff resigned from the hotel. Ryan made the most of what could have been a difficult situation, gaining valuable experience across the hotel and eventually taking on a leadership role.

“I learnt so much from my nine months of paid industry training,” Ryan said. “I got to apply many of the skills I’d learnt in my first two terms at ICMS but most importantly I learnt what not to do in hospitality management and that is about one of the most valuable lessons.”

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“Adjusting to College life can be difficult for Asian Students,” Ryan said. “They miss their family and friends. The Asian Students Association helps new students by providing them with the support they need. We run events and activities that make them feel more at home and, if they need extra help, we can point them in the right direction.”

To Ryan, it’s all another learning experience.

“Since I’ve been involved in the Asian Students Association I’ve learnt a lot about the most difficult area of management- motivating people. I’ll definitely be able to put that to good use when I graduate.”

After graduation, Ryan hopes to gain experience in a range of positions in hotel management from front office, to sales and marketing.

To find out more about studying at the International College of Management, Sydney please visit www.icms.edu.au or email info@icms.edu.au

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HONG KONG

Established in 1984, City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has quickly become a leading provider of quality higher education in the Asia Pacific region. As one of the most modern and high-tech universities in Asia, CityU today offers more than 140 academic programmes to over 14,000 students. Its strength spans a wide range of disciplines, from Science and Engineering to the Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Law, Creative Media, Energy and Environment.

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Top Reasons for Your Choice Why Hong Kong?

There is no other cosmopolitan city in Asia like Hong Kong, a gateway to mainland China. It is a place where East meets West, offering you an all-rounded experience with a prestigious university, experienced and highly qualified academics, fun and dynamic city life, and abundant career opportunities.

We are internationally recognised Ranked 124th in the World University Rankings 2009 by the Times Higher Education Supplement in UK and 15th in the Asian University Rankings 2010 by Quacquarelli Symonds Limited.

We have a highly qualified international faculty Multinational world-class faculty members with a strong academic background and international experience recruited from over 30 countries.

We adopt a flexible studying mode and choice Adopting the credit unit system which allows for a greater choice.

We provide ample opportunities for a wider exposure through exchange A well-knitted network of more than 220 prestigious institutions in 38 countries offering a two-way student mobility of 1,500 places per annum.

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WE ENCOURAGE AN ENRICHED UNIVERSITY EDUCATION WITH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES More than 100 student organisations including departmental societies and interest clubs in the areas of performing arts, sports, IT, creative work, etc.

WE ESTABLISH GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS • Full scholarship covering tuition fees, on-campus accommodation and daily expenses per annum • Scholarship covering annual tuition fees per annum • Scholarship covering half of the annual tuition fees per annum

WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH Offering over 140 programmes by three Colleges (19 departments), four Schools, two cultural / language centres and one Division.

For postgraduate students (taught Master degree programmes): from March to June 2011 for different programmes for September 2011 intake.

For postgraduate students (research degree programmes): year-round applications.

WEBSITES University website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk Undergraduate programmes http://www.cityu.edu.hk/international/ programmes.htm Research Degree, Professional Doctorate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs

INTERESTED? FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT ANY TIME Telephone hotline: (852) 3442 7373 / (852) 3442 8009 Email: overseas@cityu.edu.hk

APPLICATION DEADLINES

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XENIA VIVES CANO (Spain) BBA (Hons) Finance I’ve always been aware of the importance of getting to know other cultures and I felt that after having been living in Spain for my entire life, it was time to leave the nest. I decided I would pursue my Bachelor’s degree abroad and it didn’t take me a long time to choose Hong Kong as my destination.

This was certainly a risky decision as I had never been to Hong Kong before, but somehow I was not afraid at all.

I felt that this experience would certainly help me evolve as a person as well as in my future career.

Hong Kong felt like the perfect city to me, as it would allow me to be in a Chinese environment (completely different from Europe and the US!) while being in one of the most important financial centres worldwide (Yes, my major is finance, how did you guess?).

Now, after almost a month in Hong Kong , I can tell you that it has not disappointed me at all; on the contrary, it has highly exceeded my expectations.

What a lively, warm, splendid city this is. All I can say is… what an amazing decision I have made!

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JAPAN

Students from around the globe are coming together in a spirit of friendship and equality in a safe, welcoming community with excellent job prospects after graduation where there are countless opportunities to experience a vibrant culture and dynamic business scene. Does this sound too good to be true? Not any more! In Japan, the new destination of choice for many international students, you can find a wide range of courses that will help you stand out from the crowd and prepare you for a career on the world stage. In this issue we look at one of Japan’s most innovative international institutions, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

Study in Japan

Take on the world! is blended with a range of cultural traditions that have disappeared in large Japanese cities, all of which local citizens are keen to share with APU students. Throughout their time at APU, international students are involved in career development programmes to prepare them for work in Japan and beyond. Many students completing Master’s and PhD programmes at APU go on to work in government agencies and private enterprises, building important bridges between Japan and their home countries. Others take on key roles in research institutes, industry think-tanks and policy-making bodies around the Asia Pacific region.

Japanese expertise, international citizenship

A new kind of international student experience From its multi-cultural, multi-lingual campus in southern Japan, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (commonly known as “APU”) is leading a revolution in international education. At APU, international students are not an optional extra: they are central to the university’s mission.

Diverse perspectives are valued, and students receive significant support to ensure that they can make the most of all that APU, and Japan, have to offer. Security is often a major concern for those planning to study away from their home countries, but at APU, students find that they can quickly become part of a safe, secure and friendly local community. The university is located in Beppu, a provincial city of around 130,000 people that has one of the highest concentrations of non-Japanese citizens of any municipality in Japan. This international atmosphere 24 | www.studyoverseas.com

Japan remains one of the world’s largest economies and most influential sources of both technology and popular culture.There is still much to learn from Japanese approaches to business management and innovation, and this country’s experiences in fields such as health and aged care, governance and international cooperation are readily applicable in other national contexts. APU makes the most of these advantages to deliver education that fosters both practical knowledge of contemporary Japan and familiarity with Japanese language and traditional customs. At the same time, students acquire a global outlook and the motivation to apply their expertise to the advancement of their home countries and the international community. As the university’s name suggests, there is a particularly strong focus on the Asia Pacific region and an awareness of the centrality of this region to our global future in the 21st century. Both faculty members and students are drawn from all over the world, making the APU campus a microcosm of the global diversity studied in its classrooms.

A hub for global dialogue APU has played host to many major international academic events, including the World Students’ Summit, UN workshops on peace and security, and the Asia-Pacific Water Summit. The campus has been visited by Nobel Laureates including Amartya Sen and Lee Yuan Tseh. In August this year, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize recipient and WWW.STUDYOVERSEAS.COM

WHAT CAN I STUDY? CEO of Grameen Bank Dr. Muhammad Yunus will be the keynote speaker at a symposium to commemorate APU’s 10th anniversary. The quality of APU’s programmes has been underlined by selection for several prestigious scholarship schemes in recent years. One of these is the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme, providing support to students from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned institutions of higher education. Another is the Japanese Government Scholarship International Priority Graduate Programme, implemented in only a small number of institutions in Japan. Some of the other organisations that have sponsored students to study in APU’s programmes include government ministries in countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, Japanese corporations and local government bodies, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This is testimony to the value placed on APU’s programmes by both public and private bodies in Japan and throughout the world.

Undergraduate programmes include:

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APU’s merits – at a glance

Check out APU’s website or contact the university directly as below. APU is a multilingual university: there will usually be a staff member available to talk to you in your native language.

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Admissions Office 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita, 874-8577 JAPAN Phone +81-977-78-1119 Fax +81-977-78-1121 apugrad@apu.ac.jp www.apu.ac.jp/graduate

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Bachelor of Business Administration (study areas include Innovation and Economics, marketing, Strategic Management and Organization, and Accounting and Finance) Bachelor of Social Science (study areas include Environment and Development, Hospitality and Tourism, International Relations and Peace Studies, and Cultures, Societies and Media) APU also offers graduate-level programmes including an MBA, Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy, a Master’s and PhD in Asia Pacific Studies, and a Japan-Germany dual Master’s degree in environmental management. All these programmes are taught entirely in English.

• Teaching in English – no need for Japanese language ability at time of admission • Full recognition by the Japanese government • Accreditation by the Japan University Accreditation Association • Top academic staff gathered from around the world • A multicultural campus with students from close to 100 countries • Outstanding job placement rate after graduation • Generous tuition fee reduction scholarships based on academic merit

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nt ly hi ng sd iff er e se et Looking for a university degree that will set you apart from others? Join us at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. Discover a world of new experiences on our multi-cultural campus and equip yourself with the skills to succeed as an international citizen.

• Japanese/English dual language education system: fluency in both languages by graduation • Multicultural environment: Close to 100 nationalities represented on campus • Outstanding career prospects • Tuition reduction scholarships available • Japanese ability not required for admission • Bachelor of Social Sciences • Bachelor of Business Administration • Master’s and PhD in Asia Pacific Studies • Master’s in International Cooperation Policy • Master of Business Administration (MBA) Admissions Office, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577 Japan Telephone: +81-77-78-1119 Fax: +81-977-78-1121

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STUDY ABROAD

If you are considering whether to study abroad or not, this list will certainly help you decide if this is the move for you.

d a o r b a y d u t s o t s n o 10 reas 4. Challenge yourself Moving abroad to live and learn in totally new surroundings can be extremely daunting. However, where is the excitement in sticking with what is familiar and ‘safe’? Throwing yourself in at the deep end gives you the chance to discover new strengths and abilities, conquer new challenges, and solve new problems. Being faced with situations that are alien to you will help you learn to adapt to new situations and deal with them effectively.

1. Learn a language – properly There is no faster and more effective way to learn a language than to be surrounded by those who are native speakers of the language you are learning. This is better than learning from a textbook, you will get to hear and use the language in its proper context.

Living the culture and hearing the language spoken on a daily basis will accelerate your language skills considerably.

2. Explore your new surroundings Whenever you have spare time, take the opportunity to discover your surroundings and beyond. For many international students, studying overseas means travelling to a new continent, which may present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience countries you would otherwise never visit.

3. Immerse yourself in the culture This doesn’t just mean trying the local delicacies, really try to understand your host country’s way of life. Culture represents the way people think, feel, believe, perceive and act in the world. If you can tap into this, then you can truly say you understand another culture’s perspective. Not only will you become a more tolerant individual, but also you have the opportunity to adopt aspects of another culture that appeal to you.

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9. Increase your career potential International students are very attractive to potential employers. A student who has studied abroad has shown that they are self-motivated, independent, can face challenges and are able to adapt well to new situations. Your experience living and studying in a foreign country and learning another language will make you stand out from other job applicants.

10. Acquire some memories Last but definitely not least, is the fact that studying overseas will offer you an experience that you will never forget. So make the most of it!

5. Make life-long friends Whilst studying abroad you will meet so many new people, not only those native to the country, but other international students, too. Learning a new culture with others who are also far from home means you are likely to form close bonds through your shared situation. Being able to understand and support each other through this experience is a great basis for friendship, which may continue long after you have returned home.

6. Re-evaluate yourself Studying a programme abroad educates you both academically and spiritually.Your experience abroad will expose you to new ideas and perspectives, which will challenge you to reconsider your own beliefs and values. You may find this re-affirms your existing values or it may cause you to alter your opinions and adopt new beliefs and concepts.

Either way, the experience will allow you to see your own culture from a fresh, new perspective.

7. Broaden your horizons Your time abroad may give you a better perspective on how different world events affect either your host country or those surrounding it. Travelling abroad keeps you better informed of what happens beyond your own country and means you will return home with a broader worldview and enhanced understanding.

8. Learn by a different set of rules Studying within an entirely new academic system offers you the opportunity to sample a different learning environment to what you are used to.

You may come across new types of assessment, teaching and project work. You may even have the chance to take additional courses that haven’t been available to you before.

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St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has contributed almost 11,000 doctors to the global workforce since its founding in 1977. The faculty and students at this international education centre hail from over 140 countries, and the St. George’s medical programme combines the best of the US and UK education systems. The result is a dynamic and diverse curriculum reflecting the cutting edge of medical education.

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ety of selectives to its medical students in countries such as the Czech Republic, Sweden, India, and Thailand.

Students seeking the Doctor of Medicine degree may enter the premedical programme during one of three premedical years, or go directly into the four-year Doctor of Medicine degree programme, which begins with the first year of Basic Medical Sciences. The year of entry depends upon the student’s academic qualifications and background.

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Students may begin their Basic Sciences work on the main campus in Grenada or in a twin academic programme – the Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Programme – delivered at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK. All medical students complete their second calendar year of study in Grenada.

Clinical Studies St. George’s medical students undertake their clinical training at one of the University’s 60+ affiliated clinical centres in the US and UK.

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The dual degree programmes afford medical students the opportunity to become involved with more specific focuses and include the MD/ MPH and the MD/MSc.

The University has more staff devoted to student support than some schools have faculty. Programmes range from time management to study skills to peer mentoring, and close to 98 per cent of St. George’s students take advantage of the help available to them to succeed.

Accreditations and Approvals St. George’s is one of the most approved and accredited medical schools in the world. It has been repeatedly recognised for the excellence of its programmes and its graduates’ achievements. Most recently, St. George’s Master of Public Health Degree Programme was accredited by the US Council on Education for Public Health.

For more information, visit www.sgu.edu.

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American Intercontinental University London [UK] .......................................................................................................................................................................IFC Birmingham Business School [UK] ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 08 City University of Hong Kong [China] . ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 GETEX [UAE]......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Humber Institute [Canada] . ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 IEFT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 International College of Management, Sydney [Australia] . ............................................................................................................................................................ 21 International Education Show [UAE]........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 John Cabot University [Italy] .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Lee Academy [USA] . ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University [Japan]................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Solihull College [UK]................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 05 St. George’s University – School of Medicine [West Indies].........................................................................................................................................................OBC Tomsk Polytechnic University [Russia] ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 09 University of Nevada Reno – Intensive Language Center [USA]...................................................................................................................................................... 17

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Barry University ................................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 42 Belk College of Business....................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 57 Central Michigan University . ...............................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 31 College of Charleston.........................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 23 DePaul University Chicago . ................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 20 Eastern Illinois University ....................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 39 International Academy of Design and Technology . .................................................................................................................................................................SIA 59 Kaplan University....................................................................................................................................................................................................................IFC Keiser University ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 62 Lake Land College . ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 37 Layton Christian Academy ..................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 47 McCallie..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................OBC Mercer University . ............................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 55 Southwestern Academy .....................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 46 The Chronicle of Higher Education ......................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 07 The College Community of St. Norbert . ...............................................................................................................................................................................SIA 28 The University of Louisiana, Monroe.....................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 25 University of Illinois at Chicago.............................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 50 University of Nevada, Reno ................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 16 Washington University in St. Louis – Biology and Biomedical Sciences......................................................................................................................................SIA 21 Western Carolina University ................................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 51 Westminster College Fulton, Missouri....................................................................................................................................................................................SIA 17

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Dublin City University [Ireland] ............................................................................................................................................................................................SET 38 London South Bank University – Faculty of Engineering, Science and The Built Environment [UK] ...............................................................................................SET 15 HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences [Finland]........................................................................................................................................................ SET OBC Humber Institute [Canada] . ...............................................................................................................................................................................................SET 40 Tomsk Polytechnic University [Russia]................................................................................................................................................................................. SET IFC University of Bristol – Department of Physics [UK]..................................................................................................................................................................SET 07 University of Chester – Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences [UK].........................................................................................................................................SET 19 University of Dundee – School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics [UK]............................................................................................................................SET 23 University of Glasgow – Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences [UK].............................................................................................................................SET 2 University of Kent – School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science [UK].......................................................................................................................SET 13 University of Leicester – University of Physics and Astronomy [UK]...........................................................................................................................................SET 09 University of Strathclyde – Department of Mathematics and Statistics [UK].................................................................................................................................SET 27 University of Strathclyde – Department of Physics [UK]...........................................................................................................................................................SET 25

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