Studying abroad

Janet Wightman Director of Studies

Overview • Why study abroad: Advantages

• Language requirements

• Choosing the right course

• How to apply

Advantages TASK (discuss):

1. Why are you interested in studying abroad?

2. What advantages can you think of?

Advantages • Independent

• Learn English very well

• Practical skills and higher employability

• Meet important people - transform you into the person you’ll

be as a grown up

How to apply

Remember:

You don’t want to study at ANY university,

you want to study at THAT university!

How to apply Curriculum Vitae = CV = Résumé

• CV = British

• Résumé = American

How to apply Your CV

• Different types of CV

• Stand out from the crowd

• Different university = different CV

• ATS - ‘Buzz words’

• Hard and soft skills

How to apply TASK (in pairs)

• Compare these CVs.

• Which do you prefer? Why?

IELTS Cambridge TOEFL

Paper-based Paper or computer-

based

Computer-based

Any variation of English

but must be consistent

Any variation of English

but must be consistent

American English

Academic English General English General English

2 year expiry Permanent 2 year expiry

Overview • Choosing my university

• What is UCAS?

• Personal statement

• Conditional offers

• Language requirements

• Awaiting results

• Clearing / adjustment

UK

School System Age School Qualification

5 – 16

years

Primary Lower

- Middle

Secondary Upper GCSE

16+ College / Sixth Form ‘A’ levels

UK

University

System • Bachelor (Undergraduate – BA, BSc, BEng,

BMus, BMed, etc)

• Master’s (Postgraduate – MA, MSc, etc)

• PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

UK

What to expect TASK (discuss)

In comparison with Italy, what do

you think will be different?

UK

What to expect • SHOCK!

• Food!

• Weather!

• Halls of residence

UK

What to expect • Freshers’ Week

UK

What to expect • Socialising

• Lectures, seminars/tutorials

• Health care

• Student Services

• Careers Advice

UK

Choose a uni • Guardian University Guide

www.theguardian.com/education/universityguide

• Subject tables www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

• Official comparison website https://unistats.ac.uk/

DO YOUR RESEARCH! UK

UCAS What does UCAS stand for?

Universities and

Colleges

Admissions

Service

www.ucas.com UK

How to apply • Register online

• Funding

• Disabilities / special needs

• Criminal history

• Language certificate

• UCAS fee

UK

How to apply Personal statement

• Why do you want to study this course?

• Why you would be a great student!

• www.ucas.com/personalstatement

UK

How to apply Reference:

• Teacher

• Advisor

• Professional

UK

How to apply • Conditional offers

• ‘Clearing’ and adjustments

UK

Choose a uni

America

1. Acceptance letter

2. Finances

3. Student visa

Choose a uni • Choose an accredited university

• Council for Higher Education Accreditation

http://www.chea.org/

• EducationUSA

https://educationusa.state.gov/

• Location (weather, culture…)

America

Choose a uni

America

FINANCES

• Accommodation costs

• Living costs (incl food, travel)

• Cost of admission and school fees

• Scholarships

https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/usa/scholarships

• DO YOUR RESEARCH!

How to apply

America

• Each institution different criteria

• Specific qualifications

• Composition

• Recommendations

• DO YOUR RESEARCH!

Choose a uni

America

STUDENT VISA

• Choose the correct visa type:

• F-1 (the most common)

• J-1 (short-term)

• M-3 (non-academic)

• Documents needed:

• I-20 or DS-2019

• https://educationusa.state.gov

• DO YOUR RESEARCH!

Choose a uni • Why study in Canada?

• Government website: www.canada.ca

• Designated Learning Institute (DLI)

Canada

How to apply • Study permit

• Visa Application Centre

• www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Italy/

Canada

How to apply

• School diploma

• Application form

• CV

• Language level

• Finance

• Letter of intent

Canada

How to apply

Letter of intent

• Formal cover letter

• Ability to follow instructions

• Attention to detail

• Introduce yourself!

• Academic / personal achievements

Canada

How to apply

Application deadlines:

• Summer: 15 January

• Winter: 1 September

• CHECK with the university!

Canada

What to expect • Health insurance

• Accommodation

• Work

Canada

Choose a uni

Germany

• Why Germany?

• DAAD – course database

• Limited courses taught in English

How to apply

Germany

• Direct to the university

OR

• Uni-Assist

• www.uni-assist.de/en/

How to apply

Germany

• Check entry requirements

• Documents – court certified translator

• Deadlines (CHECK with university):

• Winter semester: 15 July

• Summer semester: 15 January

• Language requirements – check with university

• Finances

• Health – EHIC card

RESOURCES

United Kingdom

www.ucas.com/personalstatement

www.ucas.com

www.theguardian.com/education/universityguide

www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

https://unistats.ac.uk/

RESOURCES

Canada www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Italy/

www.canada.ca

USA http://www.chea.org/

https://educationusa.state.gov/

https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/usa/scholarships

https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/usa/visas

Germany www.uni-assist.de/en/

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

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