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10 reasons to choose Global Paths Summer Programme 2015 |
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10 reasons to choose Global Paths Summer Programme 2015. March 25, 2015. There are many summer programmes out there but Global Paths is quite honestly, unique. Yes, you’ll make lifelong friends with people from all over the world. Yes, you’ll visit the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Manchester United. And yes, you’ll play cricket, rounders, Jenga and participate in lots of cultural activities. BUT, GPS is not JUST the above. Here’s what makes us different:. Live on 7 university campuses. We’...
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Metropolitan Universities |
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October 30, 2014. The category of a university determines its general approach to teaching and learning. It also determines the area in which it is located, living accommodation and social environment. They all impact on the university experience and outcomes. Selecting a category is helped by knowing what these categories represent and by knowing what each individual student requires from a university. Let’s look at Metropolitan Universities. Application of knowledge across all subject areas. You are co...
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June 26, 2015. 20 Questions to ask a University Admissions Counsellor. Last week we talked about university visits (If you missed it, click here. To see the post on our blog). Maybe you’ve already started the university search or perhaps you will next year. Regardless of where you are in the process, this week’s post will be a good one to save. As a former US admissions counsellor, I’ve been in many meetings with prospective students and their families. In every meeting. How would you describe them?
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A few quick tips on preparing for your summer adventure |
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A few quick tips on preparing for your summer adventure. June 13, 2015. Happy Summer (if you’re in the northern hemisphere)! And if you’re in the southern hemisphere and in the middle of your term, we hope you’re having a great year so far. Summertime and other school breaks are the perfect opportunities for you to step outside of your comfort zone – to develop skills such as problem solving, communication and navigating the unknown in order to pursue the career and life. BE FLEXIBLE AND OPEN MINDED.
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The University Visit (or as we call it, ‘The Test Run’) |
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The University Visit (or as we call it, ‘The Test Run’). June 19, 2015. Now is the time of year for university open days and university visits (just yesterday, I experienced the University of Bath’s open day). So, two things to establish on your visit (that are tough to establish online)…. 1 IS IT THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR YOU? The environment in which you live and study is essential to happiness and success at university. Would you have to find a house to live in? Get a tour of the accommodation. What w...
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Saying goodbye is never easy |
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Andrea Solis, GPS 2014 student shares her experience. Saying goodbye is never easy. July 26, 2014. A circle of feet on wooden and stone floor. 9 pairs of those to be exact. 9 pairs that each have a story to tell and have told it for the past 2 weeks. From the very first day that we met, we knew we had made friends for life. On the first day we met as strangers and after less than a day, we were best friends. Each day we grew fonder and fonder of each other. You never know a person truly, until you’ve spe...
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New Universities |
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October 29, 2014. The category of a university determines its general approach to teaching and learning. It also determines the area in which it is located, living accommodation and social environment. They all impact on the university experience and outcomes. Selecting a category is helped by knowing what these categories represent and by knowing what each individual student requires from a university. Let’s look at New Universities…. Advanced with a bias towards science, technology, and business. Larr;...
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The International Foundation Year for UK Universities |
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The International Foundation Year for UK Universities. February 14, 2015. If you’re an international student who plans to attend a UK university, it’s worth checking if you need to do a foundation year. What is a foundation year? Who should do a foundation year? Latin America (including Mexico). Costs of an international foundation year. How do I apply for a foundation year? Most foundation courses have English language requirements. For example, the University of Bath asks for a minimum IELTS of 6&#...
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Conditional offers, CAS certificates and A-level results |
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Conditional offers, CAS certificates and A-level results. January 11, 2015. Students wishing to study in the UK need a Tier 4 student visa. For this, they need a CAS certificate issued by their university. To get a CAS certificate, they require an unconditional offer from their chosen university. Recently, we were asked a couple of questions about this. We did some research and checked with Admissions Officers at the University of Bath and the University of Manchester. Here’s what we found:. Please note,...
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