International Higher Education Webinars – June 2021 4 of 4

Our final webinar this month will be a little different in the sense that we will be our own special guest. This webinar will focus on studying medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine abroad.

Students currently in Year 12 are most likely thinking solely about their British options at this time but there is really high chance that they will need to look abroad if they don’t get a place here. Rather than leaving their research to the last minute once the situation in the UK becomes clear, we encourage students to be more proactive.

Studying abroad is a big decision for anyone to take but there are many real issues for medics, dentists and vets. In this webinar we aim to assist students with identifying the key issues around applying overseas. For this reason, we have deliberately decided not to invite guests from specific universities in order that we can keep our advice as focussed on the needs of students as possible.

It is our aim to ensure that all participants in the webinar know how to ask the key questions when researching their options at international medical and dental schools. We will deliver a presentation covering the key issues but we welcome questions from participants.

While this session is primarily designed for British and Irish students we welcome attendees from any country.

Please register for the webinar here.

When: Monday 28th June, 5:00pm BST

International Higher Education Webinars – June 2021 3 of 4

In the third of our webinars our focus turns to the most popular country of all for British students – the United States of America.

It is easy to see the appeal of the USA as a destination but there are many important issues to consider if you are thinking about studying there. Before you even get into issues of finance, visas and entry requirements it is important to appreciate just how different US higher education can be.

US Bachelor’s degrees are most often based on the concept of the liberal arts and sciences. This means that their degrees are likely to include a range of general education classes that form an integral part of every degree. Sometimes there can even be requirements that seem bizarre for British students. For example, some universities require all students to take a swimming test in order to be able to graduate! That is an unusual example but it is quite common for students to have to take classes from both the arts and sciences as part of their degree. This webinar will be focussed on helping you understand why this can be a great advantage.

In this webinar we will be joined by Adam Beals, Director of Advising at Green River College in Washington State. He has years of experience in helping international students understand the American education system and how to make it work best for them. Former GRC student, Gouresh Kamble, will also be on hand to share his experience of studying in the USA.

You will of course have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about studying in the USA and our panellists will be happy to share their experience about American higher education in general.

Register for this webinar here.

When: Tuesday 22nd June, 5pm BST

International Higher Education Webinars – June 2021, 2 of 4

Universita Bocconi is one of the world’s leading universities in economics, management and finance. For students looking for alternatives to UK universities in Europe it is perhaps the best of all choices.

On Monday 21st June at 5:00pm BST (18:00 CEST) we will host a webinar with representatives of the university. This webinar is designed for British and international students who are intending to apply for 2022 entry. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone who has already registered for early admission (closing 24th June 2021) to learn more about the admissions process. More than that, however, it is an opportunity for students to learn more about the advantages of studying in Milan at Bocconi.

We will be joined by Mario Tabarini and Elisa Raveglia who will be representing the university and introducing the various English-taught Bachelor’s degrees that the university offers.

We will also be joined by Nicholas Erasmus, a recent graduate of Bocconi, who decided to attend the university after completing his school education in the UK. We believe his journey will be very interesting for students who might be considering following in his footsteps.

This is the ideal opportunity for students, parents and counsellors to learn about one of Italy’s most prestigious universities.

Register for the webinar here.

International Higher Education Webinars – June 2021, 1 of 4

Now that it seems unlikely that social distancing will be sufficiently relaxed to allow us to organise any in-person events this side of the summer holidays, we are putting all our energy into arranging a series of webinars about international higher education. These events are primarily designed for British students in Year 12 who would be attending open days right around now but anyone is welcome to join.

Over the next few days we will have details of other events but for now we return to one of our old favourites: the University of Groningen. We will be joined by Naomi Eustace of the university’s marketing and communications team to talk about all aspects of the journey that would see a student decide to go to a Dutch university. This is the perfect opportunity for students, parents and advisors to get answers to their questions about Dutch higher education in general and one of the highest-ranked Dutch universities in particular.

If you have ever thought about studying in the Netherlands then please join us on Wednesday 23rd June at 4:00pm (BST) or 17:00CEST.

Please register here.