Week of April 25 2022
Events This Week
Taking a Gap Year
A-G will offer a presentation on Wednesday, April 27th at 5:30 pm Myanmar time that will cover the details of taking a gap year. From from reasons to take a gap year, to how to plan for a successful gap year to helpful resources you can access, you will have a good grasp of what you need to do to prepare for a gap year.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94093784357
University of British Columbia and Queens University (Canada)
These two Canadian universities will visit this week, April 27th at 5:30 pm Myanmar time. Come find out more about these universities and be ready with questions! https://ubc.zoom.us/j/8387702256?pwd=WW1BdUlVSlVIWGRadGRjUnNvc0tXZz09
Passcode: 200747
“Studying STEM in the US” – learn more about the advantages of studying STEM in the US and resources available for international students.
WPI, Drexel University, and Rochester Institute of Technology will co-host this session. (poster attached)
April 25 @ 7pm eastern time – register here
April 26 @ 11am eastern time – register here
April 27 @ 8am eastern time – register here
Studying in The Netherlands
Sessions include a general Studying in the Netherlands live session for students, followed by break-out rooms for each Dutch Research University Consortium member where students can pop in and out to ask questions. There are two sessions on April 26th (11:00-12:30 and 19:00-20:30 CEST) Registration is through the DRU events page.
Meet the Russell Group - The most well known UK universities
Wednesday 27 April, 24 of the Russell Group universities will be available. New for 2022, this interactive experience will be split into two sessions, each with a different programme and focus. You can register for the event here
During the Afternoon Session (12 noon to 2.30pm) students, teachers, and parents will be able to explore all 24 Russell Group universities, download documents, view virtual campus tours, and take part in insightful live webinars led by university representatives and experts.
Throughout the Evening Session (4.30pm to 8pm) attendees can chat directly with university ambassadors to receive personalised advice. You will also have the opportunity to enter brand new live video question and answer sessions to get answers to all of your questions.
Two warm up webinars will also run in the lead up to the event to provide students, teachers and parents with a unique insight into why they should consider choosing a Russell Group university.
Tuesday Talks
Tuesday Talks are back and we are excited for the upcoming line-up! I'm below is the full schedule for the 2022 season.
Full Schedule for the 2022 Season
Register at initialview.com/tuesdaytalks to receive specific links!
Georgia Tech
Join a live webinar all about Georgia Tech.
April 28th at 7:30 pm Myanmar time
Register here: https://application.gatech.edu/portal/prospective_fy_webinars
Art & Design Universities Canada (ADUC) will be hosting two virtual information sessions this spring featuring current international undergraduate students from each of our institutions!
These sessions will be a great way for prospective applicants from around the world to learn more about the international student experience of those who study art, design and media in a specialized Canadian institution. Learn about why our students chose Canada to pursue their creative education, what it’s like to study at our schools and ask any questions that you may have!
Session dates and times:
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. EST
Thursday, May 12, 2022 – 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. EST
The events are free to attend, but require pre-registration which can be done here.
Jacobs University - Germany
The following lectures will be offered:
Geoscience: Is deep-sea mining a sustainable alternative?
Prof. Dr. Andrea Koschinsky
25 Apr at 3:00 PM CET
Information Technology: Shannon's information theory
Prof. Dr. Werner Henkel
26 Apr at 4:00 PM CET
Industrial Engineering: Decision making in business and engineering
Prof. Dr. Stan Chankov
28 Apr at 3:00 PM CET
Communication Science: Fake news and journalism
Cristina Greculescu
General information:
✓ Participation is open to students from grades 10 and above, it is free of charge. The registration and more information about the content is under: www.jacobs-university.de/meet-jacobs-online
Events Upcoming
Join UCAS Discover STEM live 10:00 – 18:00 on 11 May 2022.
Don’t miss our day dedicated to all things science, engineering, technology or maths (STEM). Featuring everything you need to explore career paths, course options, and to speak to the experts – all packed into one day, online.
It’s your chance to experience what it’s really like studying science, engineering, technology or maths (STEM) with live interactive lecture taster sessions.
Discover a range of courses and where they can take you
Take part in Q&As with subject specialists
Hear what it’s really like from current students
Meet subject teachers from universities, colleges, and apprenticeship employers
Join live workshops and clinics to help you land your place
“Introduction to Highly Selective Admissions at U.S. Colleges” for our assisted schools in the East Asia Pacific region. Registration is now open so please forward this email to your families and counseling team.
For your convenience, we are offering two sessions. Please find the registration links below:
Please note: Times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Once registered, registrants will receive a reminder the day before with a link to the zoom event.
National Portfolio Days - May 21st
It’s time to show off what you’ve been doing for the past few years! Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a review of your portfolio before applying to colleges or universities.
Register here: https://nationalportfolioday.heydays.io/conventions
Join UCAS Discover Business, Law and Economics live 10:00 – 18:00 on 22 June 2022.
Don’t miss our day dedicated to all things Business, Law and Economics. Featuring everything you need to explore career paths, course options, and to speak to the experts – all packed into one day, online.
It’s your chance to experience what it’s really like studying Business, Law and Economics with live interactive lecture taster sessions.
Join UCAS Discover Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry, Health Professions and Oxbridge live 10:00 – 18:00 on 6 July 2022.
Don’t miss our day dedicated to all things Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry, Health Professions including all you need to know about studying at Oxbridge. Featuring everything you need to explore career paths, course options, and to speak to the experts – all packed into one day, online.
It’s your chance to experience what it’s really like studying Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry, Health Professions, or studying at Oxbridge with live interactive lecture taster sessions.
If you would like to know more about UK universities, you can take a short, free online course - sign up here: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/study-uk-education-advisors?utm_campaign=agents_march_2022&utm_source=icef_newsletter&utm_content=banner_week_3
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