Week of Sept 20 2021

University Visits/Events This Week

Northeastern University

Tuesday, September 21st at 7 pm Myanmar time.

https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/91777897902


Northeastern, Chapman, USC, Emerson, Suffolk and Pepperdine

Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm Myanmar time

Please register here: https://northeastern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsc-yuqD4pG9zoR0wZYqh3VlCzjDuVu6Xg


Study in the US

Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm Myanmar time

Are you interested in studying in the United States for your undergraduate degrees? Do you want to learn more about the application process and how you can connect with US universities?


This university planning session will be presented by global universities from the US and will provide you with an overview on the US higher education system and the opportunities available to international students. Additionally, admissions representatives will share practical tips on how you should research and apply for universities in the US.

Register here: https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1485561&tp_key=667690a816


Unpack US/ CA/ Aus 's blind spot with Top Universities

Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:30 Myanmar time

The University of Adelaide, Australia - Queens University , Canada - Ohio University, USA

Understand and examine country's sweet spot vs blind spot to make sure your next destination is as much exciting as you wish. Meet with University staff from US/ CA/ Aus Top Institutions and figure it out.

https://adelaide.zoom.us/j/87902334205?pwd=dThId0FOd2E1ekZWMXd6cTd4aENKZz09

Passcode: 902697


Universities in Scotland Information

The sessions will run over the course of a three-week period, covering three main subject themes. The sessions will cover a number of key topics which will be relevant to prospective undergraduate students considering studying in Scotland:

  • An introduction to the benefits of studying in Scotland and the four-year flexible degree.

  • Advice on choosing the right subject for you

  • Tips on understanding entry requirements, and submitting your application via UCAS

  • Student life, accommodation and societies

  • An introduction to 15 Scottish Universities

  • Live Q&A with representatives of some of the Scottish Universities

Study in Scotland: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Allied Health subjects

22 September 2021

11am – 12.30pm (UK time) BST

Study in Scotland: Science, Technology, Maths and Engineering (STEM)

29 September 2021

11am – 12.30pm (UK time) BST


Study in Scotland: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

6 October 2021

11am – 12.30pm (UK time) BST


Register here



Upcoming University Visits/Programming

Canadian Art Schools


This fall, a consortium of art schools will host three virtual information session for students, families and educators. These sessions will be a great way for higher education advisors and prospective applicants from around the world to learn more about why to study art, design and media in a specialized Canadian institution. We will cover information about each respective university, creative education in Canada, portfolio preparation, and careers in our country’s creative industries.

We will be hosting three sessions throughout fall 2021 to accommodate global time zones:


- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 4:00-5:00am EST (4:00-5:00pm China Standard Time)

- Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 11:00am-12:00pm EST (4:00-5:00pm Greenwich Mean Time)

- Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:00-5:00pm EDT

The events are free to attend, but require pre-registration which can be done here.

Please see the poster (below) for additional details and feel free to share it and the registration link with your colleagues and students.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-design-universities-canada-online-undergraduate-info-sessions-registration-167368831681

EGISTER HERE


Interested in Medicine or other medical careers or STEM fields?


STEM & Medicine Career Experiences

Ages 12-18 | Live Online | 13 Careers


There has been a 43% increase in young people wanting to pursue a STEM-related career following the onset of the pandemic. This makes it essential to get some meaningful experience in these professions before university.


This term we are offering your students interactive, live online weekend masterclasses in 13 STEM and Medicine-related industries. Our most popular careers, including Medicine, Engineering, Investment Banking, Psychology and Software Engineering are likely to be fully-booked by 30th September.


Please forward this email to relevant students and parents so they can register now. You can download a PDF of this email here.


Art Universities in UK


8 top UK arts universities are coming together to deliver a two day event about studying creative degrees in the UK. We will be offering a variety of sessions covering specific creative disciplines, preparing a portfolio, creative careers and finding the right university for you.

Date: 13th and 14th October

Time: Sessions are offered twice per day to suit different time zones

Participants:

More information, the full schedule and the link to book a place can be found here: https://bit.ly/3zMUrux


  • UCLA’s annual Fall Open House. Our program will be virtual this year and will take place from Saturday, September 25 through Thursday, September 30. To best serve our prospective students and their families, we will offer programming on Saturday and in the evenings Monday through Thursday. Your students and their families will have an opportunity to gain insight about the admission process, learn more about the incredible academic opportunities available to them, participate in student panels, virtually tour campus and experience Bruin pride firsthand.

  • Registration is required, students can make a reservation here.


The European Universities Consortium (EUC) is happy to announce the European Universities Virtual Fair 2021 will take place on Sept. 28th - Sept. 29th 17h00 to 20h00 Central China Time.

The European University Consortium consists of a group of eight European universities with programs fully taught in English.


articipating Universities

The following universities will be hosting the European Universities Virtual Fair 2021:

  • Bocconi University (Italy)

  • EHL (Switzerland)

  • IE University (Spain)

  • Jacobs University (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)

  • Modul University Vienna (Austria)

  • Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)

  • Brussels School of Governance (Belgium)

We will share how the global events are affecting European universities’ admissions processes and student life, country-specific information including English-language options and how to find them, scholarships, tuition, career, and application advice.

The European Universities Virtual Fair will feature:

  • Study in Europe Live Session

  • Careers in Europe Session

  • Country and University Specific Sessions

  • Virtual booths

  • 1-on-1 meeting options



Virtual/Digital

Join DRU members and 20+ of their fellow Dutch higher education institutions for the second annual Virtually Orange: The Online Dutch University Festival! We welcome students, parents, family members and counselors to join the event to learn more about studying in the Netherlands and to meet with as many institutions as they like. This event will feature a webinar session with general information hosted by the Dutch Higher Education organisation, Nuffic, and each institution will have a booth where you can watch videos, download brochures and above all, chat and ask questions with recruitment staff from the institutions. It's the biggest and best Dutch event of the year, so don't miss out!

Registration is now live!



https://druconsortium.nl/calendar/elementor-1857/




Questions and Answers

  • We've started a question and answer database concerning all things related to university applications. Feel free to add a question (if you do, let me know) or more fully add to an answer.

Future Dates to be Aware of


  • UCLA’s annual Fall Open House. Our program will be virtual this year and will take place from Saturday, September 25 through Thursday, September 30. To best serve our prospective students and their families, we will offer programming on Saturday and in the evenings Monday through Thursday. Your students and their families will have an opportunity to gain insight about the admission process, learn more about the incredible academic opportunities available to them, participate in student panels, virtually tour campus and experience Bruin pride firsthand.

  • Registration is required, students can make a reservation here.


The European Universities Consortium (EUC) is happy to announce the European Universities Virtual Fair 2021 will take place on Sept. 28th - Sept. 29th 17h00 to 20h00 Central China Time.

The European University Consortium consists of a group of eight European universities with programs fully taught in English.



Participating Universities

The following universities will be hosting the European Universities Virtual Fair 2021:

  • Bocconi University (Italy)

  • EHL (Switzerland)

  • IE University (Spain)

  • Jacobs University (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)

  • Modul University Vienna (Austria)

  • Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)

  • Brussels School of Governance (Belgium)

We will share how the global events are affecting European universities’ admissions processes and student life, country-specific information including English-language options and how to find them, scholarships, tuition, career, and application advice.

The European Universities Virtual Fair will feature:

  • Study in Europe Live Session

  • Careers in Europe Session

  • Country and University Specific Sessions

  • Virtual booths

  • 1-on-1 meeting options



Virtual/Digital

Join DRU members and 20+ of their fellow Dutch higher education institutions for the second annual Virtually Orange: The Online Dutch University Festival! We welcome students, parents, family members and counselors to join the event to learn more about studying in the Netherlands and to meet with as many institutions as they like. This event will feature a webinar session with general information hosted by the Dutch Higher Education organisation, Nuffic, and each institution will have a booth where you can watch videos, download brochures and above all, chat and ask questions with recruitment staff from the institutions. It's the biggest and best Dutch event of the year, so don't miss out!

Registration is now live!



https://druconsortium.nl/calendar/elementor-1857/