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CLASS 2026
This week, we are half-way through the quarter. Teachers may be sending out emails to your parents to report your progress thus far in their course.
"Believe you can and you're halfway there."
Theodore Roosevelt
CLASS 2025
CLASS 2025
This week, we are half-way through the quarter. Teachers may be sending out emails to your parents to report your progress thus far in their course.
"A well-ordered life is like climbing a tower; the view halfway up is better than the view from the base, and it steadily becomes finer as the horizon expands."
William Lyon Phelps
CLASS 2024
CLASS 2024
This week, we are half-way through the quarter. Teachers may be sending out emails to your parents to report your progress thus far in their course.
Don't forget about the University Fair next week!
"Change the way you think, and you are already halfway to changing the world."
Theodore Zeldin
CLASS 2023
CLASS 2023
This week, we are half-way through the quarter. Teachers may be sending out emails to your parents to report your progress thus far in their course.
Don't forget about the University Fair next week!
"When you see a roadblock or challenge as an opportunity, it is amazing how you are already halfway there."
Frances Hesselbein
Resource of the Week
All students at ISY has access to a folder of university resources that have been collected over the years. It contains information on how to write a good college essay, how to research universities and information on scholarships. It also has detailed information on universities within specific countries and lists of universities that have strong programs in certain majors. You can check it out here.
UNIVERSITY VISITS
UNIVERSITY VISITS
Colgate University
Colgate University has a series of online webinars that talks about the university, applying, and application and financial aid tips. The first session is on Sept 20th. You can see the sessions and sign up here.
Learn about UC San Diego from the comfort of your own home!
This webinar series will include information about living and learning at UC San Diego, financial aid, housing and dining, opportunities for Q&A with members of the Triton community, and more.
Registration for the following webinars is currently open.
Wednesday Sept 21st at 6:30 am Myanmar time
University of Pennsylvania
A Conversation with International Students
and Staff at Penn
Thursday, September 22
8:00 pm Myanmr time
Our Penn community is made up of students from all parts of the world. We invite you to join in a conversation led by the Executive Director of International Student and Scholar Services, Dr. Rudie Altamirano. A panel of current international Penn students will also share their perspectives on the Penn community and are excited to answer your questions.
Michigan University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, University of Texas at Austin, and Yale University
Learn about the exceptional opportunities that await you at each institution.
During the session, you will hear information from admissions professionals at each of the five participating universities who will be covering topics such as academic programs and majors, scholarships and financial aid, the admissions process, campus life, and more.
Please register for the session below:
Friday, Sept. 23
6:30 am Myanmar time CST
University Fair
Meet global university representatives to learn about financial aid, scholarships, popular areas of study, campus life, and much more.
WebiFair events makes it easy for students to narrow their search and find the best-fit university!
Sept 22nd starting at 3:30 Myanmar time
Not only are there different universities at every WebiFair event, but 90% of the universities that participate offer scholarships to international students!
During our WebiFair, you and your parents can learn about things like monthly and annual tuition, admissions requirements, university life abroad, and so much more.
See the universities coming and register here.
University Events Upcoming
University Events Upcoming
University Fairs Hosted by ISY and Maialearning
On Wednesday, Sept 28th from 5 to 7:30, 28 universities from the United States will visit virtually and offer short presentations on various university admissions topics. You can register here: https://www.maialearning.com/v3/virtual-fair/registration/A26B32 or by logging into your Maialearning account, then Events > Virtual Fairs > Actions > Register
On Thursday, Sept 29th from 5 to 7:30, 42 universities from the UK, Canada, Spain, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, China, Qatar, Singapore and Switzerland will visit. You can register here: https://www.maialearning.com/v3/virtual-fair/registration/3520FE or log into your Maialearning account then Events > Virtual Fairs > Actions > Register
Once you enter into the Maialearning system, you should plan out your evening. To help you, watch this video.
Students should register ASAP so that you can research the universities that you want to see.
ALL ISY students and parents in grades 11 and 12 are encouraged to participate!
Michigan University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, University of Texas at Austin, and Yale University
Learn about access and financial aid at these institutions.
Please register for the session below:
Friday, Sept. 30
6:30 am Myanmar time CST
University of Pennsylvania
An Introduction to International Financial Aid
Thursday, November 17
8:30 pm Myanmar time
During this session we will review common terminology, explain the financial aid application process for international students, and help separate fact from fiction so you can approach this process with greater confidence. Learn about financial aid opportunities for international students of all financial backgrounds.
There will also be time for Q&A.
Scholarship Opportunity
Other Sessions
Becoming a Medical Student, Being a Medical Student – Recording
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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