ThemeEDUCATION

GROUP 4- CLASS 11E2Bich Phuong –Do Nham – Minh Thu – Ha Nga Thu Ha – Huyen Trang – Duong Thao

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STUDY AT A UK UNIVERSITYADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

REVISION

Q & A

British education institutions have a long

history of welcoming international students.

The UK is the 2nd most popular destination

in the world for international students

I. INTRODUCTION

Each year some 250,000 - 300,000

overseas students

I. INTRODUCTION

Over 140 universities and

higher education institutions,

Offering a great range of tertiary

qualifications.

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

•1. Professional study environment•2. Improving English skills•3. Job opportunities•4. Travel opportunity & broadening horizon

II. ADVANTAGES

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

1. Professional study environment

(According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2010)

The UK is a global leader in international education

• Home to half the top 10 universities in Europe (The universities of Oxford, Cambridge and London, etc.)

• Undertakes 5% of the world’s scientific research• Produces 14% of the world’s most highly cited

academic papers.

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

1. Professional study environment

(According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2010)

The UK is a global leader in international education

Recognised and respected qualifications

UK undergraduate qualifications are respected and

valued all over the world.

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

1. Professional study environment

Modern Facilities and equipment

• Schools in the United Kingdom have world class

facilities for study, sports and socializing

=> Facilities are great and getting better all the time.

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

1. Professional study environment

Classroom

Computer facilities

Laboratory

Sport facilities

Music room

Film studio

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

2. Improving English skills

Studying English in the birthplace of

the English language allows you to

perfect your skills.

Part-time job

Job after graduation

Job opportunities

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

3. Job opportunities

Part-time job

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

3. Job opportunities

A student working part-time has the same rights as a full-time employee.

The UK has a National Minimum Wage (NMW) that all employers must abide by.

- 18 and 20: £4.98 /hour; - >=21 : £6.19 /hour

Types of student jobs

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

3. Job opportunities

Seasonal Jobs

Hospitality

Retail

Delivery man

Work on Campus

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

3. Job opportunities

Research assistance

Librarian

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

3. Job opportunities

The National Association of Student Employment Services =>>>>> Guide international students to find part-time work.

a National Insurance number is required

Job after graduation

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

3. Job opportunities

World Class Qualification

UK qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world

4. Travelling and broadening your horizon

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

1. Distinctive history,

2. Landscape3. Modern

culture.

Beautiful places

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

Backingham Palace

Stonehenge Countryside Tower Bridge

Big Ben

Imperial war museum

Travelling

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

The UK transport network

Double decker bus

Coach

Cycle

Train/subway

Widening Horizon

II. ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING IN THE UK

UK life is an incredible mix of international cultures and contemporary thinking.

Britain is a multicultural, multi-faith country that has always welcomed migrants and visitors from abroad

Exciting experience Music

Places to visit

Celebrations

Accents

People to meet

• 1. Difficulties in daily life• 2. Difficulties in finance• 3. Culture shock

III. DISADVANTAGES

III. DISADVANTAGES

1. Difficulties in the Daily life

Be homesick

Stay alone

III. DISADVANTAGES

2. Difficulties in Finance

The UK is the fourth most expensive country for

English university students to study in.

The average cost of tuition, living and

accommodation for students in the UK is £15,586

for this academic year (2012-13)

Most Expensive Study Destinations for a Three Year Degree [Costs 2012-13]

1. - Australia £19,986.312. - USA £19,609.973. - Canada £15,670.794. - UK £15,586.955. - Netherlands £7,015.746. - Sweden £6,938.507. - Denmark £6,859.148. - Norway £6,079.359. - Finland £5,766.0310. - France £5,314.19

Source:http://www.eunicas.co.uk/index.php/universities-news

III. DISADVANTAGES

Studying cost

Living cost

High cost

Course costs (books, stationery, equipments, course materials): average is £32 /week

£8,000 to £12,000 /year for a classroom

£8,500 to £15,000 /year for a laboratory or workshop

£11,000 to £26,000/ year for a clinical course

London - Academic year £7,200 - Per month £800

Outside - Academic year £5,400 - Per month £600

III. DISADVANTAGES

Living costs(Per week)

Accommadation(£100)

Bills (£21)

Clothing(£12 )

Travel( £15- £18)

Food/household Shopping (£30–£33)

Social activities

(£38)

Household goods (£8–£12)

http://www.gostudyuk.com/study.jsp?id=STUDY_FEES

III. DISADVANTAGES

3. Culture shock

• The regional accents • Missing familiar language Language

• British food strange: taste different, be cooked different, Food

• Every culture has unspoken rules which affect the way people treat each other

Rules of behavior

• Social behaviors may confuse, surprise of offend you. Social roles

• people from other cultures may have very different views of the world from yours.

Values

III. DISADVANTAGES

3. Culture shock

Climate

Greyness and dampness

Get used to heavy winter clothing

Food • British food strange: taste different, be cooked different,

• The regional accents • Missing familiar language

+ =

Rules of behavior

• Every culture has unspoken rules which affect the way people treat each other

Bussiness and Academ

ic life

Suspend judment until you understand completly

See what people do or say

Understand the new culture fully

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

Choose a right university

Apply to a British University

Manage money

Choose an accommoda-tion

Overcome difficulties in the life

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

Choose a

right university

Focus on your studies (Ecomomics, Biology, Technology, etc.)

Suitable costs

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

CUG Rank

University Name

Entry Standards

Student Satisfaction Student Satisfaction A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.

Click here to read more

Research Assessment

Graduate Prospects

Overall Score 2014 2013

1 1 Cambridge 608

4.2

2.98

84.9

1000

2 3 Oxford 582

4.2

2.96

79.7

990

3 2 London

School of Economics

541

4.0

2.96

85.1

975

4 4 Imperial College London

560

4.0

2.94

87.7

933

5 5 Durham 507

4.2

2.72

79.5

925

6 6 St

Andrews

521

4.2

2.72

75.4

891

7 8 University

College London

509

3.9

2.84

82.9

859

8 6 Warwick 504

4.0

2.80

77.1

854

9 10 Bath 478

4.2

2.71

81.8

852

Top Universities in the UK

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

Apply to a

British University

When to apply

Make sure you get your application in well

before the deadline.

International students from a non-EU country can

submit an application to UCAS at any time

between 1 September and 30 June in the year.

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

Apply to a

British University

How to apply

All applications to UK universities are made through UCAS

(the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

Fill in a UCAS application form on the UCAS website or

visit the nearest British Council office.

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

Manage money

#. Student bank

account

• Most banks in the UK offer a student account

• The British Bankers' Association has a helpful

guide on opening a bank account for

international students

#. Student discount

• An International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

also offers up to 40,000 discounts worldwide.

• a 16–25Rail Card is good for travelling

• a Young Persons Coach Card is cheap

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

Student accommadation

• students living away from home for the first time

University Hall of residence

Private accommodation

• greater independence

Living with a local family

• real life in the UK

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

Overcome difficulites in the life

Keeping in touch with home

Taking time to get to know new environment.

IV. SOME ADVICES FOR OVERSEA STUDENT

Overcome difficulites in the life

Making friends with international students

Raising the help from many organizations

REVISION

Where do you study?

Northern Ireland

WalesScotland

England

Scotland

A. Germany, USA, France.

B. USA, Australia, Netherlands

C. Australia, USA, Canada.

D. USA, Canada, Sweden.

The UK has been ranked as the fourth most expensive country for English university

students behind which following countries?

Wales

   -->  At any time between 1 September and 30 June in the year preceding the academic year.

   When do international students from a non-EU country can submit an

application to UCAS?

Northern Ireland

=> Try to suspend judment until you understand wholy

What should we do if we encounter with the differences in values?

England

Which kind of transportation helping you get to most places in the UK?

A.Train

B.Bus

C.Coach

D.Bicycle

DISCUSSION