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GROWTH RATE OF UK STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD OVERTAKES EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURS
July 4th, 2011 posted by Ian Maull
The growth rate of UK students applying to study in the EU through the Erasmus programme has overtaken the European average, according to analysis by the British Council.
ARE STUDENTS THE NEW ‘REVOLUTIONARY TOURISTS’?
February 8th, 2011 posted by Jasmine Jaume
Students on study abroad programmes in Egypt may have mostly fled the country amidst the ongoing political crisis, but there have been suggestions that perhaps this wasn’t entirely through their choice. There have been reports that many wanted to stay, but worried parents and education providers meant most were persuaded to leave at the first sign of unrest.
WHY WON’T UCAS ALLOW UK STUDENTS TO APPLY TO EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS?
December 21st, 2010 posted by Jasmine Jaume
As an institution in the Netherlands is threatening to take the UK government to court over UCAS’ refusal to allow UK students to apply to European universities through their system, we consider why UCAS seem so reluctant to change the rules.
US AND CANADA COLLEGE TOURS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
December 14th, 2010 posted by Felicity Pont
Visiting college campuses can be one of the most influential factors in deciding where students apply and attend university. And often students attending international schools have not had the same opportunity to visit colleges in the United States or Canada as domestic students.
BRITISH STUDENTS ARE INCREASINGLY CHOOSING AMERICA FOR THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION
November 25th, 2010 posted by Jasmine Jaume
The number of British students flying across the pond to study in the US is at a record high, and experts expect the number to continue increasing. With the current unrest among students in England and Wales facing huge hikes in tuition fees, why wouldn’t students choose America?
CANADIAN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS HEAD TO INDIA
November 9th, 2010 posted by Felicity Pont
The largest delegation of Canadian university presidents ever to travel abroad began a seven-day mission in India on November 8.
OACAC SUMMER CONFERENCE 2010
July 20th, 2010 posted by Felicity Pont
i-studentgroup have just landed back in the UK after the OACAC (Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling) Summer Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.
OACAC BOS10 CONFERENCE
July 13th, 2010 posted by Felicity Pont
i-studentgroup will be attending the 17th annual OACAC Summer Conference. This year the Conference is being hosted by Northeastern University, situated in the thriving city of Boston, Massachusetts.
