The International Students Guide To Uk Education

Author : Martin Hyde
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136735070
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Student's Guide to UK Education written by Martin Hyde and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you thinking of studying at university in Britain? Do you feel confused about which course is best for you, which university to choose, and how to apply? Are you wondering about what kinds of challenges you will be faced with, how best to approach them and how to overcome them? If so, this guidebook is for you. Honest and accurate, this book acts as an international student introduction and cultural guide to UK Higher Education. It informs and guides students in their preparation for all aspects of UK HE, from university selection and application through to participation, and provides a clear understanding of how British universities function. Helping international students make the most of the many opportunities that university offers, this text will expand your knowledge of UK Higher Education with regards to: Application procedures Finances Self-awareness, cultural understanding and adaptation (social and academic) University administrative procedures, facilities and support Work and career information and advice. The International Student’s Guide to UK Education is a comprehensive guide that will help students to develop critical and reflective ability in order to become independent, well-informed and empowered decision makers.

Author : Gareth Davey
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1849203512
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Student′s Survival Guide written by Gareth Davey and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-04-11 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Student′s Survival Guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to studying and living in the UK. It will be invaluable in preparing international students for the inevitable differences in culture, customs, and academic life, and helps to ensure they get the most out of their time at University. Gareth Davey provides students with all the information needed to make the right choice about where to study and provides valuable advice on how to settle into your new surroundings, including guidance on: Choosing and applying for a course Leaving home and arriving in the UK Managing finances and living costs Academic culture Teaching and assessment methods Health and welfare Life after graduation Throughout the guide there are checklists and self-evaluation forms to help the reader chart their progress. A glossary is included to aid understanding of the topics covered, and directories of additional sources of information make it easy to find out more where necessary. This guide will be a useful resource for students coming to the UK to embark on either undergraduate or graduate study in any subject. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Author : Ricky Lowes
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1847877478
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Student′s Guide written by Ricky Lowes and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-05-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended for students from all language backgrounds other than English, attending or preparing to attend a university where the medium of instruction is English, particularly in the UK. The International Student′s Guide helps you succeed at university, by sharing the experiences of many international students who have already attended a university in the UK. Every student is unique, with different abilities and needs. With this in mind, the authors provide you with practical information and help on a range of aspects of study. They focus on both spoken and written forms of communication, and deal with the approaches to thinking and learning which you will meet in higher education in the UK system. Written by experienced lecturers in language and learning, the book offers a wealth of advice and guidance on topics such as: ways of learning how to make the most of your own strengths working in seminars and groups writing in different forms, disciplines and at different levels assessment techniques such as exams and oral presentations. Whether you are embarking on a pre-degree foundation course or a postgraduate programme, this book will help you manage all the challenging aspects of studying through the medium of another language, in a new and different environment. This book is for students studying at any level in English on Foundation courses, on degree programmes, undergraduate or postgraduate, or on pre-masters programmes. It could be used in EAP classes and on summer courses and pre-entry programmes or for self study. It could also be used for staff-development purposes with lecturers teaching students from different language backgrounds. It is assumed that the reader already has a grasp of English at least equivalent to IELTS 4.5 or 5 or TOEFL 450-500 (130-170 on the computerised test). SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Author : Neil Mehta
Publisher : Simera Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9635277393
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book UK eBook Guide for International Students written by Neil Mehta and published by Simera Ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-18 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The UK Student AdviserTM eGuide contains over 80 pages of practical information that you need when relocating to the UK for your studies. We know how difficult relocating can be, so with this guide we have packaged everything you need to know to make that move easier. Our e-book guide will answer the following questions for you and more – How do I set up a UK Bank Account? How do I complete my Visa application? How do I get my national insurance card? Do I need to register for anything specific? What insurances do I need to have? How do I travel around the UK? Where is the cheapest place to buy all my necessities? Our vast experience of working with international students gives us the perfect insight into what you need to know and why it is important to know it. We have also secured a number of partners that can help you save time, money and stress during your relocation process.

Author : Martin Hyde
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136735089
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Student's Guide to UK Education written by Martin Hyde and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you thinking of studying at university in Britain? Do you feel confused about which course is best for you, which university to choose, and how to apply? Are you wondering about what kinds of challenges you will be faced with, how best to approach them and how to overcome them? If so, this guidebook is for you. Honest and accurate, this book acts as an international student introduction and cultural guide to UK Higher Education. It informs and guides students in their preparation for all aspects of UK HE, from university selection and application through to participation, and provides a clear understanding of how British universities function. Helping international students make the most of the many opportunities that university offers, this text will expand your knowledge of UK Higher Education with regards to: Application procedures Finances Self-awareness, cultural understanding and adaptation (social and academic) University administrative procedures, facilities and support Work and career information and advice. The International Student’s Guide to UK Education is a comprehensive guide that will help students to develop critical and reflective ability in order to become independent, well-informed and empowered decision makers.

Author : Cerys Evans
Publisher : Trotman, Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781844552207
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Studying in the UK written by Cerys Evans and published by Trotman, Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear, comprehensive advice for international students wishing to study in the UK, explaining how to apply, the structure of the UK higher education system, how courses are taught and what funding is available for overseas students. Plus advice on key issues including finding accommodation and registering with a doctor.

Author : Gareth Davey
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446245659
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Student′s Survival Guide written by Gareth Davey and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-04-11 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Student′s Survival Guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to studying and living in the UK. It will be invaluable in preparing international students for the inevitable differences in culture, customs, and academic life, and helps to ensure they get the most out of their time at University. Gareth Davey provides students with all the information needed to make the right choice about where to study and provides valuable advice on how to settle into your new surroundings, including guidance on: Choosing and applying for a course Leaving home and arriving in the UK Managing finances and living costs Academic culture Teaching and assessment methods Health and welfare Life after graduation Throughout the guide there are checklists and self-evaluation forms to help the reader chart their progress. A glossary is included to aid understanding of the topics covered, and directories of additional sources of information make it easy to find out more where necessary. This guide will be a useful resource for students coming to the UK to embark on either undergraduate or graduate study in any subject. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Author : Agnieszka Karch
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781494808013
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Student Life in the UK written by Agnieszka Karch and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you thinking about going to university in the United Kingdom as an international student? If so, this guide is for you! In this book, the author shares her experiences as an international student, provides many practical tips for your first few weeks at university and explains the jargon used at British universities. You will learn about orientation, freshers' and rag weeks, seminars and lectures, sports, accents, internships and many, many more. If you're an international student, this guide will tell you about things that official sources will not, and you will no longer feel lost in the first weeks of this exciting time that your first year at university will be. Agnieszka Karch is a former teacher of English as a foreign language, currently working as an educational researcher. She came to the UK as an international student to start a BA in English Literature and French in 2005, and then an MA in Language, Culture and History. The author also has a website with videos on various learning-related topics. For more information, visit: www.ukstudentlifeguide.wordpress.com Follow the author at @5minutelanguage

Author : Kris Rao
Publisher : How To Books
ISBN 13 : 1848030045
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Studying and Living in Britain written by Kris Rao and published by How To Books. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year more than 270,000 students from all around the world come to study in the UK - and the number is growing by 10 per cent a year. At present, most students coming to the UK have to rely on information from their friends, and brief leaflets and booklets supplied by universities. This indispensable guide tells students all they need to know about Britain's higher education system: the application process, funding, immigration controls, health service, accommodation, study methods and employment opportunities, as well as university life, British customs and habits, and lots of other information on day to day living in the UK.

Author : Gareth Davey
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781412946025
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Student's Survival Guide written by Gareth Davey and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 2008-05-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Student's Survival Guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to studying and living in the UK. It will be invaluable in preparing international students for the inevitable differences in culture, customs, and academic life, and helps to ensure they get the most out of their time at University.