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Monday, November 16, 2009 at
11:25 PM
Please note that next week I will be in on Wednesday, 25 November only.
In the holidays I will be in on Tuesdays and Thursdays for part of the day to work with Grade 12 students on their applications. Grade 12 students who need to see me should email me first to confirm a date and time.
Grade 11 students: remember to make sure the school has copies of your Grade 9/10 reports and exam results. If you need to get them from your previous school please do so this holiday. It is a good idea to scan these for yourself as well, so you always have a copy.
Any student interested in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and their IB scholarship opportunities, should see me. Details are also available at www.ust.hk/international and on the noticeboard.
At SJII:
Tilburg University, The Netherlands
Tuesday, 24 November – 1 pm in Science Lab 6
Tilburg University (www.tilburguniversity.nl) offers international Bachelor programmes in Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research, International Business Administration, and Liberal Arts. The curriculum is taught entirely in English and they have a strong focus on global issues. They require IB diploma with Math Standard or Higher and they select students based on their international background and education, and motivation.
Students interested in studying in Europe are strongly encouraged to attend this talk.
Off Campus:
Rice University, USA (www.rice.edu)
Tuesday, 17 November, 7 – 8.30pm, Shangri-La Hotel, Orange Grove Road
Keith Todd, Director of Admissions at Rice University, will speak about the academic programmes, student life, and admissions process at Rice. Rice is highly selective and is consistently ranked amongst the top universities in the US. They offer a wide range of majors, including political science and economics. The talk is open to students and parents. You may register in advance at admit.rice.edu/info_session.html but registration is not required.
Coventry University, UK (www.coventry.ac.uk)
Thursday, 19 November, 6 – 8 pm, British Council, Room 309, 30 Napier Road
Sarah Jephcott from Coventry will speak about the university and the city it is located in. She will be able to assess your qualifications for entry to Coventry University and offer advice on study in the UK. Visit the university website for more information or contact sarah.jephcott@coventry.ac.uk.
Registration is required – email ukstudy@britishcouncil.org.sg to register
Opportunities for Athletes at US Universities
Friday, 20 November, 7–8.30 pm, American Chamber of Commerce Auditorium, 1 Scotts Road #23-03/04 Shaw Centre
The United States Education Information Center (USEIC) is holding a talk by Ms. Judy Freudenberger, the leading EducationUSA authority on international student athletes and sports scholarships, about opportunities for athletes at U.S. Universities. Topics will include sports available, scholarship opportunities and regulations, and information on how to contact US coaches. Registration is required – register by November 18 at http://sportsscholarship.useic.org.