Comments for Study in the UK Blog http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog Learn about studying in the UK from an international student Mon, 12 May 2008 02:14:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Some observations… by international student nz http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/03/06/some-observations/#comment-102 international student nz Sat, 03 May 2008 06:46:06 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/03/06/some-observations/#comment-102 new zealand is similar to australia and just across the water. I recommend student considering to study abroad also look at new zealand as an option new zealand is similar to australia and just across the water. I recommend student considering to study abroad also look at new zealand as an option

]]> Comment on Top 5 Pre-departure tips by Joe http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/11/18/top-5-pre-departure-tips/#comment-100 Joe Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:47:31 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/11/18/top-5-pre-departure-tips/#comment-100 Hey I'm living in Perth (WA) at the moment and I'm keen on studying in the UK. I'm in my final year of high school, TEE coming up in November. Do you have any more tips on how I should apply for my visa (I want to live in the UK for maybe 5+ plus). My Mother is English, I have an Australian passport as well as an English passport and I have lived in the UK from 1997 to 2001. I intend to live maybe with my friends, and work in the UK to pay my uni debts. Can you give my anymore tips or processes I will have to go through, or even if you know of any ways that will make it cheaper? Muchly appreciated Hey I’m living in Perth (WA) at the moment and I’m keen on studying in the UK. I’m in my final year of high school, TEE coming up in November. Do you have any more tips on how I should apply for my visa (I want to live in the UK for maybe 5+ plus). My Mother is English, I have an Australian passport as well as an English passport and I have lived in the UK from 1997 to 2001. I intend to live maybe with my friends, and work in the UK to pay my uni debts. Can you give my anymore tips or processes I will have to go through, or even if you know of any ways that will make it cheaper?
Muchly appreciated

]]> Comment on Top 5 Post-arrival tips by Stephen http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/12/08/top-5-post-arrival-tips/#comment-95 Stephen Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:10:45 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/12/08/top-5-post-arrival-tips/#comment-95 Monika, My university provided me with a list of exchange partners in the UK. I made a list of the subjects that I needed to take in order to complete my degree in time. I then went through the subject catalogs of all the partners, and ranked them on compatibility with my degree, it. the one that offered the most equivalent subjects to the least. This ensured that I'd be able to gain credit for the subjects I took there. That was the main criteria really. When it got down to just a few choices, the real possibilities for my degree, I researched the universities and cities they were located in. In hindsight, I really should have taken more notice of their academic standing - from resources such as http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/good_university_guide/ Also, I found that the descriptions of subjects in the catalog that I used to select them has been inaccurate, and sometimes completely wrong. This means I could be denied credit and have to take them back home again. Monika,

My university provided me with a list of exchange partners in the UK. I made a list of the subjects that I needed to take in order to complete my degree in time. I then went through the subject catalogs of all the partners, and ranked them on compatibility with my degree, it. the one that offered the most equivalent subjects to the least. This ensured that I’d be able to gain credit for the subjects I took there.

That was the main criteria really. When it got down to just a few choices, the real possibilities for my degree, I researched the universities and cities they were located in. In hindsight, I really should have taken more notice of their academic standing - from resources such as http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/good_university_guide/ Also, I found that the descriptions of subjects in the catalog that I used to select them has been inaccurate, and sometimes completely wrong. This means I could be denied credit and have to take them back home again.

]]> Comment on Classes in the UK by mind21 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/10/08/classes-in-the-uk/#comment-94 mind21 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:37:59 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/10/08/classes-in-the-uk/#comment-94 I’m sure that I’m the only normal person here. Why would I think so? Because no one normal would have written anything like posts below on this kind of website. I’m sure that I’m the only normal person here. Why would I think so? Because no one normal would have written anything like posts below on this kind of website.

]]> Comment on Top 5 Post-arrival tips by Monika http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/12/08/top-5-post-arrival-tips/#comment-92 Monika Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:31:41 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/12/08/top-5-post-arrival-tips/#comment-92 Hi Stephen. I only just found your blog, and i really liked your post arrival tips. What made you decide to go to Leeds? How did you find the univerisity etc.? /Monika Hi Stephen.
I only just found your blog, and i really liked your post arrival tips. What made you decide to go to Leeds? How did you find the univerisity etc.?
/Monika

]]> Comment on Top 5 Pre-departure tips by paulo rafael malala estermo http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/11/18/top-5-pre-departure-tips/#comment-88 paulo rafael malala estermo Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:30:11 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2007/11/18/top-5-pre-departure-tips/#comment-88 my parent all passed away atb taha tim 5years old ihave grown up a hadand lonely i went to school lonely i am yery keen to continue my studies undergraduate englis and i need your nelp job visa credite my parent all passed away atb taha tim 5years
old ihave grown up a hadand lonely
i went to school lonely i am yery keen to continue my
studies undergraduate englis and i need your nelp job visa credite

]]> Comment on Some observations… by Ross http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/03/06/some-observations/#comment-87 Ross Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:23:28 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/03/06/some-observations/#comment-87 LOL - I have to say that made me laugh reading that! Think you hit the nail on the head with most of those. Fantastic post!! LOL - I have to say that made me laugh reading that! Think you hit the nail on the head with most of those. Fantastic post!!

]]> Comment on Lecturers by Stephen http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/03/05/lecturers/#comment-86 Stephen Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:54:29 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/03/05/lecturers/#comment-86 Good question Fred. It's probably harder in two ways. Firstly, the study abroad program I am on only transfers credit based on pass/fail. This basically means that there is no difference between receiving 40% and 90% for me. It sounds cool, but it is quite hard to stay focused and motivated on study when the main reason for studying, good grades, is removed. Secondly, there are gaps in the content that need filling. Just how much work you put into understanding the content is up to you, but it could involve quite a bit more to be on the same level as the other students. That being said, only work from the semester should be assessed. Careful selection of subject would ensure no major problem in the work involved. No major differences in the lectures. My subjects are quite varied about notes, some provide juicy handouts while others are quite barren. Maths on the other hand, has a lot of rushed note taking - I'm used to bound books back home with all the theory in, with space for examples that are covered in class. Lecture theaters are made for giants, with huge gaps between the seat and desk. Lectures start at 5mins past the hour, finish at 5mins to. Though some schools decide to change this, so should you take classes from multiple schools this could pose a problem. Haha, I miss the logic of uni-wide 50mins classes starting on the hour. Hope this helps, any more questions (from anyone!) just ask :) Good question Fred. It’s probably harder in two ways.

Firstly, the study abroad program I am on only transfers credit based on pass/fail. This basically means that there is no difference between receiving 40% and 90% for me. It sounds cool, but it is quite hard to stay focused and motivated on study when the main reason for studying, good grades, is removed.

Secondly, there are gaps in the content that need filling. Just how much work you put into understanding the content is up to you, but it could involve quite a bit more to be on the same level as the other students. That being said, only work from the semester should be assessed. Careful selection of subject would ensure no major problem in the work involved.

No major differences in the lectures. My subjects are quite varied about notes, some provide juicy handouts while others are quite barren. Maths on the other hand, has a lot of rushed note taking - I’m used to bound books back home with all the theory in, with space for examples that are covered in class. Lecture theaters are made for giants, with huge gaps between the seat and desk. Lectures start at 5mins past the hour, finish at 5mins to. Though some schools decide to change this, so should you take classes from multiple schools this could pose a problem. Haha, I miss the logic of uni-wide 50mins classes starting on the hour.

Hope this helps, any more questions (from anyone!) just ask :)

]]> Comment on Lecturers by Fred http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/03/05/lecturers/#comment-85 Fred Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:45:14 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/03/05/lecturers/#comment-85 That is interesting - so do you think you need to work harder as an international students to "fill the gaps" as it were? Also, are there many differences between your lectures back home and in the UK? Fred That is interesting - so do you think you need to work harder as an international students to “fill the gaps” as it were? Also, are there many differences between your lectures back home and in the UK?

Fred

]]> Comment on Second Semester in the UK by Kerrie-Anne http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/02/16/second-semester-in-the-uk/#comment-84 Kerrie-Anne Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:20:29 +0000 http://uk.internationalstudent.com/blog/2008/02/16/second-semester-in-the-uk/#comment-84 Hey! I just discovered this website. I'm an Aussie uni student and I'm interested in studying in the UK, in particular at Leeds. I'm enjoying your blogs about UK uni life. Thanks! Hey!
I just discovered this website. I’m an Aussie uni student and I’m interested in studying in the UK, in particular at Leeds.
I’m enjoying your blogs about UK uni life. Thanks!

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