interested in STUDYING ABROAD?

[jc_jenet]

well i can help.. just post q'tions... and i'll give u some advice.. :)

[PUGSLEY]

I'm interested in studying law abroad.......

Requirements please........

Thanks

[jc_jenet]

Originally posted by PUGSLEY
I'm interested in studying law abroad.......

Requirements please........

Thanks

requirements?! this goes to all who are interested in studying aborad..
1. check the school that u r interested in attending. schools have more or less the same requirements naman e, transcript, resume, etc.
2. check the country you wish to go to. kasi may kanya-kanyang requirements din yan, u myt end up being accepted sa school but ur visa is denied.. so take note of this... i.e. u.s. - u might need to take up toefl, u.k. / australia - u HAVE to take ielts. but if u alrdy have a toefl, baka maconsider na nila yun
3. financial reauirements - ayan... you need to show some proof na you have MONEY.. and i mean LOTS OF IT. kailangan yan ng embassy & school e. at yung pera nyo in the bank dapat savings, kasi pag time deposit medyo alanagnin e.. but having savings & time deposit accounts is ok.. businesses ninyo, titulo ayan naku they'll dig up to that also

sa law, well, medyo mahirap yan kasi. the thing is, when you study LAW abroad, ibig sabihin, you'll practice it sa country na pupuntahan mo. syempre, pag aaralan mo yung LAW OF THAT COUNTRY :) e. (hpe u get *** i mean) if you're PINOY tapos LAW ang kukunin mo, hmmm malabo. mas better if you take up law here. tapos after finishing it, chaca mu na isipin abroad. mas ok kung ganon. :)

i hope medyo naliwanagan ka..

have a nice day :)

[prof_x]

1. Embassies DO NOT require any language proficiency exams. The universities do. TOEFL or IELTS are required but can be waived provided that you can present a certificate from your school that English is the medium of instruction. However, your school should be recognized by the university you are applying to.

2. You can take LAW and then apply it to the Philippines. I agree that the laws are definitely different but it shouldn't matter since you are going to review for the bar anyway - either overseas or in the Philippines. Most people I know took LlM instead of a bachelor's degree in Law.

3. Acceptance from a university DOES NOT guarantee that you will get a VISA. However, the chances of getting a visa is high.

4. MONEY does not guarantee that visa will also be granted. Some embassies require proof that you will return to the Philippines.

- been there, done that. :-)

Good luck!

[rAiNeDaNcE19]

Do you know of any university that offers online applications for international scholarships for postgrad studies? (Specifically MBA, MS CS, MS IT, or the like)

Grabe kasi parents ko laging sinasabi o bakit yung anak ng kaibigan ko naghanap lang sa net ngayon nasa singapore na, nasa canada na, nasa america na. Bakit ikaw ayaw mo maghanap.. blah blah blah. Eh hello angdami ko na ngang sites na napuntahan eh wala naman akong nakita. Parang puro links lahat at paikot-ikot lang ako. I tried to tell them na it's hard to look for one, esp. for postgrad but they just can't stop *****ing about how I'm too lazy to look for one and how there's so many on the net. :o

Hay, sorry this turned into a vent. But if anyone knows anything PLEASE!

[omi]

ako plano ko sana in the future to take my PhD abroad, preferably sa US or UK. question lang, medyo off the topic, may mga incidents pa ba ng racism sa mga universties abroad? yun lang:D

[renina]

Originally posted by rAiNeDaNcE19
Do you know of any university that offers online applications for international scholarships for postgrad studies? (Specifically MBA, MS CS, MS IT, or the like)

Grabe kasi parents ko laging sinasabi o bakit yung anak ng kaibigan ko naghanap lang sa net ngayon nasa singapore na, nasa canada na, nasa america na. Bakit ikaw ayaw mo maghanap.. blah blah blah. Eh hello angdami ko na ngang sites na napuntahan eh wala naman akong nakita. Parang puro links lahat at paikot-ikot lang ako. I tried to tell them na it's hard to look for one, esp. for postgrad but they just can't stop *****ing about how I'm too lazy to look for one and how there's so many on the net. :o

Hay, sorry this turned into a vent. But if anyone knows anything PLEASE!


Ok, this may help you:

1. Look for the most desired course you want...MBA ba or MSCS, etc. Choose one.

2. After choosing what course, then specify siguro what country are you really interested in.

3. If you are into America, you can go to www.usnews.com . Other links, please use a search engine website like google.

4.Many, if not, most scholarships for international students are really rare to find. I am not discouraging you but maybe, work or teaching assistantships can be applied on the more realistic side.

5. Just like this country where schools have their fortes like Ateneo - Law, UST - Medicine, UP - Business, etc. , the same goes for the schools abroad.

For example, MBA : you can apply for U. of Chicago, Wharton, UCLA.

MS CS: MIT in Boston, Carnegie Mellon, etc.

6. Be patient. Like me, you will really be overwhelmed by so many schools especially America. It takes some time to choose what you really want. Choose the school that's near to your friends or relatives in USA , kung sa California, then I suggest get your list of schools there, to specify, kung LA...UCLA, USC,etc. kung San Francisco area, USF, Stanford, etc. and so on.....

In my case, I want to study Bio-informatics.

These are the hurdles I still have to make: GRE, applying for a student visa, look for campus housing, etc.

These are my options: to take a Graduate Certificate Course in U. of Med. and Dentistry in New Jersey. This is my list of US schools that I may submit application : Johns Hopkins U., Georgia Inst. of Tech.,New Jersey Inst. of Tech.

Australia: U. of Sydney, the only U. in Sydney that offers it.


About the racism issue, I think there is racism. Just study and strive hard to be friendly and get high grades!

Peace.

[prof_x]

Originally posted by rAiNeDaNcE19
Do you know of any university that offers online applications for international scholarships for postgrad studies? (Specifically MBA, MS CS, MS IT, or the like)

Grabe kasi parents ko laging sinasabi o bakit yung anak ng kaibigan ko naghanap lang sa net ngayon nasa singapore na, nasa canada na, nasa america na. Bakit ikaw ayaw mo maghanap.. blah blah blah. Eh hello angdami ko na ngang sites na napuntahan eh wala naman akong nakita. Parang puro links lahat at paikot-ikot lang ako. I tried to tell them na it's hard to look for one, esp. for postgrad but they just can't stop *****ing about how I'm too lazy to look for one and how there's so many on the net. :o

Hay, sorry this turned into a vent. But if anyone knows anything PLEASE!

Finding a scholarship for any Business or IT related course is next to impossible. The demand for those courses is very high, making the sponsors prefer giving it to locals first before overseas students.

However, do NOT be dismayed. Try Fulbright, I saw an ad in the papers about this year's batch of scholars and one of them was tech related.

Good luck!

[prof_x]

Originally posted by omi
ako plano ko sana in the future to take my PhD abroad, preferably sa US or UK. question lang, medyo off the topic, may mga incidents pa ba ng racism sa mga universties abroad? yun lang:D

Yes. However, incidents of racism is not that bad, at least in UK universities. Don't you worry about it, Pinoys can easily handle it - we are far smarter than most of them anyway. :-)

[PUGSLEY]

Originally posted by jc_jenet



sa law, well, medyo mahirap yan kasi. the thing is, when you study LAW abroad, ibig sabihin, you'll practice it sa country na pupuntahan mo. syempre, pag aaralan mo yung LAW OF THAT COUNTRY :) e. (hpe u get *** i mean) if you're PINOY tapos LAW ang kukunin mo, hmmm malabo. mas better if you take up law here. tapos after finishing it, chaca mu na isipin abroad. mas ok kung ganon. :)

i hope medyo naliwanagan ka..

have a nice day :)

I finished law my law studies last March.....I have the degree but I still am not licensed to practice law.....

If I go abroad without having my license, is it possible for me to take up a Masters degree in law?

[wisenheimer]

I'd love take my MBA in the US, but I wonder how difficult or competitive it is to get in to some of the very good schools, like Wharton or Harvard. Does anyone know if it is really much harder than getting into MBA schools in Manila like AIM? Is the student body caliber there really that good compared to the Philippines?

[phantom]

Originally posted by PUGSLEY


I finished law my law studies last March.....I have the degree but I still am not licensed to practice law.....

If I go abroad without having my license, is it possible for me to take up a Masters degree in law?

Yep! LLM is not necessarily practitioner-oriented; it's more geared towards research (academics if you will). If you're licensed, that's an added value. ;) At least, that's what I gathered from a couple of legal beagles I've talked to.

Study the LLM programs offered at UC-Berkeley, Tufts School of Law and Diplomacy, Georgetown, and Boston University. They offer less than 2 years master's degree (most law schools actually).

And certainly you could study law here even if you've "mastered" law in the Philippines or somewhere else. You might have a good chance in majoring Comparative Law/Politics or International Relations, which is one of Georgetown's specialties.

For those who want to avail of scholarships (not necessarily), visit Ford Foundations' office in Manila. Don't miss their deadline. Check out Ford's website, quick!

Good luck!

[prof_x]

Originally posted by phantom


Yep! LLM is not necessarily practitioner-oriented; it's more geared towards research (academics if you will). If you're licensed, that's an added value. ;) At least, that's what I gathered from a couple of legal beagles I've talked to.

Study the LLM programs offered at UC-Berkeley, Tufts School of Law and Diplomacy, Georgetown, and Boston University. They offer less than 2 years master's degree (most law schools actually).

And certainly you could study law here even if you've "mastered" law in the Philippines or somewhere else. You might have a good chance in majoring Comparative Law/Politics or International Relations, which is one of Georgetown's specialties.

For those who want to avail of scholarships (not necessarily), visit Ford Foundations' office in Manila. Don't miss their deadline. Check out Ford's website, quick!

Good luck!

OR you may go to the UK and get your LlM in one year.

[PUGSLEY]

Originally posted by phantom


Yep! LLM is not necessarily practitioner-oriented; it's more geared towards research (academics if you will). If you're licensed, that's an added value. ;) At least, that's what I gathered from a couple of legal beagles I've talked to.

Study the LLM programs offered at UC-Berkeley, Tufts School of Law and Diplomacy, Georgetown, and Boston University. They offer less than 2 years master's degree (most law schools actually).

And certainly you could study law here even if you've "mastered" law in the Philippines or somewhere else. You might have a good chance in majoring Comparative Law/Politics or International Relations, which is one of Georgetown's specialties.

For those who want to avail of scholarships (not necessarily), visit Ford Foundations' office in Manila. Don't miss their deadline. Check out Ford's website, quick!

Good luck!

Thanks!!!

All the while I thought that before getting a Masters degree in Law abroad one has to be licensed in his own country......

[PUGSLEY]

Some Law Schools require taking the TOEFL exams.....where do I apply for this?

Thanks!!!

[jc_jenet]

visit
www.inter-ed.com (http://)

a company that helps students who are interested in studying ocerseas.. they offer free counseling so you could just drop by the office and ask questions, information etc.. :)

[fanfan]

ako i want to take my 2nd degree sa u.s. pero do i stil need to take the SAT test? if given the chance to choose, sa nyc sana...particularly those schools thats offering course in photography or tourism...tnx!=)

[sum1]

hi. medyo off-topic kaso share ko lang experience ko.
with respect dun sa racism ek-ek.

di naman sa pagyayabang, kaso feeling ko naman, if you're studying at one of the top universities in the philippines (and i think we all know what these are), medyo at par naman ang pinag-aaralan natin sa pinag-aaralan nila sa ibang bansa. we somehow use the same books, we have the same quality of teachers that are trained abroad and have published in international journals.

kaso when i applied for entry to different msc programmes in the uk, medyo they'll ask you (through email) all sorts of questions to prove this and that, like if you have basic competency in the subject. kaso merong isang school (top 10 siya dun sa subject sa uk), na ayaw talagang maniwala na i've taken this one subject, using a book used all over the world, and trained by a qualified professor who's obviously proficient in the field. kaya inilagay nila ako sa 2-year programme nila instead of one year to take that subject and some other intermediate subjects na nakuha ko na rin naman sa pilipinas.

buti nalang, meron pa namang ibang school na of higher quality (ranking in terms of the RAE) na tinanggap ako, after proving that i have taken this and that course here in the philippines.

so meron din namang racism, that they immediately think that the courses we take here in the philippines are somewhat substandard to theirs, but of course, it's your job to prove that it's just the same.

[PUGSLEY]

Please visit:


http://www.uchastings.edu/llm/

http://www.law.harvard.edu/Admissions/Graduate_Programs/admissions/index.php?page=llm

[trent_NIN]

Originally posted by jc_jenet
well i can help.. just post q'tions... and i'll give u some advice.. :)

Is London a good place to study Communication Arts? Which is better Singapore or Japan? (communcations too)

[boredtoday]

Hi! I'm currently taking up a bsc computer applications and informations science, which is more of a business course than it is computer related. But I'm planning to continue my studies somewhere in the US preferrably in MIT. I already sent an email to MIT and they said I could only apply for a Masteral and not another Bachelor degree.

OK, enough of the bush beating... I just wanna ask if there is any university or college that offers field of specializations for computer related studies? (that doesn't require a Masteral or a PhD)

Can anybody help me on this?

[alj]

Originally posted by trent_NIN


Is London a good place to study Communication Arts? Which is better Singapore or Japan? (communcations too)
I think London is an excellent place to study Communication Arts. There are several advantages one can get from studying in London. The wide usage of the English language is a great advantage and given that Communication Arts necessitate the use of English then learning is further enhanced outside the classroom.

London's cosmopolitan character offers an unrivaled experience in whatever course you will study. Londoners come from all over the world. They are very diverse and they bring with them cultures and experiences, which are oftentimes shared to others.

Almost all colleges and universities in London are rich in student diversity as well. Discrimination is less significant if it does exist. School facilities are always state-of-the-art. Discussions are highly encouraged in the classroom and opinions are always respected. Most faculty members in every college or university are “say-so” in their respective fields. They care a lot in their students learning.

But London has its share of ugly attributes too. Everything in the UK is expensive. School fees should range from 8 thousand to 15 thousand Sterling Pounds depending which school you go to. Living expenses is more so appalling. It’s probably the most expensive place to live in. If your parents do not own a flat or got no relative’s place to stay in temporarily then staying in a college residential is the best option. It can only cost you around 70 Pounds per week. Or, you may try a Bed & Breakfast. The cheapest I know is 12 Pounds a day. A Mc Do meal (containing a big burger, a medium coke a large chips/fries) costs 4 Pounds. Another thing you have to watch out for in London is security. Never go out strolling the streets of London in the evening alone. Make sure you go out in a group. Celphone rubbery is a frequent incident. My brand new Sony video cam was grabbed from my shoulder in broad daylight outside the lobby of the Palace, the theatre where Le Miserable was shown. May London have its ugly attributes; I still think it’s the best place in the world to study.

Between Japan and Singapore for Communication Arts, I’ll choose to study in Singapore for reasons almost similar to that of London’s expect that it is a cheaper and more secured environment to live in.

[summit012]

do u know a baking school in Canada? I wish to take a course there. parang vocational lang, mga 6 months. pls. give me their contact info.

[prof_x]

Originally posted by alj

<snipped>

But London has its share of ugly attributes too. Everything in the UK is expensive. School fees should range from 8 thousand to 15 thousand Sterling Pounds depending which school you go to. Living expenses is more so appalling. It’s probably the most expensive place to live in. If your parents do not own a flat or got no relative’s place to stay in temporarily then staying in a college residential is the best option. It can only cost you around 70 Pounds per week. Or, you may try a Bed & Breakfast. The cheapest I know is 12 Pounds a day. A Mc Do meal (containing a big burger, a medium coke a large chips/fries) costs 4 Pounds. Another thing you have to watch out for in London is security. Never go out strolling the streets of London in the evening alone. Make sure you go out in a group. Celphone rubbery is a frequent incident. My brand new Sony video cam was grabbed from my shoulder in broad daylight outside the lobby of the Palace, the theatre where Le Miserable was shown. May London have its ugly attributes; I still think it’s the best place in the world to study.

<snipped>


I have been to several cosmopolitan cities in the US and in the UK and frankly, I feel safer in London than anywhere else. Just like any other city, it has its share of 'places to avoid'.

Of course, it is better to be safe than sorry...

[brooke]

I've been thinking about getting a medical education in the US, Canada or Australia. I checked out the freshman class profiles in most of the good med schools in the States, and their average GPAs were extremely high (3.6 and higher in 4.0 scale). I know it's relatively easier to get high grades in the US. How in the world am I going to compete with that? I'm not at all a bad student, but being in an honors course in a good university keeps me from getting really high grades (though my grades don't show it, I'm performing average-to-above-average in reputedly one of the best programs in school). I saw a US Colleges admissions manual, and although my SAT score puts me in Selectivity Rank 1 (the bracket of students commonly accepted by the most selective schools), my grades only put me in Selectivity Rank 3! Do I have any chance at all of getting into a good med school? What can I do to improve my chances?

Thanks, I appreciate the help. :)

[jc_jenet]

Originally posted by rAiNeDaNcE19
Do you know of any university that offers online applications for international scholarships for postgrad studies? (Specifically MBA, MS CS, MS IT, or the like)

Grabe kasi parents ko laging sinasabi o bakit yung anak ng kaibigan ko naghanap lang sa net ngayon nasa singapore na, nasa canada na, nasa america na. Bakit ikaw ayaw mo maghanap.. blah blah blah. Eh hello angdami ko na ngang sites na napuntahan eh wala naman akong nakita. Parang puro links lahat at paikot-ikot lang ako. I tried to tell them na it's hard to look for one, esp. for postgrad but they just can't stop *****ing about how I'm too lazy to look for one and how there's so many on the net. :o

Hay, sorry this turned into a vent. But if anyone knows anything PLEASE!

[PUGSLEY]

The prestigious schools listed here admit only top-of-the-line students, the cream of the academic crop. Here's what to expect if you're smart enough--and have enough tuition money--to gain entrance to their hallowed halls:

1. Stanford University

There are perhaps a half-dozen universities in the United States with de facto Ivy League status. Though not actually members of the vaunted Ivy League, these schools are recognized as equal in stature to Dartmouth, Princeton, Yale, and other Ivies. Without question, Stanford University is among this elite group. Stanford students, however, enjoy several perks unknown to Ivy undergrads: a nationally ranked intercollegiate athletic program, the "laid-back" atmosphere, and the truly hospitable California climate.

2. Princeton University


Princeton University is arguably the most undergraduate-friendly member of the Ivy League. Other institutions at a similar level of prestige often promote their powerful professional schools in business, law, and/or medicine, but not Princeton. Here, the focus is on the college student. The students surveyed here are consistently among the nation's most satisfied with their overall academic experience. A sophomore sums it up as "my dream come true."



3. Cooper Union

Every student at the "prestigious" Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art receives a full-tuition scholarship. The only catch is that students may only major in art, architecture, or engineering. It's an unbelievably good deal, considering Cooper's "incredible reputation" as "the best engineering undergraduate school on the East Coast." Students praise the "rigorous" and "unparalleled academics" here, though the process sometimes resembles "boot camp."


4. Harvard College

Harvard College's "academic reputation" precedes it. Home to a distinguished faculty and phenomenal world-class research facilities, Harvard is perhaps the most prestigious hub of intellectual activity in America and is certainly one of the best academic universities on the planet. Students lucky and talented enough to gain admission have the opportunity to pursue virtually any academic interest under the tutelage of some of the finest minds ever.



5. Yale University

Yale "is truly one of America's great schools," writes one college counselor. It's an assertion that's hard to debate. As a major national research center, Yale attracts many of the world's great scholars. But unlike other research institutes, Yale also devotes a lot of attention to undergraduates. Reports one student, "There is a genuine focus on undergraduates here. The professors seem genuinely to enjoy teaching, and you really do learn a lot in classes."

6. United States Air Force Academy

"It's not at every college that you can learn how to fight, eat, and fly all on top of academics," but that's the United States Air Force Academy in a nutshell. Every student here receives a full scholarship that includes tuition, room and board, health care, and a monthly living allowance. Cadets also enjoy leadership training that "is second to none," academics "comparable to the Ivy League with more hands-on experience," and a "challenging" physical program.


7. United States Military Academy
"West Point is unique in many ways: a military institution, a first-class university, and a national landmark all rolled into one," explains one cadet. "Our motto is ' duty, honor, country,' and sometimes duty looms much larger than the rest. Life is hard here, but its difficulty makes it fulfilling." The West Point approach--to cram as much activity into one day as humanly possible--is "very tough."



8. United States Naval Academy

The U.S. Naval Academy offers a great education at a great price--it's free. Midshipmen have one of the "toughest academic programs around," yet the "outstanding" professors are "always willing and ready to help in every way possible." Classes are small and are all taught by full-time military and civilian faculty members. "Tough but rewarding" is how one midshipman sums up his experience here. "If you've never been challenged by academics, get ready for a surprise."



9. Brown University

Brown’s famous “open curriculum,” which has no requirements outside of one’s major, is “more rewarding for those students who know exactly what they wish to pursue academically.” Those lacking the “incredible maturity” it takes “to balance all your courses and choose the right ones” can languish if they’re used to rigid structure. The university, however, prides itself on “helping undergrads achieve their utmost potential.” The emphasis is on quality of instruction rather than quantity, with small seminars available from day one of freshman year. Writes one academic junkie, “I go to class because I couldn’t deprive myself of listening to what my professors have to say.”


10. Columbia University

Columbia University holds one major trump card in its battle against Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, and the other members of the Ivy League: location. Students agree that, among CU's many assets, New York City is tops. "I believe that being in New York makes this the most well-rounded education anywhere," notes one student succinctly. Other drawing cards include world-class programs in engineering ("Engineering will challenge everything you know and believe in, every way you act, and absolutely every thought you have"), premedicine, prebusiness, the liberal arts, and screenwriting.

SOURCE:

http://encarta.msn.com/collegeArticles/TenToughestSchools.asp

[rabbaddal]

Originally posted by PUGSLEY
7. United States Military Academy
"West Point is unique in many ways: a military institution, a first-class university, and a national landmark all rolled into one," explains one cadet. "Our motto is ' duty, honor, country,' and sometimes duty looms much larger than the rest. Life is hard here, but its difficulty makes it fulfilling." The West Point approach--to cram as much activity into one day as humanly possible--is "very tough."



8. United States Naval Academy

The U.S. Naval Academy offers a great education at a great price--it's free. Midshipmen have one of the "toughest academic programs around," yet the "outstanding" professors are "always willing and ready to help in every way possible." Classes are small and are all taught by full-time military and civilian faculty members. "Tough but rewarding" is how one midshipman sums up his experience here. "If you've never been challenged by academics, get ready for a surprise."



What makes these two schools extremely difficult to enter is that they require applicants to meet standards that go beyond what regular colleges require their applicants to meet like almost perfect physical attributes and for US citizens, an endorsement from the local congressman.

[YFU'ER]

Originally posted by rabbaddal


What makes these two schools extremely difficult to enter is that they require applicants to meet standards that go beyond what regular colleges require their applicants to meet like almost perfect physical attributes and for US citizens, an endorsement from the local congressman.

Rabbaddal is correct. If you are lucky to be accepted to one of the US military academies, you are also expected to do give up most of your summers and do a tour of duty after school, around four years. The tour of duty looks good on a resume and helpful when applying to graduate schools.

Do US military academies accept foreign students? Yes but by invitation only. I believe Fidel Ramos is one and the late Nicaraguan dictator Somoza is another.

[prof_x]

Originally posted by YFU'ER


Rabbaddal is correct. If you are lucky to be accepted to one of the US military academies, you are also expected to do give up most of your summers and do a tour of duty after school, around four years. The tour of duty looks good on a resume and helpful when applying to graduate schools.

Do US military academies accept foreign students? Yes but by invitation only. I believe Fidel Ramos is one and the late Nicaraguan dictator Somoza is another.

With some prior arrangements, I think the top student from PMA gets a shot at these US Military Schools - provided, of course, they pass academically.

[`sÜp@fLy]

what if i want to take up medicine, but i'm not a science undergrad, not a even a bs undergrad for that matter... are there any med schools that don't have such as requirements? (preferably in the SoCal area)

[alj]

Originally posted by PUGSLEY
The prestigious schools listed here admit only top-of-the-line students, the cream of the academic crop. Here's what to expect if you're smart enough--and have enough tuition money--to gain entrance to their hallowed halls:

1. Stanford University


2. Princeton University


3. Cooper Union


4. Harvard College


5. Yale University


6. United States Air Force Academy


7. United States Military Academy


8. United States Naval Academy


9. Brown University


10. Columbia University


SOURCE:

http://encarta.msn.com/collegeArticles/TenToughestSchools.asp

You missed to include the California Institute of Technology or more popularly known as CALTECH. In all surveys and rankings published elsewhere, it is the toughest school to get into in the whole USA. Harvard is a very close second.;)

[alj]

Originally posted by `sÜp@fLy
what if i want to take up medicine, but i'm not a science undergrad, not a even a bs undergrad for that matter... are there any med schools that don't have such as requirements? (preferably in the SoCal area)


In the Philippines, you need to study few academic units in the sciences as required by the CHED. You are also required to take the NMAT. UP requires you to get 90% or above to be considered for application. But even those who scored 98% are being offered a place in UP Manila specially if you are not a magna cum laude graduate. Other Medical schools obviously require lesser requirements than UP’s.

In Malaysia, another country where English is widely spoken and well understood, medical aspirants are expected to have a bachelor's degree. Any field is acceptable provided you pass the entrance requirements of the school where you would want to be admitted at.

In the UK, there is NO way that you can be admitted at any of the Medical schools there. There are less than 25 universities in the whole UK that offer Medicine and competition for places is extremely fierce and often exclusive to British citizens. You are not required to hold an undergraduate for you to take up Medicine as all universities that offer that course will admit students directly after their "A" Levels. ”A” Level Schools are considered as college is Britain and a degree program is a university. By the way, their educational system is completely complicated but I can devote a thread about it if you want to.

In the US, you need to take the MCAT and there are review centers here in the Philippines where you can go to if you are really interested. The KAPLAN along Quezon Blvd. and in Makati is offering review classes for the MCAT but the fees will cost you a fortune. If you are interested to go to Harvard or Johns Hopkins, you are expected to have a GPA of at least 3.8 (4.00 being the highest) or 1.3 in the UP's grading version. You are not welcome to study Medicine in these two world-class medical schools if your undergrad was not done at UP (Diliman, Manila & Los Banos). If you'll try in other medical schools not belonging to the top-tier, I think you have a chance.

I strongly suggest that you consider the medical schools in Malaysia. I have done that little research of mine a year ago and I was surprised and impressed with everything they do there. Not only those most medical schools in Malaysia are charging comparatively similar to the Philippines’ fees but also they have better facilities comparable to that of UC San Francisco Medical School or UCL in the UK.

[Magi_Magical]

How about universities in Canada? Specifically Winnipeg, Manitoba area? Can anyone give me a list? Thanks! :spinstar:

[heymikey]

what if i want to take up medicine, but i'm not a science undergrad, not a even a bs undergrad for that matter... are there any med schools that don't have such as requirements? (preferably in the SoCal area)
In addition to what alj said and to answer some of your questions, you do not need to be a science undergrad to get into medical schools. Most medical schools actually prefer accepting students of diverse backgrounds and not just biology or chemistry undergrads. Despite this, most medical schools strongly recommend (sometimes required) that you take undergraduate courses (when I say courses, I usually mean subjects) in biology, organic and inorganic chemistry, math, physics, english, etc.

In other words, you can pick any major that you want (by the way, when I say major, it means course in the Pinas). You can major in Philosophy, Ancient History, Archaeology, etc. and it does not matter as long as you have taken the strongly recommended (sometimes required) courses such as Biology, Chemistry, etc and, of course, pass the MCAT exam.

[heymikey]

Originally posted by Magi_Magical
How about universities in Canada? Specifically Winnipeg, Manitoba area? Can anyone give me a list? Thanks! :spinstar:
I replied to a similar post in another board. Anyways, visit this website (http://www.schoolfinder.com/schools/schoolindex.asp?ProfileType=University) for more information on Canadian Universities.

[prof_x]

Originally posted by alj

<snipped>

I strongly suggest that you consider the medical schools in Malaysia. I have done that little research of mine a year ago and I was surprised and impressed with everything they do there. Not only those most medical schools in Malaysia are charging comparatively similar to the Philippines’ fees but also they have better facilities comparable to that of UC San Francisco Medical School or UCL in the UK.

I doubt if it has better facilities that that of Imperial College's Medical Schools (St.Mary's and Hammersmith Hospitals, to name two).

[rabbaddal]

Originally posted by YFU'ER



Do US military academies accept foreign students? Yes but by invitation only. I believe Fidel Ramos is one and the late Nicaraguan dictator Somoza is another.

My elementary batchmate Eugene Cabusao (AGS 1988) actually got accepted into West Point after topping the PMA qualifiers. prof_x is correct. Both West Point and Annapolis (alma mater of Roilo Golez) allocate 1 slot each year for a Pinoy candidate.

BTW, I'm vacationing right now at your midwest stomping ground. More specifically in Ann Arbor, MI. Everywhere you look, you'll see flat green suburban plains but a whole lot more pretty coeds from UM and EMU combined. I wish I could stay longer.

[Magi_Magical]

Originally posted by heymikey

I replied to a similar post in another board. Anyways, visit this website (http://www.schoolfinder.com/schools/schoolindex.asp?ProfileType=University) for more information on Canadian Universities.

Yep I checked it out. Thanks. :spinstar:

[dee-dee]

how about scholarships and grants?

i'm planning to apply for a master's degree in literature or in book history at the university of london, but i don't think i have that much money in hand right now. :(

[alj]

Originally posted by dee-dee
how about scholarships and grants?

i'm planning to apply for a master's degree in literature or in book history at the university of london, but i don't think i have that much money in hand right now. :(
Every year, the British Council processes 10 Chevening Scholarship grants. I think you must first seek admission to the school where you want to take your further studies. For MA in Literature, UCL is the best amongst the University of London colleges. There are quite a number of foreign students attending that university including from the Philippines. My brother is in his second year studying BS. Biochemical Engineering in that university. You might also want to consider applying at the University of Edinburgh (should be pronounced as E-din-brah) in Scotland. Competition for places for Literature in that university is slightly harder than Oxford or Cambridge (Oxbridge) but the teaching is similar. At Edinburgh University are to be found some famous British stars including Darius, teen idol of the year in England? Rumors are also circulating in the whole UK that the prince is transferring to Edinburgh because the Arts Studies there is better than in St. Andrews.

There is no limit as to which major of study you would want to pursue in any university in the UK. MBA, Law and some fields in the Social Sciences and the Arts are the courses most awardees in the past took up. Every year, 8 of the 10 awardees come from UP (all campuses) and the remaining two slots were always from De La Salle or UST. So, if you come from UP, you should know your chances given not too many applicants apply from that school every year.

Two years ago, an Engineer from the MSU-Iligan awarded the grant to study at the University of Nottingham. He did well in his MSc. and is he is now backed in Iligan teaching students who will soon follow his footsteps.

All MA and MSc. In the UK can be studied in one year.

Cheers!:)

[prof_x]

Some people I know who studied in the UK

1. Dr. Cedric Festin (UP Diliman Computer Science)
2. Dr. Susan Pancho (UP Diliman Computer Science)
3. Dr. Jaima Caro (UP Diliman Computer Science - postdoc)
4. Prof. Rommel Feria (UP Diliman Computer Science, UP Computer Center)
5. Prof. Charmagne Feria (UP Diliman Computer Science)
6. Dr. Scooby Dimagiba (UP Diliman Mechanical Engg)
7. Prof. Manegdeg (UP Diliman Mechanical Engg)
8. Dr. Alex Paran (UP Diliman Mech. Engg)
9. Dr. M. Lagmay (UP Diliman NIGS)

[alj]

Originally posted by prof_x
Some people I know who studied in the UK

4. Prof. Rommel Feria (UP Diliman Computer Science, UP Computer Center)
5. Prof. Charmagne Feria (UP Diliman Computer Science)

Kilala ko ata tong dalawa. magaling mag turo yang mga yan. englsih nila with accent pa.:p

[prof_x]

Originally posted by alj

Kilala ko ata tong dalawa. magaling mag turo yang mga yan. englsih nila with accent pa.:p

Talaga? Where did you meet them, sa UK din? Coolness! Pakilala mo naman ako, kailangan ko kasi ng resbak pag-nag-apply ako ng scholarship.

[alj]

Originally posted by prof_x
Talaga? Where did you meet them, sa UK din? Coolness! Pakilala mo naman ako, kailangan ko kasi ng resbak pag-nag-apply ako ng scholarship.
Maga asawa sila. Yong babae, na meet ko sa UK. Si lalake, nasilip ko sya habang nag l-lecture sa College of Eng'g. Pogi!;)

[prof_x]

Originally posted by alj

Maga asawa sila. Yong babae, na meet ko sa UK. Si lalake, nasilip ko sya habang nag l-lecture sa College of Eng'g. Pogi!;)

Galing ha. Paano mo na-meet sa UK di ba papunta ka pa lang dun?

Engg? Madalas ka ba dun? Samahan mo naman ako minsan para makilala ko yung mga kilala mong faculty dun sa CS. Malay mo, kailanganin kong tulong nila one of these days.

[ricey]

i know dr.rommel feria. he's very nice and brilliant. got his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at Imperial College, one of those colleges comprising the University of London system - best in its field.

[Ice Burn]

I'm currently studying my masters in USC. My course is International Public Policy and Management. It's a pretty easy course to get into and I'm the first Filipino to take it. We are all Southeast/East Asians and I'm free from the usual curriculum cause I do not have to take english. For some reason, they think my english is very remarkable for a non-american. Like duh...So there's no GRE required and the TOEFL is not required either, you just have to take the USC english exam which is pretty easy to pass but if you have a TOEFL, you need at least a 250 on the computer TOEFL.

Anyway, if any of you guys are interested in my course. It's a 13-month compressed masters program which is why it's pretty good, you can visit this site...

http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/admissions/ippam

[alj]

Originally posted by prof_x
Galing ha. Paano mo na-meet sa UK di ba papunta ka pa lang dun?

Engg? Madalas ka ba dun? Samahan mo naman ako minsan para makilala ko yung mga kilala mong faculty dun sa CS. Malay mo, kailanganin kong tulong nila one of these days.
Ha? Kararating ko nga lang noong pasokan.:( Ayoko na sanang bumalik dito pero ok na rin... anyway, gradutating na naman ako and my visa is multiple. That means, pwede akong pa balik balik kung kailan ko gusto.:) At, dahil dalawa na ng brothers ko nandoon na, gusto ko, doon na rin ako. We have a flat in Manchester (actually my sister's) who also graduted MBA there and anytime I can stay with her, libre (syempre) dahil single pa din naman s'ya. My younger brother is in London studyig at UCL. He is staying in one of UCL's student residences.

Hindi ako madalas sa Eng'g kas taga PHAN ako pero I met Prof. Charmagne Feria sa London particularly sa LSE. I think doon s'ya nag graduate sometime 2 or 3 yer ago at 2nd year college palang ako noon. I'm not really sure sa tamang date kung kailan. Among the brilliant Filipinos that I came to know who have gone to LSE were:
Shiella Coronel - MA International Relations & Politics (UP-Pol.Sci),
Troy Lorenzo - MSc Econometrics & Mathematical Economics (UP-Economics)
Frederick Lim - MPhil/PhD Economics (UP-Business Economics)
Michelle Soriano - MSc. Management (UP-BA)
Ricky Ng Yip - MSc/PhD. Economics (UP-Industrial Eng’g)
Margaret Lozano - MSc. Math (UP-Math)
Elmer Pegregosa - LLM (UP Law)
Arthur Soriano - MSc Politics of the World Economy (UP-Pol.Sci.)
Ernesto Chan MSc Accounting and Finance (UP-BAA)

Elcid Pangilinan - MSc. Economics (De La Salle-LIACOM)

And a lot more which I could not remember their names.

[Geeky]

Originally posted by PUGSLEY
The prestigious schools listed here admit only top-of-the-line students, the cream of the academic crop. Here's what to expect if you're smart enough--and have enough tuition money--to gain entrance to their hallowed halls:

1. Stanford University

2. Princeton University

3. Cooper Union

4. Harvard College

5. Yale University

6. United States Air Force Academy

7. United States Military Academy

8. United States Naval Academy

9. Brown University

10. Columbia University

SOURCE:

http://encarta.msn.com/collegeArticles/TenToughestSchools.asp

You didn't mention that at the head of the article you quoted was the clarification: "This article is brought to you by THE PRINCETON REVIEW, a sponsor of the College and Grad pages on Encarta.com".

Princeton Review? Of Princeton University? The school listed second in the article?

Perhaps, a more objective ranking system of schools along the various disciplines could be found in the US News Report site:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm

In this ranking, you will find the following schools as tops (I mean, actually No. 1) in their fields:

M.I.T. (Economics over-all; Microeconomics; Engineering over-all, and the specializations of Computer/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Communications/Materials/Chemical Engineering; Computer Science over-all, tied with Carnegie Mellon/Stanford/U.C.Berkeley; Mathematics; Applied Mathematics, tied with N.Y.U.; Physics, tied with California Institute of Technology)

California Institute of Technology (Physics, tied with M.I.T.)

U of Chicago (Macroeconomics)

U of Penn—Wharton (Business specializations in Accounting/Finance [although Stanford occupies top slot in Business over-all])

N.Y.U. (Law specializations in Taxation/International Law [although Yale occupies top slot in Law over-all]; Applied Mathematics, tied with M.I.T.; Film, tied with U.S.C.)

U.C. Berkeley (Asian History; Chemistry over-all; Law specialization in Intellectual Property [although Yale occupies top slot in Law over-all]; Computer Science over-all, tied with Carnegie Mellon/Stanford/M.I.T.)

Carnegie Mellon (Computer Science over-all, tied with M.I.T./Stanford/U.C.Berkeley)

U of Washington (Health—Nursing over-all; Medicine—Primary Care)

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Fine Arts over-all)

University of Rochester—Eastman School of Music (Music over-all; also Music specialization in Composition)

Indiana University—Bloomington (Music specialization in Opera/Voice/Orchestra/Symphony)

Juilliard School (Music specialization in Piano/Organ/Keyboard)

U of Iowa (Creative Writing)

U.S.C. (Film, tied with N.Y.U)

Stanford, Princeton, Harvard, Yale and Columbia also occupy top slots in the US News ranking in various fields like Architecture (Harvard), Law over-all (Yale), History over-all (Princeton and Yale), Business over-all (Stanford), etc.

I saw no military schools, or Cooper Union (whether in "art, architecture, or engineering") among the top ranks in the US News Report list.

Ultimately, I suppose what's important is to get into a school that's right for you, whatever school it is, whether or not it's on any one's list.

[pao_a]

how 'bout financial aids/scholoarships in USA schools?

i want to study in the states particularly UC Berkeley, UCLA, or Stanford (pinaka-mataas na pangarap ko). my uncle lives within biking distance of UC Berkeley (alanganin lakarin at magdrive)

i checked sa website (http://www.berkeley.edu) ng UC berkeley, it says there they generally don't give financial aid/scholarships to international students, so international students have to look for private companies/organizations that give financial aid/scholarship. what companies, which have offices here in manila, give financial aid/scholarship? btw my aunt (the one near UC Berkeley) happens to be a nurse in the UC Berkeley infirmary. i haven't read in the website about qualified students who have relatives in the UC Berkeley staff. i emailed her na pero hindi pa nag-rereply.

i plan on studying here for 1 yr (hopefully UP or ADMU), then take the SAT I and SAT II here, then go abroad. ganun pinsan ko eh, her dad (my uncle near UC berkeley, US citizen for about 8 yrs) let her finish her freshman yr in UP, then he petitioned her. she didn't pass UC Berkeley, but she's in UCLA now (medyo bad trip tito ko dahil diyan).

[rabbaddal]

Originally posted by pao_a
how 'bout financial aids/scholoarships in USA schools?

i want to study in the states particularly UC Berkeley, UCLA, or Stanford (pinaka-mataas na pangarap ko). my uncle lives within biking distance of UC Berkeley (alanganin lakarin at magdrive)

i checked sa website (http://www.berkeley.edu) ng UC berkeley, it says there they generally don't give financial aid/scholarships to international students, so international students have to look for private companies/organizations that give financial aid/scholarship. what companies, which have offices here in manila, give financial aid/scholarship? btw my aunt (the one near UC Berkeley) happens to be a nurse in the UC Berkeley infirmary. i haven't read in the website about qualified students who have relatives in the UC Berkeley staff. i emailed her na pero hindi pa nag-rereply.

i plan on studying here for 1 yr (hopefully UP or ADMU), then take the SAT I and SAT II here, then go abroad. ganun pinsan ko eh, her dad (my uncle near UC berkeley, US citizen for about 8 yrs) let her finish her freshman yr in UP, then he petitioned her. she didn't pass UC Berkeley, but she's in UCLA now (medyo bad trip tito ko dahil diyan).

I'm not sure if relatives of UCB staff have benefits. But I do know that you are correct when you say that non-US Citizens/Residents have a little harder time getting a scholarship. However, once you are enrolled for at least one semester, you can still qualify for small grants worth around $3,000. Most of these are from private organizations but they are indeed available. You can also try securing a student loan from Citibank. Check out their website at http://www.studentloan.com.

UCB, UCLA, and Stanford are all excellent choices. What program are you planning to get into? I don't think anyone should be disappointed if he/she does not get into one of these schools because college admissions in the very best US universities is very competitive so it is highly possible that somebody who gets accepted into Stanford does not get into UCLA or vice versa.

Another alternative you can pursue, espescially if you're planning on studying business, is to finish your undergaduate studies in the Philippines and then pursue your graduate studies in the US.

[pao_a]

Originally posted by rabbaddal


I'm not sure if relatives of UCB staff have benefits. But I do know that you are correct when you say that non-US Citizens/Residents have a little harder time getting a scholarship. However, once you are enrolled for at least one semester, you can still qualify for small grants worth around $3,000. Most of these are from private organizations but they are indeed available. You can also try securing a student loan from Citibank. Check out their website at http://www.studentloan.com.

UCB, UCLA, and Stanford are all excellent choices. What program are you planning to get into? I don't think anyone should be disappointed if he/she does not get into one of these schools because college admissions in the very best US universities is very competitive so it is highly possible that somebody who gets accepted into Stanford does not get into UCLA or vice versa.

Another alternative you can pursue, espescially if you're planning on studying business, is to finish your undergaduate studies in the Philippines and then pursue your graduate studies in the US.
the UCB website says they don't have ECE there, but the closest thing that i read is electronics engineering. that's what i wanna study. computer engineering 2nd, then comsci 3rd.

btw graduate studies yun ba yung master's course?

[omi]

question lang. may alam ba kayong university sa US o UK na nago-offer ng magandang programs sa biomedical sciences (tropical med, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, etc.)?

[rabbaddal]

Originally posted by pao_a

btw graduate studies yun ba yung master's course?

Graduate Studies refers to programs that can be pursued after earning a bachelor's (college) degree. Typically a masters degree or a Phd would be classified under Graduate Studies.

[prof_x]

Originally posted by omi
question lang. may alam ba kayong university sa US o UK na nago-offer ng magandang programs sa biomedical sciences (tropical med, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, etc.)?

Check out Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in the UK.

[Marius]

Hi! I'm planning to apply in an exchange student program here in our school.
Can I request for some tips regarding the essay part? What are some points that they would look out for? Thanks!

[im_ur_angel]

I dream of studying abroad: here are some of my dream schools :

HARVARD University : for business studies....pero anjan naman ang Thames, balita ko counterpart yata nila iyon eh....:spinstar:

CARNEGIE MELLON University : tama ba spelling ko...basta, balita ko magaling ang COmputer studies nila eh....*wink*

CORNELL University : school of architecture....frustrated dream ko...sana one time...makapas0k....:D

sana may mga available scholarship grants ano...hehheh... para naman kasi papasa ako eh ano........

[kath001]

i would like to take my masters abroad:)

[kewlio]

i just recently took the GRE and i got a low score in the verbals, 480. haay... i got a high score in quantitative but it won't matter in the programs i'm applying for.

how important really is the GRE score in applying to graduate programs in american universities? i'm applying to three prestigious schools of journalism - NYU, columbia, and northwestern. i'm starting to feel like i don't have a chance given my score in the GRE verbals. i have a pretty high GWA though, and i've received scholarship from japan. are these going to matter despite my GRE score?

hope someone can provide me with a sound answer. thanks!

[beanie]

hi! i want to take my graduate studies in the u.s. or uk.. i graduated 2 years ago, marketing degree, pero my work experience is not really related to marketing.. will that affect my application? and if you could give me advice on what courses i can take.. thanks!

[ercole]

Ha? Kararating ko nga lang noong pasokan.:( Ayoko na sanang bumalik dito pero ok na rin... anyway, gradutating na naman ako and my visa is multiple. That means, pwede akong pa balik balik kung kailan ko gusto.:) At, dahil dalawa na ng brothers ko nandoon na, gusto ko, doon na rin ako. We have a flat in Manchester (actually my sister's) who also graduted MBA there and anytime I can stay with her, libre (syempre) dahil single pa din naman s'ya. My younger brother is in London studyig at UCL. He is staying in one of UCL's student residences.



Hi! How tough is it to be accepted in MBA schools in the UK?
Requirements? Applications times? Approximate tuition and expenses per year? I actually got my undergrad in the US and for a change of atmosphere, I am thinking of getting an MBA or some graduate degree related to International Econ/Finance/Management/etc. either in the Australia or the UK. Any suggestions for good but affordable schools?

Any Filipinos here in PEx doing their MBA in the US? Can you please share your experiences? Any suggestions for the applications or the GMAT prep? The top private B-schools (Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Mellon, etc.) maybe too expensive for me and so I'm just looking for good state univs. (UT-Austin, Michigan and the like) or other small schools (but should at least be in the top 50). Anyone here studying in UCLA? How hard/easy is it to get into Anderson?
Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[ercole]

how important really is the GRE score in applying to graduate programs in american universities? i'm applying to three prestigious schools of journalism - NYU, columbia, and northwestern. i'm starting to feel like i don't have a chance given my score in the GRE verbals. i have a pretty high GWA though, and i've received scholarship from japan. are these going to matter despite my GRE score?
hope someone can provide me with a sound answer. thanks!

Hi! I have many friends in grad schools (in different US states) and my experience is mostly in the sciences/eng'g so my reply may or may not be applicable to you. In the sciences, the GRE score is not really that much important but it helps your application tremendously. Most schools have a cut-off for the GRE scores and the GPA; I think you should ask them that. Normally, if you write the admission office, they would tell you forthright the minimum requirements. Application to grad school here in the US is extremely competitive, most especially if you're after a scholarship. So it's almost always given that one should have high grades and GRE scores, and one is mostly competing based on his/her background/experiences and of course the letter of recommendations. But I'm positive that one can win them with an superb personal essay of accomplishments despite an average GRE. Good luck!

[kelunji]

For those who want to study in Japan, inquire about the Monbokugasho Scholarship at the Japanese Embassy. If you are a government employee inquire at your JICA office.

[extranjero]

ako gusto ko... i always wanted to take master's abroad... pero nasa undergrad pa lang ako... kaso mukhang mahal ata ang processing nito e! pwede bang may shoshoulder ng expenses? scholar?

[shiftbackspace]

I am planning to take GRE, since it is required by most universities. What reviewers can you recommend? For those who took the test, how will you rate it (para magka-idea ako ng chances ko :depressed: )?

Thanks.

[shiftbackspace]

(double post) sorry.

[krystle]

Barron's GRE reviewer is the best! I got 800 (quantitative) and 740 (verbal).

[HURST]

^ *okay*

Hayop. ang galing mo naman!

[rave]

I want to elaborate more about kelunji's post about studying in Japan.

The easiest way (I think) appears to be securing a Monbukagakusho scholarship. Other companies may be funding their own grants, but I am not familiar with them.

Grantees of the scholarship will be funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education. As far as I know, there is no return of service contract, except for the informal insinuation that you will someday help your home country using what you have learned.

Your central hub for your application process will be the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines. The application process takes one year.

http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/scholarship/monbusho.html

The scholarship accepts undergraduate and graduate level students, among others.

http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/scholarship/undergrad.htm
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/scholarship/research.htm

In the case of graduate level studies (Masters or PhD), you will initially be enrolled as a non-degree research student, and you must pass your school's usual entrance exam and admissions process. I have to stress here that in Japan, the hardest part in studying in any university is the entrance exam. I recommend that you start studying for it as early as possible. Most departments have sample exams you can download, in English and Japanese. I have heard stories in some cases where the professor or department waives the admissions process, but this did not happen to me.

One of the reasons that the application period is so long, is that it gives you enough time to contact a Japanese professor to accept you as a member in his laboratory (only applicable in graduate studies, I think). Although the Ministry of Education assigns you to a professor anyway, having an informal correspondence and agreement with your professor of choice will greatly increase your chances of getting accepted. Surf through university websites and find out the laboratories and professors with research aligned to your desired field of study. Try to contact them through email and present your case. The more popular universities in Japan have quite a number of foreign students, so this won't be much of a surprise to them. Try to be polite. And remember, it is the student who will adjust to the research preferences of the professor, not the other way around. ;)

Once you have a host laboratory waiting for you in Japan, you can now complete your application forms and submit them to the embassy. There will be a few more formalities, including an interview. All I can say is that read the goals of the scholarship carefully and you will know what to say.

If you have difficulty reading Japanese webpages, install your OS's Japanese language files, and use Babelfish. It also helps if you learn Katakana.

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And about the off-campus aspect of it all, it's cool to live here. Once you have gone past the language barrier, you'd be able to enjoy the unique aspects here, like their music, Japanese gag shows, and video games, among other things. Tip ko lang, try to make it in a university in the Tokyo area. Lalo na kung ma-gimik ka. ;)

[kelunji]

rave,

thanks for the elaboration. are you studying in Japan right now? w/c university? I spent 6 months 2 years ago there, from Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, Kagoshima , Sapporo and other small towns. I stayed mostly in Osaka, Tokyo and the longest in Sapporo at Hokkaido University.

I'm hoping I'd get back this year.

[kelunji]

One of the reasons that the application period is so long, is that it gives you enough time to contact a Japanese professor to accept you as a member in his laboratory (only applicable in graduate studies, I think). Although the Ministry of Education assigns you to a professor anyway, having an informal correspondence and agreement with your professor of choice will greatly increase your chances of getting accepted. Surf through university websites and find out the laboratories and professors with research aligned to your desired field of study. Try to contact them through email and present your case. The more popular universities in Japan have quite a number of foreign students, so this won't be much of a surprise to them. Try to be polite. And remember, it is the student who will adjust to the research preferences of the professor, not the other way around.

elaborate ko lang ito. baka isipin ng iba magiging slave ka ng sensei mo sa Japan. totoo, iba ang culture doon, matindi ang sempai-kohai (senior-junior) relationship at heirarchy. e.g., as the new-comer, its you're assumed role to fill up the coffee-pot and the place for your shoes is at the bottom portion of the lab shoebox. pero aalagaan ka naman, yung mga professor talagang nagtuturo and if you have problems the sensei will act like your foster parent. all he/she asks is that you inform them where you go or what you want to do (my sensei phones my dorm if I'm not in the lab and inquires if I'm alright). contrast this with Western professors that practically leave you to your devices and rarely teach.

[Dennis21]

kelunji and rave,

do you know sir Noriel Tiglao and kuya Val, his barkada, both from the UP College of Engineering? They just came back last year from a four-year (master's to PhD.) study at the University of Tokyo. Sabi nila, madali lang daw mag-aral doon compared sa UP. Is this true?

[rave]

kelunji: Yes I am studying in Japan right now, sa University of Tokyo. Kararating ko pa lang (1 year) and the only classes I have ever took so far are Nihongo classes. I will start my formal course soon, though. I wrote that post on the scholarship based on personal experience.

Dennis21: I won't be surprised. I personally know quite a number of UP Engineering ex-faculty who are studying here. And tungkol dun sa sinabi mo na mas madali mag aral sa University of Tokyo kaysa sa UP, well I sure hope it's true. :D Pero ayun nga, as I said earlier, it is general knowledge that the most difficult part of Japanese academics are entrance exams. Quoting a friend na nauna sa akin by 1 year, pag pumasa ka raw, pwede mo nang itulog hanggang graduation. Another way to view it is given by a friend in my lab, that Japanese universities put more weight on research outputs rather than classroom lessons, so in effect, classes are really easy. Maghanda ka nga lang on your thesis defense day.

[KuyaDanny]

maybe too expensive for me and so I'm just looking for good state univs. (UT-Austin, Michigan and the like)

Michigan MBA tuition is no longer cheap for nonresidents of Michigan. It's about the same as tuition at private schools.

[kelunji]

kelunji and rave,

do you know sir Noriel Tiglao and kuya Val, his barkada, both from the UP College of Engineering? They just came back last year from a four-year (master's to PhD.) study at the University of Tokyo. Sabi nila, madali lang daw mag-aral doon compared sa UP. Is this true?

sorry, I was a JICA kenshuin (trainee) and based at Tokyo International Center in Nishihara, Shibuya and Hokkaido University, Sapporo. never went to Tokyo U. But regarding tertiary education, well from what I saw at Hokkudai, medyo loko-loko din mga estudyante. Accdg. to them, medyo dun lang daw kasi sila nakakapagbulakbol after yung very tight life nila during elementary and hi-skul. compared daw sa mga huli, sisiw na daw ang college and beyond.

rave,

ok yang Nihonggo classes, masaya hehe. short-termer lang kasi ako kaya crash-course na 40hours, pwede na mambarat sa flea-market hehe.

In my case mas madali ang JICA scholarship, I just met our expert today and he just told me that I got the scholarship (all I did was submit my CV, but then they already have my previous record) but they still have yet to find a sensei, my previous one is old and due to retire next year and can't accept anymore students. So if there are other gov't employees here subukan niyo sa JICA. konti na lang sahod natin so might as well take advantage of the available benefits.

[he_qi_mei07]

is it hard to get a visa to study in the pi ?

[OliverWood21]

Perfect thread, exactly what I need.

I have been researching for weeks on any scholarships that I can find abroad (wanted to pursue an MBA). Well, I think its relatively easier to study abroad if you have the funds but it will take three times (or even more) effort to find fellowship grants to International Students.

Based from my research, there is a very slim chance of getting an "Ivy-League" scholarship for people who don't have significant work experience or extraordinarily high GPA or GMAT scores. So I am setting aside my dream of studying in the US for now since I don't have money yet (who knows, I might pursue a PhD 5 years from now). I am looking at the options of studying in Canada (Queens or Univ of Manitoba), Singapore (INSEAD or Nanyang), and Australia. Fingers crossed, I hope I can find a fellowship. ;)

Why don't "big time" US schools like Harvard, Kellog, Sloan, Wharton prioritize on recruiting more people from underdeveloped countries such as the Philippines as what Australia is doing now? :rolleyes:

Makes me think that World-Class US Education is really exclusive for wealthy people. :(

[KuyaDanny]

Because citizens of underdeveloped countries have significant legal impediments to getting good jobs in the United States after graduation. Business schools want to get students who are bright and show potential to succeed. These schools want their alumni to get hired and make a lot of money after graduation, so that the schools can brag about the graduates and maybe the graduates can donate some money. Sure, these legal impediments can be overcome, but the schools will not do it for the students. Why should they when they can easily choose from so many other applicants who are US citizens or permanent residents?

[OliverWood21]

^^
KD,

Just my 2 cents, this only proves that top-tier US schools are more of a business venture than an altruistic institution. :(

Well, realistically, that's the main reason why these schools exist anyway.

Good thing that schools in Australia and Japan are more open for financially incapable Filipinos to study.

[KuyaDanny]

I'm not sure I get your last statement. Earlier you were asking about "recruiting" activities of US business schools, while above you say something about "open for financially incapable Filipinos." Recruiting applicants is not necessarily the same as making schooling more affordable. If affordability is the issue, there are many means of funding a US business school education, as some recently graduated MBAs can be able to tell you here, if you ask them.

[eccentriQ]

i got accepted at new york university and grinnell college for my undergraduate studies. kaya lang i dont think i can push through. grinnell gave me only $13,500 financial aid (when their comprehensive fee is $34,000), while new york university gave me nothing. too much for having a dream come true, eh wala naman akong pera. :depressed:

[DarkMatrix01]

Good day people! Is this thread still active? Anyway, im just wondering if the thread starter also knows something about the schools in Australia. It seems that most of the replies here are all about universities in the US.

Im actually planning to study Culinary or Commercial Cookery in Australia preferably in Sydney or in Melbourne. Certificate or a Diploma program will do as long as its 2 years in duration.

Anyone can help me? any recommendations? Where do you prefer in Sydney or in Melbourne?

Thank you so much if someone can help me.

[jj9527]

darkmatrix01, i emailed my former professor who is currently doing his phd in australia. he said le cordon bleu is reputable.

go to ths website:

http://www.lecordonbleu.com.au/

or the elise pascoe international cooking school

www.cookingschool.com.au

[shad_ma]

in terms of studying in australia try idp they have a local office in makati. they are a great help to me and other filipinos wishing to study in australia. they organize everything for you. They are friendly and will give advise regarding anything.

check their website as well www.idp.com

cheers!

[c_almazan]

i want to study in singapore or china.even 4 a yr.im currently a sophomore college student in Silliman taking up entrepreneurship.do u knw any scholarships 4 china or singapore? email me... cindy_aj@yahoo.com

[nymph tonks]

Bump. I've read about ADS. Is it tough to get one?

[ziggyboy]

Finding a scholarship for any Business or IT related course is next to impossible. The demand for those courses is very high, making the sponsors prefer giving it to locals first before overseas students.
Demand for them is high yes, but in Australia most if not all universities have scholarships for international students and local students. Scholarships for intl students are for those who do not hold Australian/NZ citizenship and permanent residency. 2 of my friends here, 1 from Thailand and 1 from the Phils (UPD bachelors, canada masters) are on PhD scholarships from the university. These unis have different slots for local and intl students so you don't compete with locals.

[jj9527]

my prof applied directly to his university (australian national university) and got accepted. he has MA at UP, diploma at tokyo u and mphil at cambridge. according to him there are 6 filipino phd scholars in his university and they are all from UP.

one has to search his/her desired university and there are infos on how to get through.

ill probably try sydney, melbourne, singapore or the japanese universities in a few months' time.

[pinkrose]

Very informative thread you have here.

What does a person who wants to get a master's degree in the US (with no money, has already graduated from college, and a Filipino citizen) do?

Should he/she prioritize first on working (get a working visa) for a couple of years and then apply for a graduate degree?

[paralusi]

if you are going to study, i don't think the us embassy will give you a working visa.

on the other hand, proof of admission to a us institution of higher learning is required when you apply for a student visa.

[ziggyboy]

Many people who don't have enough money to shoulder them and are afraid they won't get scholarships find employment from those who might send them abroad to study. A popular one would be universities, the government, or an NGO.

You can also look for scholarships offered by a specific research center of a university. Normally these aren't official scholarships listed on the main website of the univ but offered either by the department itself or a partner of the department. Sometimes companies like Apple, Cisco or IBM tap university departments if they need researchers for a specific topic. When you look at a university website, visit the pages of the research centers and see if they're offering something. Wala ka nga lang choice ng thesis mo. You have to do research on the topic they give you.

[shad_ma]

pinkrose:

It depends on the field of study you wish to pursue. Different universities require different requirements. Usually MBA requires a person to have a minimum of 2 years work experience. But generally, all other fields you could directly apply even without experience.

If monetary funding is an issue, I suggest you look at scholarship provided by the schools. The suggestion above is not bad - looking into research centres...

Cheers!

[jj9527]

Embassies will not grant visas, even working visas without any sponsoring documents from universities, companies and institutions. Certainly, it would be best for you to apply for scholarships in the universities first. Then immediately after acceptance, you can easily get a visa to your country of preference.

[ziggyboy]

When you look at a university website, visit the pages of the research centers and see if they're offering something. Wala ka nga lang choice ng thesis mo. You have to do research on the topic they give you.
Here are examples:

PhD Scholarships in VLSI Design Verification
http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~sowmya/newPhDschol05.html

PhD Scholarships in Public Integrity
http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/govt/phdscholarships/

PhD scholarships and other student opportunities at CSIRO Livestock Industries
http://www.csiro.au/index.asp?type=faq&id=CLIstudentopportunities

[rainfall]

I'm interested to take a short course (6-12months) lang sana in Sydney, Australia. Anything related to Business or Hospitality Management. However yung mga websites ng schools na nakikita ko ay puro full courses yun ino-offer. Wala ba yun para for certificates lang or short-course diploma?

[riddler888]

other than fulbright, i cant seem to find any other? any contacts? thanks.

[jj9527]

apply directly to the universities. if you search websites through each university, you'll discover that they do give scholarships.

from what i hear, US universities have become largely business enterprises. they give very few scholarships and accept mostly those who can afford to pay the fees.

it seems that the governments of japan, canada, singapore, australia, spain, germany and the UK have been more generous.

fulbright tends to favor people who are recommended by people the committee members already know. it is extremely competitive and most of the time you dont end up in the best schools---you end up in small state colleges and universities because fulbright doesnt prioritize Filipinos anymore.

After all, most Fulbright scholars in the Philippines did not return to the Philippines. They stay and find jobs and do not serve their country.

[riddler888]

^
it does appear that way even for the "universities" you mentioned. most of the time they sponsor asian minorities but american citizens.

kawawa naman tayong pinoy no viable source of funding for us grad school unless you get an assistantship, if at all they offer.

btw, you appear to have some extensive knowledge on applying to schools and funding. care to share more of how you got to know this much? you can pm me if you wish.

ty.

[DarkMatrix01]

darkmatrix01, i emailed my former professor who is currently doing his phd in australia. he said le cordon bleu is reputable.

go to ths website:

http://www.lecordonbleu.com.au/

or the elise pascoe international cooking school

www.cookingschool.com.au


Thanks for the reply! actually i was able to do a lot of research regarding the Culinary and Hospitality schools in Sydney and in Melbourne. Le Cordon Bleu is very expensive and i assume its the most expensive in all culinary schools. Yup i was able to check the cooking school website also.

I already submitted my requirements at TAFE NSW Sydney, William Angliss TAFE in Melbourne and Holmesglen Institute in Melbourne also. All of them are Commercial Cookery and in line with Hospitality.

I hope i could meet an Australian student so that i can get some recommendations.

[DarkMatrix01]

in terms of studying in australia try idp they have a local office in makati. they are a great help to me and other filipinos wishing to study in australia. they organize everything for you. They are friendly and will give advise regarding anything.

check their website as well www.idp.com

cheers!

Thanks shad_ma for the reply. IDP is my agency right now. They are the one who is helping me with all the applications and the IELTS exam.

Right now im waiting for the letter of offer of the TAFE school. Then the Visa is next. I just hope i would be able to make it this July intake.

Thanks for the help.

[DarkMatrix01]

I'm interested to take a short course (6-12months) lang sana in Sydney, Australia. Anything related to Business or Hospitality Management. However yung mga websites ng schools na nakikita ko ay puro full courses yun ino-offer. Wala ba yun para for certificates lang or short-course diploma?

Ey there.... if your interested in 6-12 months course, it would be a Certificate II and Certificate III respectively. For Hospitality courses. you can choose if its on the Supervision or Food and Beverage division. I'm planning to take a 2 year course which is a Certificate IV or Diplomo course.

Did you take the IELTS already? When do you plan to commence it? If you have lot of questions you can send a private message to me and i'll answer all your questions as i can. If you want to you can PM me your number so that i can explain you well everything.

[rukawa_11]

im a premed student interested in studying medicine in germany. mahirap ba magapply for a scholarship if medicine?shempre diba ang mahal ng tutiion at matagal yun?infos appreciated..

[shad_ma]

try looking into school websites and emailing them regarding possible scholarships. I have no idea as to the status of medicine science iin germany...

[jj9527]

check it out with D.A.A.D., the german agency that gives scholarships to students overseas. but i think you must learn how to speak german to proceed to the courses.

[BluePinay]

Guys, you might want to visit this site. www.ucas.com

This site has the list of UK colleges and universities. You can look into each of the schools' websites and search for scholarships. Two of my friends are in UK now enjoying their scholarships. One taking up masteral and the other one, undergrad. They do not have full scholarships but they're doing good working part time.

Good luck to us all.

[KING de II]

the only scholarship available to Pinoys in the UK is the CHEVENING scholarship which you can inquire everything about it at the British Council office in Ortigas Centre.

There are a lot of excellent universities in the UK that offer a broad spectrum of academic fields but studying in the UK is quite expensive. the good news about the UK educational system is that - it would only take you one year to study for any master's programme except for MBA at some highly ranked business schools.

The perks of studying in the UK: you can get employment in the UK right after you earned your degree with less hassles and your work visa can be extended for as long as you want.

[zureee]

Hi pow! Plano po kasi ng family ko na magmove sa new zealand, and mukhang di nko makakatapos ng college **. ano po ba magandang pasukan na univ (*** sa eng'g student) dun?

[shad_ma]

Hi pow! Plano po kasi ng family ko na magmove sa new zealand, and mukhang di nko makakatapos ng college **. ano po ba magandang pasukan na univ (*** sa eng'g student) dun?

where in NZ are u planning to move. well almost all the Universities in NZ are pretty good. Uni of Auckland, wellington etc. are all good

Cheers!

[zureee]

where in NZ are u planning to move. well almost all the Universities in NZ are pretty good. Uni of Auckland, wellington etc. are all good

Cheers!

Yep, i dunno when though. Thanx for the info! cheers! :)

[jj9527]

in new zealand, i heard the best schools include victoria university, otago university, wellington, waikato and auckland.

[zureee]

^Thanks! :)

[DarkMatrix01]

Anyone here who will study in Sydney this July intake?

[BluePinay]

Anyone here who will study in Sydney this July intake?

I'll be in Victoria Feb 2006. Sayang! I'll be taking up a 2 year course on Children's Services then apply for PR after that? You mentioned in you PM that this is doable. I really hope so because this is the road I'm taking too.

I'll be in the Geelong area. Now where the heck is Geelong? Its an hour away from Melbourne. *paw*

[BluePinay]

In addition to my post above, you might wonder why would I study in Geelong? Simple to gather more points. Geelong is one of the regional areas of Victoria and if I have to apply for PR after my studies, it would give me 10 more points in my application.

May I just ask anyone about my concern. I've read that you'd need to show money that you can afford to study in OZ. It says in the visa application that I need to prove that I have the funding to study for 2 years since I'm taking up a two year course. I've calculated that it's about P1.7M. Do I need to include or show this piece of info upfront when I submit my application? That amount is huge for people like me who lives a simple life (you know what I mean). I'm actuallly asking for help from my aunt and I have yet to hear from her. :splat:

[BluePinay]

the only scholarship available to Pinoys in the UK is the CHEVENING scholarship which you can inquire everything about it at the British Council office in Ortigas Centre.

There are a lot of excellent universities in the UK that offer a broad spectrum of academic fields but studying in the UK is quite expensive. the good news about the UK educational system is that - it would only take you one year to study for any master's programme except for MBA at some highly ranked business schools.

The perks of studying in the UK: you can get employment in the UK right after you earned your degree with less hassles and your work visa can be extended for as long as you want.

My friend got an athletic scholarship in London not Chevening. Again, check on the www.ucas.com and you have to look into each of the universities to check the scholarships they offer to international students. :diablo:

[yEyAn_21]

hey guys!

i want to study abroad BUT i dont have the money, the visa, my GPA's only 1.76 (on a 1.0 scale), i have no work experience (kelangan ba toh?), i'm only one month out of college..

my only work experience is, i got to be the editor of our school publication, now if you call that work experience.

is there any chance for me to study abroad, hopefully by 2006? thanks much!

[jj9527]

hey guys!

i want to study abroad BUT i dont have the money, the visa, my GPA's only 1.76 (on a 1.0 scale), i have no work experience (kelangan ba toh?), i'm only one month out of college..

my only work experience is, i got to be the editor of our school publication, now if you call that work experience.

is there any chance for me to study abroad, hopefully by 2006? thanks much!

i just graduated myself and i am planning to apply for a scholarship overseas.

upon the advice of my professors, i have applied for a master's program so i can acquire postgraduate units. i'll start working too in a few weeks. i suggest you do the same. foreign universities put premium on your grades in the major subjects (usually not the grade point average but the average in the curriculum major subjects). taking graduate classes is a plus so you can get higher grades. and do your best to come up with a really good essay or study proposal in your application form.

finally, you dont get accepted by just sitting down in a room and being hooked on to a computer day and night. you have to go out and find work relevant to your intended specialized area.

wag magmadali. you dont get scholarships overnight. it takes so much hard work, diligence and at times years of experience. remember you are competing with thousands of applicants worldwide. nobody gets a scholarship the easy way. you have to work very hard for it.

grades are just one factor. there are many other points to consider in getting scholarships to universities abroad.

[yEyAn_21]

jj9527: yup, im now actually enjoying my job hunting days.. i'm being interviewed by some multinational companies but then i cannot determine my chances of getting hired and starting work in a few weeks (or months).. i'm actually an incoming lawschool freshman but i don't really see myself finishing law and taking the bar.. i'm taking my law studies as "supplements" for graduate studies abroad.. good luck! *okay*

[jj9527]

if you are not sure about being a lawyer you shouldnt waste money entering law school. unless your heart is in law, you might as well take graduate studies in your proposed area of expertise. law is still a bachelor's degree (except ateneo which offers it as a JCD) but it will not increase your chances of being accepted overseas.

[DarkMatrix01]

In addition to my post above, you might wonder why would I study in Geelong? Simple to gather more points. Geelong is one of the regional areas of Victoria and if I have to apply for PR after my studies, it would give me 10 more points in my application.

May I just ask anyone about my concern. I've read that you'd need to show money that you can afford to study in OZ. It says in the visa application that I need to prove that I have the funding to study for 2 years since I'm taking up a two year course. I've calculated that it's about P1.7M. Do I need to include or show this piece of info upfront when I submit my application? That amount is huge for people like me who lives a simple life (you know what I mean). I'm actuallly asking for help from my aunt and I have yet to hear from her. :splat:

Hi Ms BluePinay, right now my applications are already at the embassy. Im still waiting for the result of the Pre-Visa Assesment. Is your agency IDP also? Getting a letter of offer of the schools are somehow easier but the critical and scary part is getting the student visa per se.

Regarding your question about the "SHOW MONEY", my answer is YES. As what i know, the embassy is very strict and particular with the financial and medical aspect. There are a lot of documents required for the processing of the student visa. If i were you, get the list as soon as posible at the IDP office. Regarding the financial side, be sure that the passbooks, time deposits, and certificates already have the minimum money required and it must be available 3 months before the lodgement date. For example, you will submit all requirements this May 20, 2005, that 1.7M must be already in the passbooks last Feb 20, 2005. The purpose of this show money is for them to know that you will not go there to work. The visa you are applying is for students so the main purpose is to study and therefore you should have all the resources available before commencing the course.

Good luck on your applications. I just hope my application will be granted because im hoping to leave next month.

[888888888]

For anyone who is intrested in studying abroad, contact my cousin Christian Miranda. 7532828. He is the director of The Embassy of Foreign Universities; a consulting firm for international education. I saw his line up of "Ambassadors"/mentors and its awesome. his mentors are from stanford, harvard, mit, oxford, LSE and sorbonne to name a few. He is formally lauching his company I think in the last week of june with a huge press party in RCBC Plaza. check it out if your intrested to study abroad.

LSE...Ever Forward!!!

UIOGD

[888888888]

my cousin is also looking for people who are intrested in working for him. just contact him 7532828.

[888888888]

my cousin is also looking for people who are intrested in working for him. just contact him 7532828.

[jj9527]

dear 888888888whatever:

you dont have to post the same message many times.

UP alone has professors coming from top universities and anyone who wants to study overseas can consult them--FREE wiithout the necessity of such consultancy firms.

There is something spooky why you are hiring people to work for your "cousin" (i guess "cousin" is just a nickname from "YOU).

people who are being invited openly to apply for work without describing the nature of the job, the salary scale or the qualifications needed should be wary of such invitations.

There may be something illegal somewhere.

BEWARE.

[888888888]

i respect your opinion ^^^^ but i dont expect top biz people such as the VP of metro pacific and smart communications david nugent, AIM's Dean Andy Ferreria and "Mr. Pera" Fransisco Colayco, would put their name at stake if the company is not worth their reputation.

you may doubt my identity but how can I own a company there in the Phil while Im here in UK? im bombarded by "hell" modules here and managing a company while studying management sciences and social policy is like putting myself in hell. im just advertising my cousins company because I belive him ad his companys ideals. when I graduate next year, I will be part of that company as an embassy ambassador.

about the requirements for the post of "embassy ambassadors", you just need to be a graduate of a foreign university. top tier if possible. just give him a call at 7532828.

everyone who is intrested, you have the right to investigate. check it out.


RERUM CAUSAS
COGNOSCERE


LSE....EVER FORWARD


U.I.OG.D.

[orangepink]

What are the chances that a Filipino IT graduate can be accepted in law schools in vegas like the unlv boyd school? I already have a tourist visa so I'm thinking if matanggap ako, I'll just apply for a student visa. I'm not doing this para lang tumagal stay ko dun. My family's migrating there in a couple of years and my dad said mauna nlng daw ko. I really want to take up law. In fact, I got accepted in some law schools here kaya lang we have to migrate.

Also, do american law schools require a certain number of units in english, social sciences, etc? Do they require that I take up a pre-law course like paralegal? What about toefl, sats? Ang alam ko kelangan **** yung LSATs. I read in the school website that I need a recommendation from an employer. Will the school recognize my employer here in the phils? Do they recognize La Salle? I'm hoping that some of my subjects get credited so konti nlng hahabulin ko if may kulang.

I already sent an email to the boyd school but so far, they haven't replied.

[soksay]

Do you know of any university that offers online applications for international scholarships for postgrad studies? (Specifically MBA, MS CS, MS IT, or the like)

Grabe kasi parents ko laging sinasabi o bakit yung anak ng kaibigan ko naghanap lang sa net ngayon nasa singapore na, nasa canada na, nasa america na. Bakit ikaw ayaw mo maghanap.. blah blah blah. Eh hello angdami ko na ngang sites na napuntahan eh wala naman akong nakita. Parang puro links lahat at paikot-ikot lang ako. I tried to tell them na it's hard to look for one, esp. for postgrad but they just can't stop *****ing about how I'm too lazy to look for one and how there's so many on the net. :o

Hay, sorry this turned into a vent. But if anyone knows anything PLEASE!

First, you have to search for scholarships the "brick and mortar" way - i.e. going to embassies of countries you wanna study at. Inquire from their cultural attaches for scholarship info.

Based on my experience, you would know the sites after giving a visit to them kasi hindi sha madaling mahanap or walang clickable link sa site mismo.

Among those with yearly calls for scholarships, which give generous offers are Germany (DAAD) and Japan (Monbusho). Sa Singapore relatively madali kasi generally, they don't require thesis/dissertation proposals during ur application, unlike Germany and Japan.

If you have further questions, post ka lang.

[ate_nean_gurl]

hey guys... i dont get it... why do you have to leave for Abroad to study, eh you can get the same quality naman sa Ateneo...

if its from Ateneo, it must be good! as good as Oxbridge and YaleVard. :)

[Raf378]

Actually when I was a student at Boston College, one of my classmates studied abroad here at Ateneo (Fellow Jesuit University, AMDG heh heh :)) . She said it was a good school.

But studying abroad isn't just about classroom study ate_nean_gurl, you also gain life experiece by being in another country and all that entails.

[DarkMatrix01]

Anyone here who will be studying in Sydney this July? please tell me. I'll be there by July. thanks!

[blue_ram]

Hi guys, I have been in the Ateneo since prep and I just graduated from the Ateneo high School last March and I have decided to forfeit my slot at the Ateneo College in favor of attending Fordham University in new york. Is there anyone here who is a student/alumni/knows someone from Fordham? I just wanted to know how it's like there(I've only been to the campus once)?How did you adjust/adapt in a new country and school?Any other advice that may be of help to me being an Atenean entering Fordham. Thanks a lot.

[j_l_uy]

Prof X, you seem to know a lot about UK universities. Can you kindly post which universities you recommend and scholarships available to any university in UK?

I know this may sound odd to you, but standards of living there in UK are quite high and it is really difficult (nearly impossible in my case) to support myself there using the income I have here.

[888888888]

i have a friend who studied in fordham...contact my cousin christian Miranda and ask for Joel Manalac. 7532828 :) He knows alot of people who graduated from foreign unis. from harvard, Sorbonne to LSE (im one of them), his network is vast.

[AbsoluteAnarchy]

Hi guys, I have been in the Ateneo since prep and I just graduated from the Ateneo high School last March and I have decided to forfeit my slot at the Ateneo College in favor of attending Fordham University in new york. Is there anyone here who is a student/alumni/knows someone from Fordham? I just wanted to know how it's like there(I've only been to the campus once)?How did you adjust/adapt in a new country and school?Any other advice that may be of help to me being an Atenean entering Fordham. Thanks a lot.

all i know is fordham is a jesuit school like ateneo and is expensive. i know someone who goes there who happens to be a former atenean as well. i guess things are going well since i've never heard him complain.


I'm planning to take the GRE soon... aside from the Barron's series, what other review materials would you guys recommend? How much time do I need to review for this and kelangan ba talagang puspusan ang review? I'm getting pretty anxious already.. :(

[ziggyboy]

Anyone here who will be studying in Sydney this July? please tell me. I'll be there by July. thanks!

I live and study in a city south of Sydney as an international student but I am also a part-time IT consultant in Sydney so I go there a lot. Which university are you going to? I have a kabarkada at the University of Sydney, we're both ID99 from DLSU-Manila. He says he met a big barkada of ADMU transferees. Some of them go to Sydney U and some go to UNSW.

[ziggyboy]

wag magmadali. you dont get scholarships overnight. it takes so much hard work, diligence and at times years of experience. remember you are competing with thousands of applicants worldwide. nobody gets a scholarship the easy way. you have to work very hard for it.
Here's something for everyone here to think about. Masters by research and PhDs are FREE for all Australian permanent residents and citizens. That's right, they don't pay squat as long as they get into the program. The government pays for all research degrees and the only thing you worry about is your living expenses, and that's when scholarships come in...to pay for these expenses. The academe in Australia is in decline, and there are less and less people doing higher degrees, that's why half of my professors in computer science are foreigners (Chinese, Malaysians, Europeans, Americans, etc.). The main reason for this is that in Australia you don't need degrees to live a comfortable life. I'll give you an example, I spend A$15,000/year on living expenses (food, rent, EVERYTHING in already), a basurero or waiter can get anywhere from A$30,000 to A$35,000 per year. So most Aussies will think, "why do a degree? I can support a family with just a high school certificate." Anyway, here's the government link for "free" research degrees:

Research Training Scheme
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/research_sector/programmes_funding/programme_categories/professional_skills/research_training_scheme.htm

Why am I telling you this? Because it might be easier for you to get a PR first then afterwards you can just do your PhD....free pa.

[DarkMatrix01]

Anyone who will studying in Sydney this July?

[plokplok000]

questions pow...

im wandering kaze, bakit po kelangan pa nyo punta abroad, e you can get the same education quality here naman sa Ateneo...
so there...

If its from Ateneo, It must be good

[DarkMatrix01]

questions pow...

im wandering kaze, bakit po kelangan pa nyo punta abroad, e you can get the same education quality here naman sa Ateneo...
so there...

If its from Ateneo, It must be good

Bakit may culinary course ba ang Ateneo? yun ang balak ko sa Australia. Never heard that Ateneo is offering that course.

If there are schools in the Philippines that i will choose to take up Culinary Arts definitely either Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) or College of St. Benilde (CSB) lang ang alam ko who offers such curriculum.

Sa Australia kasi iba ang education system nila. Hindi pasikatan ng schools.

peace!

[xxxdennisxxx]

hi guys! I need help...

I just got accepted in a university in UK (specifically Scotland). But I'm thinking of deferring my enrollment for one year for financial reasons. I'm not willing to pay that amount for an MSc. Although, my mom is.

Would anybody here know of any scholarships in the UK, except for chevening? I hope somebody here can help. Thanks. :)

[DarkMatrix01]

hi guys! I need help...

I just got accepted in a university in UK (specifically Scotland). But I'm thinking of deferring my enrollment for one year for financial reasons. I'm not willing to pay that amount for an MSc. Although, my mom is.

Would anybody here know of any scholarships in the UK, except for chevening? I hope somebody here can help. Thanks. :)

ey bro, im sorry but im not that familiar with UK policies. Kung sa Australia matutulungan sana kita. Try to give ample budget nga sa cost of living kasi medyo hindi pa tayo sanay sa gastusin abroad. Usually scholarships are not offered abroad for international students but somehow it depends sa course and sa school naman. Contact the admission office of the school

[AbsoluteAnarchy]

Bakit may culinary course ba ang Ateneo? yun ang balak ko sa Australia. Never heard that Ateneo is offering that course.

If there are schools in the Philippines that i will choose to take up Culinary Arts definitely either Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) or College of St. Benilde (CSB) lang ang alam ko who offers such curriculum.

Sa Australia kasi iba ang education system nila. Hindi pasikatan ng schools.

peace!

cool ka lang.....

there's a new culinary school in manila called the International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (formerly known as IHRS). They are located in Kapitunan as well... malapit lang sa Cravings building ng CCA. You might want to check that out.

With regards to culinary training in australia, i remember seeing a gastronomy program at the university of adelaide. I'm pretty sure they have a couple of le cordon bleu schools there. good luck!

[xxxdennisxxx]

the only scholarship available to Pinoys in the UK is the CHEVENING scholarship which you can inquire everything about it at the British Council office in Ortigas Centre.

There are a lot of excellent universities in the UK that offer a broad spectrum of academic fields but studying in the UK is quite expensive. the good news about the UK educational system is that - it would only take you one year to study for any master's programme except for MBA at some highly ranked business schools.

The perks of studying in the UK: you can get employment in the UK right after you earned your degree with less hassles and your work visa can be extended for as long as you want.

Is it really that easy to get employment after graduating? My parents are now both in the UK and their immigration office just implemented stricter guidelines in issuing work permits. According to my mom, you can't get a work permit anymore if you are in UK. You have to be in a foreign country.

But then again, that was just my mom. :)

I'm really confused right now between pushing through with my studies and deferring it for one year.

One more thing: is it difficult to find a job while you're studying? I really hope somebody here can advise me. :depressed:

[DarkMatrix01]

Is it really that easy to get employment after graduating? My parents are now both in the UK and their immigration office just implemented stricter guidelines in issuing work permits. According to my mom, you can't get a work permit anymore if you are in UK. You have to be in a foreign country.

But then again, that was just my mom. :)

I'm really confused right now between pushing through with my studies and deferring it for one year.

One more thing: is it difficult to find a job while you're studying? I really hope somebody here can advise me. :depressed:

Some schools do help the students find a job. Im not sure if there are policies in UK because in Australia, students can work only 20 hrs a week.

Try to do some jobhunting and ask the school counselor.

[DarkMatrix01]

cool ka lang.....

there's a new culinary school in manila called the International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (formerly known as IHRS). They are located in Kapitunan as well... malapit lang sa Cravings building ng CCA. You might want to check that out.

With regards to culinary training in australia, i remember seeing a gastronomy program at the university of adelaide. I'm pretty sure they have a couple of le cordon bleu schools there. good luck!

Hey im sorry po.. ang stupid kasi ni plokplok000...

Anyway about the IHRS, pasensya pero ngayon ko lang kasi narinig yun. Its a new school palang naman and still needs to proves something. CCA and the one in CSB are offered for quite sometime already so i could say their curriculums are proven already.

I'll consider IHRS. I'll try to look first on their courses offered.

[xxxdennisxxx]

Some schools do help the students find a job. Im not sure if there are policies in UK because in Australia, students can work only 20 hrs a week.

Try to do some jobhunting and ask the school counselor.

UK policies also allow students 20 hours of work per week.
How about sa visa? Are they really strict that you should show that you have a gazillion of money in your savings account?

What if your savings are just enough to pay for your tuition?

[BluePinay]

You will have to show them that you can study and live in UK. They encourage you to work to supplement for your studies. Though the 20 hour per week work would be enough to support your daily expenses and accommodation, the embassy will still ask for financial proof that you can afford to study in UK without working. I think this is to make sure that your intention going there is really to take up a course not work. ;)

[BluePinay]

hi guys! I need help...

I just got accepted in a university in UK (specifically Scotland). But I'm thinking of deferring my enrollment for one year for financial reasons. I'm not willing to pay that amount for an MSc. Although, my mom is.

Would anybody here know of any scholarships in the UK, except for chevening? I hope somebody here can help. Thanks. :)

Try looking into www.ucas.com. There is a list of universities that offers scholarships aside from Chevening. Also I have two of my friends studying in UK under another scholarships. Let me verify with them what scholarships they have and get back to you.

Good luck! :)

[xxxdennisxxx]

Try looking into www.ucas.com. There is a list of universities that offers scholarships aside from Chevening. Also I have two of my friends studying in UK under another scholarships. Let me verify with them what scholarships they have and get back to you.

Good luck! :)

Thanks for all your help. I'll try to look at the website you just said. :)

[RaraAvis]

Hi!

I'm an incoming Psychology junior in one of the Universities in QC. I'm very much interested in taking further studies (Masters or PhD) abroad, specifically in the US. But I'd like to keep my options open and I'm interested in the programs offered in other countries like the UK as well. The thing is, someone told me that a Bachelor's degree from the Philippines is equivalent to just a high school diploma in the UK (Or something to that effect). How true is this? Assuming I would like the push through with my plans to pursue UK education, would it be necessary for me to take extra units there after I graduate? Or do I have to get my BA all over again? :eek:

Thank you in advance!

:)

[goldenapple]

Im currently an incoming junior (high school) and Im taking the SATs this october. I've decided to take up nursing (practicality and for US immigrant status). I just want to get suggestions for good US medical schools offering nursing.


oh and if you plan to study and live in the UK, what is the best course to land on a good job (it doesnt matter if I don't like my line of work though) ?

[ziggyboy]

Hi!

I'm an incoming Psychology junior in one of the Universities in QC. I'm very much interested in taking further studies (Masters or PhD) abroad, specifically in the US. But I'd like to keep my options open and I'm interested in the programs offered in other countries like the UK as well. The thing is, someone told me that a Bachelor's degree from the Philippines is equivalent to just a high school diploma in the UK (Or something to that effect). How true is this? Assuming I would like the push through with my plans to pursue UK education, would it be necessary for me to take extra units there after I graduate? Or do I have to get my BA all over again? :eek:

Thank you in advance!

:)
It depends on your university. If they think your university is reputable they deem it equivalent to their bachelor degrees. If they think it's not equivalent they make you do something like a graduate diploma which will qualify you to do masters afterwards.

[KING de IV]

Hi!

I'm an incoming Psychology junior in one of the Universities in QC. I'm very much interested in taking further studies (Masters or PhD) abroad, specifically in the US. But I'd like to keep my options open and I'm interested in the programs offered in other countries like the UK as well. The thing is, someone told me that a Bachelor's degree from the Philippines is equivalent to just a high school diploma in the UK (Or something to that effect). How true is this? Assuming I would like the push through with my plans to pursue UK education, would it be necessary for me to take extra units there after I graduate? Or do I have to get my BA all over again?

The ONLY bachelor's degree acceptable to any British university is the one from UP. Meaning, if you earned your BA from UP, you can be accepted to take up Masters right away, provided you passed the screening of the university where you applied.

If you earned your BA somewhere outside UP, you need to earn a Masters degree first before you can take up a Masters degree at any British university.

[KING de IV]

hi guys! I need help...

I just got accepted in a university in UK (specifically Scotland). But I'm thinking of deferring my enrollment for one year for financial reasons. I'm not willing to pay that amount for an MSc. Although, my mom is.

Would anybody here know of any scholarships in the UK, except for chevening? I hope somebody here can help. Thanks. :)
From which Scottish university did you receive an offer?

Financial scholarship grants for Filipinos are hard to find in any British university most especially true in any Scottish university.

[KING de IV]

Is it really that easy to get employment after graduating?
YES, if you earned your degree from a British university.
My parents are now both in the UK and their immigration office just implemented stricter guidelines in issuing work permits. According to my mom, you can't get a work permit anymore if you are in UK. You have to be in a foreign country.

But then again, that was just my mom.
Your mom was right. You can't have your visa changed from "tourist" to "work" whilst you are in the UK. If your intention to go to the UK is to work, arrage your work visa in the Philippines.

I'm really confused right now between pushing through with my studies and deferring it for one year.
if money is not a problem, attend a university here, babe!
Attending a university in the UK would be an entirely diffirent experience for any filipino.

One more thing: is it difficult to find a job while you're studying? I really hope somebody here can advise me. :depressed:
It's not at all difficult to FIND a job even if you're only a student. There are plenty of jobs available here in the UK. The question is, can you manage to work whilst you are studying?

[KING de IV]

You will have to show them that you can study and live in UK. They encourage you to work to supplement for your studies. Though the 20 hour per week work would be enough to support your daily expenses and accommodation, the embassy will still ask for financial proof that you can afford to study in UK without working. I think this is to make sure that your intention going there is really to take up a course not work.
you will be allowed to work with maximum hours of 22 each week.

Encourage to work by who? :eek:

No one will encourage you to have a job whilst you are attending university works. It would be very hard to work and study at the same time. at least, this is true to Cambridge, Oxford, London, Warwick, Bristol, St. Andrews, Edinburgh, Durham, Bath, York and Nottingham students.

[BluePinay]

King, "encourage" is a wrong term alright.

[skibunny]

I've decided to take up nursing (practicality and for US immigrant status). I just want to get suggestions for good US medical schools offering nursing.


I believe medical schools are for those pursuing to be doctors and nursing schools are for nurses.

[xxxdennisxxx]

From which Scottish university did you receive an offer?

Financial scholarship grants for Filipinos are hard to find in any British university most especially true in any Scottish university.

I got in the MsC in Financial Mathematics program jointly offered by Heriot-Watt university and the University of Edinburgh. But admmission was administered by Heriot-Watt.

I really need to work, athough the course administrator told me that they discourage their students from working because the study is definitely rigorous.

[orangepink]

Is anybody here familiar with LSDAS?

[alxndrjosephine]

Hi!

Nice thread *thumbs up*

I recently got accepted to the universities of my choice after five years of waiting and working for it. I passed both USC and NYU, for film school of course. But I think that was the hardest five years of my life.

What I did was that I decided first on what program I wanted to take, researched on the schools that offer it, reserach on how to get in and work from there. I was 19 when I decided I'll take up Film and TV Production as my MA. I was 22 when I passed my applications.

In terms of the applications, USC offers more sholarships oppurtunities compared to most of the Film Schools I've researched on. They do not give grants per se but if you go to there website, they have a page for Financial Aids and Scholarships alone. Usually, most of the aids and scholarships requirements mirrors what the university is best known for. In the case of USC, its basically Production-based scholarships requirements, pretty much how the Green-Light Project works.

I think thats why its very important that you decide which program/course you'd want to take because the kind of scholarships sometimes depends on it.

And don't be too hard on yourself when you do not hear from them. Based on experience, they usually make sure that you are more than qualified since international student ka kaya medyo matagal.

Also, as early as possible make your portfolio. Invest time in choosing who you will ask for recommendations. Make sure that you are experts on their fields.

The exams, TOFEL for one, will be easy for everyone. Wag lang masyado kabahan.

Good luck to everyone

Homepage (http://alexanderjosephine.blogspot.com)

[c_almazan]

im trying to look for a scholarship in China kahit na one yr lang coz aside from visiting the place, I really want to learn perfect Mandarin. I'm currently a college student in Silliman University and I know how to speak Fookien Chinese and I know how to rad Mandarin. Can somebody help me?

Pls email me: cindy_aj@yahoo.com

Xie-Xie Ni! :)

[iRebirth]

Anyone here who can recommend a school in Singapore?

Pros and Cons etc.

I was thinking of SMU. I'm not sure if it's an excellent school though.

[KING de IV]

I got in the MsC in Financial Mathematics program jointly offered by Heriot-Watt university and the University of Edinburgh. But admmission was administered by Heriot-Watt.

I really need to work, athough the course administrator told me that they discourage their students from working because the study is definitely rigorous.
Impressive! A degree from Heriot-Watt is quite well-received in the UK. *okay*

Have you been to Edinburgh? If not, boy, let me tell you that you'll fall i love with the place.

What a coincidence! I've just actually had a quick tour on two of its three campuses - at Ricarton, Edinburgh, and at Galashiels, near the Scottish Boarders. I've met the head of the management school (Professor John Fernie) and I was extended with a photo session after the campus tour. :)
My photos included a background of James Watt's statue near the entrance of the main building leading to the Student Union's headquarter, the 4-storey main library which housed nearly half a million books, the huge loch at the centre of the campus, and several dark brick-wall student accommodation facilities.

What can I say about HW:
The entire academic staff at HW is very accommodating. Because of its diverse student population, the faculty staff extends additional effort to keep a friendly campus environment, every person that you'll bump onto smiles at you. (Sasakit ang massater, zygomaticus major at orbicularis oris mo sa campus na yon! :lol: )

HW strengths lie on the sciences, engineering, languages, and now, business and management. It is particularly strong in Electrical and Electronics engineering, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, IT, Finance, European languages and Mathematics. It is also the undisputed number one school of Petroleum Engineering in the world.

HW at Edinburgh actually lies several miles away from downtown Edinburgh. If you're along the busy street of Queens, take bus # 27 and 29. These are the only double deck which has a route to Ricarton, and it will take you circa 25 minutes of sightseeing before finally hitting the sprawling 800 acres of plain terrain campus.


What can I say about MSc in Financial Mathematics:
Sorry, but I cannot comment about this programme. I am not even a grad school student myself yet. :D But I do know that a master's programme in the UK would only run a year.


HW's reputation in the UK:
Very Good! Their graduates are highly employable according to the Good University Times' survey.


Are there Filipinos at HW:
There's a guy I've met reading MSc in Mathematics. He said he’s the only Pinoy at HW. Would you like to get his email address? I'm sure he would be glad to extend ties with you especially if you're saying you're majoring a pretty similar programme with his.

Are there plenty of jobs on campus at HW:
There are PLENTY of jobs on campus, this I'm quite sure as I can see posters about job hiring all over the campus.

The pay:
Not sure, but I reckon it would be 6 pounds 50 pence per hour - the standard compensatory rate in the UK.

Other International Students:
There are many Chinese, Singaporean, Malay, Greek, Irish, German and Italian students.


I got in the MsC in Financial Mathematics program jointly offered by Heriot-Watt university and the University of Edinburgh. But admmission was administered by Heriot-Watt.
The reason being, the so-called big 6 universities in Scotland (Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Aberdeen and Herriot-Watt) have joint forces for their research explorations as funding for higher education council for Scotland was directed to the big and voracious universities in England such as Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Nottingham. Their scientists believe that collaboration amongst them is the SAFEST way to maintain a high level of research works.

At any UK university, a poor performing school in research output would face closure. Assessment on research level is done on a yearly basis. Lupet!!!

[KING de IV]

Anyone here who can recommend a school in Singapore?

Pros and Cons etc.

I was thinking of SMU. I'm not sure if it's an excellent school though.
SMU is relatively new but is fast catching up with the two giant unis in Singapore. It's management programme is well regarded.

Pros:
1.) It's location which is near to many business headquarters.
2.) The profs (one of which is a Pinoy who received his MBA from Wharton) are well respected.
3.) Particularly strong in management and entrepreneurship.
- SMU is what is to Ateneo to Filipinos.

Cons:
1.) Still struggling to run off from the shadows of the two more-established, very old, and more internationally popular brothers - NUS and NTU.
- NUS is what is to UP to Filipinos
2.) Very expensive tuition and living charges - dagdag ka nalang ng kaunte, mag UNSW, ANU, Melbourne or Sydney ka na!
3.) Not popular in Europe and America.

[xxxdennisxxx]

Impressive! A degree from Heriot-Watt is quite well-received in the UK. *okay*

Have you been to Edinburgh? If not, boy, let me tell you that you'll fall i love with the place.

What a coincidence! I've just actually had a quick tour on two of its three campuses - at Ricarton, Edinburgh, and at Galashiels, near the Scottish Boarders. I've met the head of the management school (Professor John Fernie) and I was extended with a photo session after the campus tour. :)
My photos included a background of James Watt's statue near the entrance of the main building leading to the Student Union's headquarter, the 4-storey main library which housed nearly half a million books, the huge loch at the centre of the campus, and several dark brick-wall student accommodation facilities.

What can I say about HW:
The entire academic staff at HW is very accommodating. Because of its diverse student population, the faculty staff extends additional effort to keep a friendly campus environment, every person that you'll bump onto smiles at you.

HW strengths lie on the sciences, engineering, languages, and now, business and management. It is particularly strong in Electrical and Electronics engineering, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, IT, Finance, European languages and Mathematics. It is also the undisputed number one school of Petroleum Engineering in the world.


What can I say about MSc in Financial Mathematics:
Sorry, but I cannot comment about this programme. I am not even a grad school student myself yet. :D But I do know that a master's programme in the UK would only run a year.


HW's reputation in the UK:
Very Good! Their graduates are highly employable according to the Good University Times' survey.


Are there Filipinos at HW:
There's a guy I've met reading MSc in Mathematics. He said he’s the only Pinoy at HW. Would you like to get his email address? I'm sure he would be glad to extend ties with you especially if you're saying you're majoring a pretty similar programme with his.

Are there plenty of jobs on campus at HW:
There are PLENTY of jobs on campus, this I'm quite sure as I can see posters about job hiring all over the campus.

The pay:
Not sure, but I reckon it would be 6 pounds 50 pence per hour - the standard compensatory rate in the UK.

The reason being, the so-called big 6 universities in Scotland (Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Aberdeen and Herriot-Watt) have joint forces for their research explorations as funding for higher education council for Scotland was directed to the big and voracious universities in England such as Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Nottingham. Their scientists believe that collaboration amongst them is the SAFEST way to maintain a high level of research works.

At any UK university, a poor performing school in research output would face closure. Assessment on research level is done on a yearly basis. Lupet!!!

Thanks very much for the info.

I've been to England myself, my parents are currently working there as nurses. I do agree that HW's staff is very warm and accomodating, I have been emailing them for quite sometime and they always had prompt replies.

I've been to Edinburgh once, more than 3 years ago, but I can barely remember the places we went to. The only thing I can remember is that we checked-in a hotel near the train station. And yeah, it is really a great place. Just looking at the building would tell you that there's a lot of history that went there.

I would very much appreciate if you would PM me the email address of the guy you're talking about. :)

I think I would be going to the Riccarton campus though. The School of Mathematics and Computer Science is based on the Riccarton campus.

It's good to know that there are a lot of jobs available. I really appreciate all the info you shared with me. :)

[keo]

HELP! i plan to enroll myself for an MBA by next year and I need to take the GMAT prior to that. Any info regarding this would help

[shiftbackspace]

The exams, TOFEL for one, will be easy for everyone. Wag lang masyado kabahan.

Good luck to everyone
were you not required to take GRE? i am currently reviewing for that exam:( any suggestions/comments? do you happen to know schools that do not require GRE? kabado ako sa GRE :mecry:

[shiftbackspace]

elow... interested din po me apply to study abroad...anyways... can afford naman me eh lyk most of mah classmates hmmnn *peace*

[iRebirth]

SMU is relatively new but is fast catching up with the two giant unis in Singapore. It's management programme is well regarded.

Pros:
1.) It's location which is near to many business headquarters.
2.) The profs (one of which is a Pinoy who received his MBA from Wharton) are well respected.
3.) Particularly strong in management and entrepreneurship.
- SMU is what is to Ateneo to Filipinos.

Cons:
1.) Still struggling to run off from the shadows of the two more-established, very old, and more internationally popular brothers - NUS and NTU.
- NUS is what is to UP to Filipinos
2.) Very expensive tuition and living charges - dagdag ka nalang ng kaunte, mag UNSW, ANU, Melbourne or Sydney ka na!
3.) Not popular in Europe and America.

Thanks. I would think that NUS was more expensive. Really appreciate it.

I'm very worried about the environment in Australia.
Singapore is closely Asian so I would survive there.

Thanks!

[ziggyboy]

Thanks. I would think that NUS was more expensive. Really appreciate it.

I'm very worried about the environment in Australia.
Singapore is closely Asian so I would survive there.

Thanks!
Are you worried about racism? I'm be honest with you, it does exist. It's just a matter of how mature you are in dealing with these incidents. In my 3 years here I have experienced 2 direct discriminatory incidents and countless indirect ones. The 2 direct ones were from Aussies from cars shouting "F*** you Asian, go back to your country." Yung first time nga puro babae pa. However, they do this when there's no one else there. If you stay in the big cities then you'll hardly see any. In fact there are some Asians who argued with me that Asia is the friendliest English-speaking country. Indirect ones will include supermarket staff really friendly when dealing with Aussies pero pag Asian na masungit.

Anyway, just bear in mind that discrimination exists in ANY country, including the Philippines. In Manila people will discriminate you based on your social status, education, skin colour or your accent. It's the same thing. Tandaan mo lang, majority of Aussies are NOT racists.

But in terms of education, Australian universities, in my opinion give you the best value for your money. Tuition plus living expenses here is like half of what you will spend in the US or UK. The educational system in Australia is nearly identical to that of the UK. But if money was not an issue, I would go to the US, then UK.

[KING de IV]

Thanks very much for the info.

I've been to England myself, my parents are currently working there as nurses. I do agree that HW's staff is very warm and accomodating, I have been emailing them for quite sometime and they always had prompt replies.

I've been to Edinburgh once, more than 3 years ago, but I can barely remember the places we went to. The only thing I can remember is that we checked-in a hotel near the train station. And yeah, it is really a great place. Just looking at the building would tell you that there's a lot of history that went there.

I would very much appreciate if you would PM me the email address of the guy you're talking about.

I think I would be going to the Riccarton campus though. The School of Mathematics and Computer Science is based on the Riccarton campus.

It's good to know that there are a lot of jobs available. I really appreciate all the info you shared with me.
check out your pm box next week. :)

[grade_1]

tinatanggap pa sa Warwick kahit pang elementary ang grammar mo?
tapos UP lang ang undergrad mo, at visayan pa ang accent mo. :D

[KING de IV]

Are you worried about racism? I'm be honest with you, it does exist. It's just a matter of how mature you are in dealing with these incidents. In my 3 years here I have experienced 2 direct discriminatory incidents and countless indirect ones. The 2 direct ones were from Aussies from cars shouting "F*** you Asian, go back to your country." Yung first time nga puro babae pa. However, they do this when there's no one else there. If you stay in the big cities then you'll hardly see any. In fact there are some Asians who argued with me that Asia is the friendliest English-speaking country. Indirect ones will include supermarket staff really friendly when dealing with Aussies pero pag Asian na masungit.

Anyway, just bear in mind that discrimination exists in ANY country, including the Philippines. In Manila people will discriminate you based on your social status, education, skin colour or your accent. It's the same thing. Tandaan mo lang, majority of Aussies are NOT racists.
Tama, ang discrimination kahit saan andyan yan, kahit sa Philippines pa. Most UP people that I know very much discriminate Ateneans and thomasians, at mahirap maalis ito kasi ang trend na pag lagpak ka sa UPCAT, Ateneo o UST ang takbo mo, patindi ng pa tindi!

The good thing about studying in the UK, HINDI kasing rampant ang discrimination dito dahil halo-halo ang mga tao sa halos saang sulok ka man mag punta, except in one particular place in mid-England (Telford) where conflicts between white (locals) and Muslims (Pakistani and Sri Lankan) are intense. But if you’re an “oriental” Asian (Chinese, Malay, Singaporean, Japanese, Korean, Filipino), exempted ka sa piligro. Last year alone, 3 Muslims and 1 white (all males) were reportedly killed due to this racial conflict.

Discrimination hardly exist in prestigious university campuses in the UK (Cambridge, Oxford, Warwick, London, Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, St. Andrews - the so-called IVY LEAGUE of the UK), or wala akong nabalitaan man lang that it existed in the past 3 years... as in, nada, zilch. AND it’s more likely the same scenario in most lowly ranked university campuses. Siguro, tanggap na ng mga British that nagiging “mixed” na nga ang bansa nila.



But in terms of education, Australian universities, in my opinion give you the best value for your money. Tuition plus living expenses here is like half of what you will spend in the US or UK.
I've been hearing this from a lot of people, but is there really truth to this? How much is actually needed - in one year - to study in a prestigious Australian uni like Melbourne or UNSW?


The educational system in Australia is nearly identical to that of the UK. But if money was not an issue, I would go to the US, then UK.
Given that Austalia is a commonwealth member country, i wouldnt be surprised to know that its educational system is pattered after the british's, and considering the large pool of talents which australia has today, coupled with the booming economy, i wouldn't - again - be surprised when one day, australia's best unis will stand head to head with the best in the UK (or US).

I was about to enroll in a relatively prestigious US uni, but when we paid the school a visit, we were appalled by the treatment we received from the uni officials. I personally found the uni accommodation even more disgusting.

Amongst the 3 countries you mentioned where many Filipinos are attracted to study (UK, US, Australia), i believe the UK can offer you more "value for your money". Why? Because you will be allowed to work in the UK, AND eventually, to settle in, after you acquired your degree - this is actually the most common "target plan" of many international students why they go to a UK uni.

[KING de IV]

tinatanggap pa sa Warwick kahit pang elementary ang grammar mo?
tapos UP lang ang undergrad mo, at visayan pa ang accent mo.
bayut ka daw ba inday? :lol:

[bizzlefoshizzle]

three consecutive posters before me---banned by admin! whoa!!! this is funny!!!

hey ziggyboy, you're attending an australian university? i'm thinking about studying in australia when i graduate from high school. i originally wanted in the US but the expenses are just way too much for my family. your post scared me a little. i told my aunt about my plan to study in asutralia and she also mentioned about the racial discrimination thing? but you're right, it takes place anywhere even in the country. i see many people here who love to poke fun at others just for having a bizarre acccent or appearance... i'm really worried because most people make it sound like australia is a bad country for non-caucasians. i think people just lack understanding about other races that's why they can get ignorant sometimes and such a thing happpens... i assume you're majoring in an IT-related field because of #include? i think i'll go for an IT-related field too. but i still have so much time in my hands to decide and i still need to "pimp" my grades this year so i can better my chances.

but but, i'm still not giving up my dream to study in the US. the only possible way to finance my studies that i can think of right now is by taking out a loan. has anyone ever tried doing that, and is it dangerous?

thanks for any input.

[pretty_c_me]

its true. in fact, my brother who did not finished his Interdisciplinary course at The Ateneo was accepted at 3 US universities.
When they saw his credentials, his application was accepted immediately.
though mababa lang ang TOEFL n'ya and he thought his essay sucks. na accept pa rin sya becoz of his Academic transcript from The Ateneo.

by the way, he was also accepted at Boston College. lahat ata ng ateneans, sure accepted here. and also sa Brandeis, admitted din sya.

[riddler888]

Amongst the 3 countries you mentioned where many Filipinos are attracted to study (UK, US, Australia), i believe the UK can offer you more "value for your money". Why? Because you will be allowed to work in the UK, AND eventually, to settle in, after you acquired your degree - this is actually the most common "target plan" of many international students why they go to a UK uni.

Hi.
Can you elaborate more on this matter? I thought the correct battle plan was to get a foreign degree then work in that respective country.
I then got the contrary notion that earning a foreign degree was no guarantee of job placement, esp. in the US. I was advised instead that the best way to land a job abroad was to apply directly from the RP and get all necessary documentations in place, even without a foreign degree.
Ty.

[riddler888]

its true. in fact, my brother who did not finished his Interdisciplinary course at The Ateneo was accepted at 3 US universities.
When they saw his credentials, his application was accepted immediately.
though mababa lang ang TOEFL n'ya and he thought his essay sucks. na accept pa rin sya becoz of his Academic transcript from The Ateneo.

by the way, he was also accepted at Boston College. lahat ata ng ateneans, sure accepted here. and also sa Brandeis, admitted din sya.

I know the Ateneo as well as some top schools here are listed or already have a default code when filling-in US gradschool application forms. What I hate is that not US all schools will waive that crazy TOEFL.

[DarkMatrix01]

Hi guys! anyone here who is planning to study in Australia? It seems that a lot of pexers in this thread prefer UK and US. As what others say, Australia is the cheapest compared to US and UK but then the qualifications are recognized worldwide also. Be sure that your school lang is one of the best in Australia.

Anyone here who will be studying in Australia? I will be studying there this July intake. Just got my Visa. I'll be studying at TAFE in Sydney Ultimo.

Please pm me if anyone will go to Sydney this July. Thanks!

[xxxdennisxxx]

Hi.
Can you elaborate more on this matter? I thought the correct battle plan was to get a foreign degree then work in that respective country.
I then got the contrary notion that earning a foreign degree was no guarantee of job placement, esp. in the US. I was advised instead that the best way to land a job abroad was to apply directly from the RP and get all necessary documentations in place, even without a foreign degree.
Ty.

Actually, this is also what I've been telling my mom. A degree in a country does not guarantee emnployment on that same country. That was why I was hesitant on pursuing my master's degree abroad. Of course, with the amount I invested on education, I would expect some returns. And with the costs of a foreign degree, I think I will only at least get even if I obtain employment on the same country I went to study.

But my mom was insisting that I can easily get employment in the UK if I study there. :(

[shiftbackspace]

its true. in fact, my brother who did not finished his Interdisciplinary course at The Ateneo was accepted at 3 US universities.
When they saw his credentials, his application was accepted immediately.
though mababa lang ang TOEFL n'ya and he thought his essay sucks. na accept pa rin sya becoz of his Academic transcript from The Ateneo.

by the way, he was also accepted at Boston College. lahat ata ng ateneans, sure accepted here. and also sa Brandeis, admitted din sya.what was the course of your brother? and did they require him to take the GRE?

[iRebirth]

Here's a list I came up with, courtesy of the very helpful advice you guys have been giving.

Singapore - SMU, Nanyang or NUS
Culturally, it's the easiest to cope with. Survival rate, if I could put it that way is above average.
However, someone told me that the school environment is too competitive.

Australia - UNSW, ANU
Good educational standards. It's a LONELY place though.

Canada - ????
Well, I've seen some potential universities. Most of my friends are migrating to Canada so I'm thinking of following.

UK - Oxford
When I saw that the tuition cost less than that of studying in Australia, I opened the possibility. One of my friends might join me too.

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Bottomline: Help! Well, it's good that I have opened myself to a variety of options and I'm really eager to fix my eyes on a specific university.

Question: What are the prerequisites of studying in UK?
I suppose the IELTS or the GRE is one. Does SAT have a counterpart?

P.S. I see myself studying Management or Accounting. or can u recommend a course?

[zareka]

hi guys! this is a repost from another thread but do take time to read this anyway.

i just want to know who among you has borrowed money, or knows someone who has done this, to finance studies at a foreign university? i am planning to study in the US or australia kase and im planning to take out a loan to finance my education. here take a look at some of my options:

ISLP (http://www.internationalstudentloan.com/intl_student/)
citibank (http://studentloan.citibank.com/slcsite/how/loan/cassist1.asp)
TERI (http://www.teri.org)


i'd really love to hear from people who have borrowed money for this purpose. in particular, i'd like to know how much you borrowed and how you expect to repay the loan. suggestions about good loan programs and the attached terms are also very much welcome.

i'd like to think that further education is a good investment pero medyo ninenerbiyos ako sa pangungutang. however, may nabasa akong article sa wall street journal about a filipino who borrowed- GASP!- $100,000 to finance his MBA at columbia university, and that article gave me hope.


your advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance!

[Veruca Salt]

(the post below already appeared in the thread "Kamusta ang standards ng mga American universities?" as a reply to pretty_tomasa and, hopefully, to others like atenean_gurl, tomasa_kewl, and gox_gurl. I wanted to make a point without being incendiary and judgmental).

Each year, the Program provides expenses for a four-year course of study at Wesleyan toward a bachelor's degree for 22 exceptionally able Asian students.
Two citizens are selected from 11 countries; the Philippines is among them. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, is a highly selective school. The book "The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admission Process of a Premier College" by Jacques Steinberg gives a good view of this school.

I am only talking about one particular school and it is by no means the only route to a (practically)free university education in the U.S. Imagine what you could unearth by doing research on your own. Start on the Internet since you already spend a good deal of time on it. The website collegeconfidential.com is one of many resources worth a click.

Pretty_tomasa: are you planning to apply as an undergrad, a transfer student, or are you looking to apply to graduate school? You did not make it clear in your post. Also, I cannot stress enough how important it is to brush up on---or paint over---one's English skills. Yes, there are ESL Departments and writing workshops in these universities but wouldn't you rather go into battle (I am referring to the battleground that is the cutthroat admissions process) fully equipped? I am being sympathetic to you and pretend that I am not noticing the, err, "uniqueness" of your grammar because you did make a point when you said intelligence is more than just good English. All of us could use sympathy. But please take the time to clean up your posts; you will only be the better for it. Reservoirs of goodwill are few.

[Lil_sis]

would any of you know how long it takes to get a canadian student visa when you already have an acceptance letter from a university?

[shad_ma]

Lil_sis

you shouldn't worry about it. so long as you have your acceptance letter and forward it to the embassy they will make sure that you will be able to get your visa prior to commencement of classes but please do inquire regarding requirements since those are the time-consuming parts like physical check-ups.

hope this helps...

[KING_de_V]

TOP Universities in the UK 2006

1 Oxford
2 Cambridge
3 Imperial College, University of London
4 London School of Economics, University of London
5 Edinburgh
6 University College London, University of London
7 St. Andrews
8 Warwick
9 York
10 Bristol
10 Durham

12 Nottingham
13 Bath
14 Loughborough
15 School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London
16 Royal Holloway, University of London
16 Manchester
16 King's College London, University of London
19 Newcastle
20 Glasgow

21 Sheffield
22 Cardiff
23 Birmingham
24 Leicester
25 Dundee
26 Aston
26 Southampton
28 Aberdeen
29 Essex
30 Lancaster

31 Queens, Belfast
32 Strathclyde
33 East Anglia
34 Exeter
35 Keele
36 Heriot-Watt
37 Sussex
38 Leeds
39 Reading
40Stirling

[KING_de_V]

]Most Difficult UK Universities to get into:

1. Cambridge
2. Oxford
3. Imperial College, University of London
4. LSE, University of London
5. Warwick
6. Durham
7. Bristol
8. Nottingham
9. St. Andrews
10. York

[KING_de_V]

BEST in Business Studies


Rank / University/ Research / Tariff / Destinations / Overall score

1 Oxford / 5 / A / 501 / 78 / 100.0
2 Warwick / 5* / B / 459 / 76 / 97.9
3 London School of Economics / 5 / A / 439 / 74 / 95.8
4 Bath / 5 / A / 383 / 77 / 94.1
5 St Andrews / 4 / A / 394 / 75 / 92.0

6 Nottingham / 5 / B / 424 / 68 / 91.9
7 Manchester / 5 / A / 392 / 66 / 91.1
8 Lancaster / 5* / B / 392 / 64 / 91.0
9 King's College London / 4 / B / 354 / 80 / 90.7
10 City University / 5 / C / 383 / 76 / 90.4

11 Imperial College / 5 / B / 405 / 65 / 90.1
12 Aston / 5 / B / 331 / 73 / 89.1
13 Leeds / 5 / C / 380 / 63 / 86.2
14 Royal Holloway / 4 / B / 324 / 69 / 85.8
=15 Cardiff / 5 / B / 354 / 58 / 85.5
=15 Birmingham / 4 / D / 379 / 72 85.5

17 Surrey / 4 / C / 301 / 77 / 85.4
18 Loughborough / 4 / C / 356 / 68 / 85.2
=19 Queens, Belfast / 4 / B / 332 / 65 / 84.9
=19 Exeter / 4 / C / 363 / 66 / 84.9


How to use the subject tables:

Universities are ranked by the overall combined score from four indicators: assessments of teaching quality and research, average A-level scores of entrants and destinations.
The destinations figure is the percentage of graduates who go on to graduate-type jobs or further study.
Scores are weighted to ensure fairness when data is missing from one of the columns

[KING_de_V]

Best in MATHEMATICS

1 Cambridge
2 Bath
3 St Andrews
4 Bristol
5 Birmingham
6 University College London
7 Oxford
8 Nottingham
9 Warwick
10 Newcastle
=11 Imperial College
=11 Edinburgh
13 London School of Economics
14 City
=15 East Anglia
=15 York
17 Lancaster
18 Sussex
19 Leeds
20 Liverpool
21 Dundee
22 Exeter
=23 Manchester
=23 Durham
=25 Heriot-Watt



Hardest to get into (in Mathematics programme)
1. Cambridge
2. Oxford
3. Durham
4. Warwick
5. Nottingham
6. Imperial College
7. Bristol
8. LSE
9. Edinburgh
10. York
11. Bath
12. Heriot-Watt

[KING_de_V]

Accountancy & Finance

1 London School of Economics 5* A 443 80 100.0
2 Warwick 5* B 439 75 96.8
3 Loughborough 4 C 391 95 94.7
4 Bristol 5 B 404 80 94.6
5 Glasgow 5 C 427 80 93.6
6 Queens, Belfast 4 B 382 85 93.2
7 Nottingham 5 B 429 70 92.9
8 Edinburgh 5 A 416 65 92.2
=9 Leeds 5 C 410 75 91.2
=9 Durham 5 A 336 75 91.2
=11 City 5 C 373 80 90.9
=11 Southampton 4 B 365 80 90.9
13 Lancaster 5* B 372 65 90.5
14 Aberdeen 4 B 409 70 90.1
15 Manchester 5* A 384 50 88.3
16 Sheffield 4 B 386 60 86.0
17 Newcastle 5 D 401 65 85.3
18 Birmingham 4 D 382 70 84.7
19 Essex 5 C 290 70 83.8
20 Exeter 5 D 393 60 83.4

How to use the subject tables
Universities are ranked by the overall combined score from four indicators: assessments of
teaching quality and research, average A-level scores of entrants and destinations. The
destinations figure is the percentage of graduates who go on to graduate-type jobs or further
study. Scores are weighted to ensure fairness when data is missing from one of the columns

[KING_de_V]

Economics

Rank / University / Teaching / Research / Tariff / Destinations / Overall score
1 Cambridge 24 5 B 518 90 100.0
=2 Warwick 24 5* B 457 75 97.9
=2 University College London 24 5* A 432 70 97.9
4 London School of Economics 23 5* A 483 85 97.6
5 York 24 5 A 429 70 96.1
6 Nottingham 24 5 A 465 65 96.0
7 Bath 24 5 B 371 80 95.4
8 Essex 24 5* B 287 80 95.2
9 Oxford 23 5 B 500 80 94.3
10 Southampton 24 5 A 377 60 93.4
11 Durham 24 4 B 454 65 93.2
12 Bristol 23 4 A 442 80 92.6
13 St Andrews E 4 B 408 65 91.8
=14 Lancaster 5* B 407 55 91.3
=14 Manchester 24 4 B 363 65 91.3
16 Stirling E 4 A 297 70 91.2
17 Queens, Belfast 24 4 B 307 65 90.2
18 Leicester 24 5 B 316 50 89.5
19 Aberdeen E 3a A 330 60 88.6
20 Birmingham 23 4 B 395 65 88.3

How to use the subject tables
Universities are ranked by the overall combined score from four indicators: assessments of teaching quality and research, average A-level scores of entrants and destinations.
The destinations figure is the percentage of graduates who go on to graduate-type jobs or further study. Scores are weighted to ensure fairness when data is missing from one of the columns

[KING_de_V]

three consecutive posters before me---banned by admin! whoa!!! this is funny!!!

patibay yan na talagang ga.go itong mods sa academe. alternick din nya yang nag feflamebait. :grrr:

[Marius]

how about flying schools abroad? any financial aid being offered?

[shad_ma]

Here's a list I came up with, courtesy of the very helpful advice you guys have been giving.

Singapore - SMU, Nanyang or NUS
Culturally, it's the easiest to cope with. Survival rate, if I could put it that way is above average.
However, someone told me that the school environment is too competitive.

Australia - UNSW, ANU
Good educational standards. It's a LONELY place though.

Canada - ????
Well, I've seen some potential universities. Most of my friends are migrating to Canada so I'm thinking of following.

UK - Oxford
When I saw that the tuition cost less than that of studying in Australia, I opened the possibility. One of my friends might join me too.

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Bottomline: Help! Well, it's good that I have opened myself to a variety of options and I'm really eager to fix my eyes on a specific university.

Question: What are the prerequisites of studying in UK?
I suppose the IELTS or the GRE is one. Does SAT have a counterpart?

P.S. I see myself studying Management or Accounting. or can u recommend a course?

It depends on the requirements of the university. IELTS or TOEFL is mandatory. GRE or/and GMAT are for graduate studies while SAT is for undergrad (particularly for US not sure for UK). If you are going for business courses then GMAT is more suitable but again it depends on the program. Like management science may require you to take GRE instead of GMAT. Look thru their requirements and study them carefully.

Cheers!

[KING_de_V]

UK - Oxford
When I saw that the tuition cost less than that of studying in Australia, I opened the possibility. One of my friends might join me too.

Hi there. Do not be deceived by what the school's promotional materials tell you because I know for sure that everything in Oxford City is expensive - from the residential rates to food.



Question: What are the prerequisites of studying in UK?
I suppose the IELTS or the GRE is one. Does SAT have a counterpart?

For UNDERGRADUATE degree programmes:

1.) 12 years of pre-university qualification.
- The A-Levels qualification (equivalent to grade 11 and 12) in the Philippines is the most acceptable entry qualification for most British universities. Scottish Highers are for Scottish universities (St. Andrews, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Heriot-Watt, Strathclyde, Stirling, Dundee and Robert Gordon). A-Levels are offered at the British School Manila, and at Brent International School (din yata).

- If you wish to get into any of the top 15 UK unis, try to hit an "A" mark in all the 3 A-Level subjects required.

- But be careful in applying to Cambridge. Their admission committee is particularly extremely selective in ALL fields. Oxford is quite near behind. Together, they stand the Two Towers of the elite UK educational system. For the British, both unis are inseparable to each other. In the UK, nobody, as in no one, seriously believes that one is better than the other. Interestingly, two elite London Colleges (Imperial and LSE) are continuously challenging this ancient “credence”. And in recent years, Warwick has joined the battle, which, for the 15 straight times, made it to the top 5 most difficult university to get into in the whole UK!!!

2. IELTS for those who supported academic qualifications other than the A-Levels. IELTS has two parts. Get the one for educational/academic purposes.

3. Apply through UCAS if applying to universities other than Oxford and Cambridge.
- Again, if you’re not that smart, avoid wasting time in applying to selective universities which you previously reckoned you have a nil chance of getting accepted. These universities include: Imperial, LSE, Warwick, Bristol, Nottingham, Durham, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, UCL, Bath and York. Next school year though, St. Andrews is expected to drop from the list as Prince William will leave the university next week and will join the military.

4. Apply directly to Oxford and Cambridge should you wish to go their.
- To apply to Oxford/Cambridge, you also need to apply to the different Colleges which comprise these universities. Christ Church College is the biggest college at Oxford and simultaneously, has the strictest selection process, whilst King’s College is, at Cambridge.



FOR GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. IELTS
2. A UP degree is acceptable in all universities.
3. A bachelor’s degree plus a Masters degree for non-UP graduates.
4. GMAT is only required at LBS, Warwick, Imperial-Tanaka, Cranfield and Manchester Business School.
5. GRE is only required for applicants to Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick, LSE and Manchester.
6. Work experience is a plus but not always a requirement.


I see myself studying Management or Accounting. or can u recommend a course?
Follow what your heart is telling you. Don't read Management or Accountancy simply because it's the "in" thing these days. I am going to graduate next week with a degree in Business, but until now, my heart is still telling me to get into Med School. I will go back to the Philippines and try my luck in UP Manila.

[eccentriQ]

hi, im making a really tough decision right now and im asking for your help as i believe most of you, if not all, have had some kind of experience as to studying abroad. ganito kasi yun. i graduated from high school last march 2005 and passed UP Diliman and Ateneo (both under their BS psych program). i applied din to 15+ US universities and 1 international german university and was rejected to most of the US universities (because US universities prioritize international students who can pay the full tuition fee), but was accepted by the german university. i got in sa emmanuel college, grinnell college and new york university but they didnt give me financial aid.

right now im taking a year off between high school and college and am currently spending my time as an exchange student in japan. im planning to apply to the wesleyan freeman asian program (100 percent scholarship towards tuition, fees and transportation) of wesleyan university in connecticut. kaya lang, if i am not given the scholarship, i have only three universities to choose from for my undergraduate studies: ateneo, up diliman, and international university bremen in germany. international university bremen gave me a scholarship of 8,500 euros per year for three years (three years lang ang undergraduate program nila), but i have to pay 3,000 euros yearly for three years, and a loan of 7,500 euros per year for three years. my family has no problem with the 3,000 euros per year tuition, but the idea of loaning out 7,500 euros per year for three years kind of scares me. baka walang mapambayad ang pamilya ko after i study. do you think it is a good investment to loan out 7,500 euros per year (approximately 23,500 euros for three years)? or should i just study in the philippines? after my undergraduate degree, im planning to go back to the philippines to do med studies at the ateneo school of public health, which i believe would cost a lot. pero iba pa rin kasi pag educated abroad, no doubt about that.

please give me your opinions. i would really appreciate them. thanks :)

[jj9527]

if you are going to lose so much money, it is rather impractical to study overseas.

i am going to emulate my professors at UP. they mostly studied in UP, taught while taking masteral units before they bagged scholarships to Cambridge, Harvard, UC Berkeley, ANU, Tokyo, etc. And the most magnificent thing was, they all came home and served the country after studying overseas.

It would be best to take undergrad here before plunging overseas. Be among the best in the Philippines first. Then you can make it with the best of the world.

[kelunji]

Dito ka na lang mag-aral kung ganyan din lang naman na gagastos ka. Education overseas is only worth it kung under scholarship. Madami na ako offers sa US schools, pero puro slot lang. Ganun din mag-tatrabaho pa ako. Hindi na pati gratis ang ang J-1 visa ngayon. Dun na lang ako sa Japan, shoulder nila lahat.

[shad_ma]

If studying abroad brings about such excruciating problems then I would suggest that you study where you would be most comfortable along side the fact that your parents would have to bear a lesser burden. Not to put you down but to be practical...

[shiftbackspace]

Dito ka na lang mag-aral kung ganyan din lang naman na gagastos ka. Education overseas is only worth it kung under scholarship. Madami na ako offers sa US schools, pero puro slot lang. Ganun din mag-tatrabaho pa ako. Hindi na pati gratis ang ang J-1 visa ngayon. Dun na lang ako sa Japan, shoulder nila lahat.i share a similar sentiment. i was admitted to the universities i applied to, pero walang scholarship. i had to let them pass. kaya ngayon, eto still looking...

[mauve_2002]

hullo, guys.
hay, ako din, still searching for a scholarship grant.
i want to study overseas but i cannot make it on
my own. too expensive kasi eh, di naman ako rich.

[KING de VI]

after my undergraduate degree, im planning to go back to the philippines to do med studies at the ateneo school of public health, which i believe would cost a lot..
you take pride in going to that school!!! that's not even existing yet!!! Are you serious!!! What a hilariously comical subject to butt on! Haha!!!

No offense meant, dude, but what's this wide gap of schools' selection for? How could you try to lay us all into your small pocket?

If you wish to fool around, do it at atenista.net. :lol::lol:

[DanDaLion]

hi, im making a really tough decision right now and im asking for your help as i believe most of you, if not all, have had some kind of experience as to studying abroad. ganito kasi yun. i graduated from high school last march 2005 and passed UP Diliman and Ateneo (both under their BS psych program). i applied din to 15+ US universities and 1 international german university and was rejected to most of the US universities (because US universities prioritize international students who can pay the full tuition fee), but was accepted by the german university. i got in sa emmanuel college, grinnell college and new york university but they didnt give me financial aid.

right now im taking a year off between high school and college and am currently spending my time as an exchange student in japan. im planning to apply to the wesleyan freeman asian program (100 percent scholarship towards tuition, fees and transportation) of wesleyan university in connecticut. kaya lang, if i am not given the scholarship, i have only three universities to choose from for my undergraduate studies: ateneo, up diliman, and international university bremen in germany. international university bremen gave me a scholarship of 8,500 euros per year for three years (three years lang ang undergraduate program nila), but i have to pay 3,000 euros yearly for three years, and a loan of 7,500 euros per year for three years. my family has no problem with the 3,000 euros per year tuition, but the idea of loaning out 7,500 euros per year for three years kind of scares me. baka walang mapambayad ang pamilya ko after i study. do you think it is a good investment to loan out 7,500 euros per year (approximately 23,500 euros for three years)? or should i just study in the philippines? after my undergraduate degree, im planning to go back to the philippines to do med studies at the ateneo school of public health, which i believe would cost a lot. pero iba pa rin kasi pag educated abroad, no doubt about that.

please give me your opinions. i would really appreciate them. thanks :)

Take the chance if you will shoulder only 3000 Euros per year and accept their loan. Reasonable na yan. 7500 per year for three years, reasonable na yan at mababayaran mo yan after you graduate and work. Living expenses will be another thing. After you finish college ,saka muna lang isipin ang utang- that is a small risk for a good education and adventure.Everything will work
out for good after college. Just study well. :)

[eccentriQ]

thank you for all the replies :) the living expenses is included. (15,000 euros = tuition and fees; 4,000 euros = room and board) ive still much consulting to do, though...

[pretty_c_me]

any pexers here from the East Coast? i'm interested to hear the experiences of pinoy students studying in Penn State.
sawa na ako sa MA. :D

[iRebirth]

Up for this very informative thread!

Why does everyone want to go to the U.S.

It seems that I'm the only one among those I've talked to that is considering UK. What's so bad about Oxford or Cambridge?

[riddler888]

^
I don't think anything's wrong with those prestigious institutions. It may just be that we have closer affinities with the US.

I would like to study in the UK except for the fact that there isn't a grad degree I've seen specializing in market research.

Kung meron, bakit hindi. Mukhang mas mura pa ng konti kasi pwede i-uwi daw ang portion mg PhD coursework.

[atomic7bomber]

thank you for all the replies :) the living expenses is included. (15,000 euros = tuition and fees; 4,000 euros = room and board) ive still much consulting to do, though...
I have only $20K savings from my Dad. Pwede na ba to with the scholarship to start with as a living expense.

[shad_ma]

kasya na yan

[samantha_jones]

I want to take up Urban Planning for my master's degree, will the school I'm looking into (Taliesin, for example) require me to have the required experience or license?

[pale_pilsen]

If studying abroad brings about such excruciating problems then I would suggest that you study where you would be most comfortable along side the fact that your parents would have to bear a lesser burden. Not to put you down but to be practical...

this is the most sensible post in this thread

[krystle]

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I don't think this is available in local bookstores. I'm selling it for P 1,200.

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[shad_ma]

I want to take up Urban Planning for my master's degree, will the school I'm looking into (Taliesin, for example) require me to have the required experience or license?

Not sure about the school but generally you could go direct to the master's program. It's usually the business graduate studies that require experience. But do check their websites for information. It's usually there for your reading...

Cheers!

[witty_gal]

Hello there!

I was wondering if you're coming on a student visa (m-1), do they (post of entry/immigration) require R/T or it's fine to go on one way ticket?

[shad_ma]

It's better for you to ask the immigration office. But usually, it depends on the duration of the program you are in. If it's going to be a full year, they usually allow you to buy a one way ticket...

[hotmamanumber8]

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IELTS on Track

Test Practice: Academic

By Stephen Slater, Donna Millen, & Pat Tyrie

Key features:

6 IELTS Academic Reading and Writing Tests

4 IELTS Listening Tests

2 IELTS Speaking Tests recorded on CDs

Answer keys

[BluePinay]

With all due respect to hotmamanumber8...

You may also get IELTS reviewers on this link, www.pinoyimmigrants.com and reviewers are for free! When you get to this site, just go to Forums and there is a Downloadable topic. You can find the reviewers there. :D

Good luck to all!

[YaelJamie]

Anybody here who have applied in any Canadian university? And I jst want 2 knw d chances of getting an employment after taking the course. Tnx!

[iRebirth]

I have a question (not so related to the topic)

If for instance I take law in the Philippines and decided to migrate to the US or the UK or Australia, would I be able to apply my knoweledge of law in those countries or will I have to start from the beginning to be acquainted with their law?

[ziggyboy]

I have a question (not so related to the topic)

If for instance I take law in the Philippines and decided to migrate to the US or the UK or Australia, would I be able to apply my knoweledge of law in those countries or will I have to start from the beginning to be acquainted with their law?

No, especially if you go to commonwealth countries. You may get some advanced credit should you decide to take up law though. I suggest NOT doing law in the Philippines if you intend to migrate elsewhere afterwards.

[finadv]

Hi! anyone of you who is interested to study abroad and needs insurance coverage while overseas? AIG(Philam) has OverSeas Travel Insurance, short term(up to 4mos) and long term plans( 5-12 mos)..Kindly PM me if ur interested. Thanks :)

[CelesteMarie]

I'm waiting for the I-20 form to be delivered and am terribly nervous about the visa interview. I have read some of the notes in the US Embassy website and it appears that they really need to be convinced that the student is going back in PH. Even though I am going back (by plans and by intentions), I feel that there should be at least a document to show that.

What are the documents usually used to show this intention (ties to home country)?

[shad_ma]

CelesteMarie,

Documents that would prove your intention to return are titles to property owned, money invested or in the bank, immediate family, and/or passport indicating tranport to and from other countries.

Cheers!

[mba_guy]

I have a question (not so related to the topic)

If for instance I take law in the Philippines and decided to migrate to the US or the UK or Australia, would I be able to apply my knoweledge of law in those countries or will I have to start from the beginning to be acquainted with their law?
I'm not sure in other countries but in the UK, you will be required to be a barrister to be able to practice as a legitimate lawyer.

[CelesteMarie]

CelesteMarie,

Documents that would prove your intention to return are titles to property owned, money invested or in the bank, immediate family, and/or passport indicating tranport to and from other countries.

Cheers!Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I do not have any of those :(

Are there any other ways to prove the intention to return?

[shad_ma]

Then I guess, it's all up to your interview. They would ask you how you would fund your studies to which you must prove that you have sufficient funds even before they give you your visa. A

[CelesteMarie]

Thanks for the reply, shad_ma! :)

To those who also applied for F1 visa, please share the questions asked during the visa interview :D and also tips ...

Thanks!

[markpaul]

gusto ko sana mag internship nalang ako abroad for a year and work on that country... heheh

[WhItEFox]

is it ok NOT to take IELTS anymore and just get a certification from school as a proof of english proficiency if you want to submit an international academic application?

[shad_ma]

it depends on the school. Sometimes they still require you to take the exam. I was required to take the exam because of visa requirements by the gov't.

[Krayon]

I don't know about taking the masters or anything, but I'm studying for an undergraduate degree here in America (Connecticut College = small, liberal arts, nice school). Freshman. I'm having a nice time.


Still finishing one of my papers....So if any of you have questions, feel free to ask.


Thanks,
Krayon

[^Cross^]

Thanks for the reply, shad_ma! :)

To those who also applied for F1 visa, please share the questions asked during the visa interview :D and also tips ...

Thanks!

Cant remember the questions that was asked when I was interviewed. Why dont you PM me some questions you may have and I'll see if I can answer them.

TIPS:

I brought along original or notarized photocopies of the following:

1) My acceptance letter

2) My letter of intent to attend a specific school (a copy since I sent the original back to the school)

3) Bank Statements, Records, etc... Financial records from the bank indicating there the total estimated (including living expenses) amount for the duration of my degree program in the US as well as WHO will fund the degree

4) Letter of Support (from the person / institution that funded my studies)... this usually for International Students and comes with the acceptance letter from the school you have been accepted to

5) I-20 (also from the accepting school's International Students Admissions Office)

6) Passport

I was lucky during the interview since the lady that interviewed me was the same one who interviewed my younger brother. She remembered the names that were on my Letter of Support so I got off easy. After she remembered my brother my visa application became a formality.

Coincidentally, I've just completed my graduate degree. :D

Hope this helps... Good luck!!!

[Krayon]

I remember the visa interview process was really easy for me...I mean, I expected to get accepted, but my interview only lasted for five minutes!!! I was so angry because I waited so long for essentially nothing.

Well, 'intention to return' is really ambiguous, even if you have land documents and passports, etc. What you really had to show is that you have a definite plan for your education and what you intend to do with it. And if your financial situation is solid (scholarship + bank records + financial aid + support), there's a really high possibility that you'll be accepted.

Anyway, good luck!

[iRebirth]

No, especially if you go to commonwealth countries. You may get some advanced credit should you decide to take up law though. I suggest NOT doing law in the Philippines if you intend to migrate elsewhere afterwards.

thanks.

what if it's the other way around? if i take up law in the US, can i practice law here in the philippines?

(thanks, in advance! :) )

[Penrith]

thanks.

what if it's the other way around? if i take up law in the US, can i practice law here in the philippines?

(thanks, in advance! :) )
From what I know, the Commonwealth countries do not have bar exams like we do in the Philippines and the US. So I guess all you have to do is pass the bar exam in the Phils and you can practice.

[tailfin]

[QUOTE=kelunji]For those who want to study in Japan, inquire about the Monbokugasho Scholarship at the Japanese Embassy. If you are a government employee inquire at your JICA office.[/QUOTES]

Sa mga nag-monbusho, how was the application process? Pa'no yung mga interview and exam screenings? Mahihirap ba?

[faux_ph]

Okay, itong thread na to ah. Nawala na dati gana ko mag-aral for graduate studies ( particularly PhD in eng'g or Dr.Eng) but reading yung mga pinagsasabi nyo mukhang mae-engganyo ulit ako mag-aral and try my luck for scholarship grant. May nakalimutan lang kayong scenario and that is: pano kung may pamilya na yung mag-aapply ng scholarship? Pwede ba niya dalhin pamilya niya? Paano niya tutustusan ang pamilya niya kung sakaling madadala niya ?

[shad_ma]

Okay, itong thread na to ah. Nawala na dati gana ko mag-aral for graduate studies ( particularly PhD in eng'g or Dr.Eng) but reading yung mga pinagsasabi nyo mukhang mae-engganyo ulit ako mag-aral and try my luck for scholarship grant. May nakalimutan lang kayong scenario and that is: pano kung may pamilya na yung mag-aapply ng scholarship? Pwede ba niya dalhin pamilya niya? Paano niya tutustusan ang pamilya niya kung sakaling madadala niya ?

Again this would fall under the type of support the school is going to provide if you would be given a grant. Some schools do provide a living stipend along side free tuition because they understand and want the students to be focused on their studies and not on providing for their family. You could bring your family but the issues are numerous like housing, budgeting, etc.

The japanese mombusho provides generous allowances. This is from a previous professor of mine who did take up his Doctorate studies. Because the japanese gov't assumes that a person seeking a PhD or D.Eng already has a family and needs to be supported.

[adonis827]

hmm merong po ba kayong alam na scholarship in ms cs in a university in europe? salamat!

[shad_ma]

Almost all universities in the UK offer some form of scholarship. Usually, however, master's in the UK are research which implies that you should have a topic in mind. There are of course some programs that are by coursework. May I direct you to the British council in ortigas for references. They have more information that would help you than I could possibly give

Cheers!

[red_track]

post pa kayo ng mga univ abroad that gives scholarships..

[kelunji]

Again this would fall under the type of support the school is going to provide if you would be given a grant. Some schools do provide a living stipend along side free tuition because they understand and want the students to be focused on their studies and not on providing for their family. You could bring your family but the issues are numerous like housing, budgeting, etc.

The japanese mombusho provides generous allowances. This is from a previous professor of mine who did take up his Doctorate studies. Because the japanese gov't assumes that a person seeking a PhD or D.Eng already has a family and needs to be supported.

Clarification. There is no difference in scholarship allowance between a Monbusho scholar living alone and a Monbusho scholar living with their family in Japan. If you bring in your family, its up to you to balance your scholarship allowance budget.

[dunamis]

Up for this thread.

I’m currently a bs psych student. I want to apply for an undergrad course abroad. What schools can you recommend in Singapore (im taking NUS/National University of Singapore into consideration), Australia or in the UK. Because based on the previous posts that I’ve read, the said countries are ‘generous’ enough to provide scholarships to international students.

Question…I’m aware that I’ve to take SAT I and SAT II, and TOEFL (if required by the university that I’ll be applying). Are there any other tests that I need to take? But how will I prepare? When and how can I apply? What are the requirements? How long does it take for a student visa to be approved? Are there scholarships that allow the student to have a part-time job? How about student loans? Any comments on this?

I do not have plans of working abroad (by plans and by intentions). My wanting to study abroad is basically because I want to get an international credit (geez, did I use the right term?), educational enrichment, and for a different kind of experience too. I only want to take up an undergrad course abroad, and of course pursue medicine afterwards. Then I’ll go back here.

I really want to study abroad. Please don enlighten me. I hope someone can advise me soon.

[eccentriQ]

Up for this thread.

I’m currently a bs psych student. I want to apply for an undergrad course abroad. What schools can you recommend in Singapore (im taking NUS/National University of Singapore into consideration), Australia or in the UK. Because based on the previous posts that I’ve read, the said countries are ‘generous’ enough to provide scholarships to international students.

Question…I’m aware that I’ve to take SAT I and SAT II, and TOEFL (if required by the university that I’ll be applying). Are there any other tests that I need to take? But how will I prepare? When and how can I apply? What are the requirements? How long does it take for a student visa to be approved? Are there scholarships that allow the student to have a part-time job? How about student loans? Any comments on this?

I do not have plans of working abroad (by plans and by intentions). My wanting to study abroad is basically because I want to get an international credit (geez, did I use the right term?), educational enrichment, and for a different kind of experience too. I only want to take up an undergrad course abroad, and of course pursue medicine afterwards. Then I’ll go back here.

I really want to study abroad. Please don enlighten me. I hope someone can advise me soon.

dunamis,

please read my reply in the thread "HELP! I WANT TO STUDY ABROAD!" :lol:

[greenDestiny]

is anybody here familiar with the process for pursuing law studies in england? i'm considering this but i get a bit confused with it. some have legal practice course, some don't (only post-graduate law courses). and i dont know whether to assume if those post grad courses, upon fulfillment would allow you to practice law or not. HELP.

[m_12]

Can anybody tell me about the employability of MBA/MIM grads (from Scottish Unis) in the UK?

Thanks!

[eccentriQ]

m_12: all I know about Scottish universities is that, after finishing your degree there, they give you a chance to work for 2 years or more (usually they'd assign you to companies, etc). That is, if you're an international student.