The Style and Substance of International Higher Education:          Helping British Students make the right choice

A Conference for Higher Education Advisors in British schools

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9.00am - 5.00pm, Wednesday 4th June 2014

Venue:

Florida State University London Campus,

99 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3LH

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The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road on the Central Line.

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In recent years we have seen a rapid growth in the amount of students requesting information on international higher education opportunities and we know that many schools are also seeing a similar development. While there is an increased demand for information, this has not yet led to a uniform growth in enrolments; some schools we visit now regularly assist students with international applications but many are yet to see any significant change.

While the financial implications of studying abroad are now reasonably well understood, it is often the case that students do not fully consider other aspects of the decision to study overseas.

For this reason, this conference will focus on providing a comparison of international higher education options. We will look at the different systems of higher education around the world and the implications for students who have been educated in the British system. We will also address how some of the most popular subjects are taught at international universities and how this may or may not benefit British students, both in terms of teaching styles and curriculum content. Equally importantly we will look at the experience of British students at international universities so that advisors can better understand the challenges their students will face if they go abroad and can perhaps better judge the likely success of those students who should be encouraged in this direction.

This conference will bring together representatives of international universities, British students currently at international universities and careers professionals to provide a closer look at the true reasons why studying abroad is the right choice for an increasing number of future British undergraduates.

There is a nominal charge to attend the conference of £25.00 plus VAT. This is designed to ensure that all registered advisors actually attend on the day. For this reason alone we cannot make the conference free to attend.

Conference Programme

08:45-09:15: Registration

09:15-09:30: Chairman's WelcomeMark Huntington

09:30-10:10: The US Higher Education advantage for British students 

Kathleen Paul, Florida State University

10:10-10:50: 

Subject Workshop A

Subject Workshop B

10:50-11:10: Coffee break

11:10-11:50: Student Intentions: A presentation of A Star Future research into current 6th form students' attitudes as well as corresponding/contradictory results from their advisors

Mark Huntington

11:50 - 12:20: 

Subject Workshop C

Subject Workshop D

12:20- 13:00: 

Subject Workshop E

Subject Workshop F

13:00-14:00: Lunch break

14:00-14:40: Student Reality: What is the British student experience at international universities? Moving beyond their initial enthusiasm what is the everyday life of British students abroad like? This panel discussion will address key academic and social differences from the student perspective.

Kathleen Paul, Florida State University plus 2-3 British students at universities abroad 

14:40-15:10: The Nuts and Bolts of Applying to US Universities

Dustin Daniels, Florida State University

15:10-15:30: Coffee break

15:30-16:00: What makes a good application to a European university? Constructive advice on applications through Studielink and other systems as well as admissions to private universities.

16:00-16:45: Student Reality Check: What is the international university's experience of British students? What issues are students likely to face if they pursue their higher education abroad. This panel session will offer advisors the chance to hear directly from international universities about their experiences and any particular cultural issues that should be addressed as well as any issues arising from the British school curriculum.

Mark Huntington, moderator, plus 2-3 international universities

 
 

Provisional Subject Workshops 

(subject to change)

 

A Liberal Arts and Sciences

B Law

C Engineering

Business, Economics, Social Sciences

E Art and Design

F Media, Communication and Game Design

 

As students are increasingly asking about international higher education opportunities we firmly believe there is a need for sound, independent advice about the multitude of options available. It is our intention that this conference will serve as a way for you to gain an overview not just of the bachelors degrees available but also of when they make sense for British students to pursue. 

If paying by credit or debit card, register for the conference here.

If you would prefer to pay by invoice please contact us directly.

About A Star Future

A Star Future provides information and guidance to British students looking to pursue their undergraduate studies abroad.

Through our presentations in schools and our websites we aim to ensure that British-educated students are well informed about their choices.