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Helping students to explore possible futures A message from the Bermuda International College and University Fair
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elcome to the 8th Annual Bermuda College and University Fair. It’s incredible for us to think that we’ve been organising this fair for so many years. Every year, we wonder whether this will be our last… after all, we are volunteers and it takes quite a bit of time and effort to put on this event. What keeps us going? What motivates and inspires us? It’s the knowledge that there are Bermudians who are studying at or have already graduated from schools they found at the Fair! Every year we see students leaving with bags of information saying, “I found my college!” We see a student nonchalantly picking up a brochure, skimming it and exclaiming, “No way, you offer aviation courses,
veterinarian programmes, furniture design?” We see parents walking around the fair with their children saying, “Okay, let’s discuss this when we get home.” It’s a joy and a wonder to help students ‘Step into their Future’ — to bridge the gap between where they are now and where they want to be, and to provide them with the opportunity to make informed decisions about college.
thing from accounting to IT, from plumbing to graphic design. Truly there will be something for everyone.
Empowerment
Who should come?
We want to empower our students to explore their possibilities and support them in making good choices. This year the College Fair will be held on Thursday, November 29, starting at 9am. During the day, many schools will bring their students to visit with the over 30 colleges from the US and Canada, plus hear from The Bermuda College. The colleges that will be there have courses in every-
■ Parents, bring your kids. Even if they attended with their school during the day coming again with parents will allow them to further discuss what universities are their favourite, and review tuition, timeline, and other important details. ■ Younger students are also invited to come along. We believe in an early start, so even if they are not yet at college-applying age, all young people should believe that college is in their future.
Community Evening From 6pm onwards, we will once again be hosting our very popular ‘Community Evening’, starting with an information session, and continuing with the Fair from 7-9pm. We hope you come out to support this event.
Parents, bring them along too so they can start picturing themselves there. ■ If you are a part of a youth organisation, perhaps as a mentor or coach, consider attending the Community Evening with your group. As we well know, it does not have to be a parent, but rather any adult can take an interest in a young person’s life and encourage them. ■ We also encourage older individuals that may want to return to school to come to the Community Evening. You may be looking to finish a degree or pursue a higher qualification. Talking to the colleges in person can help you to find out about financing options, credit for work experience, and what degrees interest you. In short, practically everyone can find something of interest at our Community Evening. So make an effort to support this important event. See you at the Fair! ■
Inside this supplement How to make the most of the College Fair Pages 2-3 Web watch: Sites you should visit Page 3 Forms and more forms – the application process Page 4 Student puts in the time to find the right college Page 4 Education designed for island’s future needs Page 6 Be thorough when applying for scholarships Page 8 A snapshot of universities and colleges: Pages 9-11, 13 Your essential guide to prospective colleges Pages 14-15 Full mailbox? Now is the time to choose Page 16 Visa requirements for study in the US Page 16
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How to make the most of the College Fair COPY SUPPLIED The Bermuda International College and University Fair will be held on Thursday, November 29 at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess and we want you all to attend. Yep, you too! ■ Senior School students — this is especially the place for you to be. Some of the schools will bring you to the fair, but if your school isn’t planning to bring you, be sure to pop in on your own or with your parents. ■ Adults seeking to go to college, whether for the first time or for an advanced degree should visit the fair. We’ll be open during the evening, so come on by to talk about mature student programmes and graduate degrees. ■ Parents, bring your children along, even if they came with their school already. See what they are interested in, and find out about scholarships. ■ Middle and Primary School students should come along with their parents too. It’s never too early to start thinking about college. ■ Everyone else that just wants to see what’s on offer should stop by too. You aren’t thinking about going to school just yet, but who knows? The fair is a great place to explore and imagine a new career, an incredible adventure, or just fulfilling a dream of going to college. So plan to be there. Now that you’re set to come, I bet you’re wondering, “How can I ensure that I don’t just spend the fair wandering around looking dazed and confused?” That’s a definite risk, because after all, there will be over 30 colleges there, and it would be easy to walk around aimlessly, picking up college brochures and pens, without asking any real questions, especially if you don’t really know what questions to ask. So here are some tips to help you make the most of the fair experience.
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BE THERE: Students should enjoy the experience of imagining their future careers as they check out what is on offer at The Bermuda International College and University Fair.
Before the fair – on your mark ■ Review the list of colleges before coming to the fair. Do a bit of research so you can narrow down who you absolutely want to see. ■ Start off with those colleges that offer the programme you want. ■ Slim the list by considering tuition. ■ Narrow it down further by looking at college size, location, and other factors like extracurricular activities and campus life. ■ Print off a sheet of mailing labels with your information. Most colleges will have inquiry cards that they will want you to fill out, which will place you on their mailing lists. You can save a lot of time at the fair by bringing
along self-stick labels to place on the cards. Include your name, e-mail address, country of residence, and perhaps also your birthday, high school graduation date, and areas of interest. ■ Prepare a résumé. Even if you are a high school student. Handing out your high school résumé at college fairs will show college representatives that you are a go-getter. College reps like to see students who have made the effort to compile a résumé. Your résumé will allow the representatives to see what kind of a student you are and allow them to take it back to their colleagues in college admissions for review. ■ Complete an application. What better way to submit your application
than face-to-face with the admissions officer at the fair? If you are looking to head off to college in 2013, then now is the time to complete your application. Many universities have earlier deadlines for international students (that’s us) so get it filled out and hand it in.
At the fair – get set ■ Ask questions. Tons of ‘em. Your reason for being there will pretty much dictate the sorts of questions you should ask. Parents will most likely want to know about tuition. Students may be more interested in campus life. And those of you that are a little older and looking to go back to college may be most interested in what programmes are offered.
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The Bermuda International College and University Fair All are welcome to attend the College Fair and visit with over 30 colleges and universities from the US and Canada. Date: Thursday, November 29. Location: Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Time: 9:30am–noon, 1pm-4pm, 7pm-9pm. Community Evening: 6-7pm. Information Panel to discuss applying to colleges, scholarships, gap year programmes and more, then the College Fair reopens at 7pm. Use the ‘Questions to Ask’ article in this supplement as a starting point. ■ Are financial aid and scholarships offered to international students? ■ What is the average class size? ■ Do you have a laptop programme? ■ Do you accept the GCSE/IB/BSC/AP? ■ What type of housing is available? ■ What are your sports facilities like? And so on and so on… make sure you have a pen and notebook to jot down notes about the colleges. ■ Be sure to visit with as many colleges as you can. This will give you a diverse group to choose from. Remember that there will be some colleges there that you’ve never heard of — but that shouldn’t deter you from stopping and seeing what they have to offer. Don’t focus on only the big-name universities — you may be pleasantly surprised.
After the fair – go! After gathering information from the universities, you may now have a better idea of what you really want from your college experience. Perhaps you liked that one college that allowed you to take a dual honours programme, but preferred another college’s urban location. Knowing what you want will take you one step closer to finding it. ■ If you are hoping to go to college in 2013, now is the time to determine if you want to attend any of the colleges you saw at the fair. Take an online tour of the schools by visiting their websites. Download applica-
Meet the team Sandra Dill (Chair) Kristin White Joann Adams Beverly Daniels Derek Smith tions, or apply online. Time is ticking, but there are still many colleges whose deadlines haven’t passed, so spend your Christmas vacation filling out applications. ■ Perhaps you didn’t see any colleges that were 100 per cent what you were looking for. Remember, there are literally hundreds of universities out there, and you shouldn’t waste time waiting. Websites like petersons. com, schoolfinder.com, collegeboard.com, orucas.co.uk allow students to search for colleges based on the qualities they want. One of the great things about a college fair is that it shows you all of the diverse options. And now that you know what you are looking for, you will be able to find it. ■ If you have another year of senior school, or are planning to attend Bermuda College first, you have some extra time. But not much. You’d be surprised how the years fly by. Get a head start on the college search. Look through the information you received at the fair and compare the different colleges, including admission requirements, tuition, and locations. ■ And with the flyers you picked up at the scholarship corner, you can begin making a list of the scholarships you would be eligible for, and the corresponding criteria. ■
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Web watch: Sites you should visit www.BERMUDASCHOLARSHIPS.com: Bermudascholarships.com is a great site for students and parents and guardians to interact with scholarship providers and allows you to research and apply for education awards. The site is the first of its kind in Bermuda, offering students the opportunity to: ■ Create and store a personal award application profile ■ Shortlist appropriate awards ■ Simultaneously apply for awards on-line ■ Upload and store additional information, including transcripts and essays. www.UCAS.com Now that Bermudians are able to obtain British passports, more and more Bermudians are looking to study in the UK. If you’re considering this, UCAS should be a first stop, as it allows you to research schools and submit your applications right online. The site also has great tips about crafting a great personal statement, choosing a school, and much more. www.PETERSONS.com For over 40 years Petersons has provided US collegebound students and their parent with support. The site has many free interactive search engines and resources, including the College Compatibility Tool to help you sort through schools and find the right fit for you. They also have Student Edge which can help with SAT and ACT Prep. www.COLLEGE.bm Make up your own mind about The Bermuda College! Many Bermudians have found success there and you can’t argue that the price isn’t right. Visit their website to find out more about our local college and see how it can help you on your pathway to success. hamilton.USCONSULATE.gov If you’re heading to school in the US, visit this website to find out what documents you need and to schedule your appointment at the US Consulate. ■
Colleges and universities represented Bermuda College Barry University Berkeley College Brescia University College at UWO Bryant University Eckerd College Flagler College Georgia State University Humber College Johnson & Wales University Katie School of Insurance at Illinois State University Kings University College at UWO Lincoln University Memorial University of Newfoundland McGill University New England Institute of Technology
Niagara College Oakwood College Saint Leo University Salve Regina University Savannah College of Art & Design Seneca College Sewanee: The University of the South St. Lawrence College Thomas College Universal Technical Institute University of Guelph University of New Brunswick University of Ontario Institute of Technology University of South Florida University of Tampa University of Western Ontario ■
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Forms and more forms – the application process BY KRISTIN WHITE The first stage of applying to college is research... and lots of it. Next is the everimportant second step — so sharpen those number 2 pencils — because you are going to be filling out forms. And, when it comes to the application process, it’s important to get your facts straight. Before you even put pen to paper, find out if applications can be made online? Or are international students required to fill out paper applications? Do you have to submit a recommendation, and how many? What are the essay topics? What are the application deadlines? Are SAT scores required? It’s very helpful to create a chart that lists what each university requires, in addition to the completed application. Recommendations, résumés, essays, transcripts, award certificates, and
application fees... the list goes on and on and each school has its own requirements and deadlines. As international students, Bermudians must also obtain financial affidavits confirming they have sufficient funds to pay for tuition and living expenses, before being allowed to attend universities overseas. This could be in the form of a letter from the bank, copies of bank statements with an official seal, or if the stars align to provide you with a scholarship, a letter from the company/ organization would also suffice. Some countries also require immunization records, so make sure all of this information is up to date. It could be a bit overwhelming — that’s why it’s important to start early. Determine who you can ask for recommendations. Consider coaches, guidance counsellors, employ-
ers, ministers/clergy and of course, teachers. Write letters (or at least send an e-mail) to those individuals asking for recommendations. Remember, several students are completing college applications right now, so there’s no telling how many people have asked these same teachers and coaches for recommendations. A verbal request may be soon forgotten. Contact your family doctor for medical records, and visit the bank to request financial statements.
Checklist Take your checklist as a reminder of what needs to be done, and also because it will feel great when you get to tick tasks off. Meanwhile, start working on crafting an excellent essay. The essay is a very important part of the application, so spend a significant amount of time completing it. The essay
tells the admissions officer what you stand for and why you would be an asset to their college. Once it’s written, have someone read it over and give you suggestions.The essay should be a true representation of who you are, but without spelling and grammatical errors. As you can see this is a long and lengthy process so don’t hesitate to ask for assistance if you need it. The school guidance counsellor has done this several times, and can provide you with great advice and tips. When you complete those applications, be sure to make photocopies of everything, put that stamp on it or FedEx it if you’re behind schedule) and send it off. You will be one step closer to achieving your goal of being college-bound. ■
READ THE Admissions 101 article in this supplement for a full explanation of each document.
Berkeley student puts in the time to find the right college ARIANA CAINES S4, Head Girl at The Berkeley Institute
Researching and applying to universities has been one of the most exciting times for me as an S4 student. I have received so much help from Berkeley, as I prepare to apply to universities. My counsellors are always available to answer questions, and teachers are willing to edit and proof read application essays. Also, I have been well prepared in the classroom. I am currently studying advanced math, AS English, biology, GCSE Spanish and American history. All these courses have challenged me to work harder, and have given me an idea of what to expect while in university. In my opinion, the most stimulating and enjoyable part of the application process is choosing your school.
ARIANA CAINES Personally I have only been able to narrow down my list of potential universities to eight, based on a list of requirements. These requirements include location, size and diversity of the student body, tuition costs, and the courses offered. My top school is Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania. I am applying there due to its close location to Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, its medium sized campus and international diversity of its students. Villanova also offers a programme in anthropology and sociology, which is what I intend on majoring in at university. I believe it is important to begin researching schools with a general list of what you want from a college. If studying religion is imperative to you, then consider applying to a religiously affiliated institution. Universities want students who are genuinely enthusiastic about attending their school, and the best way to be enthused is by being educated. For example, I incorporated my college applications and research into my homework schedule. I spend 30 minutes to an hour, three nights of the week filling out applications and essays. It is imperative to be engaged and hands-on dur-
ing the entire enrolment process. After all it is your future. Even after your application is completed and submitted it is important to keep in touch with your admissions counsellor, and focus on your GPA. All in all applying to colleges has been difficult and even stressful at times, but with organization and the support of my school it has been very rewarding. I have enjoyed applying to universities, and having the opportunity to determine my future. I feel confident knowing that whatever school I attend in the fall, it will be my school of choice. After researching, meeting with my counsellors, and visiting campuses I feel equipped to make my decision regarding applications and enrolment. I am excited to further my education outside of The Berkeley Institute, and attend University. ■
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Education designed for island’s future needs Bermuda College students making their mark in society BY THAAO DILL Recruitment Officer, Bermuda College
Bermuda College is part of Bermuda’s success, a community college designed to be the college for our community. This isn’t hubris. It’s living, growing history. Bermuda College (BC) has propelled students into every part of every industry on our island, up to and through all levels of academic achievement. You know these people — your daughter’s orthodontist, the architect who designed the addition to your house, your company’s accountant, the dietician helping provide care for your grandmother, your older sister at the bank, your favourite uncle who works for BELCO. Bermuda College is pretty much everywhere and touches almost everyone in our country, and we’d love for you to become part of Bermuda’s success by joining the BC family. Our commitment to academic excellence and rigour is clear and measureable. Becoming accredited by and remaining accredited with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges — the same organization that provides accreditation to Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dartmouth College, amongst many others – is testament to that commitment. Equally, the educational background of Bermuda College’s faculty demonstrates just how great the learning opportunities are for our students. For example, more than 40 per cent of the Liberal Arts Division lecturers hold doctorate degrees in their area of expertise. This statistic puts BC firmly in the upper echelon of community colleges worldwide and means that
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BERMUDA COLLEGE programmes are designed to get students qualified and employable as soon as possible. our students get more teaching time with a broader, deeper range of more expertise more often than most. Also, Bermuda College is here to help our students find their way to success which, in large part, is shaped by the jobs they get and the careers they choose. That’s why Bermuda College’s programmes are designed to get our students as qualified and employable as soon as possible. Despite the ongoing economic downturn, there are literally hundreds of job opportunities for qualified Bermudians to take advantage of. That is, across the island in every industry, guest workers are contracted to jobs that a Bermudian with the requisite qualification is entitled to, at least, get a shot at. From a six-month course at the Professional And Career Education Division to a one-year Certificate programme up to a twoyear Diploma or Associates Programme in the College
proper, BC can get you ready to pursue and seize these opportunities. These jobs already exist; you just need to be prepared for them. That’s what Bermuda College is for; it’s what we do.
Transition Beyond all that, Bermuda College fills a valuable role for students who aren’t yet ready to make the transition into fully independent, overseas life. Bermuda College is an environment that maintains rigorous, college level academic study for high school graduates who are academically ready but need more time to develop the social and life skills necessary to have a healthy, self-sufficient university experience. In support of that process, Bermuda College’s credits are easily, simply transferrable to virtually any fouryear institution our students are seeking to enter. This path is doubly useful in that it significantly
increases the likelihood of students achieving their undergraduate degrees. Recent statistics show that university graduation rates are around 53 per cent. However, students who have transitioned from a community college (like Bermuda College) with their Associate’s Degree, like Bermuda College offers, in many different disciplines – are nearly twice as likely to graduate with their Bachelor’s than their counterparts who have gone directly into a four-year institution. Basically, Bermuda College makes it more likely you’ll be successful, no matter what academic path you take. Bermuda College is part of Bermuda’s success, and we want to help you define and achieve yours. We are a community college designed to be the college for our community, and the BC family is eager to meet you, support you and give you what you need to get the life you want. ■
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Be thorough when applying for scholarships Too many applicants sell themselves short by not preparing enough BY CATHERINE LAPSLEY Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies (BFIS)
This year the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies (BFIS) received 101 applications for 13 scholarships. The Scholarship Committee reviewed each application and picked 30 students to interview. Each had just 15 minutes to impress the six committee members, half of whom are former BFIS scholarship recipients. A total $451,000 was awarded to the lucky 13. But what made those applicants stand out, and what stood in the way of the others being considered?
Choice of scholarships Each application was made online via www. bermudascholarships.com. This enabled us to see each applicant’s profile and what other scholarships they were applying for. This was interesting as some students just applied for every scholarship listed. That is not good as right off the bat, the award providers feel that the student is someone who is too lazy to research which scholarships are applicable to them. If you want to enter the insurance sector, then you should not be applying for a ‘turf management’ scholarship.
Photo Your photograph makes the first impression on the committee members and so it is best to have a simple head and shoulders shot, in your school uniform or a nice shirt.
Spelling You must check your spelling. Many scholarship providers deal with hundreds of applications and will not look any further at one if the student has not taken the time or trouble to check the spelling.
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CHECK IT OUT: The bermudascholarships.com website is a must for checking what scholarships are available and advice on how to apply.
Content Grades, extracurricular activities, sports, interests, work experience, essays and references — these all count and should help those examining your application to gain a clearer picture of who you are, your values and your focus. You cannot change some information, such as how much interest you took in your work and activities, but your essay is where you can shine. You should pay attention to what the scholarship providers want you to write about, and at bermudascholarships.com you can write as many different essays for different scholarships as you like. But make them ‘private’ so each provider only sees the one which applies to their scholarship. But do make your essay interesting! You want the scholarship providers to read it and feel they would like to meet you and learn more about you.
It will often make the difference between being called for an interview or not.
The interview By now you should know all about the usual things, such as getting there on time and dressing appropriately, but here are a few more tips. Remember that the people interviewing you are there to give away money, so they are on your side and just trying to learn more about you as a person, and whether you are a suitable recipient who they will be proud to give money to. So talk — tell them about yourself, your ambitions, what you love to do, how you solve problems, how you stay focused on schoolwork, and so on. There is nothing more frustrating than knowing you have a bright student with great grades sitting in front of you and then they only give you one-word answers. When it comes down to the final decision,
the providers will usually give the scholarship to the student they feel they know most about, and who shows potential, even though they might not have had the best grades. Don’t forget that once again first impressions count — so walk quickly into that interview room with your head up and a smile, and if the opportunity arises, give a firm handshake.
Just do it If you plan to apply for a scholarship, get started on your profile at www.bermudascholarships.com now, while you still have time to perfect your information and essays. Don’t wait until the last minute — the first scholarship deadlines are around mid-March. Good luck! ■
CATHERINE LAPSLEY is the executive director of the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies (BFIS).
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■ COLLEGE OVERVIEW / Barry University, Miami, Florida
Dominique finds home away from home Accessibility to teaching staff key to student’s success BY JESSICA ALEXANDRE Barry University
When Dominique Richardson of Hamilton Parish was looking for a university, she spoke with her friends to know more about their experiences. That’s how she learned of Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, the secondlargest private, Catholic university in the southeast United States and one of “America’s Best Colleges”, according to Forbes magazine. “I knew a couple of Bermudians that already attended Barry, and I asked them about the pros and cons,” Dominique explained. The location, small class sizes, and academic reputation caught her attention, she said. Three years later, Dominique is a junior finance major, a successful student, and a valued member of the women’s soccer team. But Dominique’s journey hasn’t been easy. An accomplished student in Bermuda, she had to adjust to classes in her freshman year. “Back in Bermuda I could study the night before a test and get an A, but you can’t do that in college. I had to get used to the professors lecturing rather than doing it step-by-step as in high school,” she said. Having matured as a student, Dominique has all A’s this semester and has developed great relationships with her professors. “That’s what I love about Barry. If I see professors in passing, they say, ‘Hi, Dominique!’ They know my name.” One of her most memorable professors is Alex Schlich, who taught Theology 201: Faiths, Beliefs, and Traditions, a required course that became one of Richardson’s favourites.
‘If I see professors in passing, they say, ‘Hi, Dominique!’ They know my name.’ DOMINIQUE RICHARDSON Student
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DOMINIQUE RICHARDSON is studying finance at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. “He kept the class open. We had a few atheists, a few Muslim students, and he always tried to incorporate everybody,” she said. “He was so energetic and passionate about theology, and he cared about his students. If you didn’t understand something, he would take time after class to make sure you understood it.” At Barry, Dominique says she has found a home away from home. A longtime athlete, she describes being on the soccer team as a kind of sorority, and she has started in a number of games for the Barry Buccaneers this season. She is also an active member of the Caribbean Students Association (CSA). Getting involved on campus “made the world of difference. I met so many new people, developed new friendships,” Dominique said.
CSA, which promotes cultural awareness, is one of more than 60 student organizations on campus that allow students to express themselves, serve the community, and gain leadership skills. Dominique became the CSA public relations officer and has travelled to the association’s state conference, where she attended professional seminars and met Caribbean students from other Florida universities. After earning her bachelor’s degree, Dominique would like to continue her studies at Barry and earn her Master of Business Administration from its Andreas School of Business. “After my masters, I definitely want to go back home. I love Bermuda,” she said with a big smile.
About Barry University Barry University offers
more than 100 bachelors, masters, and doctoral programmes in the arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, human performance and leisure sciences, law, podiatric medicine, public administration, and social work. The university enrols nearly 9,000 students who represent all compass points, ethnicities, and faith traditions. Founded in 1940, Barry is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. The lush main campus is in Miami Shores, Florida, just minutes from the ocean and the exciting city of Miami — a centre for international business, cuttingedge medicine, arts and entertainment, and professional sports. Barry University has a tradition of welcoming highly qualified international students. Partial scholarships are available, and applications are currently being accepted for the spring semester, starting January 2013. ■
READY TO find yourself at Barry? For more information on Barry University and its programs, visit www. barry.edu/Bermuda.
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■ COLLEGE OVERVIEW / King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario
Honours graduate likes ‘belonging to Kings’ Courses had a direct correlation to her career aspirations BY SHERLRINA THOMAS “You Belong at King’s,” those words alone attracted me towards one of the best decisions I’ve made during my academic career. With the option of taking courses and accessing resources offered at Western’s Main Campus, King’s offers small classes, a community setting, and great faculty who are very knowledgeable in their fields and are always willing to make time to assist their students. King’s has given me the opportunity to give back to my community, while allowing me to tailor a degree that suits my career passions in both human resources and marketing. During my time here, I
‘King’s has given me the opportunity to give back to my community, while allowing me to tailor a degree that suits my career passions . . .’ SHERLRINA THOMAS have participated in the King’s Annual Fashion Show, raised funds for the Lymphoma Foundation and participated in the Round Table Society; which allows me to give back to those in the London community, while also being a bridge for International Students
who are making their first transition to university and Canada. Having just graduated this October with my degree: Honours Specialization in Sociology, my eyes have been opened to a range of diverse social ideologies about society according to dominant views and beliefs.
King’s has further allowed me to take courses that have a direct correlation to my career aspirations. Courses focused towards advertising, employee relations, and research methodology has made me a well-rounded individual and student, ready to take the next step while pursuing a degree that suits me. ■
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■ COLLEGE OVERVIEW / Johnson & Wales University: four campuses in the US
Practice and performance key features of college Scholarships of up to $10,000 per year offered to qualifying students COPY SUPPLIED BY JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY Johnson & Wales University www.jwu.edu is a private university with four campuses in the United States: North Miami, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; Denver, Colorado and Providence, Rhode Island. We offer degrees in business, hospitality, technology, culinary arts, and arts and sciences, with scholarships up to $10,000 per academic year for qualifying international students from Bermuda. For an updated list of our programmes of study, please visit: www.jwu.edu/ majors. Our facilities are state-ofthe-art and are constantly being updated.
‘Our excellence is rooted in a standard that has sustained the institution since 1914 — practical education.’ We serve more than 17,000 students from all over the United States and more than 92 different countries on our four campuses. It is our goal to enrol students with a commitment to education, and the desire to learn that leads to their personal, academic, and professional success. We have an active student life, so be sure to check out what’s happening on campus: www.jwu.edu/univLife.aspx?id=998 Our talented and dedicat-
ed faculty creates a positive, creative learning environment and truly cares about serving our students. Our excellence is rooted in a standard that has sustained the institution since 1914 — practical education. Johnson & Wales students receive a unique and strong educational background that stresses practice and performance. If you’re looking to travel, we also have international opportunities like study or work abroad. Upon gradua-
tion our students are ready for employment. We promote OPT (Optional Practical Training) for those students looking to work here in the US before returning home. By integrating OPT with our curriculum, we, in essence, groom students on how to succeed in the real world as well achieve academic success. Our admissions requirements are simple for international students, we don’t require the SAT or an essay and we do not have an application fee. ■
CONTACT FRED JOHNSON, Director, International Relations at fred.johnson@ jwu.edu (401 598 4905) for more information. Or visit our website: www.jwu.edu
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■ COLLEGE OVERVIEW / Brescia University College, London, Ontario
Leadership skills developed at women’s college Brescia is partnered with Notre Dame to offer business degree COPY SUPPLIED BY BRESCIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE If you are a female student who wants to develop her leadership skills on a supportive and studentcentred campus, consider Brescia University College — Canada’s only women’s university. Brescia was founded in 1919 by the Ursuline Sisters and is located in London, Ontario, Canada and affiliated with Western University. Brescia offers Bachelor’s degree programmes in arts and humanities, food and nutritional sciences, social sciences, family studies, and dimensions of leadership. Brescia’s Preliminary Year (Foundation Year) programme is open to both male and female students. With a population of approximately 1,200 Brescia students enjoy the benefits of small class sizes and personal attention from professors and staff, while earning their degree from Western University. Brescia welcomes many international students through its doors each autumn and helps to ease the transition into university life through the International Bridging Programme.
Residence All first-year students are guaranteed a room in the new state-of-the-art residence and dining pavilion opening in September 2013. Brescia is very excited to be partnered with Notre Dame University of Maryland to offer a joint business degree. Students complete their first two years of study in Brescia’s Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) programme, and their last two years of study at Notre Dame University. Areas of study offered
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LAWN STUDY: Brescia students enjoy the benefits of small class sizes and personal attention from professors and staff, while earning their degree from Western University. include accounting, consumer behaviour, food management, general business and international business.
Notre Dame Students earn their degree from Notre Dame, an American university accredited by the Middle
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the United States to award a four-year baccalaureate degree. Notre Dame is part of a consortium of other academic institutions, including John Hopkins University, where students may take academic courses on different campuses. ■
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Your essential guide to prospective colleges Brescia University College Country of location: Canada Accreditation body: Western University (The University of Western Ontario). Contact person: Rhea Johnson. Address: 1285 Western Rd. London, Ontario. Phone number: 519.432.8353. E-mail address: rhea.johnson@uwo.ca Website address: www.brescia.uwo.ca Institution control: Public Enrolment size: 1,200 female, with a few male students in the Preliminary Year (Foundation) Programme. Institutional type: 3 to 4 yr Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. One MSc programme offered. Degrees offered: Bachelors/ Masters . Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate $12,528.61 (Preliminary Year). $20,476.61 (Year One) Room and board: $7,100 to 7,700. Financial aid for international students: Yes. Athletic scholarships for international students: No. Housing options: Dormitories . Setting: Urban/Suburban. Entrance level: Moderately difficult. Entry requirements: Please contact Brescia admissions directly, brescia@uwo.ca ACT/SAT requirement: Min 1100. GPA or % requirement: approximately 78%. Average varies, some programmes may be higher. Application deadlines: Please contact Brescia admissions directly, brescia@ uwo.ca On-line programmes: No.
Bryant University Country of location: USA. Contact person: Brenda Doran. Phone number: 401–2326100 or 800–622-7001. E-mail: bdoran@bryant.edu Website address: www.bryant.edu Enrolment size: 3,400 Co-Ed. Degrees offered: Bachelors, Masters. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate: $35,940. International Graduate : $2,700 - $3,360 range. Room and board: Financial aid for international students: $12,982. Setting: Suburban. ACT/SAT requirement: www.bryant.edu/admissions/ undergraudate - admissions/ applying-to-bryant testingoptional-policy.htm GPA or % requirement: Average – 3.4 (on a 4.0 Scale) or a B +. Application deadlines: ED111/1/12; EA – 12/3/12; ED2 1/15/12; Regular - 2/1/12. On-line programmes: No.
Eckerd College Country of location: USA. Contact person: April Crabtree ‘04. Phone number: +1 (727-8648331). E-mail address: crabtram@ eckerd.edu Website address: www.eckerd.edu Enrolment size: 1,860 Co-Ed. Degrees offered: Bachelors. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate $35,620. International Graduate N/A. Room and board: $9,846. Financial aid for international students: Yes. Setting: Suburban. Entry requirements: ACT/SAT Requirement: Not
required for non-US passport holders. GPA or % Requirement: No minimum requirement, average GPA 3.3. Application deadlines: Early Action Nov 15 and then rolling admission. On-line programmes: No.
Georgia State University Country of location: USA. Contact person: Barry Wood Phone number: 1 404 413 7479. E-mail: bwood@gsu.edu Website address: www.gsu. edu Enrolment size: 32,000. Degrees offered: Bachelor/ Master/Doctoral/ Professional. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate $28,000 year/ International Graduate $31,000 year. Room and board: $11,000 year. Financial aid for international students: Yes. Setting: Urban. ACT/SAT Requirement: Average 1110/1600. GPA or % Requirement: Average 3.4/4.0. Application deadlines: March 1, 2012. On-line programmes: No.
Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services Country of location: USA. Accreditation body: Illinois State University. Contact person: Debbie Babcock. Address: Campus Box 5490, Normal, IL 61790 USA. Phone number: 309.438.3368. Fax number: 309.438.7753. E-mail address: debbie.babcock@ilstu.edu Website address: www.katieschool.org
Institution control: Public Enrolment Size: 300 insurance majors and minors in Katie School and 150 students in the Actuarial Science Programme /21,000 at Illinois State University Co-Ed. Institutional type: 4 yr. Degrees offered: Bachelors of Science, Insurance and Bachelors of Science, Actuarial Science. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate $20,996. International Graduate $13,914. Room and board: $9,832 Financial aid for international students: Any student may apply for Katie School scholarships. Athletic scholarships for international students: Yes. Housing options: Dormitories/apartments/ non college operated – all available. Also an International House for students. Setting: 130,000 community – 2 hours from Chicago. Entrance level: Moderately difficult. Entry requirements: Freshman student 3.5 GPA/24 ACT. Transfer student 3.2 GPA/24 ACT. Application deadlines: For fall 2013 – Best consideration by January 31, 2013. On-line programmes: Some courses are offered online.
King’s University College at The University of Western Ontario Country of location: Canada Accreditation Body: ACCUC/AUCC. Contact person: Tracy Cunningham, Associate Registrar. Address: King’s University College, 266 Epworth Avenue, London ON, Canada N6A 2M3.
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Phone number: 519-4333491 ext. 4309. E-mail address: tracy.cunningham@kings.uwo.ca Website address: www. kings.uwo.ca Institution control: Public or Private. Enrolment size: 3,300 FT, 500 PT, Co-Ed. Institutional type: 4 yr. Degrees offered: Bachelor’s Tuition & Fees: International Undergraduate $20,618.36. Room & Board: $8,614.00. Financial aid for international students: Yes (limited). Athletic scholarships for international students: Yes. Housing options: Dormitories. Setting: Urban. Entrance Level: Moderately difficult. Entry Requirements: Senior Matriculation. ACT/SAT Requirement: Not required. GPA or % Requirement: Minimum 80% required. Application deadlines: May 1, 2013 On-line programmes: No.
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania Country of location: USA. Contact person: Constances Lundy. Phone number: 484-3657786. E-mail: clundy@lincoln.edu Website address: www.lincoln.edu Enrolment size: 2,500 (CoEd). Degrees offered: Bachelors & Masters. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate: $15,864 yr. International Graduate : $18,816 yr. Room and board: $8,604 yr (undergraduate only). Financial aid for international students: No. Setting: Rural.
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McGill University Country of location: Canada. Contact person: Kathleen Massey. Phone number: 514-3987878. E-mail: recruitment@mcgill. ca Website address: http:// www.mcgill.ca Enrolment size: 33,568 (coed) 25,267 undergrad. Degrees offered: Bachelors/ Masters/Doctoral/ Professional. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate: $15,000-$32,640. Room and board: On campus: Room $6,732-$11,154. Financial aid for international students: Yes. Setting: Urban (down town campus) Suburban (2nd campus – Macdonald). ACT/SAT Requirement: Varies by programme. GPA or % Requirement: 3.5 - 4. Application deadlines: January 15, 2013. On-line programmes: No
Salve Regina University Country of location: USA. Sate/contact person: Stephanie Dupuis,. Phone number: 1-888-GO-SALVE. E-mail address: dupuiss@ salve.edu Website address: www.salve. edu Enrolment size: 2100 Co-Ed. Degrees offered: Associate/ Bachelors Masters/Doctoral. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate $33,950. International Graduate $445 tuition per credit. Room and board: $ 11,950 Financial aid for international students: Financial
aid, no — merit scholarships, yes, Setting: Seaside town. Entry requirements: Transcripts, SAT/ACT optional with exception of nursing and education programmes, two letters of recommendation, ACT/SAT Requirement: 1100 SAT (critical reading/ math) or 25 ACT – SAT/ACT optional w/ exception of nursing and education programmes, GPA or % Requirement: 3.2 gpa average, B+, Application deadlines: Early action Nov 1, Regular Decision Feb 1, Transfer Rolling. On-line programmes: Undergraduate, no — graduate, yes.
Seneca College Country of location: Canada Contact person: Dalila Suhonjic. Phone number: 416-4915050 ext. 22728. E-mail: Dalila.suhonjic@senecacollege.ca Website address: www.senecacollege.ca/international/ Enrolment size: Approximately 22,000. Degrees offered: Associate and Bachelors. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate: approximately $13,000. International graduate: approximately $13,000. Room and board: approximately $11,000. Financial aid for international students: Yes. Setting: Urban. ACT/SAT Requirement: N/A GPA or % Requirement: 65%. Application deadlines: Rolling admissions. On-line programmes: Not available.
Thomas College Country of location: USA. Contact person: Megan Scott. Phone number: 207-8591254.
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E-mail: scottm@thomas.edu Website address: www. thomas.edu Enrolment size: 1,100. Degrees offered: Associate, Bachelors, Masters. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate: $22,770 yr. International Graduate: $23,436 yr. Room and board: $9,540 Financial aid for international students: $12,000 international scholarship. Setting: Small town. ACT/SAT Requirement: No SATs required for international. GPA or % Requirement: 2.5 out of 4. Application deadlines: Rolling admissions for undergraduate. On-line programmes: No.
University of New Brunswick Country of location: Canada Contact person: Angelique Simpson. Phone number: 1-506- 648 - 5836. E-mail: international@unb.ca Website address: www.unb. ca Enrolment size: 11,000 . Degrees offered: Bachelors/ Masters/Doctoral/ Professional. Tuition and fees: International Undergraduate $12,982/International Graduate $9,996 (researched based) $11,390 (course-based). Room and board: Approx. $13,000 CDN. Financial aid for international students: Yes. Setting: Urban. ACT/SAT Requirement: No. GPA or % Requirement: 70 – 75 % for most programmes. Application deadlines: Rolling deadline; no later than March 1 for most programmes. On-line programmes: Limited.
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Full mailbox? Now is the time to choose COPY SUPPLIED Applications have been mailed off and now, all of a sudden your mailbox is full — responses are flowing in. How on earth do you choose? There is no ‘one size fits all’ answer about how to make this choice — mainly because there are so many possible situations in which you could find yourself. Perhaps you had one college you really wanted to attend, and the others were just back-ups in case you didn’t get into your dream university. Maybe there were a few first choices, or you didn’t get accepted into your only first choice. This is the time that you need to make the hard decisions. If you were accepted to more than one college, with no clear first choice, you could tape them all on a wall, put on a blindfold, throw a dart, and see which one it hits. Or you could take a deep breath, get all of the responses and have a discussion about it. The criteria you used to determine where to apply can be the same criteria you use to whittle your choices down. ■ Location. Do you want to come home for the holidays… or are you hoping to travel, explore and ‘find yourself (while allowing your parents to go to Jamaica for Christmas)? ■ Size. How many students on campus? In a class? Student population — how diverse is it? ■ Academics. Does the school offer the mix of programmes that you want? ■ Extracurriculars. If you need to play football or netball, see which schools offer them. ■ Facilities. What does the campus look like? Did they just build a new multi-million dollar athletic centre, or do they have computer labs in every building? ■ Cost. Do any of the schools offer financial aid
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for international students? Maybe size isn’t as important as facilities in your estimation, so do a “side-byside” comparison, perhaps using.collegeboard.com orpetersons.com, which both allow you to see a comparison chart of whatever colleges you choose. After you’ve done that, it may also help to see if you can find some people that attended one of the colleges you’re interested in. Just ask your neighbour’s cousin’s best friend’s colleague. Someone will know someone who can give you some first-hand knowledge, and will most likely be more frank than the admissions office. You can also ask the guidance counsellors, as they may be able to put you in touch with a former student who is currently attending one of the colleges on your list. If at all possible, one of the best ways to make a decision is to visit the campuses. Once you are there, your gut instincts will let you know if it’s a good fit. Remember, you will be spending a while there, so it has to be a place where you will feel comfortable and safe. If you were not granted
acceptance by one or more colleges, don’t panic.It isn’t the end of the world. Colleges have many reasons for rejecting students — not just student achievement. They must also address their own needs for a diverse population or for
strength on sports teams or in specific degree programmes. It would be a mistake to treat rejection as failure. Now, in the worst-case scenario, you aren’t accepted anywhere. This could happen if you didn’t apply to many schools or if your grades faltered. Still, it’s not the end of the world. If going to college is really your dream, then you need to re-evaluate the situation, and look at your options. Yes, you have options. Apply to schools whose deadlines haven’t passed — many schools offer rolling admission — or apply to the same schools again, after retaking the SAT or improving grades. You would have to contact the admissions office of the school to determine if that’s acceptable. Also contact the office to ask why you weren’t accepted. It’s better to know, in case you want to re-apply in a subsequent year. Good luck! ■
Visa requirements for study in the United States COPY SUPPLIED Looking to study in the United States? The good news is that Bermudians currently do not require a visa to attend school in the United States, if your passport meets all of the following criteria 1. A British passport with “Government of Bermuda” written on the front. 2. On the data page under nationality have “British Overseas Territory Citizen” or “British Dependant Territories Citizen” listed; and 3. Have a Bermudian status stamp that says, “Holder is registered as a Bermudian”, “Holder Possesses Bermudian Status” or “Holder is deemed to possess
Bermudian status”. So, once the school accepts you into the programme all you need to do is obtain the I-20 form for academic or vocational studies. Then, visit your bank or get copies of scholarship letters so that you can provide proof that you have the funds to finance your education. Although a visa is not required, many students report that obtaining one eases their transition into student life. For instance, it is required in order to obtain a US driver’s licence or other documentation in many states. Visit usconsulate.hamilton.govfor more information. ■
STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE Join St. John’s University at the
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR November 29, 2012 Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel One of America’s leading Catholic universities, St. John’s offers world-class academics and BIG EAST vitality in the world’s most exciting city: s More than 100 academic programs s Friendly, diverse students on three residential New York City campuses s Laptop computers for all new students A Vincentian Catholic heritage emphasizing excellence and service accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Some of our business programs include: B.S. DEGREES: s Actuarial Science s Risk Management and Insurance
M.S. DEGREES: s Management of Risk s Enterprise Risk Management
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Outstanding internship and scholarship opportunities. Register to “visit” St. John’s at the
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR 2012 in Bermuda. Contact Rebekah Hanousek-Monge at The Rosedon (441) 295-1640, e-mail hanouser@stjohns.edu, or visit: www.stjohns.edu/tcb_bermuda2012 M1-8015/LR
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Green Family SCHOLARSHIP Peter, Alexander and Andrew Green are pleased to announce that we will doubling our scholarship amount to students studying subjects considered important to Bermuda’s future. All recipients will still receive $5000 but those studying fields considered important to Bermuda such as medicine, nursing, hotel and hospital management, finance, insurance, solicitor, etc, will receive an additional $5000 a year. APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT:
www.greenfamilyscholarship.bm We would like to remind candidates that they must apply for the Knowledge Quest scholarship in order to be eligible for the Green Family Scholarship.
The Green Family Scholarship will be awarded to ten students each year who will then receive $5,000/$10,000 annually for a period of no more
than four years towards education and tuition costs to an accredited college or university abroad, subject to receipt of satisfactory grades at the end of each academic year. Applicants, who must have demonstrated financial need, shall have first applied for a scholarship through Knowledge Quest, a registered charity, in order to be eligible for the Green Family Scholarship.
Applications for the Knowledge Quest scholarship must be received by April 30th. For applications, please visit the Knowledge Quest website at www.knowledgequest.bm. For further inquiries, please contact Knowledge Quest at: knowledgequest@ logic.bm. The Green Family reserves the right to determine which degrees are considered important for Bermuda and the right to modify the terms and conditions at any time.
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