University and Careers Guidance Counsellor: Looking back, moving forwards Looking Back The new academic year kicked off to a flying start for our Upper School Visual Arts students as we welcomed a visitor, Mr Mike Fakih, from Parsons University in Paris. He presented to our art students about the university, the courses on offer and life as an art student. He then led an interactive 'Portfolio' session with our year 12 and 13 students where they asked questions, discussed new concepts and shared ideas. Our next university event was the EDUCAT university fair; I was pleased to see so many Y12 and Y13 students in attendance! The six universities that came to visit us were: 1. Technical University Leoben 2. Trine University 3. Breda University of Applied Sciences 4. University of Torino 5. University of Padua 6. Dundalk Institute of Technology 7. University of Indianapolis The university representatives were impressed with the maturity, confidence and curiosity demonstrated by our students. Additionally, our Upper School students were visited by more universities today (2 October) as a mini university fair was held in the IB Reception area. Again, students conducted themselves in a highly professional manner, impressing our visitors. The universities represented today were: 1. University of Applied Sciences (Europe) 2. University of the Arts (London) 3. Marangobi Naba (Milan) Moving forwards Our next university event takes place next week on Friday (9 October) as the Baltic Council have offered to conduct a mini university fair in the IB Reception area at lunchtime (13.10-14.05). The universities visiting us next week are: 1. ENAE International Business School (Spain) 2. Gedu Global Education representing: • ICN Business School (France, Germany) • Schiller International University (USA, Spain, France, Germany) • Ecole Management Applique (France) • GBS Dubai (UAE) • GBS Malta (Malta) • Australian Performance Arts Conservatory (Australia) 3. University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) 4. University of Twente (Netherlands) 5. Constructor University Bremen (Germany) Additionally, both the ESSEC Business School (France) and Groupe EDH have now confirmed that they will join us, and I will let you know if we also get confirmation from Portsmouth University! Similarly, the Upper School is eagerly awaiting our EUC (www.europeanuniversities.eu)visit. Participating universities are: • Bocconi University (Italy) • Modul University (Austria) • IE University (Spain) • Constructor University (Germany) • EHL Business School (Switzerland) Parents are cordially invited to this event which will include a 20 minute presentation (a brief introduction into each institution)followed by the 40 minute mini fair where students/parents can ask questions. The event will take place 3-4 in the IBLC. Please email caroline.tighe@thebritishschool.pl to confirm attendance. Please continue to check Ms Tighe's Toddle announcements for information about upcoming internal and external University and Careers events/opportunities and please do not hesitate in contacting Ms Tighe if you have further questions.
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