You have decided that you want to improve your knowledge by studying at a university in the UK. Okay, what to do now? calm down, o loveUK launches the series today #PassoloveUK, explaining each stage you will go through, from the decision to study abroad to the moment of becoming an international student in the land of the queen.
loveUK, an initiative of the Global Attitude Institute, aims to promote British culture and teaching in Brazil, providing information on how to study in the UK. The service, entirely free of charge, offers personalized advice for 33 British universities.
AND why the uk? For starters, according to a survey released by the International Student Barometer (ISB), the region was elected for the second consecutive year as the best destination for international students. According to the study, the factors most cited by respondents were the excellent reputation of the institutions and the quality of the research. This year alone, 500,000 students from around the world chose British universities to improve their knowledge.
Joining a university is a big step in a student's life, it's the beginning of a new, long and exciting journey and loveUK is here to help you make this dream come true. The first step of your journey is TO MEET.
It is essential that you Know your profile and goals and align them with the proposals offered by the institutions. Check out the tips below to help you at this first moment:
· Set your priorities
Before looking for the opportunities available at universities, it is important to establish what your priorities are as a student, such as:
o Position of the university/course in rankings;
o Location where the university is located;
o Course value/scholarship opportunities;
the cost of life;
o Opportunities for immersion in culture through sports, cultural activities, travel, etc.
· Search!
Collect as much information as possible to learn about the opportunities that British universities offer. Here are some tips:
the University Website: this is the fastest way to find information, you can search for the specific course you are interested in or even learn more about the courses offered according to the area of your interest, in addition to having access to the requirements for ticket (entry requirements), how to apply (how to apply) and information related to your country (local representatives, specific requirements, etc.);
o Social Networks: Do you already follow the page of the universities you are interested in on social networks? This is a great way to keep track of the activities and opportunities on offer. Many institutions have specific groups for regions or countries and for students who intend to apply in a specific year;
O British Council: The United Kingdom's International Organization for Cultural and Educational Relations. Through BC you can understand how the British education system works and where to find scholarship opportunities and university promotion events.
· Decide
After analyzing the information and aligning it with your goals, it's time to filter and decide which universities you will apply to. For graduation, we suggest that you choose up to five institutions to take the application, for postgraduate studies, the ideal is three and master's courses or above that, choose up to two. By following this advice, you can prepare yourself in the best way and maximize your chances of being accepted and, who knows, getting a scholarship.
Once that's done, you're ready to go to the next step: prepare. Stay tuned, all Tuesdays we will launch a new step by step of each step, with everything well explained, here on the site.
With free, personalized advice from our loveUK consultants, your dream of studying in the UK is even closer! Was there any doubt? Send your question in the comments below or contact us via email contato@loveuk.org.br and follow us on social networks to stay informed.
Check the following steps:
How to prepare to apply to a university
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