Asian Universities Gaining High Rankings Worldwide

Asian universities are ranking higher than most in the world, out of 400 top universities worldwide 57 of those are Asian schools, leading the way is Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Turkey to name a few. 

It is an exciting time in the world of education and even more exciting in Asian countries. Asian universities are gaining ground over their western counterparts.  This is just another reminder that education is becoming more inclusive instead of exclusive.  As an experience all students should study abroad a semester or a year.  

The experience of studying abroad can only enhance your life in ways you could not adequately express in words, but something inside you that helps to make you a more conscience person. So if anyone out there in American or United Kingdom is interested in studying abroad you should check out the top ranked Asian universities in the world, I think you will be surprised and pleased!!

 http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2012-13/regional-ranking/region/asia 

By Elizabeth Koukladas

www.bearlainternationalstudies.com

Why Should You Pursue a Higher Degree in Education?

College and University enrollment is at an all time high, and so the number of Educators and Administrators retiring.  There has been a spike in Faculty and Administrators retiring as the Baby Boomer generation comes to their retirement age more and more positions will become available.  For those of you that are thinking of a Masters degree in Education or an Educational Doctorate Degree this just might be the right time to pursue that dream of a Masters or Doctorate.  I have listed the top 11 schools in the country with number of enrollments and tuition, happy hunting!!  

Top 11 Universities for Graduate Programs in Education.

·      University of Michigan Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

o   Total enrollment 473

o   $19,616 per year in-state, 39,666 per year out-of-state

·      Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

o   Total enrollment 2,051

o   $630 per credit in-state, $1,206 per credit out-of-state

·      University of California-Los Angles, Los Angeles, CA

o   Total enrollment 795

o   $11,220 per year in-state, $15,102 per year out-of-state

·      Pennsylvania State University-University Park, University Park, PA

o   Total enrollment 1,138

o   $17,670 per year in-state, $30,374

·      Vanderbilt University (Peabody), Nashville, TN

o   Total enrollment 808

o   $1,712 per credit

·      University of Georgia, Athens, GA

o   Total enrollment 1,857

o   $7,400 per year in-state, $22,400 per year out-of-state

·      University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

o   Total enrollment 1,222

o   $42,224 per year

·      University of Southern California (Rossier), Los Angeles, CA

o   Total enrollment 1,993

o   $1,473 per credit

·      Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

o   Total enrollment 919

o   $397 per credit in-state, $1,155 per credit out-of-state

·      Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

o   Total enrollment 945

o   $38,480 per year

·      University of Maryland-College Park, College Park, MD

o   Total enrollment 986

o   $551 per credit in-state, $1,188 per credit out-of-state

By Elizabeth Koukladas
www.bearlainternationalstudies.com

Former MIT president Charles M. Vest dies at 72

1941-2013.

Former MIT president Charles M. Vest — a tireless advocate for research and science, and a passionate supporter of diversity and openness — died last night of pancreatic cancer at his home in the Washington area. He was 72.


Vest was a jewel of society, a science ambassador and forever the optimist, constantly striving to make the world a better place. Living life through his passions, Vest invested endlessly to democratize access to education. Reading about his life and all the things he has managed to accomplish is an inspiration, and highly fascinating. 

"Chuck Vest was both a product and a champion of this nation’s powerful scientific and engineering community, He served with distinction as an ambassador and spokesman for science in Washington, advocating tirelessly for the essential role of research in our economic growth and national security."  

Bill Clinton. 

“Knowledge creation thrives in openness and suffers in isolation,”

  

“Through its own work, and especially through the lives and works of its graduates, a great university can strive to make the world well. The knowledge we generate, the things we come to understand, and the devices we build can improve health, economies, security and the quality of life. MIT must continue to be optimistic in its vision of why we are here and what we can do.”

 Charles M. Vest

Rest In Peace  Charles Marstiller Vest. 

Follow this link for a beautifully written article on the life and work of Charles M. Vest. 

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2013/former-mit-president-charles-m-vest-dies-at-72-1213.html

By Amber Williams.

www.bearlainternationalstudies.com

Colleges and Universities are Wooing Students with Discounted Tuition.

Colleges and universities are discounting tuition to encourage students who cannot

afford school or are unwilling to pay tuition at the current cost.  

Colleges and universities have off set the price by forms of institutional grants and scholarships.  Private institutions are slightly at a higher discount, about 48% at Rice University, the cost at Rice University is $38,941 with the discount a student might pay $18,691 when the average discount is applied.  You have nothing to loose by checking out the site and seeing if any of the schools fit your needs.  College Board data is where you would look for the discounted colleges and universities let me know what you think of the site…

http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/press/tuition-discounting.pdf

By Elizabeth Koukladas

www.bearlainternationalstudies.com

Major Growth Cited for Dubai from the 2020 World Expo. “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”

The World Expo in Dubai, 2020 is projected to bring $20

billion to many sectors, including education. 

The education system in Dubai needs reform and expansion. The schools are overflowing with students as demand for international schools has been snowballing for the past ten years. 

“The Expo 2020 win will fuel further prosperity in the emirate, with huge developments expected in infrastructure, including educational institutes; creating more employment opportunities, the win will lead to a greater influx of expatriate workers.” Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of The Knowledge and Human Development Agency (KHDA) said.

“In the next five years we expect to see 70 new or expanded schools, providing places for a further 90,000 students across Dubai,” he added.

Education in the Emirates is growing rapidly, especially with the influx of middle class expats moving to Dubai. The number of international schools is increasing. It will be interesting to see the changes Dubai has gone go through, check back in 2020 for an update!

Amber Williams

www.bearlainternationalstudies.com

Work Smarter Not Harder: Study Tips

Here are ten suggestions on how to study smarter not harder.  As a student your time is

limited and improving on your basic study skills should help.  Keep in mind it is not just about the speed but retention, recall and transfer.

I would like to highlight that Multitasking is not as good as you think, it’s better to master one and move onto the next.  So let me know how the Ten Tips help, and happy final exams….

. Memory Improvement Basics. 

.Focus on the material. 

.Avoid cramming sessions. 

.Structured study time. 

.Keep Learning New Things.  

.Learn in Multiple Ways.  

.Teach What You have Learned to Another Person.  

.Utilize Previous Learning to Promote New Learning. 

.Gain Practical Experience. Look Up Answers Rather Than Struggle to Remember. 

.Understand How you Learn Best. 

.Multiple intelligences. Learning style dimensions. 

.VARK learning styles. 

.Kolb’s learning styles. 

.Use Testing to Boost Learning.  

.Stop Multitasking.

By Elizabeth Koukladas

www.bearlainternationalstudies.com

Toe Tingling Student Discounts in Brighton, UK:

My hometown, the city of Brighton and Hove is a mecca for international students, not only studying the English language, but courses from Beauty to Quantum Physics. 


The city thrives on its student population. There are two universities, a city college, numerous high schools and private education institutions.Therefore, the city is awash with fruity student discounts! Below are some of the BEST, enjoy!

The first step, just as you step off the plane if possible, is to get an NUS card. The is the student ID card, accepted in all establishments. Once in Brighton, you can apply for the card at the One Stop Travel Shop. You can find this at the bottom of St james St, and North Street. Find out more here: http://www.buses.co.uk/trips/onestop.aspx

http://www.studentbeans.com/brighton/offers/ This Student website, requires you to sign up for their newsletter. In my opinion, it is well worth it. There are discounts for anything and everything you could dream of!

Brighton and Hove bus and coach company. Special Tickets for College & University: Students, http://www.buses.co.uk/tickets/student.aspx This one is a must, as the public transport can be expensive in the city. 

Reduced rates for students, when paying council tax: http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/council-tax-and-benefits/council-tax/council-tax-student-reductions (application form included in a link on the site). 

http://www.thestudentcarduk.com/index.php/view-deals-in-your-area/student-discounts-brighton.html Student discounts with an NUS card. 

Now, I would never condone a taxi, unless it is an emergency, as I believe it is a waste of money. When Elizabeth and I were living there, I walked everywhere, and Elizabeth cycled, now I am more into cycling, and Elizabeth is more into the couch. That said, here are student discounts for Brighton taxis: http://www.buses.co.uk/trips/onestop.aspx 

Lets not forget, good old STA Travel. There is a branch also on North Street in Brighton. I have always had a good experience with STA Travel. I used them when I was 19 and went travelling on my own for the first time...oh, the memories.

Enough reminising...for now. The student discounts above should get you settled in Brighton with everything you need. If I find anymore offers which make my toes tingle, I will be sure to let you know.

By Amber Williams.

www.bearlainternationalstudies.com