We know it's spring when the flowers are out, the forecast is rainy, and Daylight Savings
Time makes the day just a little bit longer.
2008 marks the 38th anniversary of Earth Day in the United States. Across the country,
tree plantings, recycling initiatives, and community cleanups are just a few ways we'll be
renewing our pledge to the planet.
Keen to go green? Whether you're resident in one of the 50 states or live in England,
Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, here are 5 ways you can go green wherever you
are:
1. Don't light up. Turn off the lights when you leave a room and cut down on your
electricity use.
2. Eat your veggies. Pay a visit to your local farmer's market and pick up some
pesticide-free produce.
3. Send an email. Online letters and bill-pay options aren't just faster, they reduce
your paper waste.
4. Listen to your mother. She's right: the old phrase, "reduce, reuse, recycle," is
truer than ever.
5. Clean up. Pitch in at a neighborhood clean-up to beautify a local park - you'll
make some friends and make a difference.
Still looking for some eco-friendly ways to spend your April? Our website is an online
bridge across the Pond that'll have the latest information on our Climate Champions
Program and reminders about upcoming deadlines for the UK undergraduate study and
the Marshall Scholarship.
Happy Earth Day - and Happy Spring!
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Going green really has gone global. Climate Champions from
Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan,
Mexico, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United
States met in London in March 2008 to share their
experiences and discuss how to deliver real impact on climate
change. Learn more about their workshop and what's coming
next as they prepare to present a challenge to Environment
Ministers at the Youth Portion of the G8 Summit in Kobe,
Japan, next month. |
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Aspiring ecologists and biologists take note: UK universities
are renowned for the excellence of their science programs.
But it's not just the science: whether you're a scholar in
cultural studies or a philosopher-in-training, UK academic
institutions both challenge and inspire. American undergrads
considering a UK Master's degree are eligible for the Marshall
Scholarship, an annual award established by the British
government in 1953 to celebrate the implementation of the
European Recovery Plan, or the Marshall Plan. The
Scholarship provides a living allowance in addition to full
tuition costs for up to 45 Americans to study at any UK
universities. Want to know more? Check out our website for
full eligibility criteria and application details. |
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It's almost that time: June 30 is the deadline for international
students applying for undergraduate degrees at UK
universities. Make sure you've got your application sorted out
and ready to go with our overview on UK undergraduate
study or have one last practice run with your UCAS form the
online-only application which allows you to apply to up to
five UK institutions with one easy click. |
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