January 2007
Happy 2007 from the British Council!
From the rousing Hogmanay celebrations across Scotland, to the ancient practice of
"First Footing," cities across the UK welcomed the New Year in style.
So, New Year, new opportunities, new countries. Four in particular warrant a second
look - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have something to offer the
discerning student, whether you're craving the edgy pace of the big city or the charm of
country living. UK institutions are world-class - and studying abroad is a great way to
gain international experience.
Still, after you've researched the nuts and bolts of studying in the United Kingdom and
figured out how to pay for it, you might still have questions - and only another student
can tell you what the experience is really like. Follow the adventures of four Americans
currently studying at universities throughout the UK with our brand-new blogs. Tunde
clues you in about grad school in Leeds, Krysti spills about getting a bachelor's degree
British style, and Caitlyn and Laura give you the 411 about spending a year away from
home.
Not quite there yet? Consider the handful of ways to fund your UK student experience -
have a look at our scholarships database, learn about how to use Federal Aid at UK
institutions, and find out how to generate some pocket money while working in the UK.
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Looking for funding? Our scholarships database is the only
place on the web that lists scholarships just for US students
interested in full degree programs in England, Scotland,
Wales, and Northern Ireland. Many of these are merit-based
awards that can be applied toward a range of courses,
and you can sort through more than 100 scholarships using a
number of criteria, including institution, subject, region, and
level of study. Consider registering with us to receive email
alerts every time our database is updated with scholaships
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Can you guess what William Joseph Burns, the US
Ambassador to Russia, and Ray Dolby, inventor and founder
of Dolby Sound have in common? Both were Marshall Scholars
- Ambassador Burns earned MPhil and DPhil degrees in
International Relations from Oxford, and Mr. Dolby received
his PhD in Physics from Cambridge. The Marshall Scholarship,
established in 1953, is the only one of its kind which was
established by an Act of Parliament. The scholarship,
awarded annually to 40 American students and tenable at any
UK institution, covers expenses related to two (or three)
years of study, including tuition and fees, travel, and cost of
living. |
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Did you know you can take Federal Financial Aid money with
you across the pond? Over 100 UK insitutions are registered
with the US Deparment of Education and are eligible to
receive Federal Aid funding. Learn more about the process
with our step-by-step overview, or read about it straight
from the horse's mouth - our blogs are written by Americans
studying in the UK who offer firsthand insight on funding,
academics, student life, and more. |
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Want to work while you're in the UK? American students in
the UK on full-time courses of study are eligible to work part-
time during term, and full-time during breaks and holidays.
Earn some money while you earn your degree and soak up
the wide range of cultural and sporting events, shopping and
pubs that so endear the UK to American students and the
world. |
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