Happy New Year!
Start the New Year right and consider going green for 2008 - our new Climate Champions
Program will establish networks to share ideas and experiences on addressing climate
change at the local and global level.
Welsh wind farms famously spearhead the green agenda - and all things Welsh will soon
be stateside. Wales Week 2008 will be celebrated in three cities - New York, Boston and
Los Angeles - so mark your calendars.
Head up to the Big Apple fo a sampling of the best in Welsh art and creativity: take in
some Welsh literature, theater and film by both established and emerging artists; listen
to both sides of the sound specturm, from traditional to modern; and root on the Welsh
rugby team as part of the Six Nations tournament at screenings of the match throughout
the city.
On the West Coast, eight Welsh universities will be visiting southern California to highlight
higher education in Wales - and in Boston, some lucky guests will have a taste of the
best Welsh food and drink. Want to know what else is going on? Get the full itinerary of
Wales Week events, or read on for five ways to be wonderfully Welsh this winter.
1. Set your sights high. Wales boasts spectacular mountain vistas, from Snowdon
to the Brecon Beacons - and did you know that Everest, the world's highest
summit, was named for a Welshman, George Everest? Explore the country's rugged
landscape and see the world anew.
2. Tuck in. Pull up a chair and have a taste of some distinctly Welsh dishes: rarebit
(cheese on toast); bara brith (sweetbread); or crempogs (Welsh buttermilk
pancakes), to name just a few.
3. Explore the castles galore. Dolwyddellan, Pwllheli, Caernarfon, Harlech - these
are just a handful of the many castles that dot the Welsh landscape, attracting
adventurers and history buffs alike. Why not join them?
4. Speak Welsh. The number of Welsh speakers is on the rise -join them by having
a go at saying some popular Welsh expressions: Croeso (Welcome); Bore da (good
morning); and Helô or Hŷlo (Hello).
5. Enjoy some rhyme time. A few Welsh landmarks have been commemorated to
verse - learn about the Seven Wonders of Wales and pick one (or more) as a place
to begin your visit!
Pistyll Rhaeadr and Wrexham steeple,
Snowdon's mountain without its people,
Overton yew trees, St Winefride wells,
Llangollen bridge and Gresford bells.
Don't forget to celebrate the Welsh national holiday, St. David's Day, on March 1st. In
the meantime, best wishes for the new year - dymuniad gorau am y flwyddyn newydd!
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Did you know that the ten hottest years ever documented all
occurred since 1990? Or that, in the next 50 years, climate
change could put 25 percent of all land animals and plants on
a path to extinction? As the threats to the planet become
more immediate, the need to communicate about climate
change becomes more urgent. In an effort to engage young
people in this task, the British Council is partnering with the
California Air Resources Board to identify Climate Champions.
This program will connect 16-18 year olds in addressing
climate change in California and across the United States, as
well as across the world. Enter the competition for a chance
to not only participate in a peer network and share ideas on
how to impact your community, but also to travel to London
and Kobe, Japan, this spring to interact with champions from
around the world and address world leaders who are meeting
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What's not to love about studying at one of Wales's 10 great
universities? From Cardiff to Caerphilly and all the places in
between, Wales is home to schools sure to suit aspiring
statesmen and scientists alike. Consider studying in the
birthplace of Dylan Thomas, the Stereophonics and Bertrand
Russell and find yourself in league with some extraordinary
thinkers. Our Scholarships Database is a great resource of
ways to fund your UK degree, in Wales and beyond - so have
a look and remember that some amazing institutions await. |
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There's still time to apply for an undergraduate spot at UK
universities - the deadline for international students is June
30. Apply to up to five universities at England, Scotland
Wales or Northern Ireland with one easy online form.
Wondering what to do about your US educational
qualifications? Curious about where to input course numbers?
If you want some practice before you fill out the real thing,
check out our UCAS simulator for review of each section and
get answers to your most frequently asked questions so you
can apply with ease. |
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Wales is in Frommer's top 13 worldwide destinations - make
sure it's in yours too!
Only two hours from London, and if you act quickly, you can
get there for just £1! Frommers has chosen Cardiff, Wales's
capital city, as one of the 13 favorites worldwide in their list
of top destinations for 2008. Wales is packed with mountain
ranges, lush valleys, rugged coastline, and little market
towns. While its cosmopolitan cities have great-value
nightlife Wales is compared to other parts of the UK, also full
of folklore and legend and crammed with history. Experience
some of the world's best mountain biking, or enjoy a range of
adventure activities like Coasteering in the land where it was
invented.
For more information visit www.godowales.com,
www.visitwales.com and order your free copy of the 2008
Wales Mini Rough Guide or telephone 1-800-462-2748 or
email walesinfo@visitbritain.org. |
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