Sunday, October 24, 2010

How do I fund medical school in the UK

How do I fund medical school in the UK?
Soon I'll be finishing a science degree (BSc) and if I get a 1st I'm planning on applying to medical school. If this happens (touch wood!) how would I go about funding my tuition fees and general living expenses? At the moment I have a loan. But when I enter medical school I'll be 22. Anyone done the same? How did you fund yourself in medical school? P.S. It will no doubt be different in America, so only people with knowledge of UK university systems please.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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LOL...well there's always the strip club. From what I understand the gay community are really good tippers when it comes to there strippers *wink* Hey, gotta friend that graduated from Yale with a Bio-Chem degree...he said he funded the part of his tuition that wasn't covered by scholarship stripping at a gay club. He's not gay but he made good money to cover books and what not.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

How does it work for students wishing to stay in the UK after school

How does it work for students wishing to stay in the UK after school?
So I've heard about something in Scotland called fresh talent: starting in Scotland, which offers two years after school to situate yourself, and I've also heard that the Greater England area offers one year after school. I'm curious as to how the whole process works, and essentially, what I would do at the end of that year [What level of job would one need to be working in? Would it be as difficult to stay as it would be for someone newly entering? etc.]
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Fresh talent and International graduate schemes have been taken off by Home office. Now you have to qualify on a point based criteria which is Highly skilled tier 1 More on Ukstudent Life http://www.smartukstudent.com

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Friday, October 8, 2010

What happens after secondary school in the UK

What happens after secondary school in the UK?
In the US, we go to high school until we're eighteen. I've heard that secondary school ends when students are sixteen. What do they do next? If anyone wants to explain the whole UK grade system to me that would be amazing=D Thanks!
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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Right.... During the Last 2 years of secondary school ("years 10 and 11", ages 15 and 16 approximately), you study for your GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) usually in 10-12 subjects, some compulsory some optional. Coursework takes place over the two years, and there are final exams at the end. Grades are A*ABCD etc. Only grades A* - C count for anything. After GCSEs a lot of students carry on to do A-levels. A levels take 2 years and are divided into two parts - AS and A2, usually students take 4 AS subjects, drop one, and continue the other 3 to A2 level. A-levels are used as criteria for admission to university. A levels are graded ABC etc (note no A* at A level). Clever people can also do Advanced Extension Awards in some subjects. University applications are made through a centralised system - UCAS - with a single application form. Applications are made before the A2 level exams, so you and the university have to try to guess how you'll do at A levels. Offers are made before A level results come out and are conditional on achieving whatever results the offering university wants. Some universities require AAA or even AAAA results. University grading is by "degree classifications" a 1st is the best, then 2:1 (upper 2nd), 2:2 (lower 2nd), 3rd.

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Friday, October 1, 2010

What's it like to make the transition from UK secondary school to a US high school

What's it like to make the transition from UK secondary school to a US high school?
I'm 17 and currently in year 12 in the UK (the equivalent of junior year) and I may be moving over to the US in the summer, and completing my senior year there. I was wondering what itâ€™s like to make the transition, because we only take 4 subjects in year 12 & 13, is it easy to go back to taking lots of subjects again? And, other than the obvious, in what ways do British and American schools differ? Thanks for your help.
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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You should not be required to take "lots of subjects" when you transfer to the US high school system, however, you do need to ensure you have all your UK credits properly documented and placed in an official transcript so an evaluation of your transcripts can be done by the US School you intend to go to. American schools typically go from 0800 to about 1530 hours each day, but that can vary depending on location. Schools typically run from September through the following June, but that can also vary. Some schools start in August and end in May. There are some year round schools as well, where breaks are shorter but the same number of days (180) and credits are required to move on to the next level. US schools are usually big on sports, but the norm is baseball, football (US), track and field, basketball, and tennis. Some may carry water sports, wrestling, volleyball, and others. Cricket and Soccer still haven't caught on nearly as much as in the UK. Good luck.

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