Author: Isabel Khine (STC Class of 2015)
You’re probably wondering what the difference is between UK universities and US universities, and which is ‘better’ than the other. To be honest, they aren’t that comparable to each other because they’re two very different systems, and whether or not one is better than the other boils down to what type of person you are, and what you want from your university experience.
You’re probably wondering what the difference is between UK universities and US universities, and which is ‘better’ than the other. To be honest, they aren’t that comparable to each other because they’re two very different systems, and whether or not one is better than the other boils down to what type of person you are, and what you want from your university experience.
If you know exactly what you want to study at university, then the UK is a good choice for you because instead of just enrolling to a university and taking a range of different courses before deciding on a major, you apply for a specific degree program. Being able to focus on just one (or two subjects, if you take a joint honours degree; but more on that later) subject might be an absolute godsend if you’re sick and tired of a very broad high school curriculum!
Another plus about living in the UK for three to four years is that the rest of Europe is right at your doorstep. Most UK universities participate in the ERASMUS scheme, which is an exchange program that allows students at EU universities to study at a different partner institution for one semester or even a whole year! This is a brilliant opportunity if you’re not able to take a gap year but still want to travel a lot before finishing your degree.
It’s really important to remember most UK universities are academically focused, but there are a number of vocational further education colleges, performing arts conservatories and fine art schools that you can apply to! Pick what’s right for you.
Read the rest of her article on choosing UK universities.
Another plus about living in the UK for three to four years is that the rest of Europe is right at your doorstep. Most UK universities participate in the ERASMUS scheme, which is an exchange program that allows students at EU universities to study at a different partner institution for one semester or even a whole year! This is a brilliant opportunity if you’re not able to take a gap year but still want to travel a lot before finishing your degree.
It’s really important to remember most UK universities are academically focused, but there are a number of vocational further education colleges, performing arts conservatories and fine art schools that you can apply to! Pick what’s right for you.
Read the rest of her article on choosing UK universities.
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