Interest rates are favourable in the US. However, either the university or a greencard holder should be a guarantor.Planning to study abroad? Most students' first thought would be to take an education loan. And, the cheaper the rate, the better.For students applying to US universities, there is another option to garner funds. Provided they have a guarantor a green card holder or, in some cases, if the university stands the guarantee they can avail the loan in the US itself.
According to data from the Open Door Report published by the Institute of International Education, US was the preferred destination for Indian students, with 104,897 of them opting for courses in 2010.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Three top Reasons to Consider Getting Your study abroad Degree
Walk into any high school counseling office and they will have numerous posters advertising colleges. Where I grew up, about half of those posters were from the local community college and the other half from various state schools located no more than a two-hour drive away. What you won’t find are posters or any information on schools outside of the country. People are curious as to why the rest of the world just isn’t on Americans' radar, and I think that this has to do with it. So, since your high school guidance counselor won’t tell you about universities abroad or why to go abroad, here are my top three reasons.
The experience. Getting visas to live and work abroad can be difficult and complicated, except for one group of people: students. The experience will change your life and if you want to try it out, doing it while you are a student is the easiest way as far as immigration goes. Whether you want to learn Chinese or gorge yourself on Yorkshire puddings, immersing yourself in a foreign education system will help you acclimate to your new country, and fast too.
Future opportunities. If you decide to stay, it is considerably easier to live abroad in a country if you have been through that country’s education system. Here in the UK graduates can stay for a year after they complete their degree without having to obtain a sponsor, in the form of a job, ahead of time. If you decide to move home, the skills needed to relate to people from other cultures and the ability to travel are becoming increasingly important in the workplace.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Construction and Real Estate Management
,Economics and Management and Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy.
The cost. Most of the time, getting a degree abroad is cheaper for a plethora of reasons. Many countries offer degrees that are shorter in length and cheaper in cost both per year and overall. Essentially, you get more bang for your buck. If you go to school in Iowa can you visit 10 other countries on your Spring break? Well, maybe, but it wouldn’t be as convenient and cheap as if you were living abroad.Especially if you know that you want to study abroad for a semester or a whole year, why not consider it for your whole degree?
The experience. Getting visas to live and work abroad can be difficult and complicated, except for one group of people: students. The experience will change your life and if you want to try it out, doing it while you are a student is the easiest way as far as immigration goes. Whether you want to learn Chinese or gorge yourself on Yorkshire puddings, immersing yourself in a foreign education system will help you acclimate to your new country, and fast too.
Future opportunities. If you decide to stay, it is considerably easier to live abroad in a country if you have been through that country’s education system. Here in the UK graduates can stay for a year after they complete their degree without having to obtain a sponsor, in the form of a job, ahead of time. If you decide to move home, the skills needed to relate to people from other cultures and the ability to travel are becoming increasingly important in the workplace.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Construction and Real Estate Management
,Economics and Management and Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy.
The cost. Most of the time, getting a degree abroad is cheaper for a plethora of reasons. Many countries offer degrees that are shorter in length and cheaper in cost both per year and overall. Essentially, you get more bang for your buck. If you go to school in Iowa can you visit 10 other countries on your Spring break? Well, maybe, but it wouldn’t be as convenient and cheap as if you were living abroad.Especially if you know that you want to study abroad for a semester or a whole year, why not consider it for your whole degree?
Friday, May 6, 2011
Karnataka Examinations Authority will conduct entrance test for MBA courses
From this year, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has been saddled with the responsibility of conducting entrance examinations for the masters in business administration (MBA) courses for colleges that fall under the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).The KEA will also conduct entrance examinations for admission to masters in technology and computer applications courses. Until now, the responsibility for conducting the entrance tests for these courses was with the VTU. The state higher education department, in an official order, notified this change.
Sources in the KEA confirmed this and said, We have received orders from the higher education department, and we will take further action.KEA officials said that the plan is to conduct the entrance tests in the first week of July.Results would be announced by the second week of July, and counselling sessions for joining the courses could begin from the third week of July, said a source.Every year, according to statistics available from VTU, nearly 25,000 candidates apply for the MBA course, and the MTech course receives nearly 15,000 applicants.The demand for the MBA course is higher, even though the number of seats available is only about 8,000,a source said.At least initially, the KEA does not plan to have counselling sessions for any of these courses outside Bangalore.For all the courses, the counselling will be conducted only in Bangalore, at the KEA, Malleswarm. We will think of extending counselling services to other centres next year, a source said.VTU authorities, however, admitted to this reporter that they were far from pleased by this move of the higher education department. An official from the higher education department explained,This is not merely a matter of the prestige of the university. We want the entire admission process to be transparent.
Sources in the KEA confirmed this and said, We have received orders from the higher education department, and we will take further action.KEA officials said that the plan is to conduct the entrance tests in the first week of July.Results would be announced by the second week of July, and counselling sessions for joining the courses could begin from the third week of July, said a source.Every year, according to statistics available from VTU, nearly 25,000 candidates apply for the MBA course, and the MTech course receives nearly 15,000 applicants.The demand for the MBA course is higher, even though the number of seats available is only about 8,000,a source said.At least initially, the KEA does not plan to have counselling sessions for any of these courses outside Bangalore.For all the courses, the counselling will be conducted only in Bangalore, at the KEA, Malleswarm. We will think of extending counselling services to other centres next year, a source said.VTU authorities, however, admitted to this reporter that they were far from pleased by this move of the higher education department. An official from the higher education department explained,This is not merely a matter of the prestige of the university. We want the entire admission process to be transparent.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
A global education means not only attaining degrees which are accepted globally but also gaining a wider cosmopolitan exposure and experience
In an era of a flat world, the boundaries of the countries are diminishing and organisations are hiring professionals beyond the geographical boundaries. In this dynamic environment it is very important for the students to be ready for global opportunities. And to grab these opportunities, one needs to have a global education. Global education means not only attaining degrees which are accepted globally but also a wider cosmopolitan exposure and experience.
Global education is an education perspective which arises from the fact that contemporary people live and interact in an increasingly globalised world. This makes it crucial for education to give learners the opportunities and competences to reflect and share their own point of view and role within a global, interconnected society, as well as to understand and discuss complex relationships of common social, ecological, political and economic issues, so as to derive new ways of thinking and acting.
Especially over the past two decades, Indian students’ mobility to foreign universities has become an integral part of India’s higher education landscape. Overseas education is no more a domain of only the rich in India. Even middle class students have been expanding the breadth of their abilities by acquiring enhanced academic knowledge overseas. Indian parents also do not measure education in terms of its costs which explain why Indian students form the largest contingent of international students in foreign universities. According to various reports,12,500 students went to Canada;104,897 to U.S.A; 59,719 to Australia; 12,000 to New Zealand and 57,500 to UK in 2010.There are various reasons for Indian students preferring overseas education over studying in India.nIndian education system: Though the higher education system in India comprises of more than 17,000 colleges, 20 central universities, 217 state universities, 106 deemed universities and 13 institutes of national importance these are not sufficient for the growing population of India. Moreover the teaching mode is largely theoretical and practice and application of the subjects is minimal.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Global Production Engineering,Internet MBA and Intelligent Software Systems.
Increasing per capita income: There is a demand for quality education among India's burgeoning middle classes and they are ready to spend extra for global education.
Cultural exposure: Students can have exposure of other cultures. One of the biggest advantages of studying abroad is the overall value it adds, not only to the degree or qualification sought but also to oneself as an individual.Better financial prospects: Overseas education is considered a ticket to global careers as ‘global minded’ professionals are in demand. Some studies reveal that students who study abroad have a more expansive world-view and therefore employers perceive such students as independent.
Flexibility: One of the most appealing aspects about studying at a foreign university is the flexible multi-disciplinary approach towards academics. A degree is tailored to suit the interests of the students.
Newer courses: Studying abroad exposes a student to a varied range of courses and programmes that are not available in India.
Cost effectiveness: Cost of education is also one of the major enabling factors for the outward flow of students. Higher education costs in India are ridiculously low compared to most advanced country, but this is so only in government run institutions. Private higher education institutions that have mushroomed all over the country charge stupendously high fees and provides substandard education. For the same cost, a student could get better education abroad along with international employability.
Though there are innumerable benefits of studying abroad, there are a lot of complexities involved too. Of late there have been instances of closure of various private institutions in UK and Australia, jeopardising the future of thousands of students. Thousands of applications from India also got rejected by U.K and Australia because of document fraud.Some students have even fell prey of illegal human trafficking. Malta Boat tragedy is one such an unfortunate case. 300 youths, including 170 from Punjab, lost their lives in the Malta Sicily Channel, near Italy international waters, after the boat collided with a ship during an illegal mid-sea transfer.
Therefore, before enrolling in a foreign institution, it is essential for the students to find out as much as they can about the accreditor and the institutions it accredits, as well as the recognition process of the foreign education ministry. They should strictly prevent usage of fraudulent documents as it gravely hampers their dream to study abroad.Students should also be wary of fly-by-night immigration consultants who suggest admissions in not so credible colleges thereby jeopardising the future of the students. International education is a valuable industry forwarding a noble cause and should not be hijacked by the illegal and unethical behaviour of desperate visa seekers.
Global education is an education perspective which arises from the fact that contemporary people live and interact in an increasingly globalised world. This makes it crucial for education to give learners the opportunities and competences to reflect and share their own point of view and role within a global, interconnected society, as well as to understand and discuss complex relationships of common social, ecological, political and economic issues, so as to derive new ways of thinking and acting.
Especially over the past two decades, Indian students’ mobility to foreign universities has become an integral part of India’s higher education landscape. Overseas education is no more a domain of only the rich in India. Even middle class students have been expanding the breadth of their abilities by acquiring enhanced academic knowledge overseas. Indian parents also do not measure education in terms of its costs which explain why Indian students form the largest contingent of international students in foreign universities. According to various reports,12,500 students went to Canada;104,897 to U.S.A; 59,719 to Australia; 12,000 to New Zealand and 57,500 to UK in 2010.There are various reasons for Indian students preferring overseas education over studying in India.nIndian education system: Though the higher education system in India comprises of more than 17,000 colleges, 20 central universities, 217 state universities, 106 deemed universities and 13 institutes of national importance these are not sufficient for the growing population of India. Moreover the teaching mode is largely theoretical and practice and application of the subjects is minimal.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Global Production Engineering,Internet MBA and Intelligent Software Systems.
Increasing per capita income: There is a demand for quality education among India's burgeoning middle classes and they are ready to spend extra for global education.
Cultural exposure: Students can have exposure of other cultures. One of the biggest advantages of studying abroad is the overall value it adds, not only to the degree or qualification sought but also to oneself as an individual.Better financial prospects: Overseas education is considered a ticket to global careers as ‘global minded’ professionals are in demand. Some studies reveal that students who study abroad have a more expansive world-view and therefore employers perceive such students as independent.
Flexibility: One of the most appealing aspects about studying at a foreign university is the flexible multi-disciplinary approach towards academics. A degree is tailored to suit the interests of the students.
Newer courses: Studying abroad exposes a student to a varied range of courses and programmes that are not available in India.
Cost effectiveness: Cost of education is also one of the major enabling factors for the outward flow of students. Higher education costs in India are ridiculously low compared to most advanced country, but this is so only in government run institutions. Private higher education institutions that have mushroomed all over the country charge stupendously high fees and provides substandard education. For the same cost, a student could get better education abroad along with international employability.
Though there are innumerable benefits of studying abroad, there are a lot of complexities involved too. Of late there have been instances of closure of various private institutions in UK and Australia, jeopardising the future of thousands of students. Thousands of applications from India also got rejected by U.K and Australia because of document fraud.Some students have even fell prey of illegal human trafficking. Malta Boat tragedy is one such an unfortunate case. 300 youths, including 170 from Punjab, lost their lives in the Malta Sicily Channel, near Italy international waters, after the boat collided with a ship during an illegal mid-sea transfer.
Therefore, before enrolling in a foreign institution, it is essential for the students to find out as much as they can about the accreditor and the institutions it accredits, as well as the recognition process of the foreign education ministry. They should strictly prevent usage of fraudulent documents as it gravely hampers their dream to study abroad.Students should also be wary of fly-by-night immigration consultants who suggest admissions in not so credible colleges thereby jeopardising the future of the students. International education is a valuable industry forwarding a noble cause and should not be hijacked by the illegal and unethical behaviour of desperate visa seekers.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Students chosen to travel abroad
Briefly, from School Library Journal For Tommy, the only question is whether or not Origami Yoda is real. Of course he’s real as a small puppet on Dwight’s finger. But does the oracle possess magic power? In order to find out, he decides to compile scientific evidence from the experiences of those who asked Origami Yoda for help. His friend Harvey is invited to comment on each story because he thinks Yoda is nothing but a ‘green paper wad.Tommy also comments because he’s supposedly trying to solve the puzzle. In actuality, the story is about boys and girls in sixth grade trying to figure out how being social works. The situations that Yoda has a hand in are pretty authentic, and the setting is broad enough to be any school. The plot is age-old but with the twist of being presented on crumpled pages with cartoon sketches, supposed hand printing, and varying typefaces. Kids should love it.
Nightly TV read-aloud show continues
Storytime, the nightly television show in which community members read books to children, will continue to air at 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays on the Education Channel, cable 99.The read-aloud show is recommended for prekindergarten through fifth-grade students.This week’s stories include:Harry Houdini: Escape Artist,The Frog Prince, Continued,Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter,The Keeping Quilt and The Story About Pig.
Memorial scholarship set up for Immokalee students
A memorial scholarship has been established in honor of Sgt. Linda Pierre. The 28-year-old Immokalee resident was one of five U.S. soldiers killed April 16 while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.In response to community support, a nonprofit corporation, the Sgt. Linda Pierre Memorial Scholarship, Inc., has been established. The founding committee includes Larry Wilcoxson from Immokalee, Tim Nance and Shari Monetta from Golden Gate Estates, and Chuck Marshall from Naples.A dedication ceremony for the new scholarship will be held at 9:30 a.m. today at Immokalee High School.Donations received by the memorial fund will used to provide scholarships for Immokalee High School graduates in memory of Pierre’s service. A committee consisting of Immokalee community leaders and representatives of Immokalee High School will award the scholarships.Funds will be held at an account at Bank of America. Persons wishing to donate to the scholarship fund can make deposits at any Bank of America banking center in the name of the Sergeant Linda Pierre Memorial Scholarship.
Checks, made payable to the Sergeant Linda Pierre Memorial Scholarship, can also be mailed directly to: Tim Nance -Treasurer, P.O. Box 990129, Naples, FL 34116.Spring Creek Elementary School team wins state, heads to nationals
The Full Circle Team from Spring Creek Elementary in Bonita Springs not only took home the first place trophy, they received the Renatra Fusca Award for outstanding creativity in the solution to their long term problem at the state Odyssey of the Mind competition held recently.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international program which fosters creativity, team work and problem solving as the teams develop a solution to a long-term problem and also demonstrate their quick thinking in a spontaneous problem.This is the second year in a row that Spring Creek has had a team go to the world competition. The team now faces fundraising in a short amount of time. The team will need to raise $10,000 to cover room, board and airfare for the five team members, coaches and parent chaperons. World will be held May 27 to 31 in College Park, Md.
If you are interested in learning more about the team or making a donation please contact Spring Creek Elementary coach Beth Graziani at (239) 947-0001.Police, fire departments to host Naples youth academyThe City of Naples Police and Fire departments will host a Youth Academy this summer.The one-week program will introduce middle school students, ages 11 to 14, to careers in law enforcement, fire service and emergency medical service. Students will be involved in classroom and practical exercises.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Global Change Ecology,Industrial Engineering and Master of Landscape Architecture.
Naples Art Museum names button contest winner
Congratulations to Golden Gate High School sophomore Deanna Caceres for being named the winner of the Naples Museum of Art Button Design Contest. The winning button design was selected based on its representation of this year’s theme,Art!The annual contest, open to students at all grade levels, is designed to promote the importance of the arts for young visitors to the museum. Approximately 2,000 entries were submitted. Caceres’ winning design will become next year’s button, given out to students during visits to the museum during the 2011-12 school year.Additionally, Honorable Mention designations have been awarded to five students in recognition of their outstanding achievement. These designs will be printed as stickers which, along with the buttons, are distributed on Family Days.In addition to Caceres, students recognized include: Matteo Bernal, a third-grader at Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Jaylen Carroll, a sixth-grader at Eden Park Elementary School; Adriana Cruz Lopez, a senior at Lely High School; Emily Serna, a fifth-grader at Sabal Palm Elementary School; and Savannah Raines, a junior at Palmetto Ridge High School.
GED Connection to air on Education Channel
If you’re planning to take the General Educational Development exam anytime soon, you’ll want to be sure and catch the GED Connection television show, which provides adult learners with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for and pass the newly revised GED exam. The GED Connection series combines 39 video programs, print materials and Internet learning activities to make studying for the test effective. From the first episode through the last, GED Connection takes an in-depth look at the five subject areas covered on the GED exam reading, writing, math, science and social studies.Tune in to The Education Channel, cable 99, each weekday at 6:30 a.m., and 10 p.m., beginning Monday, May 9, to catch all the 30-minute episodes.
Those who would like to prepare for the GED exam in a classroom setting can take advantage of GED preparation classes offered at no cost at the following locations: The Golden Gate Adult Learning Center, 2701 48th Terrace SW, (239) 377-3905; Immokalee Technical Center, 508 N. 9th St., in Immokalee, (239) 377-9900 ; and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology, 3702 Estey Ave., (239) 377-0984
Bullying awareness panel rescheduled
The Bullying Awareness Discussion Panel originally scheduled for April 27 at Palmetto Ridge High School, which was cancelled due to brush fires in Golden Gate Estates, has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, May 9, in the Palmetto Ridge High School auditorium, 1655 Victory Lane.Parents of students attending any Collier County public school located in Golden Gate Estates are invited to attend this very informative event. District school psychologists, school counselors and behavior specialists will be joined by members of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to discuss several topics associated with bullying.The focus of the panel is to provide those in attendance with an awareness of bullying as well as information on the topic. Specific areas covered include: state laws and district policy around bullying; procedures followed for investigating bullying in schools; and how to recognize a bullying situation and talk to your children about bullying.To learn more, please contact the district’s coordinator for Safe and Drug Free Schools, Nancy Tarrete, at (239) 377-0128.
Immokalee BETA Club shines at state competition
Some 70 Immokalee High School (IHS) BETA Club members are back home after winning first place honors at the 69th Annual State of Florida BETA Club Convention recently held in Orlando. Immokalee finished first in the state competition in banner, campaign skit, participation, philanthropy, scrapbook and service. The Immokalee Indians also took fifth place in the quiz bowl.Other notable honors: Junior Joseph Flores was elected State of Florida BETA Club president; junior Amelea Rodriguez won first place in the photography competition; junior Dulce Morales won first place in the spelling competition; senior Elva Sandoval won second place in the ceramics competition; junior Linda Jean Pierre won second place in the oratory competition; junior Efren Moreno won second place in the Spanish competition; and junior DJ Kendall won third place in the Math competition.Based on their performance, the Immokalee BETA Club has earned the right to represent Florida at the 31st Annual National BETA Convention to be held June 21-24 in Nashville, Tenn. Until then, club members will be busy raising funds to pay for their journey.
BETA is an acronym for Better Education Through Achievement. The club motto is Let us lead by serving others.” To be eligible to take part in convention activities, BETA members must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. IHS has been involved with BETA for 56 years, and the club has a proud history of doing exceptionally well in both state and national competitions – having won awards at the state level every year since the mid-80’s and at the national level every year since 1990.
Students chosen to travel abroad
Each summer, the Naples Council on World Affairs School Outreach Committee offers scholarships to students in Collier County to participate in an international experience. The Experiment in International Living is a program of World Learning that offers summer programs for high school students. The focus of the programs is to encourage students to expand their understanding of the world and its cultures and potentially change their lives forever. Part of each program will include a home stay with a local host family.This year, seven students have qualified for scholarships and will be traveling to eight countries as student ambassadors. Study abroad in Austria. Barron Collier High School student Maria Casado will travel to Italy where her program will focus on language and the arts.Golden Gate High School student Medens Gerbier has chosen to experience the culture, language, animal habitats and visits to historic religious sites of Thailand. Community School of Naples student Becky Henkind will be exploring China and improving her Chinese language skills as she visits Beijing and travels to the interior to learn about the diverse ethnic minorities living in remote areas of China. Seacrest High School student Kerrie Durham is interested in learning more about the Arabic language and Islamic culture of Morocco. Barron Collier High School student Johanna Fornberg will visit Botswana where she
will explore its diverse ecosystems as well as work with villagers on development projects to improve living conditions in the host village. Golden Gate High School student Revenel Metayer has chosen to experience Ghanaian hospitality and generosity as he learns Twi language, history, culture and economics of Ghana. And Barron Collier High School student Katherine Nunner will improve her Spanish language skills and learn about the traditions and regional cultures of the people during her visit to Spain where she will explore the historic sites.
Nightly TV read-aloud show continues
Storytime, the nightly television show in which community members read books to children, will continue to air at 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays on the Education Channel, cable 99.The read-aloud show is recommended for prekindergarten through fifth-grade students.This week’s stories include:Harry Houdini: Escape Artist,The Frog Prince, Continued,Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter,The Keeping Quilt and The Story About Pig.
Memorial scholarship set up for Immokalee students
A memorial scholarship has been established in honor of Sgt. Linda Pierre. The 28-year-old Immokalee resident was one of five U.S. soldiers killed April 16 while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.In response to community support, a nonprofit corporation, the Sgt. Linda Pierre Memorial Scholarship, Inc., has been established. The founding committee includes Larry Wilcoxson from Immokalee, Tim Nance and Shari Monetta from Golden Gate Estates, and Chuck Marshall from Naples.A dedication ceremony for the new scholarship will be held at 9:30 a.m. today at Immokalee High School.Donations received by the memorial fund will used to provide scholarships for Immokalee High School graduates in memory of Pierre’s service. A committee consisting of Immokalee community leaders and representatives of Immokalee High School will award the scholarships.Funds will be held at an account at Bank of America. Persons wishing to donate to the scholarship fund can make deposits at any Bank of America banking center in the name of the Sergeant Linda Pierre Memorial Scholarship.
Checks, made payable to the Sergeant Linda Pierre Memorial Scholarship, can also be mailed directly to: Tim Nance -Treasurer, P.O. Box 990129, Naples, FL 34116.Spring Creek Elementary School team wins state, heads to nationals
The Full Circle Team from Spring Creek Elementary in Bonita Springs not only took home the first place trophy, they received the Renatra Fusca Award for outstanding creativity in the solution to their long term problem at the state Odyssey of the Mind competition held recently.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international program which fosters creativity, team work and problem solving as the teams develop a solution to a long-term problem and also demonstrate their quick thinking in a spontaneous problem.This is the second year in a row that Spring Creek has had a team go to the world competition. The team now faces fundraising in a short amount of time. The team will need to raise $10,000 to cover room, board and airfare for the five team members, coaches and parent chaperons. World will be held May 27 to 31 in College Park, Md.
If you are interested in learning more about the team or making a donation please contact Spring Creek Elementary coach Beth Graziani at (239) 947-0001.Police, fire departments to host Naples youth academyThe City of Naples Police and Fire departments will host a Youth Academy this summer.The one-week program will introduce middle school students, ages 11 to 14, to careers in law enforcement, fire service and emergency medical service. Students will be involved in classroom and practical exercises.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Global Change Ecology,Industrial Engineering and Master of Landscape Architecture.
Naples Art Museum names button contest winner
Congratulations to Golden Gate High School sophomore Deanna Caceres for being named the winner of the Naples Museum of Art Button Design Contest. The winning button design was selected based on its representation of this year’s theme,Art!The annual contest, open to students at all grade levels, is designed to promote the importance of the arts for young visitors to the museum. Approximately 2,000 entries were submitted. Caceres’ winning design will become next year’s button, given out to students during visits to the museum during the 2011-12 school year.Additionally, Honorable Mention designations have been awarded to five students in recognition of their outstanding achievement. These designs will be printed as stickers which, along with the buttons, are distributed on Family Days.In addition to Caceres, students recognized include: Matteo Bernal, a third-grader at Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Jaylen Carroll, a sixth-grader at Eden Park Elementary School; Adriana Cruz Lopez, a senior at Lely High School; Emily Serna, a fifth-grader at Sabal Palm Elementary School; and Savannah Raines, a junior at Palmetto Ridge High School.
GED Connection to air on Education Channel
If you’re planning to take the General Educational Development exam anytime soon, you’ll want to be sure and catch the GED Connection television show, which provides adult learners with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for and pass the newly revised GED exam. The GED Connection series combines 39 video programs, print materials and Internet learning activities to make studying for the test effective. From the first episode through the last, GED Connection takes an in-depth look at the five subject areas covered on the GED exam reading, writing, math, science and social studies.Tune in to The Education Channel, cable 99, each weekday at 6:30 a.m., and 10 p.m., beginning Monday, May 9, to catch all the 30-minute episodes.
Those who would like to prepare for the GED exam in a classroom setting can take advantage of GED preparation classes offered at no cost at the following locations: The Golden Gate Adult Learning Center, 2701 48th Terrace SW, (239) 377-3905; Immokalee Technical Center, 508 N. 9th St., in Immokalee, (239) 377-9900 ; and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology, 3702 Estey Ave., (239) 377-0984
Bullying awareness panel rescheduled
The Bullying Awareness Discussion Panel originally scheduled for April 27 at Palmetto Ridge High School, which was cancelled due to brush fires in Golden Gate Estates, has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, May 9, in the Palmetto Ridge High School auditorium, 1655 Victory Lane.Parents of students attending any Collier County public school located in Golden Gate Estates are invited to attend this very informative event. District school psychologists, school counselors and behavior specialists will be joined by members of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to discuss several topics associated with bullying.The focus of the panel is to provide those in attendance with an awareness of bullying as well as information on the topic. Specific areas covered include: state laws and district policy around bullying; procedures followed for investigating bullying in schools; and how to recognize a bullying situation and talk to your children about bullying.To learn more, please contact the district’s coordinator for Safe and Drug Free Schools, Nancy Tarrete, at (239) 377-0128.
Immokalee BETA Club shines at state competition
Some 70 Immokalee High School (IHS) BETA Club members are back home after winning first place honors at the 69th Annual State of Florida BETA Club Convention recently held in Orlando. Immokalee finished first in the state competition in banner, campaign skit, participation, philanthropy, scrapbook and service. The Immokalee Indians also took fifth place in the quiz bowl.Other notable honors: Junior Joseph Flores was elected State of Florida BETA Club president; junior Amelea Rodriguez won first place in the photography competition; junior Dulce Morales won first place in the spelling competition; senior Elva Sandoval won second place in the ceramics competition; junior Linda Jean Pierre won second place in the oratory competition; junior Efren Moreno won second place in the Spanish competition; and junior DJ Kendall won third place in the Math competition.Based on their performance, the Immokalee BETA Club has earned the right to represent Florida at the 31st Annual National BETA Convention to be held June 21-24 in Nashville, Tenn. Until then, club members will be busy raising funds to pay for their journey.
BETA is an acronym for Better Education Through Achievement. The club motto is Let us lead by serving others.” To be eligible to take part in convention activities, BETA members must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. IHS has been involved with BETA for 56 years, and the club has a proud history of doing exceptionally well in both state and national competitions – having won awards at the state level every year since the mid-80’s and at the national level every year since 1990.
Students chosen to travel abroad
Each summer, the Naples Council on World Affairs School Outreach Committee offers scholarships to students in Collier County to participate in an international experience. The Experiment in International Living is a program of World Learning that offers summer programs for high school students. The focus of the programs is to encourage students to expand their understanding of the world and its cultures and potentially change their lives forever. Part of each program will include a home stay with a local host family.This year, seven students have qualified for scholarships and will be traveling to eight countries as student ambassadors. Study abroad in Austria. Barron Collier High School student Maria Casado will travel to Italy where her program will focus on language and the arts.Golden Gate High School student Medens Gerbier has chosen to experience the culture, language, animal habitats and visits to historic religious sites of Thailand. Community School of Naples student Becky Henkind will be exploring China and improving her Chinese language skills as she visits Beijing and travels to the interior to learn about the diverse ethnic minorities living in remote areas of China. Seacrest High School student Kerrie Durham is interested in learning more about the Arabic language and Islamic culture of Morocco. Barron Collier High School student Johanna Fornberg will visit Botswana where she
will explore its diverse ecosystems as well as work with villagers on development projects to improve living conditions in the host village. Golden Gate High School student Revenel Metayer has chosen to experience Ghanaian hospitality and generosity as he learns Twi language, history, culture and economics of Ghana. And Barron Collier High School student Katherine Nunner will improve her Spanish language skills and learn about the traditions and regional cultures of the people during her visit to Spain where she will explore the historic sites.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sixty percent of Estonian youths want to continue their education abroad
Of the 1,216 high school and trade school students, who were polled between October and March, only 10 percent believed that Estonia can offer them the higher education they desire. Since we can see that positive-minded about coming back, Estonia needs to, in the near future, actively think about how to secure appropriate opportunities at home to ambitious youths, said Dream Foundation representative Katriin Visamaa, who supports the Bring Talent Home project.It is not that Estonian youth think poorly of domestic univerisites, the poll finds, they just want to have new exciting experiences. Twenty-eight percent also believe a university degree from abroad will make them more competitve on the Estonian market. Still 32 percent say it is very unlikely that they would return to Estonia once they have left. Another 20 percent have not made up their minds.
Dream Foundation concluded that Estonian youths are more ambitious than they used to be. They apparently are not troubled by a potential culture shock, finding the right major, or becoming homesick. But the biggest obstacles are finances, for 61 percent, and studying in a foreign language, for 46 percent.Young people are mainly restricted by external factors over which they have no control, said Visamaa.Although the main destinations could be easily guessed - the UK and the US - students named a diverse list of 43 countries. Other popular destinations included Germany, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Holland, Australia,Austria and Finland. Most are attracted to countries where English is spoken. But a lot also set their sights on countries like Denmark, Sweden and Finland,where higher education is free.
Another interesting fact is that fields of interest often seem to clash.It was not unusual for a youth to be intersted both in economics and humanities or medicine and acting,said Visamaa. She said this can be interepreted as both versatility or indecisiveness. The most popular areas of study were economics and design, followed by art and law. Then came medicine, psychology,Mathematics, IT, architecture, business and languages.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Study abroad program in Italy
The faculty-in-residence for the university’s study abroad program in Arezzo, Italy, has been appointed.Suzette Grillot, College of International Studies associate dean, has accepted the position and will move to Arezzo before the beginning of the fall semester.While in Arezzo, Grillot will teach two courses during both the fall and spring 2012 semesters.
For me and my family it is a great opportunity to live overseas for the academic year, but more importantly it’s an opportunity for students that haven’t studied abroad or perhaps reluctant to study abroad on their own to provide them an opportunity to be with a faculty member overseas who can help them,Grillot said.Opportunities are still available to students hoping to study in Arezzo, regardless of major or class standing, Grillot said.Students can have four courses each semester that will provide them general education credits, and then they will have language courses they can take, she said.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,Internet MBA and Industrial Engineering.
They have a full spectrum of courses they can take while studying abroad and at the same time being enrolled at OU and being taught by OU faculty,she said.There are 29 OU students set to travel to Arezzo in the fall, but slots are still open for anyone interested in going, Grillot said.
No matter what your major is, a global experience is beneficial not only just to be a better global citizen, but to provide the certain kinds of skills and experiences that are going to boost ones potential in the global workplace,Grillot said.
For me and my family it is a great opportunity to live overseas for the academic year, but more importantly it’s an opportunity for students that haven’t studied abroad or perhaps reluctant to study abroad on their own to provide them an opportunity to be with a faculty member overseas who can help them,Grillot said.Opportunities are still available to students hoping to study in Arezzo, regardless of major or class standing, Grillot said.Students can have four courses each semester that will provide them general education credits, and then they will have language courses they can take, she said.Students can also get a lot of exposure while studying in such universities and different course Engineering,Internet MBA and Industrial Engineering.
They have a full spectrum of courses they can take while studying abroad and at the same time being enrolled at OU and being taught by OU faculty,she said.There are 29 OU students set to travel to Arezzo in the fall, but slots are still open for anyone interested in going, Grillot said.
No matter what your major is, a global experience is beneficial not only just to be a better global citizen, but to provide the certain kinds of skills and experiences that are going to boost ones potential in the global workplace,Grillot said.
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