UNITED KINGDOM
www.aboutus.org/Britain-Info.org
www.fco.gov.uk/en/
This British Embassy answers most questions you will have about the United Kingdom.
www.hero.ac.uk/uk/studying/international_students__guide.cfm
Describes itself as the official online gateway to Higher Education and Research in the UK. There's a specific section for international students.
USA
www.edupass.org
EduPass gives a good introduction to student issues like housing, visas, credential evaluation, American history and culture. Also provides a list of US colleges and universities that give financial aid to the greatest number of international students.
www.usjournal.com
Provides a search tool for campuses in the US based on academic level, course, amount you can pay and geographic preference. Lists education fairs but unfortunately, there's none for the Philippines.
www.iie.org
The Institute of International Education website provides detailed descriptions of the institute's grant programs for US and international students to study in the US.
http://exchanges.state.gov
Government grants, fellowships and student exchanges for international students to study in the US. Includes link to Fulbright Program.
www.abroadplanet.com/schol1.html
Aside from being a survival guide for international students, it also provides information on scholarships available to them.
www.collegeboard.com
Links on how to prepare for college (SAT, etc.), finding a college, applying for college and paying for it. Targeted towards undergrads.
www.isoa.org
Insternational Student Organization's information health insurance for foreign students and non-US citizens.
www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm
The AAUW Education Foundation offers graduate fellowships to women with Bachelor's degrees (or the equivalent). Candidates cannot be citizens or permanent residents of the US. These fellowships are meant to support graduate students writing doctoral dissertations and post-doctoral scholars conducting research in the United States. The fellowship for 2009 schoolyear has passed.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
More resources... UK and USA
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Helpful resources to Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Thailand
While going through my files, I found a list of links that can be helpful to those students looking to study in Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Thailand. More links to follow...
SPAIN
www.spainexchange.com
Gives information about the educational system and courses available in Spanish colleges and universities, as well as information on educational tourism.
www.bne.es/index_eng.htm
The Spanish National Library has links to Spanish bookshops online, Spanish publishing houses, Spanish university libraries.
www.sispain.org
Links for every aspect of Spain—learn about Spanish wine, flamenco, soccer teams, or take some on-line Spanish courses. (in English, French, German, Spanish)
SWEDEN
www.hsv.se/2.539a949110f3d5914ec800056285.html
What is student life like in Sweden, when does the academic year begin? Find out where you'll live and how you'll get around town. The Higher Education Agency has a website to answer your questions.
www.csn.se/en/2.135/2.624
Support for foreigners looking to study in Sweden
www.sweden.se
Another site describing different aspects of life in Sweden.
www.si.se/templates/StartPage____3.aspx
The Swedish Institute is a cultural center that supports culture through grants, scholarships and exchange. If you are interested in learning to speak Swedish, the Institute provides information on programs around the world.Fellowships and grants from the Swedish Institute for foreign students to study in Sweden.
SWITZERLAND
www.crus.ch
The Rector's Conference of the Swiss Universities has some excellent pages for those interested in studying in Switzerland.
www.crus.ch/information-programme/study-in-switzerland.html?L=2
An outline of the higher education system, scholarships, cost, admission requirements.
switzerland.isyours.com
Guide to life in Switzerland. This site covers everything from education to banking.
THAILAND
www.thaistudents.com
For weather, culture, tourist attractions, student associations, entrance examinations, education news, Thai student websites.
www.thailandlife.com
This website is maintained by a Thai student who shares all aspects of his life including religion, political issues, thoughts on popular culture.
www.asiatour.com/thailand/e-01land/et-lan18.htm
This page from the Asia Tour website teaches all about manners and social conduct in Thailand. You will learn about the aforementioned wai and more. The website itself has links to other Asian countries (including the Philippines) and further information on Thailand.