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What draws me most to the US is the liberal arts curriculum they offer, which gives
students the freedom to shape their own college experience, as students only need
to declare their major in their second year. At the moment, I’m planning on majoring in
either Art & Archaeology (visual arts track) or Computer Science (focusing on design)
and going into either Artificial Intelligence, graphic design, or virtual reality design. At
first, applying to the US seemed like a daunting, endless task of personal essays to
write and forms to fill in, and I had no idea where to start. Researching each university’s
curriculum structure and student culture really helped me pinpoint which universities
matched up with what I’m looking for, as well as figuring out their financial aid policies
for international applicants. The main piece of advice I’d give to students considering
applying to the US is to start as early as you can, and don’t underestimate yourself!
Isabel Irwin
Princeton University - USA

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Studying Medicine was a decision I
made during my early years at The English For Medicine
School, purely based on my innate
curiosity to explore scientific concepts from UK
involving human anatomy and physiology.
I have always thought of the My decision was reinforced during work universities
Netherlands and its people as being an experience and volunteering where I this year!!!
open minded, out of the box, liberal and observed doctors and how hospitals
accepting society. Apart from the variety function. These experiences, along with
of English-taught courses offered, the my Biology, Chemistry and Maths A Level
country is one of the most studies, helped me acknowledge in greater
environmentally advanced countries depth that not only am I compassionate During these 7 years I have cultivated
with courses such as Sustainable and that I have a desire to help people in the work ethic, determination and
Management and Environmental practical ways, but that I also have a need communication skills needed to go through
Geography. I feel inspired by the to learn and analyse medicine-related the demanding medical application
plethora of opportunities offered in topics. Applying to Aristotle University of journey, now made tougher by Brexit
each course, as most university courses Thessaloniki was overall an easy process and the pandemic. I was able to ultimately
let students choose from numerous and the school’s Careers Office provided reach my goals, having the school and
majors, minors, electives, internships and me with all the information and help I the careers department there to support
include semesters abroad at universities needed. I look forward to starting a new me every step of the way.
across the US, UK, Europe and Australia. journey in September and following my Irene Leonidou
Therefore, overall the Netherlands offer chosen career path in Medicine while Medicine
a more tailored to each students' studying in the beautiful city of King’s College London - UK
expectations and abilities education. Thessaloniki.
Maya Bayada Christina Krashia
Human Geography & Planning Medicine
University of Groningen - Netherlands Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece

careers

Hi, I am Varol and I will be studying at the University of Amsterdam. The
application process for Amsterdam was fairly easy, however, it wasn’t as easy as
applying through UCAS. When applying to a university in the Netherlands you must 13
first register with Studielink and then continue your application via the universities
own application system; they will ask you to submit documents such as A-Level
predictions, IGCSE grades and your CV. I chose to study in the Netherlands and
specifically Amsterdam because of the historic waterfront buildings and famous
parks. Amsterdam is also packed with culture and events, meaning you will never
be bored. The University of Amsterdam is a very good university ranked 55th in the
world (QS ranking) which means that you will get to live in one of the best-loved
and most-visited European capitals and study at one of the top universities in
Europe. I hope I see you in Amsterdam!
Varol Yeshilpinar
Economics
University of Amsterdam - Netherlands