attitude on the part of recruiters to encourage “I didn’t really feel a culture shock, as I think It’s simple – study abroad
candidates with more qualifications to apply British and American cultures are becoming With a limit on the number of students able
for positions in their companies. Global very similar. There were obviously no to attend UK universities, and more
employers now use graduate degrees as language barriers to overcome, although international universities coming to the UK to
key points of differentiation between they do use a few words we don’t, and recruit students, why wouldn’t you consider
candidates seeking employment.” vice-versa. I’m still not sure about calling my studying abroad?
trousers ‘pants’.”
They’re trousers, not pants “I would advise anyone to take part in a
The UK government may have capped In March, universities from all over the world study abroad program because no
the number of places available to are coming to London as part of the QS Top matter how hard it was at times, it was
students at local universities, but that Universities Tour and QS World Grad School an emotionally, culturally and ultimately a
doesn’t mean there aren’t places on Tour, to promote their undergraduate and financially rewarding experience,” Rory
masters and PhD programs elsewhere. graduate programs. They’re hoping that UK says. “I have made life-long friends
Think North America, Europe, Asia, students will be attracted to a different around the world, it has broadened
Australia – universities around the world university, a different culture, a different my educational experience and it also
are constantly seeking international country and a different way of life. Peter shows employers that I am adaptable
students for their programs. So why not MacDonald, director of the QS World Grad to new situations and can understand
become an international student? School Tour, said London is a key other cultures and traditions – something
recruitment destination for many of the that is increasingly important in the
Rory Carroll, an American Studies graduate, world’s top grad schools who are keen to modern world.”
took part in a study abroad program at see more international students on their
California State University in Fullerton – a big masters and PhD programs. “Students The QS World Grad School Tour
change from his home university of interested in both professional and personal Thursday 11 March
Swansea, in Wales. Rory wanted the development are turning to a masters or Registration is free at
chance to gain first-hand experience of the PhD to give them that edge in the current
www.topgradschool.com
society and culture he had been studying for economic climate. The QS World Grad
two years as an undergraduate student. He School Tour is the perfect opportunity for The QS Top Universities Tour
also wanted to immerse himself in a way of them to meet with the admissions directors Friday 12 & Saturday 13 March
life that was different to that in the UK. who will be reading their applications.” Register at
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