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Higher Education

Higher education plays an important role in the life of any country as it provides the country with highly-qualified specialists for future 1) development and progress. It trains people to become teachers, engineers, lawyers, doctors and other professional workers. After graduating from the university they may go on with their study and 2) researchmay get a still higher degree. Education is the way to success.

Education is a process through which culture is preserved, knowledge and 3) skills are developed, values are formed, and information is exchanged. In all the industrial countries 4) standards of living are steadily changing; this means that the kind of education, which was good enough thirty years ago, is not necessarily good for them today.

The serious need to find ways and means of ensuring continuous and thorough adoption of the universities to 5) contemporaryneeds in our rapidly changing world is widely recognized. And this means that styles of teaching, quality of learning materials and organization of the university itself have to be continuously 6) brought up-to-date and improved.

Besides, knowledge and information which comes through the 7) mass media must also be taken into consideration. This information explosion has affected every field of study, especially, of course, in the natural and applied 8) sciences and in all other sciences as well. The increase of information requires new methods and new approaches to students’ training and instruction.

At present a new system of education is introduced in this country – a 9) distance education system. This computer system of learning helps working professionals to continue their education while remaining at their jobs. This system enables people to get 10) knowledgeand a good foundation in the sciences basic to his or her field of study. Distance learning has developed over years from satellite video courses to modern videoconferencing through personal computers.

1. The averageperiod of studies is 3 years. false
2. You may study by living both at home and in the campus.  false
3. The accommodationis guaranteed only for the first-year students. true
4. Higher Education provides you with various kinds of support and experience. true
5. The information in the video is presented by www.careerpilot.org.uk.   true

Choose the correct answer (A, B or C), according to the contents of the text.

HOW CAN I STUDY ABROAD?

Studying abroad is truly life-changing. But first things – a lot of planning needs to go into a study abroad application. How can you go to study abroad? Can you afford it? Which country should you even choose, and then how do you apply? Two of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is when to study abroad and how to pay for it. It may also be a challenge to convince your parents to let you study abroad if they’re resistant. Before we get into the nitty-gritty of how to apply – let’s make sure it works with your life first.

When should I study abroad?

If you’ve just graduated from a bachelor’s program and you’re ready to go abroad for a master’s or PhD, it may be an easy decision when you can study abroad. But if you’re in the middle of your bachelor’s degree, when you go may matter very much. You’ll have to figure out where studying abroad fits in the midst of your other academic commitments, like internships, co-ops, and course requirements. Depending on your university or major, you may have little choice. Not many schools allow freshman students to go abroad, and it is still uncommon during sophomore year. Junior year is a common time to go abroad, and it may still be possible senior year. Be sure to check with your university’s study abroad office or your academic advisor who can provide information on what’s most typical and convenient for a student at your school.

Can I study abroad as an engineering or pre-med student?

You absolutely can study medicine or engineering abroad. There is a common misconception out there that for students majoring in pre-med or other STEM fields, studying abroad won’t work with their very structured academic requirements. This is untrue! While you may have to plan a bit more ahead if you have a lot of academic requirements, it is possible to study abroad, and will likely make you an even stronger med-school candidate. Contact your school’s office of pre-professional advising the second you know you want to study abroad. They’ll be able to work with your schedule to see how you can fit it in. While you might not be able to do a full year abroad, you can usually still fit in a semester, or at the very least, a summer program.

Can I afford to study abroad? How much does it cost to study abroad?

There’s no way to sugar coat it – studying abroad can be expensive, and it can be a huge deterrent to those who want to study abroad. But you have options, and how much it costs will depend on the country you go to and of course, how long you stay.

According to the Institute for International Education, a semester abroad costs, on average, $18,000 a semester. Depending on how much you pay per semester at your home institution, this could be on par or even less. Beyond program fees, you’ll also have to consider airfare and cost-of-living. If you’re living in New York City, the cost-of-living might seem much lower in Costa Rica. And if you’re going to school in Stockholm currently, studying abroad in New Delhi might be quite affordable. Expect adding a good amount of spending money to that total as well. But there’s good news – you have many options, especially if you’re looking to study abroad at the bachelor’s level. For instance, if you are currently receiving financial aid to go to college, that financial aid will still go toward your study abroad program. You could also take out a student loan or accumulate some scholarship money. And, of course, if you can’t afford to go for a full year, a summer program would still get you that life-changing experience for a fraction of the cost.

Where should I study abroad?

Maybe you already know exactly what country or continent you want to study in – but which university? Or maybe you’re truly open to countries but you know you want to go to a top biology program since you’re pre-med. One other thing to consider: Does your university partner with universities abroad? If so, this may be the easiest route for you, especially since it’ll likely be seamless when it comes to transferring credits. Many schools have partnerships with a variety of universities all over the world, so ask your study abroad office. Check out some extensive study guides as well – in-depth info on what it’s like to study abroad around the world, depending by country. If you have no country in mind yet, consider your major.

1. To study abroadmeans
2. great challenge to your circle.
3. your truly life-changing.
4. several problems with application.
5. It’s most widespread to go abroad
6. for Master’s degree
7. in the middle of Bachelor’s course
8. when you are a freshmanstudent or sophomore.
9. In majority casesyou can study medicine or engineering          
10. for the academicyear
11. for the short academicterm or according to summer program
12. beyond combining your learning with foreign training
13.  An obvious deterrent to those who want to study abroadis
14. A. the price of $18,000
15. the more desired country – the more money you should prepare
16. huge expensesin general
17. It’s important
18. to think of the proper major
19. ifyour university partner with universities abroad
20. to know exactly what you need/want