Podcast Episode 39: Studying in the USA’s South
Students considering the USA will often say ‘East or West coast’ only, not fully understanding how they might be missing out on some amazing opportunities based on an outdated stereotype. To address this, Tim Neil of Sewanee, the University of the South, and I discuss the ‘Twenty-First Century South’ and why students should not overlook this […]
Podcast Episode 38: Engineering in the USA
Navigating the world of undergraduate engineering education can be a daunting task, especially in the United States, where the landscape of engineering curriculums can be as diverse as the country itself. One striking difference in engineering education in the USA, as compared to the UK, Canada, or many European countries, is the emphasis on non-STEM […]
Podcast Episode 37: Chris Ramsey, former Chair of the HMC and GSA Universities Committee
Chris Ramsey, the Headmaster of Whitgift School in London, has been at the forefront of recent debates about the transition to UK Higher Education from schools over recent years, having served as a member and then chair of the Universities Committee of the Headmasters’ and Headmistress’ Conference and the Girls’ Schools Association.
Podcast Episode 36: In conversation with Dan Seneker of Bishop’s University
In my final episode of this mini-series on Canada, I discuss the trends, changes and predictions in Canadian Higher Education with Dan Seneker, Director of Student Recruitment and Retention at Bishop’s University in Canada.
Podcast Episode 35: Top Tips for Canadian Applications, with Craig Brown
Craig Brown, Director of University Guidance at Shawnigan Lake School in Canada, gives me his top tips for any students thinking about applying to universities in Canada.
Podcast Episode 34: Sports at Canadian Universities
There’s lots of information around about sports at US universities, but what is the situation in Canada? In this episode, I discuss opportunities for talented athletes with Leanne Stillman, Assistant Registrar, International Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Guelph, and her colleague Meaghan Howett. For more information visit https://www.uoguelph.ca/ and https://gryphons.ca/
Podcast Episode 33: What’s it like to be a US Sports Scholar?
Holly Cram, a former US sports scholar, Great Britain hockey star and founder of AspireUSA and I discuss the realities of life as a sports scholar at university in the USA.
Podcast Episode 32: US Sports Scholarships, with Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas of Sporting Elite USA and I discuss the key features of US sports scholarships, looking beyond the myths and misunderstandings about this complicated part of international university applications.
Podcast Episode 31: Pearson College London and Degree Apprenticeships, with Caroline Cox
UCAS has a wealth of specialist institutions available to students, and Pearson College London is one of my favourites. In this episode, I discuss their unique offerings as well as the wider world of degree apprenticeships with Caroline Cox, their Head of Student Recruitment.
Podcast Episode 30: A new world of US admissions?
In September 2019, the US National Association for College Admission Counseling, under pressure from the Department of Justice, was forced to change three key rules that govern how US admissions works. In this episode, I discuss the possible impact of these changes with Steve Thomas of Rhodes College.