emmak Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Well I talked to my IB Coordinator today, and he told me that even though I haven't been in the EU for 3 years, I should be ok! He said they're not that picky about it, and the rule doesn't really 'concern' me since I'm not trying to bend the rules to get lower fees. He said it's mostly for people that just move to like Finland for 3 years so that they can have lower fees when they apply. Happy happy day... one more day of school left. I think Britain's the place for me: they speak English (kinda), it's close to home, and the fees will (most likely) be very low! Now I just need to find the best universities for psychology! Anyone have any suggestions? I really like Oxford and I'm going to apply, but that's my 'I most likely wont get it' option, and I want some more! YAY! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruan Chun Xian Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Now I just need to find the best universities for psychology! Anyone have any suggestions?Ask Graeme. He's doing Psych at Bath. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattias Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Though there may be a lot of talk and different opinions, the facts are the facts.USA has better psychology programs than anywhere in the world, save England.If you have the money, go to USA 2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 And another fact is, USA is overrated. How can a 4 year program, out of which 2 years are generic, and 2 years are focused on the major of choice, and which does not provide a honours degree at the end, be better than a 3 years focused program in Australia or New Zealand? Don't talk out of your arse. The only reason why US universities are so highly ranked is because they get billions in endowments and research money. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vvi Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 There are many gap year programs that you can join so that you have something worthwhile to do in that year. My classmate is going to South America for a year to work in a humanitarian organiziation. Google "gap year programs" or something similar, I found this http://www.gapyearprograms.net/ . When you apply to the UK, you can apply with "deferred entry", which means you will started a year later (so in 2011). 2 of my classmates did this and got offers from good universities, it's not frowned upon. All you do is include in your personal statement what you will be doing in that year (and don't write "I'm taking a gap year so I get cheaper fees"). Then it seems like you have a drive/purpose and won't just laze around.You're not running out of time yet. I hadn't decided last August what I wanted to study/where I wanted to go, and I applied in October. Some of my friends waited until January to apply. I also kept having second thoughts about taking a gap year (thanks to my Economics teacher, who thinks I'd make a good air hostess and likes to put ridiculous ideas into people's heads that make them want to change their plans). Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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