Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
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Office <strong>of</strong> Career Guidance & <strong>University</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
Research possible career interests and see what university requirements are needed:<br />
www.careergames.com<br />
www.cacareerzone.org (look up the Holland Code)<br />
www.iseek.org<br />
www.direct.gov.uk/unistats<br />
www.ucas.com/seps employability pr<strong>of</strong>iles<br />
www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/<br />
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/know-yourself/5-ways-to-find-career-ideas<br />
www.stemcareer.com (careers in sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics)<br />
www.streamingfutures.com (career interviews)<br />
www.roadtripnation.com (alternative career paths)<br />
Careers books are available in the <strong>of</strong>fice, come see Ms. Hobson to check one out!<br />
How do I decide?<br />
� Personal Goals<br />
� Academic Record<br />
� Financial Resources, scholarship funding<br />
� Family Expectations<br />
� Quality <strong>of</strong> program in desired area <strong>of</strong> study<br />
� Do I meet the application requirements?<br />
� RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!<br />
� What country do I plan to base my future career in?<br />
� Will my degree be recognized in my home country (especially medicine and law)?<br />
� Do I want to study far from home, or in a place where I have family or friends? How<br />
much does it cost to go home for a visit?<br />
� What kind <strong>of</strong> a place do I want to live in for the next 4 years? (climate, city size,<br />
international community, cost <strong>of</strong> living?)<br />
“No Idea Club”<br />
Many students struggle to decide what it is they want out <strong>of</strong> university. For such students,<br />
we organize meetings <strong>of</strong> the “No Idea Club” to do further research on personal interests,<br />
listen to guest speakers, and talk about options. For students with multiple interests, or<br />
students who cannot yet determine their areas <strong>of</strong> focus, a liberal arts program can be an<br />
excellent fit. However, not every student is ready to enroll in university directly after<br />
secondary school. For some students, taking a year <strong>of</strong>f to work, study, travel and gain life<br />
experience could be the best route to discovering what they want to accomplish at<br />
university. See the chapter on Gap Year Ideas and Resources for further information.<br />
Further Reading:<br />
What Color is Your Parachute? For Teens, by Christen and Bolles<br />
http://www.agr.org.uk/Content/If-Only-I-Had-Known<br />
www.collegegrad.com<br />
www.ground<strong>of</strong>yourownchoosing.com<br />
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