University: a place to learn, to grow, an obstacle to surpass a place to socialize, to find oneself, to experience. These are perhaps some reasons students pursue a post-secondary education. A University is in fact defined as an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties. Therefore, students examine Universities on various factors such as reputation and financial cost. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is located in west coast province and is renowned for innovative programs and research. The University of Victoria (UVIC) not only draws the attention of students looking for community and island based environmental research, but international students interested in enrolling in recognized undergraduate and graduate programs. Throughout society there is a growing importance and social expectation of high school students to pursue a post-secondary education. In result, students now examine universities such as UBC and UVIC in search of the best academic institution and experience possible.
Prospective university students often apply to numerous universities, in effort to expand their options for a post-secondary education. Therefore, in examining UBC and UVIC the factors of respectable reputation and admission requirements play a major role in student applications. As both universities are located in the province of British Columbia (BC) the general requirements of a secondary education and completion of government provided provincial exams are standard pre-requisites for UBC and UVIC. These may include but not be limited to the completion of Pre-Calculus, English, approved Science and Social Scienc...
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...may sway your decision in choosing between these two institutions.
In analyzing factors which contribute university applications, both the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria present similarities through their programs, admission and campus life. Whereas the size of the institution begins to alter the opportunities to travel and study abroad through UVIC, one may find that studying on an island surrounded by one of the most vast substances on earth is just as intriguing. Despite the differences in many universities’ programs or reputation, students will ultimately choose the university which appeals most to their interests. The term university has begun to evolve from an obstacle one must pass to seemingly secure a stable career and a place to solely learn, to a pathway one may choose to further define in his or her journey to success.
Throughout his essay, DeMause highlights the main questions people ask about college and analyze them from an outsider viewpoint with studies and statistics. His viewpoint allows him to make non-biased observations. To begin the
The renowned writer Mark Twain once said, "Surely the [one] who invented the first religion ought to be the first [one] damned". In the novel The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck, protagonist Jim Casy shares Twain's perspective on religion. Casy, a former reverend reunites with Tom Joad, an ex-convict. After losing touch with his religious beliefs, he finds faith in the "Human Spirit". Steinbeck's portrayal of Jim Casy as Jesus Christ serves to reveal his purpose of the novel, which is to persuade humans to become self-reliant. The author places emphasis on the moral obligations of society, which is to serve and assist each other, and also extends to the idea that humans are capable of becoming their own saviors. Individuals are not to depend in a divinity for a solution to the corruption and dishonesty in their society, and must use their abilities to find such answers within themselves.
Every year there are thousands of students planning and tracking their goals. Seniors in high school are faced with the tough challenge, while the Juniors are left to worry another year. Finally, the point comes a student’s life where they must make one of the most important decisions in their educational lifetime. That choice is, which college to attend, and it is a very scrutinous process. Two of such colleges are the University of Iowa and St. Ambrose University, and although similarities like majors and minors are evident, there are many other differences including student life.
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If interested in attending college after high school, being accepted to a “dream” college or a college of interest could end up being one of the largest milestones in a person’s life. Being accepted to that college could change a person’s life forever however, on the other hand if acceptance to the university was denied; it could result in detrimental effects on a person’s life. Although being accepted into a person’s dream college may not the maximal point in their lives’, it could cause an array of different things to occur. They would then be faced with the challenge of making the decision to attend a different university. However, another situation may transpire such as that person not being accepted to any college that they apply to, or one that doesn’t supply the inspiration that was present prior to the application of their dream college being denied. In almost any circumstance of denial to a person’s college of choice, upshots could occur that have life-long effects on a person’s life which is something most future college students would rather not have to deal with. Being admitted to a certain college is an extremely delicate process which varies from university to university which creates an ideal atmosphere for denial to a certain college if certain aspects of the student’s admittance application do not meet the universities’ requirements for admission. This is where problems begin to rise in the collegiate academic system which could prevent some future college students from getting the education they desire and being forced to settle just because they scored poorly on a single test or struggled through high school for some reason or another. Colleges rely too heavily on academic performance based upon prior knowledge ...
According to Armstrong and Hamilton, there are three types of college pathways: the party pathway built for the most socially and upper class oriented students; the mobility pathway designed for the least privilege and more vocationally oriented and the professional pathway built for the most competitive and ambitious students. Armstrong and Hamilton claims that each college pathway requires a lot of the university resources, like time and energy, to be built and conserve. Moreover, there is also the constant challenge from the university to balance the deve...
... research facility located close to a city rich is different prospects. The advantages of these important learning styles are what uphold the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as a school with deep values and comforting surroundings that houses students who value not only an exceptional education, but also an unforgettable college experience.
It is difficult to imagine a college bound senior making the big decision on where to attend college without the help of college rankings and family influence. Making such an important decision requires heavy research for the college bound student, and it is no surprise that college rankings are one of the first places students look for advice on their future school. Many high school seniors are concerned with the rankings, the “image”, or school pride associated with colleges. As seniors question which school is the best and strive to meet the admissions standards that seem to continually increase, it is important to question whether or not the quality of education is better at colleges with higher rankings and admissions standards. The process behind the rankings should be more exposed and by doing so, it may persuade college bound students to consider other factors that would impact their college experience. This may convince college bound students that rankings and admissions standards are not as important as they are held to be, and it would be beneficial to the students to realize that a quality education can occur at any college and not just the prestigious ones.
Being an international student is exciting. It offers a lot of exposure and scope for improvement. Canada has a lot of institutions that accept foreign students, but before that, the practical difficulties an international student might face in the country should be noted.
Three essential concepts associated with this nonfiction article include, a purpose, the audience, and the voice of the author. The purpose of this piece is to inform. The purpose of informing is shown when the author wrote, “Whether you’re considering a big university, a small college, or something in between, you need to carefully look at all options, and determine what’s most important to you.”The author is trying to inform the audience about the different types of colleges. This piece will
The process of preparing for college is an arduous process. College is an instrument used to have a successful life. However, getting into college is difficult. The competition for college admittance is extremely high. Most students do not take the necessary actions to ensure their admittance. Consequently, many students do not get attend their ideal college. Therefore, I have taken steps to make certain that I attend the college of my choice, By taking care of my class ranking, actively participating in school functions, and researching my intended degree, I have set myself up to attend the college of my choice.
After doing my research on how NU and other institutions figure my discipline, I’ve concluded that all these universities are putting forward a curriculum that is catered to my interests on the surface level. However, the point of getting an education in this day and age is to prepare us for the work force, to be “successful” and to uphold the names of the institutions in which we came from.
As learner demographics change, colleges and university across Ontario and Canada are closely monitoring their enrolment trends. Demographic shifts matched with evolving provincial and federal government priorities including, changing university and college funding formulas, evolving differentiation framework (Strategic Mandate Agreement) and commitment to enact the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions amongst others have direct implications on post-secondary institutions and ultimately, our communities. As a participant at three Canadian and two North American Strategic Enrolment Management Conferences, throughout numerous presentations I have observed that no institution is immune to internal and external pressures, as they are urged to be more efficient –
In the present modern day, and seemingly for an extensive period of time, society has tended and still does, hold a predisposed idea that a university is associated with a building and the location that it is in. What society does not realise however the fact that it is a place to study where the location does not matter because towards the end you still achieve the same degree as anyone else.
At the start of my undergraduate education, I was taken aback by what I had ahead of me. Now finally out of high school, a bevy of opportunities suddenly sprang themselves upon me. I was faced with the questions of what classes to take, what to study, what to participate in, how to fend for myself, how to accomplish my goals, and countless others. After struggling with these monumental questions, I realized that, in fact, nothing had changed. I was still the same person I had always been, only now presented with much more opportunity and room to grow. Thus, rather than continuing to flounder in grandiose thought, I began to experience what only a university can offer, by embracing the infinite potential presented to me.