Ireland’s first ‘Study Away’ event is being held on 15 November in the Radisson Blu, St Helen’s, Dublin, from 6-8pm. It is for secondary school students interested in studying in universities in other countries and is being organised by The University Guy, David Hawkins.
It is free to attend and will see advisers from top third-level institutions from eight countries being represented – all on-hand to assist students with their application enquiries.
There will be 15 international colleges represented on the night; from New York University to Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, and a host of others from Spain, Italy, the UK, Germany, USA, Netherlands and Canada.
Pictured at the launch of the Study Away event were: Thomas West, Gavin Dunphy, Renee Ryan Murphy and Georgia McCormick, students at St Patrick’s Grammar School in Dublin.
Students will have an opportunity to speak with David Hawkins, who is an expert on applications to universities in the USA, UK, Canada and Europe.
“Once you start to understand how it works in different countries then you might be able to find a better pathway for yourself,” Hawkins told Irish Country Living. “In America you don’t study a specific subject, you just apply to that university. If you have a student that wants to study maths and ballet you won’t be able to find that on the CAO, but you will find it in the USA.”
He added that often universities in America can seem expensive, but they offer bursaries to talented students that can cover the full cost of tuition fees.
“Students applying to Ivy League colleges may not get scholarships but might be able to get a full bursary. If you have got kids that are extraordinarily gifted athletically; you can get a 50% to 100% sports scholarship. It’s where you target yourself.”
Pictured at the launch of the Study Away event were: Thomas West, Gavin Dunphy, Renee Ryan Murphy and Georgia McCormick, students at St Patrick’s Grammar School in Dublin.
The University Guy’s top tips
1 Start with
embassies
“Governmental organisations can help. You have ‘Education USA’ in Ireland, funded by the US government. Similarly you can go to the Dutch or Canadian embassies for help. Start with embassies or anything officially government-sponsored.”
2 Get professional help
“Look at businesses like mine that specialise in this area. But make sure they have qualifications. Don’t just go on the flashy websites, check what professional organisations they are members of. Look for those who specialise in helping students to apply to universities abroad.”
3 Talk to your school’s guidance counsellor
“Speak to your counsellor, they may have information or know of students in previous years who have done this.”
4 Contact the
university
“Once you’ve worked out the country you might be looking at, find a university and contact them. Ask them to help. They have staff employed to recruit international students. Find the international office, drop them an email.”
5 Go to the ‘Study Away’ event
“Come to our event on 15 November from 6pm to 8pm in the Radisson Blu, St Helen’s. It’s free in.”
Tickets are at
www.studyaway.ie
Ireland’s first ‘Study Away’ event is being held on 15 November in the Radisson Blu, St Helen’s, Dublin, from 6-8pm. It is for secondary school students interested in studying in universities in other countries and is being organised by The University Guy, David Hawkins.
It is free to attend and will see advisers from top third-level institutions from eight countries being represented – all on-hand to assist students with their application enquiries.
There will be 15 international colleges represented on the night; from New York University to Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, and a host of others from Spain, Italy, the UK, Germany, USA, Netherlands and Canada.
Pictured at the launch of the Study Away event were: Thomas West, Gavin Dunphy, Renee Ryan Murphy and Georgia McCormick, students at St Patrick’s Grammar School in Dublin.
Students will have an opportunity to speak with David Hawkins, who is an expert on applications to universities in the USA, UK, Canada and Europe.
“Once you start to understand how it works in different countries then you might be able to find a better pathway for yourself,” Hawkins told Irish Country Living. “In America you don’t study a specific subject, you just apply to that university. If you have a student that wants to study maths and ballet you won’t be able to find that on the CAO, but you will find it in the USA.”
He added that often universities in America can seem expensive, but they offer bursaries to talented students that can cover the full cost of tuition fees.
“Students applying to Ivy League colleges may not get scholarships but might be able to get a full bursary. If you have got kids that are extraordinarily gifted athletically; you can get a 50% to 100% sports scholarship. It’s where you target yourself.”
Pictured at the launch of the Study Away event were: Thomas West, Gavin Dunphy, Renee Ryan Murphy and Georgia McCormick, students at St Patrick’s Grammar School in Dublin.
The University Guy’s top tips
1 Start with
embassies
“Governmental organisations can help. You have ‘Education USA’ in Ireland, funded by the US government. Similarly you can go to the Dutch or Canadian embassies for help. Start with embassies or anything officially government-sponsored.”
2 Get professional help
“Look at businesses like mine that specialise in this area. But make sure they have qualifications. Don’t just go on the flashy websites, check what professional organisations they are members of. Look for those who specialise in helping students to apply to universities abroad.”
3 Talk to your school’s guidance counsellor
“Speak to your counsellor, they may have information or know of students in previous years who have done this.”
4 Contact the
university
“Once you’ve worked out the country you might be looking at, find a university and contact them. Ask them to help. They have staff employed to recruit international students. Find the international office, drop them an email.”
5 Go to the ‘Study Away’ event
“Come to our event on 15 November from 6pm to 8pm in the Radisson Blu, St Helen’s. It’s free in.”
Tickets are at
www.studyaway.ie
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