Question about Christian University?
You don't have to be a Christian to attend a "Christian university" in the US, although if you're not Christian it might not be what you would be interested in. A "Christian university" was founded on Christian principles, probably begun by a Christian denomination, and it probably still includes some Christian doctrine courses in its required coursework. Some schools will be very Christian-based and some will probably not have much religious-based coursework at all. It just depends on the school how much they emphasize their religious foundation.
How to apply in a foreign(US)university ?
You will need to go to the websites for the universities that interest you, and see what they require of foreign masters degree candidates. Some US unis with very strong computer science masters degrees: MIT, Stanford, U Cal Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell U, U Illinois Urbana, Georgia Tech, Princeton, U Washington, Cal Tech, U Texas Austin, U Wisconsin Madison, UCLA, U Maryland College Park, U Michigan Ann Arbor, U California San Diego, UMass Amherst.
You will have to follow websites which provide information about courses and relevant information, regarding available opportunities in foreign universities and latest updates.Once you find a course as per your requirement in a particular university you could read about the entry requirements and procedures for the respective degree.Most foreign universities require your GRE, IELTS, TOEFL scores.They also ask for letter of recommendations, Statement of Purpose etc.Start looking at your current qualification and if you happen to fulfill the conditions, apply for the processIf you are successful you will receive a Conditional/Unconditional Offer letter from the universities and all other information regarding your application process.A good tip is to apply in multiple universities for a better chance.
Depends on the level of the course and language mainly.International students require a good (preferably C1) level of German if you're opting for a bachelors course. Most of the German unis provide bachelor courses in German only.Whereas for Masters, a lot universities provide courses in English as well, including the top TUs. The high quality of teaching, research and student: teacher ratio is a big benefit here(also for bachelors) .Interacting and networking with students from all round the world is a big benefit here.The thing that you would need to take care of is the living cost and most most importantly- German.So definitely I would say they make a good foreign university, from my experience.Hope that help:)
What foreign universities teach in English?
I'm getting to the end of year 11, and although university won't be for another 2-3 years, I'm thinking about it now, in case I take the wrong things in year 12. I'm looking to study abroad because I don't like England TOO much (haha) and also it is generally cheaper. I hope to study a modern language degree; ideally, French and Spanish, starting a third language at some point, with a year in one of the countries for experience, so overall it should last about 4 years. However, for universities like Bologna in Italy, they teach in Italian (surprise, surprise), and I'm not sure I could handle that. Are there any universities outside of the UK that offer my kind of degree, are cheap, and teach in English?!
I dont think they give credits in distance learning but you can enroll yourself in various certified courses on coursera,edureka etc.You can have certificate from various universities by doing lectures online and submitting asignments.Happy learning.
This depends on where you are. If I am looking to make small talk with fellow expats and immigrants, or I meet a tourist in Spain, I almost always default to questions about food. This is because for me, food has always played a huge role in transitioning to a new country. Food is an emotional touchstone. Certain smells and meals remind me of home, and happy moments. Adapting to local food is a big part of dealing with culture shock. I'd ask questions like:So what's your experience with food been like in ____? Any problems adapting? I know tourists/expats/new comers who have had issues with ____ causing all sorts of digestive problems.Do you like the local coffee? I know lots of Americans dislike it.How are you finding life without Starbucks/McDonalds/Burger King/Taco Bell?Have you been to the local market at ____? It's fantastic.How are you coping with the local menus at restaurants? Have you been able to figure out the local food experience yet?Food questions should imply either some knowledge of where they are from or where the are now. It gives a chance to compare and contrast in many cases. I find Americans love complaining about Spanish coffee, and how not even Starbucks can do American coffee right, even if you ask for a Café Americano.Not everyone loves to discuss food, so for me the next default is either sports or television. These both can require a transition as local sports and television programming can be different. Also, lots of people want to keep up with their teams back home. It can be hard. I still Questions are like:So are you a big sports fan? Have you found a local cricket/soccer/baseball/Aussie rules/rugby/hockey team to support yet?Are you a big sports fan back home? How do you keep up with your local team?How are you finding local television? Watching any interesting programs?How are you finding local television? Does it make you miss the shows you watched back home?Are you watching the local news? Isn't ____ weird? I still don't understand why my people do ___?Again, it is about offering opportunities to compare and contrast. You don't need to say, "How are you dealing with culture shock?"
Questions about going to Canadian or US Universities?
Canadian universities are subsidized by their provincial governments. Foreign students pay the full cost. A typical Canadian pays about $5k per year for tuition, plus $15k in living costs. A foreign student pays $20-25k for tuition. These vary based on the university and program. Most large universities set aside a small number of seats for foreign students, although in certain programs (such as medicine) foreign students might not be accepted. 1. Not in Canada. 2. Most Canadian universities offer good computer science programs. McGill and the University of Toronto offer good programs. Toronto is also one of the most expensive cities in Canada so you can add a bit to your living costs also. 3. A Canadian student visa does not allow you to work -- with the exception of some on campus jobs and those needed as part of your program (medical internship, field work, etc.). In order to apply for a work visa, you must do so outside Canada, and you *must* have a full-time job offer by a Canadian company. Canadian companies require permission from CIC to hire foreign workers. Getting a summer job as an unskilled foreign worker is pretty hard since you are competing against millions of Canadian high school and university students. Baring something like taking summer and fall semesters and then getting seasonal work (say at a ski hill), it's pretty hard to work. And of course, even if they paid your living expenses, you'd be lucky if you could earn $4k over the 4 months. 4. The United States has lots of private schools and scams. You simply can't sit in a classroom for 6 hours a day for 8 months for $9k. There are certainly non-degree courses (trades, IT, continuing education, etc.) for a lot less. It costs $15-20k just to live in Canada or the US for 8 months -- rent, food, clothing, health insurance, etc. Another $20-$25k for tuition. You are look at $140k (minimum) for a four year degree. You aren't going to earn that kind of money with a summer job so unless you have some type of bizzare loan, relatives in Canada/US which you can stay with, etc. try looking at UK schools.
In addition to what everyone else mentioned, I found that in my interview I was also asked many questions about current politics and social situations. While making sure that you are emotionally prepared to live "alone" abroad for a year is important, a good exchange program interview may also test your general knowledge and how much you know of current issues. This is especially important because, whether you like it or not, you will often been seen as an ambassador of your home country. If you are an American, expect people to want to discuss the presidential election, gun control and other perhaps uncomfortable topics with you ad nauseam. Being knowledgeable on the topics and having a prepared neutral response can really help alleviate tension in such situations. Also, though you may have good grades from school, being able to think on your feet and articulate yourself is a characteristic of a great exchange student. For my interview I was asked various geography questions, asked to explain general historical events and was quizzed on current news of the day. I specifically remember being asked who Yasser Arafat was. It was a bit of a trick question though, as the former Palestinian leader had died the week before the interview. They were clearly trying to see whether I kept up with the news and was aware of what was happening in the broader world.