College UK equivalent in US?
As you are aware in the United Kingdom there is a difference between a college and a university. However in the United States college and university are used interchangeably to describe an institution that offers degrees. At one point college referred post-secondary schools that had a small student population, offered limited number of majors, and offered limited post-graduate degrees (e.g. Masters and Doctorate degrees). Whereas a university had a large student population and offered post-graduate degrees. Since about the 1990s in order to attract students many colleges in the United States have opted to call themselves universities even though by definition they are colleges.
How much does college cost in America?
Just to reiterate and to add further to Will B's answer. The cost of attending college/university in the States varies greatly depending on; which school you attend and what course you study. The costs can range from $15,000 to $45,000 per year and this includes tuition, books, living expenses (bills, transportation, food etc) and medical insurance. As far as housing is concerned, you wouldn't live in a hotel nor would you buy a house. The best option would be 'on-campus' living. Most colleges/universities in the States offer on-campus living for students and this quite simply is like living in a dormitory. You usually share a room with 2-3 other students. The plus side to on-campus living is subsidized rent which includes all of your bills, there are also meal plans available which you can purchase and the other positive is that you can make friends and develop relationships more easily. The downside to on-campus living is the lack of your space and privacy. If the college/university does not offer on-campus living (and some don't) then the next best options are to either rent your own apartment by yourself or rent one together with a fellow student and this way you can split the costs. If you don't want to find your own apartment then there are always other students asking for roommates. Also the international student adviser at the college/university can give you more specific information about housing and such in that area before you apply. In regards to how can you afford. Most international students are self-funding and supported by either their own money or that of their parents and other reletives. There is very little in way of financial help, grants and scholarships for international students. Below I am going to include a link to the Fulbright Commission which as a lot of useful information for people wishing to study in the States and there is also a parents guide to answer some of their questions. Edit: In regards to Cathrl69. I would just like to add that I never had any other qualifications except for my GCSEs and I got accepted. Granted I went through a community college but the point I am making still stands, you don't always need A levels are an equivalent. It just depends what and where you want to study.
What's college like? (UK)?
The main differences I found between school and college were A) that, yes, it was more lenient, you didn't get hauled into see your head of year if you skipped an occasional class, you usually called lecturers by their first names, and they generally treated you less like a child and more like an adult, they valued your opinion more in my experience. B) The students behaved differently, in school it was all about fitting in and keeping up with current trends if you wanted to be popular, but in college it was considered a huge bonus to be different and quirky. I was pretty shy in school, but college really helped me to come out of my shell, there was less judgement and cruelty, even if you remain shy there are many more diverse groups in college who aren't afraid to display their interests, so you're bound to find a group to fit you. Good luck, I hope you find it as fun as I did.
What is it like going to college in England?
I went to college aged 16, and left aged A18. Is that what you mean?If so I can tell you the following.I was very lucky, I went to the College (6th form) attached to my school. It was not huge, and I was with pupils and teachers I had known all my life.I lived at home, worked locally and had plenty of time and money.My father taught at the school and the 6th form. So many of the teachers were 2nd parents to me.The teachers were all to a man…or woman…teachers and not lecturers. So the pastoral care was fantastic.Seniors were expected to interact with the high school kinds and help the teachers out. We all played sports, did thespian things, art faires etc together with the High School. Socially it helps people grow up, gently.It was…and is still…a good school. With good results.I didn't do too bad got all four of my subjects.Physics Chemistry Biology and General Studies.…Now if you are asking Degree level, I had a very different experience.Universities are not Colleges in US terms. And I did not go to one of those anyway, I went to a polytechnic.At which I struggled as there was no pastoral care, no teaching and NO humanity amongst my lecturers.I did not do as well as I should and found it really hard work. Socially I was fine, academically I found I was dyslexic and got no help.It was a souless experience this learning thing... Balanced by the care I received and shared within the Chaplaincy.Still got friends left too. Been a while since we were there. 30+ since we left.I had lectures 8:30 till 11, tutorials 11:30 - 12:00. Then I had lectures and Labs 1:00 till 5:00.Monday to Friday. 4 years.Well the last year was backwards, lab experiments first, learning in afternoon.I was a mess when I came home after 4 years.Took me a year or two to rejoin humanity after that.
Why are college girls nicer?
I live in the UK so in case some one from America asks, i'm not sure if College in the UK is like College in the US. :/ Basically I have never really had a good time at school. In my first school everyone bullied me and/or ignored me same with my second. But not long ago I went to a Bridging day at a college, which is a day where you pretty much go to college and try different lessons out, and well, some of the girls there were actually pretty mature, well the girls I talked to were, but no one mocked anyone or anything, it was actually peaceful, it may have been because we all just met and everyone was pretty shy but, well I was kinda expecting another few years of depression or something. :P Some of the girls actually seemed to take interest with me, but I guess its just a suspicion. But I'll tell you what happened anyway, I went to Maths for the first period, two girls came in wanting a space and well it was packed but the teacher made space, one was made to sit across the room, and another was told to sit near my friend, instead she sat next to me, we didn't talk too much but when we did she laughed at almost everything I said. Then again in Chemistry which was 2nd or 3rd period I met them again, this time with loads of space but instead of sitting at a empty desk they both sat across from me so we were facing each other, I kinda took interest in one (which was the one that had to sit across the room in Maths) she was actually trying to talk to me, even though there were other people for her to talk too, e.g. her friend. When she wasn't talking I caught her looking at me a few times too, although it may have been because I couldn't stop staring at her. :P So why are College girls nicer? And what do you think about those girls? Were they just being friendly or did they have a little love for me? (Probably not but I have high hopes! :D)
What age do people in England typically start college?
Secondary schools take students from the age of 11. There are "Sixth Form Colleges". Students start at 16 and leave at 18. There are also schools that educate students until they are 18. Typically, from 18-21, students can go to university to read for a degree. A PhD and some vocational qualifications take longer.