Ritsumeikan University: Japan's #1 Research University and Safest Campuses to Visit OIS November 29th

In mid-October, I had the opportunity to represent the OIS Career and College Counseling office on a sponsored visit to Ritsumeikan University in Japan and would like to share my experience with OIS students and families. OIS parents are strongly encouraged to attend the presentation by Ritsumeikan University scheduled for Wednesday, November 29th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the OIS Board Room to learn more about their affordable English medium programs and incredibly safe and high-quality academic environment. Photos taken during the visit can be viewed in the following online presentation: http://bit.ly/2AAKu8v
 
The rising cost of education, uncertain global politics and safety concerns for international students have opened doors, encouraging Indian families to explore post-secondary educational opportunities world-wide. Japan is a highly attractive option for OIS students. To introduce Ritsumeikan University to the OIS community in advance of their visit, I have created a slide presentation with photos taken during my tour of their stunning campuses. For more information on Ritsumeikan’s accredited English medium programs, consult the following program links: Information Systems Science and Engineering; Community and Regional Policy Studies; and International Relations/Global Studies Majors.
 
With an aging population and low national birthrate, Japan is actively seeking international students, offering significant scholarships to sweeten its already affordable tuition rates (estimated at just over $10-12,000 USD). Japan boasts a low cost of living (for urban areas outside of Tokyo) and safe, accessible cities with well-maintained bicycle and public transportation routes. Ritsumeikan’s attractive, state-of-the art campuses are situated within dynamic and incredibly clean and safe urban areas nestled within a stunning natural landscape. Spread across three beautiful campuses in Kyoto, Osaka and Shiga, Ritsumeikan’s 36,000 students study in the world’s safest student cities! (Source: QS Best Student Cities Index 2017).
 
Ritsumeikan is the #1 ranked academic research institution in Japan with a history dating back to the early 19th Century. The Global Studies major has won Ritsumeikan membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, a designation shared with prestigious U.S institutions such as Columbia, Harvard, Yale and American University. Students are nurtured by supportive and knowledgeable staff, with 134 foreign faculty; more than any other Japanese university. Ritsumeikan partners with universities in more than 62 countries, including American University, University of Washington, NYU, and UC Davis in the United States, the National University of Singapore, the University of Melbourne, the University of Manchester and many institutions in India, including the University of Delhi, University of Pune, and the Indian Institute of Technology in Hyderabad and Kanpur.
 
Ms. Catherine Geisen-Kisch

Career and College Counselor
(Students First  Names: S to Z)

​Recently we had some ex students drop by at school and share all their wonderful adventures, experiences and stories with us in the college counselling office and the OIS high school students. OIS Alumni are achieving great things all over the world and rising to new heights!

It was fascinating to see all the grade 12s listening intently with all ears and wide eyes about all the information that the alumni was sharing with them. 
They had so many questions and seemed more reassured knowing that these students who were in their shoes just some time ago, now are out and about in different parts of the world, making individual and different paths of their own now.

From spending intense winters in Illinois, to going to London and eating fish and chips, to being in LA and learning how to deal with the traffic and learning to drive on the other side of the road, to taking part in Silicon Valley 'Hackathons' during late nights at university to interning with their college professors - our students seem to be so driven, motivated and yet remain grounded. 

Recently we had an alum from the Class of 2013 stop by - he has completed his undergrad - Chemical Engineering at Penn State and now awaits his next step for a Masters and PhD at MIT in Massachusetts ! Wow! Who knew our high schoolers have now gone beyond college to Grad school ! 
To make us even more proud - two more alumni currently have full time jobs in New York City working in the fantastic offices of Bloomberg and JP Morgan.

So parents - each of your children have potential, each of your children are part of their amazing individual journey which they are going through with OIS. So sit back and enjoy the ride towards your child's amazing and bright future and be proud of the amazing adults they are growing into!

-Minal Dhand
Career and College Counsellor 

SA 18-05-17

1. POSTPONED: Gyan Dhan Loan Info Session
The Gyan Dhan Loan Info Session that was scheduled for May 22 has been postponed to the fall.  We will let you know the new date when we return after summer.
 2. BUSSATS, May 20, 8-10 am, OIS Lobby
Students who registered for the BUSSAT exam should meet in the OIS Lobby (Ground Floor) at 7:30 am on Saturday.  Please dress comfortably and bring a charged device (laptop) for the test.
 3. University of Sheffield Engineering Rep, Mon May 22, Lunch (Students Only)
Any students interested in meeting with the U of Sheffield Engineering Professor, please stop by Rm 608 during lunch on Monday.
 

SA 12-05-17

New Poster in the Lobby
To celebrate past students, OIS has posted a map of all the universities where OIS graduates have been accepted.  If you are in the lobby, please wander over to the coffee shop and take a look.  We are very proud of them!
 University of Toronto Talk, May 16, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (open to parents and students)
University of Toronto's Professor Shauna Brail will discuss Uber as a disruptive technology firm and how it's transforming urban ground transportation. Members of all seven faculties will also be in attendance to answer questions about attending the University of Toronto and Canada in general.  If you would like to attend, please email Ms Tiffany (tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org) or sign up in Room 608.
 GyanDhan Info Session, May 22 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (open to parents)
Loans to fund your child's dream education should be the easiest part in planning your child's career. However, lack of financing forces students to give up on their dreams every year. Founded by IITians with 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, GyanDhan aims to equalize and expand access to higher education. In the past 12 months, we have helped ~200 students get over 50crores in loans to pursue their dreams of higher education. GyanDhan works with banks to provide the best offer to the customer and provides industry leading customer service.  If you would like to hear more about how they can help you finance university, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org by May 15.
 BUSSAT Update, May 20, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (ages 11-17)
The BUSSAT test will take place at OIS on May 20 from 8-10 am.  Cost is 5750 rupees.  Students must bring their own laptop to take the test.  If you are interested, please register before May 15 at
http://www.angloschools.co.in/register-summer-schools.html  Checks and forms can be given to Ms Tiffany in Room 608.  If you have any questions, please contact Paras Madaan at p.madaan@angloschools.com.  Sample papers are available from Ms Tiffany; please email her (tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org) if you would like them.
 2017-18 Book Study Invitation (open to all OIS parents)
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Book Studies this year.  In all we had five meetings (one whole school, and two each for primary and secondary).  It was great getting to know each other and realizing that we are having similar experiences (struggles?) at home.  Based on feedback, the first book for next year will be The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age by Catherine Steiner-Adair and Teresa Barker.  Any OIS parent is invited to read the book over the summer (available on Kindle) and join us in late September (date to be determined once we get back from summer) for a low-key discussion.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org.

SA 09-05-17
 
University of Toronto Talk, May 16, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (open to parents and students)
University of Toronto's Professor Shauna Brail will discuss Uber as a disruptive technology firm and how it's transforming urban ground transportation. Members of all seven faculties will also be in attendance to answer questions about attending the University of Toronto and Canada in general.  If you would like to attend, please email Ms Tiffany (tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org) or sign up in Room 608.
 
GyanDhan Info Session, May 22 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (open to parents)
Loans to fund your child's dream education should be the easiest part in planning your child's career. However, lack of financing forces students to give up on their dreams every year. Founded by IITians with 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, GyanDhan aims to equalize and expand access to higher education. In the past 12 months, we have helped ~200 students get over 50crores in loans to pursue their dreams of higher education. GyanDhan works with banks to provide the best offer to the customer and provides industry leading customer service.  If you would like to hear more about how they can help you finance university, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org by May 15.
 
BUSSAT Update, May 20, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (ages 11-17)
The BUSSAT test will take place at OIS on May 20 from 8-10 am.  Cost is 5750 rupees.  Students must bring their own laptop to take the test.  If you are interested, please register before May 15 at
http://www.angloschools.co.in/register-summer-schools.html  Checks and forms can be given to Ms Tiffany in Room 608.  If you have any questions, please contact Paras Madaan at p.madaan@angloschools.com.  Sample papers are available from Ms Tiffany; please email her (tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org) if you would like them.
 
2017-18 Book Study Invitation (open to all OIS parents)
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Book Studies this year.  In all we had five meetings (one whole school, and two each for primary and secondary).  It was great getting to know each other and realizing that we are having similar experiences (struggles?) at home.  Based on feedback, the first book for next year will be The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age by Catherine Steiner-Adair and Teresa Barker.  Any OIS parent is invited to read the book over the summer (available on Kindle) and join us in late September (date to be determined once we get back from summer) for a low-key discussion.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org.  


SA 05-05-17
 
Leysin American School Summer Program Info Session, May 8, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (open to Gr 2-12 students and parents)
Mr. Jonathan Hilton from Leysin American School will be in Mumbai promoting the summer course of his school. The camp is for three age groups (age 7-11, 12-14 and 15-18) and the dates beginfrom June 22nd. More info can be found at https://www.las.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sis_brochure_2017_web.pdf  Please sign up in Room 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org if you plan to attend.


BUSSATs, May 20, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at OIS
The British Universities & Secondary Schools Achievement Tests (BUSSATs) are designed to measure students’ ability in English (comprehension & grammar), Maths (at basic, advanced and super-advanced levels) and General Knowledge (history, geography, science, current affairs and sport). The cost is 5750 rupees.  The test center will be at OIS on May 20 from 8-10 am.  Prizes include scholarships for a 2-week uni prep study program (10-100% tuition and airfare) or cash rewards (3000-8000 rupees).  Check out enquiriesindia@angloschools. com for more info.  Please register at http://www.angloschools.co.in/register-summer-schools.html to take the test.

SA 02-05-17

US Uni Info Session, Wednesday May 3, 3:00-4:00 in the OIS Board Room (Open to parents and students)
University reps from Claremont McKenna College (CA), Davidson College (NC), and Middlebury College (VT) will visit OIS on Wednesday.  They will explain what makes each univeristy unique as well as go over the general US application process.  Please RSVP to tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org if you plan to attend.
 
Leysin American School Summer Program Info Session, May 8, 3:00-4:00 pm, OIS Board Room (open to Gr 2-12 students and parents)
Mr. Jonathan Hilton from Leysin American School will be in Mumbai promoting the summer course of his school. The camp is for three age groups 7-11, 12-14 and 15-18 and the dates begin from June 22nd. More info can be found at https://www.las.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sis_brochure_2017_web.pdf  Please sign up in Room 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org if you plan to attend.
 
 Anyone ages 11-17 interested in taking the BUSSATs?  
The British Universities & Secondary Schools Achievement Tests (BUSSATs) measure the academic competency of pupils and students seeking entry to a UK school or university. The BUSSATs act a tool for students to know their academic level compared to other students as well as help position and place them at a school with the correct PSAPI score for them.
 
BUSSATs are designed to measure students’ ability in English (comprehension & grammar), Maths (at basic, advanced and super-advanced levels) and General Knowledge (history, geography, science, current affairs and sport). 
 
The tests, which offer over 250 multi-choice questions, are delivered over two-hours using a computer-based technology platform provided by PEARSON VUE. The cost is 5000 rupees.  The test center will be in Mumbai; if enough students are interested, we can look into holding them here at OIS.  Test date will be late May.
 
Anglo Schools International Services has also reached an agreement with Oxford College Summer School (ages 15-17), Dukes International Summer School (ages 11-15), and Etherton Summer Courses (ages 15-17) to provide scholarships for a 2-week uni prep study program at the world's leading unis and top UK private schools (10-100% tuition and airfare) or cash rewards (3000-8000 rupees).  Contact Ms Tiffany for a brochure or enquiriesindia@angloschools.com for more info.
Please email Ms Tiffany (tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org) by May 7 if you want to take the BUSSATs.

From University Counselors (Grades 9 to 12)
 
University of Toronto Talk, May 16, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (open to parents and students)
University of Toronto's Professor Shauna Brail will discuss Uber as a disruptive technology firm and how it's transforming urban ground transportation. Members of all seven faculties will also be in attendance to answer questions about attending the University of Toronto and Canada in general.  If you would like to attend, please email Ms Tiffany (tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org) or sign up in Room 608.
 
GyanDhan Info Session, May 22 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (open to parents)
Loans to fund your child's dream education should be the easiest part in planning your child's career. However, lack of financing forces students to give up on their dreams every year. Founded by IITians with 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, GyanDhan aims to equalize and expand access to higher education. In the past 12 months, we have helped ~200 students get over 50crores in loans to pursue their dreams of higher education. GyanDhan works with banks to provide the best offer to the customer and provides industry leading customer service.  If you would like to hear more about how they can help you finance university, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org by May 15.
 
BUSSAT Update, May 20, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (ages 11-17)
The BUSSAT test will take place at OIS on May 20 from 8-10 am.  Cost is 5750 rupees.  Students must bring their own laptop to take the test.  If you are interested, please register before May 15 at
http://www.angloschools.co.in/register-summer-schools.html  Checks and forms can be given to Ms Tiffany in Room 608.  If you have any questions, please contact Paras Madaan at p.madaan@angloschools.com.  Sample papers are available from Ms Tiffany; please email her (tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org) if you would like them.
 
2017-18 Book Study Invitation (open to all OIS parents)
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Book Studies this year.  In all we had five meetings (one whole school, and two each for primary and secondary).  It was great getting to know each other and realizing that we are having similar experiences (struggles?) at home.  Based on feedback, the first book for next year will be The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age by Catherine Steiner-Adair and Teresa Barker.  Any OIS parent is invited to read the book over the summer (available on Kindle) and join us in late September (date to be determined once we get back from summer) for a low-key discussion.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org.  

​SA 24-04-17

Leysin American School Summer Program Info Session, May 8, 3:00-4:00 pm, OIS Board Room (open to Gr 2-12 students and parents)
Mr. Jonathan Hilton from Leysin American School will be in Mumbai promoting the summer course of his school. The camp is for three age groups 7-11, 12-14 and 15-18 and the dates begin from June 22nd. More info can be found at https://www.las.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sis_brochure_2017_web.pdf 
Please sign up in Room 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org if you plan to attend.
 
SA 18-04-17

Medicine in the UK Info Session: Friday April 21, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (Open to parents and students)
Medefine Education is a mentoring organisation who provides services for students who wish to study Medicine in the United Kingdom.  (www.medefine.org)  we believe that hard working, talented students deserve the opportunity to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors by having access to high quality information.  The team consists of over 100 international medical students from over 20 UK medical schools. We are all passionate about teaching and inspiring others to reach their true potential.  We are endorsed by senior mentors including professors, best-selling authors and directors of hospitals.  Our products and services have been tremendously successful in Europe and have helped over 250 applicants with their medical school applications. We truly believe that students at your institution will significantly benefit from our mentoring and support. Please sign up in Room 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org if you plan to attend the info session on "Medicine in the UK".

SA 12-04-17

Young Leaders for Active Citizenship Summer Program Info Session, April 20, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room
Founded by Oxford and Harvard alumni, Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) is bringing its High School Achievers program to Mumbai this summer. This program is an exceptional opportunity for students to develop their skills to become active agents of change in their communities! The program enables students to broaden their perspective, unlock their leadership potential, find new career options and strengthen their profile. It also engages them in supervised internships with partner NGOs where they can put their learning into action. In Mumbai, the program is scheduled from 17th June to 9th July. It is open to students in grades 9th-12th and those waiting to join college. Applications are open till 30th April 2017. To learn more and to apply, click here. Rohit, co-founder of YLAC will join us for an information session in school on the 20th of April (Thursday) from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. interested students and parents are welcome to attend. Please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608.

SA 10-04-17

1. Forming a Database of Volunteer Organizations (All Parents)
OIS students are looking for places to volunteer this summer.  The Counseling Dept is asking OIS parents to help us identify safe, well-organized organizations where high school students can volunteer.  We know there are some great things happening out there, we just need your help finding them!  If you have suggestions of organizations that would be a good fit for our kids (maybe an NGO you run or somewhere you have volunteered in the past), please send the following information to tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org: 
a. Name of organization
b. Location/address
c. Description of what they do
d. Phone
e. Email
f. website
g. what kinds of things you need volunteers for 
 
2. Looking for "shadowing" sponsors (All Parents)
Students in Grade 11 are looking for an opportunity to shadow professionals this summer. (We understand that labor laws don't allow formal internships).  The best experiences have been when students are given a project to work on for a few weeks while checking in with a supervisor. They learn life skills (punctuality, communication skills, etc.) while learning job skills.  If you are willing to sponsor a student, please contact tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org with the following information:
a. Your name
b. Profession
c. Company
d. Location
e. how many students you could sponsor
f. dates (over the summer) and times
g. what kinds of things the student(s) would be doing

SA 04-04-17

Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Princeton, and Northwestern Info Session, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Jamnabai Narsee (Open to Parents and Students)
Northwestern will join Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Georgetown and Princeton for a public information session at Jamnabai Narsee International School. Admission directors from the six universities will give a brief presentation about their institution’s undergraduate programs and provide an overview of admission and financial aid policies and procedures. The admission directors will be available to answer specific questions at the end of the program. Space is limited and registration is REQUIRED.  Click here to register https://ugadmission.northwestern.edu/portal/international?id=2a1f5156-ec54-44bb-a44e-ccd538484be7
MCPHS Info Session, April 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Marriott (Open to parents and students)
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services University is hosting a Public Information Session at the JW Marriott Juhu Mumbai on Saturday, April 15th at 11:00 a.m.  The session will be hosted our Associate Director of International Admission, Greg Friedman. Some noteworthy topics of discussion will be prestigious internships, direct-entry and pathway programs to graduate schools, top ranked salaries, and employment strategy in US and India.  Register at https://mcphs.wufoo.com/forms/mcphs-university-information-session-mumbai/


SA 03-04-17
 
1. Innovation for Olympic Success Talk on April 4, 3:00-4:00, OIS Board Room (open to parents and students) 
Dr. David James is the Director of the Center for Sports Engineering Research, Sheffield HallamUniversity, UK. His research center focuses on developing technologies that provide athletes with information and equipment to enhance their performance and safety. David’s team delivered 61 performance analytics projects to 10 different sports at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. These technological innovations directly supported Team GB athletes to win 42 medals.  In this lecture, Dr David James will explore the impact of technology on sporting performance and describe how technological innovations have been responsible for establishing many of the key periods in the history of sport. Sports enthusiasts want to see exceptional performances from the world's best athletes, and yet we are often uneasy when records are broken, fearing that it is artificial aids, and not the athlete's individual effort that accounts for the achievement. Dr David James will navigate the moral maze of performance enhancement and consider the wider societal benefits of sports science and technology.  Interested in attending?  Please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608.  (I need 20 attendees to run this event.)
 
2. REMINDER PSAT this Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, Ground Floor
Pre-registration was required.  Wear comfortable clothes.  Bring your calculator and a snack/water bottle. No preparation needed (just a good night's sleep).
 
3. Uni Visits at lunch in 6th Floor Lounge (Open to students only)
Wednesday, April 5: Univ of Chicago, Johns Hopkins Uni
Thursday, April 6: Case Western Reserve Uni, George Washington Univ, Univ of Rochester, Tulane Uni, Uni of Dayton, University of Victoria, London South Bank Uni.
Tuesday, April 11: York Uni
Wednesday, April 12: Brock Uni
 
4. Instituto Marangoni Info Session, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday 6th April in OIS Board Rm (open to students and parents)
Instituto Marangoni has undergraduate courses in fashion, design and art in Milan, Paris, London and Florence.  They are also opening up training center in Mumbai shortly which will offer various courses in fashion and design. Interested in attending? Sign up in Rm 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org
From University Counselors (Grade 9 – Grade 12)


Leysin American School Summer Program Info Session, May 8, 3:00-4:00 pm, OIS Board Room (open to Gr 2-12 students and parents)
Mr. Jonathan Hilton from Leysin American School will be in Mumbai promoting the summer course of his school. The camp is for three age groups 7-11, 12-14 and 15-18 and the dates begin from June 22nd. More info can be found at https://www.las.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sis_brochure_2017_web.pdf  Please sign up in Room 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org if you plan to attend.

SA 30-03-17
​
Indian University Fair, Thursday March 30 at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in OIS Auditorium (Open to Parents and Students in Gr 8-12)
Please sign up to attend (https://goo.gl/forms/WgdAwL0FREKNOE7B3).  
 
Innovation for Olympic Success Talk on April 4, 3:00-4:00, OIS Board Room (open to parents and students)
 
Dr David James is the Director of the Center for Sports Engineering Research, Sheffield Hallam University, UK. His research center focuses on developing technologies that provide athletes with information and equipment to enhance their performance and safety. David’s team delivered 61 performance analytics projects to 10 different sports at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. These technological innovations directly supported Team GB athletes to win 42 medals.
 
In this lecture, Dr David James will explore the impact of technology on sporting performance and describe how technological innovations have been responsible for establishing many of the key periods in the history of sport. Sports enthusiasts want to see exceptional performances from the world's best athletes, and yet we are often uneasy when records are broken, fearing that it is artificial aids, and not the athlete's individual effort that accounts for the achievement. Dr David James will navigate the moral maze of performance enhancement and consider the wider societal benefits of sports science and technology.
 
Interested in attending?  Please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608.  (I need 20 attendees to run this event)

SA 27-03-17
Indian University Fair, Thursday, March 30 at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in OIS Auditorium (Open to Parents and Students in Gr 8-12)
OIS will host a university fair of 20 Indian universities this Thursday evening.  I still have seats available so I have opened it up to interested students and parents in grades 8-12. The format will be a brief (2-3 minute presentation) by each uni and then a uni fair where you will have the chance to chat with the uni reps. Please sign up to attend (https://goo.gl/forms/WgdAwL0FREKNOE7B3).  


SA 21-03-17
March 22: Intro to UK and Irish Unis Webinar, 3:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (Open to Parents and Students)
Talk with James Harding about applying to the UK and Ireland (different options, applying through UCAS, finding late options through clearing,).  If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students).
 
Queensland Univ of Technology Info Session, Wed March 22, 3:00 p.m. in Board Room (Open to Parents and Students)
Considering Australia for uni?  Come talk to a representative who will fill you in on Australia in general as well as QUT in particular.  If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students) by March 21.
 
Indian University Fair, Thursday March 30 at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in OIS Auditorium (Open to Parents and Students in Gr 10, 11, 12)
So far we have a group of Indian universities visiting (ISBF, OP Jindal, Ashoka, Shiv Nadar, FLAME, NMIMS, UBS, Raffles, Broward, Global Pathways, Bennett, ISDI, ISME, WPP) and more are being added each day. The format will be a brief (2-3 minute presentation) by each uni and then a uni fair.  Please sign up to attend (https://goo.gl/forms/WgdAwL0FREKNOE7B3); space is limited to first 400 people so please only sign up if you are serious about attending.  
 
Uni Visits during lunch, Open to Students Only
March 22: Queensland Univ of Technology
March 27: Trinity College (Hartford CT USA)
April 6: Case Western Reserve, George Washington U, Tulane, U of Rochester


SA 20-03-17

March 22: Intro to UK and Irish Unis Webinar, 3:00, p.m. OIS Board Room (Open to Parents and Students)
Talk with James Harding about applying to the UK and Ireland (different options, applying through UCAS, finding late options through clearing, ). If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Rm 608 (students).
 
University of Queensland Info Session, Wednesday, March 22, 3:00 p.m. in Board Room ) Open to Parents and Students)
Considering Australia for uni?  Come talk to a representative who will fill you in on Australia in general as well as UQ in particular.  If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Rm 608 (students) by March 21.
 
Indian University Fair, Thursday March 30 at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in OIS Auditorium (Open to Parents and Students in Grades 10, 11, 12)
So far we have a group of Indian universities visiting (ISBF, OP Jindal, Ashoka, Shiv Nadar, FLAME, NMIMS, UBS, Raffles, Broward, Global Pathways, Bennett, ISDI, ISME, WPP) and more are being added each day. The format will be a brief (2-3 minute presentation) by each uni and then a uni fair.  Please sign up to attend; space is limited to first 400 people so please only sign up if you are serious about attending.  
 
Uni Visits during lunch, Open to Students Only
March 22: Univ of Queensland
March 27: Trinity College (Hartford CT USA)
April 6: Case Western Reserve, George Washington U, Tulane, U of Rochester

SA 8-03-17

March 22: Intro to UK and Irish Unis Webinar, 3:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (Open to Parents and Students)
Talk with James Harding about applying to the UK and Ireland (different options, applying through UCAS, finding late options through clearing,). If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students) by March 20.

 31-01-17

Creative Careers Workshop: Screenwriter Niranjan Iyengar
On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, screenwriter Niranjan Iyengar will join us for the day to talk about his journey and the industry and then work with you on a project.  We need 10 more students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Rm 608 by Friday Feb 3.  If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees will be taken from your imprest account.  
Grade 9 Parents: Log-in for Family Connections sent Jan 30
Please check your inbox for an email with the subject line "Family Connections" for your log in information to Naviance.  This is the portal your children will be using for their university and career search over the next three years.  This year we have started with the Learning Style Inventory and Career Cluster Finder.  This is a great place to start your conversations with your child about what their future will hold.  You can also search for universities that will fit your child and explore career options.  (Your child can show you around!)  Happy hunting...

 
30-01-17

 ANU talk on Malaria on Tuesday, January 31 (Parents and Students)
Australian National University senior academic Dr Kiaran Kirk will give a short lecture on biotechnology and malaria to interested parents and students on January 31 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in OIS Board Room.  If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org today.  


25-01-17

 Grade 8 Parents: email regarding Naviance's Family Connection
If you have not already, please log into Naviance's Family Connection to view information on careers and universities.  The link, username, and password were emailed to you on January 12 from Puja Srivastava, subject line "Family Connection Account Information".  Please check your spam box in case it was routed there.  If you still cannot find it, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org.
POSTPONED: Behind the Scenes: US University Admissions workshop
The workshop has been cancelled for February 9 due to an emergency on the organizer's part.  We will find a new date and let you know as soon as possible.  I apologize for any inconvenience


24-01-17

 1. Uni Visits (6th Floor Lounge, Students Only)
 Monday, January 30, lunch
Raffles
University of Cincinnati
University of Queensland
 Wednesday, February 1, lunch
Rutgers
U of Delaware
Gustavus Adolphus College
U of Iowa
Nova Southeastern U
U of Alabama
U of St Thomas
George Mason U
 Friday, February 3, Block 4
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA (Santa Barbara, CA)
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (Daytona Beach, Florida)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (San Diego, CA)
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (Manhattan, KS)
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (Ames, IA)
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (Norman, OK)
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (Columbia, MO)
KENDALL COLLEGE (Chicago, IL)
OHIO UNIVERSITY (Athens, OH)
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (Savannah, GA)
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY (Chicago, IL)
ALBION COLLEGE    (Albion, MI)
 Tuesday, February 6
U of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Indiana University
University of Minnesota
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
2. ANU talk on Malaria on Tuesday, January 31 (Parents and Students)
 Australian National University senior academic Dr Kiaran Kirk will give a short lecture on biotechnology and malaria to interested parents and students on January 31 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in OIS Board Room.  If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608 by Monday noon.  
 3. Reminder: OIS Book Study is next week! (Parents Only)
 We have 45 primary parents and 30 secondary parents signed up for the discussions next week (primary on February 2 and secondary on February 3; both 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the OIS Staff Lounge).  If your plans have changed, please let me know so I can adjust on my end.  Very excited to discuss How to Talk so Kids/Teens Will Listen.... Happy reading and see you soon!
 4. Behind the Scenes: US University Admissions, February 9 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (open to parents and students)
 The workshop at Oberoi International School will be held on Thursday 9th February from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, and will be conducted by Mr. Ed Boland Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale University. He has 25 years of experience in an array of educational settings.  The one-hour interactive workshop will take the students and parents through the following:
 1. Myths and Truths Uncovered – understanding the real truth behind standardized exams, extracurricular activities, and essays
2. Case Study Analysis – a walk into real students’ applications to understand why they were accepted or rejected by top universities
3. Lookout points – errors that cause students to get rejected and how we suggest they should change it
4. Theme and Persona – we explain the importance of building a clear personality through various sections of the Common Application.
5. One-on-one analysis – random students will be selected and asked to hand over their activity template (attached herewith). The Admission Officer with his team will do a live demonstration of how the Admission Office will view it along with his suggestions for candidacy building to better his chances of getting into his/her Dream University.
If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608 by 3:00 p.m. February 6.


18-01-17

PSAT for Grade 8 or 9 (only 6 tests left)
OIS will offer the PSATs for Grade 8 or 9 OIS students on February 25 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (This is for those of you applying to summer programs that require PSAT.) The cost of 1400 rupees will be taken out of the imprest account. There are only ten tests available so first come, first served. Sign up in Room 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org. 
 
Creative Careers Workshop (open to Grade 6-12 students)
On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, a professional will join us for the day to talk about their career journey and the industry and then work with you on a project. Possible career topics include screenwriter, choreographer, art director, VFX specialist, fashion designer, and/or music composer. We need 40 students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Room 608 and specify which speaker you would be interested in attending.  If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees per student will be taken from your imprest account.  Sign-ups close on Friday, January 20. 

10-01-17

Creative Careers Workshop
On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, a professional will join us for the day to talk about their career journey and the industry and then work with you on a project.  Possible career topics include screenwriter, choreographer, art director, VFX specialist, fashion designer, and/or music composer.  We need 40 students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Rm 608 and specify which speaker you would be interested in attending.  If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees per student will be taken from your imprest account.