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Study in Upstate NY

22/7/2019

Visit to Universities in Upstate NY - Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Ithaca College, Syracuse University. Colgate College, Hamilton College, Union College, Skidmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rochester Institute of Technology

University is focussed on Co-op programs (work and study)
Preparing students for imaginative age (multidisciplinary majors)
RIT is a Tech school with a performing arts focus

University of Rochester

Eastman school of music (amazing music school for those who are looking for this creative field)
Take five (fifth year to study anything you want tuition-free)
26% International students (that's a huge number compared to other universities)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Both are small universities (Hobart is 1000 men and WS is 1000 women)
The learning environment is very personalized and supportive, which helps students who need extra support and hand holding
Only one required course (freshmen seminar) and then skills

Ithaca College

Exploratory program for kids who are undecided
ICC themes instead of required courses so flexibility to avoid certain subjects if you want
6000 undergraduate students so it is a medium sized college

Syracuse University

Huge sports culture (including division one basketball, Falk school)
Newhouse School for communications industry (Journalism, Social media, Advertising, Public Relations, Photography, Film) so plenty of scope for students who are looking into the creative field
Apply directly to the college within the University (good to know which major you want so you can apply accordingly)

Colgate College

Small school but still division one Athletics
Small town (doubles in size when university is in session) which is very supportive of uni (every Friday the town cooks dinner for international students of different International food and even drive an hour away to get some ingredients)
Huge budget for students to run events clubs etc which means lots of opportunities for leadership and new ideas

Hamilton College

Open curriculum/no required classes (also Brown, Grinnell, Smith so students in class want to be there)
Division three sports (no merit scholarships but the meet 100% demonstrated financial need)
24/7 learning space since students live on campus (exposed to different ideas in class, dorms, cafeteria, clubs etc)

Union College

Each student assigned to one of seven Minerva houses where events are held
Liberal arts engineering program (students can still can double major or study abroad)
Close relationships with professors lead to research, internships, jobs - which is amazing for students to build a strong network through the uni

Skidmore College

Holiday destination (town) so lots to do
Offer BA and BS with 1/3 of students doing a lab science major
Students have the option of spending first year in London

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

47% engineering (53% non engineering... Like Sciences, Business, Architecture, Music for students who love tech)
19% International students and 31% female
Easy to change majors in first year and double major even between schools

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Study in Japan

18/7/2019

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Visit to Tokyo International University, Japan
Founded in 1965.

They have two tracks that students can opt for:

English track program
Japanese track program

6500 Students out of which 20% are international students. Number of Indian students is 200+
Lots of government support is provided to international students.
Ikebukuro international campus opens in 2023.
1:8 teacher student ratio
Students are assigned an academic advisor
During first year learning Japanese is required as part of the curriculum

Cost - $12,875 per year. Approx $60,000 for 4 years, plus living expenses (approx $1200 per month)

Lots of scholarship available
Essay required to apply for scholarships
Only merit based scholarships

Why study in Tokyo/Japan -

Safety (one of the most safest countries in the world)
No drugs
Lowest crime rate
Lots of jobs available - especially for international students
Excellent public transport
Lots of finance companies are located in Tokyo, so numerous job opportunities
Lots of Indians in Japan
Active learning environment

Business Economics- focus areas/ concentration are - Management, marketing, Economics, Finance, IT business

Bachelor of Science Technology - Digital business and Innovation major

Specialisations are available in - Digital Business and Innovation, Business Economics and International relations

Medical emergency support
Airport pick up
Housing information
Assistance for opening bank accounts is provided
Dorms are fully finished
Single and shared Rooms
On and Off campus housing available

Part time jobs are allowed

28 hours per week during schools
40 hours otherwise
$9 per hour minimum wage

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