Monday, December 26, 2016
2016
Matematikë, zgjidhje gjimnaz, Matura 2016
The George Washignton University has been educating and preparing future leades since being funded by an Act of Congress in 1821. GW's 11,000 undergraduates put knowledge into action through hands-on learning, award-winning internships, innovative research, and service initiatives. GW is home to a diverse, motivated and active student body from all over the world. Students in every discipline learn from faculty experts and policy leaders to shape global progress.
2016
Skemë vlerësimi, Gjuhe dhe Letersi profesionale
Art specializations
Art degrees can largely be divided into two categories, history of art and fine art, with many further specializations available in each field. Some universities (particularly those which are dedicated to arts and humanities courses) also offer programs combining history of art and fine arts, which may suit you if you have an equal interest in both approaches to the subject. A vast array of highly specialized arts courses, such as contemporary jewelry design or printmaking, can be found at specialist arts colleges.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
There are hundreds, thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of individual scholarships sponsored by foundations, corporations, individuals, and other organizations. Some of these scholarships are local scholarships provided by individuals or organizations in a student’s own “backyard.” Some of these scholarships may be provided by national, widely recognized corporations or organizations. The SMHS Panther Future Center posts information and access links to some of the more recognized scholarships. Students should frequently check the PFC website for possible scholarship opportunities and deadlines.
Friday, December 23, 2016
Deadline: January, 2017
Program date: 9th-12th Feb, 2017
Venue: University of Toronto, Canada
UTMUN aims to train and prepare both experienced and novice delegates for larger simulations on a university scale.
Taking place in February of each year, the four-day Conference provides students with unique and exciting educational opportunities as they draft resolutions, engage in heated debates and master the art of diplomacy and negotiation.
UTMUN committees integrate dynamic and real-world crises that carry far-reaching international implications. Each crisis update builds on preceding events, compounding conflicts and challenging delegates to adapt to escalating security threats and startling paradigm shifts.
UTMUN is staffed exclusively by the students of the University of Toronto, Canada’s most prestigious post-secondary institution, located at the heart of Toronto. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be there to ensure a smooth and enjoyable weekend.
Description
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Like most humanities and social sciences courses, sociology degrees do not prepare students for a clearly defined career. However, a degree in sociology does provide a broad set of transferrable skills valued by employers across many different employment sectors. For those who do want to put their sociology background to more specific use, popular jobs for sociology majors include:
Social work jobs
Social work refers to a fairly broad group of roles all focused on trying to improve the quality of life for those classed as ‘disadvantaged’ in some way within a society. Social work jobs are typically found within governments and local authorities, community groups and charities. Roles may be based on research, organization and management, administration, or direct contact with individuals and groups. Key issues for social workers include: drug abuse, mental health problems, physical and learning disabilities, homelessness, child protection and school attendance.
Social work jobs
Social work refers to a fairly broad group of roles all focused on trying to improve the quality of life for those classed as ‘disadvantaged’ in some way within a society. Social work jobs are typically found within governments and local authorities, community groups and charities. Roles may be based on research, organization and management, administration, or direct contact with individuals and groups. Key issues for social workers include: drug abuse, mental health problems, physical and learning disabilities, homelessness, child protection and school attendance.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Architect Education
In all states, earning a professional degree in architecture is typically the first step to becoming an architect. Most architects earn their professional degree through a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture degree program, intended for students with no previous architectural training. Many earn a master’s degree in architecture, which can take 1 to 5 years in addition to the time spent earning a bachelor’s degree. The amount of time required depends on the extent of the student’s previous education and training in architecture.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
PROVIMET E MATEMATIKES TE ZGJIDHURA 2006-2012 (SHIKO)
Provimi i Matures 2006 -Matematike e Pergjithshme (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2006 -Matematike e Pergjithshme (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Matematike e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2014 - Matematike e Pergjithshme (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2014 - Matematike Profesionale (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2015 - Matematike e Pergjithshme (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2015 - Matematike Profesionale (Shiko)
Matematikë, zgjidhje gjimnaz varianti B, Matura 2016
Provimi i Matures 2014 - Matematike e Pergjithshme (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2014 - Matematike Profesionale (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2015 - Matematike e Pergjithshme (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2015 - Matematike Profesionale (Shiko)
Matematikë, zgjidhje gjimnaz varianti B, Matura 2016
Getting into medical school
Given the prestige associated with the medical professions, and the extremely challenging nature of most medical careers, it’s unsurprising that getting into medical school is extremely competitive. In order to gain a place at a top medical school, it’s necessary to demonstrate exceptional grades in science subjects (especially chemistry and biology), as well as showing evidence of commitment to the field. This will usually mean gaining work experience, perhaps at a local healthcare center, private consultancy or another type of care facility such as an elderly care home.
If you have managed to gain the grades and the work experience necessary to secure a place on a medical course, then the chances are you’re no stranger to hard work. Despite this, you’ll need to be prepared for even more challenges, both during your studies and in the years ahead. This is a profession that can demand a lot both intellectually and emotionally, with an intensive and time-consuming workload.
What to expect from a medical degree
As well as allowing you to specialize in a particular division of medicine, medical degrees also provide students with the practical skills needed for specialized hands-on tasks (from taking a blood sample to complex surgical procedures), and the ‘people skills’ needed for interaction with patients and relatives.
2006
Provimi i Matures 2006 -Fizike (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2006 - Anglisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2006 - Frengjisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2006 - Histori Gjeografi(Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Ekonomi -Filozofi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Fizika (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Frengjisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Gjeografi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Gjermanisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Histori (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Biologji (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Italisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2009 -Kimi (Shiko)
2010
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Anglisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Ekonomi -Filozofi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Fizika (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Frengjisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Gjeografi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Gjermanisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Histori (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Biologji (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Italisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Kimi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Spanjisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2010 -Njohuri per shoqerine (Shiko)
2011
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Anglisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Italisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Histori Arti (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Gjeografi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Frengjisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Gjermanisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Fizike (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Histori (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Kimi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Spanjisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2011 -Biologji (Shiko)
2012
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Anglisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Biologji (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Ekonomi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Histori (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Fizike (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Matematike e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Sociologji (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Gjeografi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Gjeografi e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Greqisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Italisht (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Kimi (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Kimi e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2012 -Qytetari (Shiko)
2013
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Matematike Gjuhesore (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Anglisht Gjuhe e Pare (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Anglisht Gjuhe e Dyte (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Frengjisht Gjuhe e Pare(Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Frengjisht Gjuhe e Dyte(Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Gjermanisht Gjuhe e Pare (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Gjermanisht Gjuhe e Dyte (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Greqisht Gjuhe e Dyte (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Biologji e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Histori berthame (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Histori e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Gjeografi berthame (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Gjeografi e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Histori muzike (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Ekonomi berthame (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Histori baleti (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Histori arti (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Turqisht Gjuhe e Dyte (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Teknologji berthame (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Spanjisht Gjuhe e Dyte (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Sociologji berthame (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Qytetari (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Psikologji (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Matematike e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Letersi e thelluar (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Kimi berthame (Shiko)
Provimi i Matures 2013 -Kimi e thelluar (Shiko)
The world’s leading international study destination, the US consistently dominates the global rankings tables – and this remains the case in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017. Top US universities account for almost a third (32) of the top 100 positions in the ranking, with a further 30 US universities in the global top 300. Read on to discover this year’s top 10, as well as how the other 144 top US universities featured in the ranking.
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) tops the QS World University Rankings 2016-2017, placing 1st for the fifth year running. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT is of course known for its physical sciences and engineering, but is also increasingly well-respected for other subject areas in the social sciences, arts and humanities.
2. Stanford University
Stanford University
Climbing one place this year to overtake Harvard, Stanford University ranks second in the world in the 2016-2017 tables. Located in the heart of the famous Silicon Valley, Stanford University and is particularly well-known for its business courses – with an alumni community full of successful entrepreneurs.
3. Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University concludes the uninterrupted trio of US universities at the top of the QS World University Rankings this year. Harvard is the oldest university in the US, dating back to 1636, and achieved the top position for life sciences and medicine in the QS World University Rankings by Faculty 2015.
4. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Caltech
Retaining fifth place in the overall world ranking this year is California Institute of Technology, commonly known as Caltech, located in the city of Pasadena, California. The smallest US university in the top 10, Caltech punches above its weight – particularly in scientific and technical subjects.
5. University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Ranked fifth in the US and tenth in the world this year, the University of Chicago is affiliated with 89 Nobel Prize winners, and its physics department is known for developing the world’s first man-made, self-sustaining nuclear reaction.
6. Princeton University
Princeton
Princeton University retains its position, at 11th place once again this year. Another of the oldest US universities, it’s especially renowned for academic excellence in the arts and humanities, achieving seventh place for this in the faculty rankings.
7. Yale University
Yale University
Ranked 15th in the world, Yale University’s alumni includes five US presidents and 13 billionaires, and in 1861 the university awarded the first PhD in the US. Around 20% of Yale’s 12,385 students are international, representing 118 countries.
8. Cornell University
Cornell University
Located in Ithaca, New York, Cornell University ranks 16th in the world this year. Having awarded the nation’s first veterinary medicine degree, it currently ranks second in the world for veterinary science in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016.
9. Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Ranked 17th in the world, Johns Hopkins University was established in 1876. Considered to be the first research university in the US, it is particularly esteemed for research and teaching in the life sciences and medicine (achieving fifth place for this in the QS World University Rankings by Faculty).
10. University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Penn, is ranked 18th in the world this year. Located in Philadelphia, it’s another institution which is highly regarded for life sciences and medicine, achieving first place in this year’s inaugural ranking of the world’s top nursing schools.
UCLA
The remaining 20 top universities in the US (all but one of which are in the top 50) this year are…
11. Columbia University (ranked 20th in the world)
12. University of Michigan (ranked 23rd in the world, up from joint 30th last year)
13. Duke University (ranked joint 24th in the world)
14. Northwestern University (ranked 26th in the world)
15. University of California, Berkeley (UCB; ranked 28th in the world)
16. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA; ranked 31st in the world)
17. University of California, San Diego (UCSD; ranked 40th in the world)
18. New York University (NYU; ranked joint 46th in the world)
19. Brown University (ranked joint 49th in the world)
20. University of Wisconsin-Madison (ranked joint 53rd in the world)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The next 58 top US universities all achieved positions in the global top 400:
21. Carnegie Mellon University (ranked 58th in the world)
22. University of Washington (ranked 59th in the world)
23. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (ranked 66th in the world)
24. University of Texas at Austin (ranked 67th in the world)
25. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech; ranked 71st in the world)
26. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (ranked 78th in the world)
27. University of California, Davis (UCD; ranked joint 85th in the world)
28. Ohio State University (ranked 88th in the world)
29. Boston University (ranked 89th in the world)
30. Rice University (ranked 90th in the world)
31. Purdue University (ranked 92nd in the world)
32. Pennsylvania State University (ranked joint 95th in the world)
33. Washington University in St. Louis (ranked joint 106th in the world)
34. University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB; ranked 118th in the world)
35. University of Maryland, College Park (ranked joint 131st in the world)
36. University of Southern California (ranked 136th in the world)
37. University of Minnesota (ranked 137th in the world)
Planning to study in Europe? Get started here...
With a long history of pioneering higher education, Europe is home to many of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities – and many of the most exciting and attractive student cities.
European countries, and their universities, are of course all very different – in terms of language, lifestyle and living costs. However, under the Bologna Process, European universities are working to standardize degree systems. For EU students, choosing to study in Europe outside your home country should be relatively straightforward, with tuition fees charged at local rates and no visa requirements.
Click on the links below to find out more about studying in a range of European countries, including details of top universities, student cities, costs, visas, applications and more.
Universities in Germany offer plenty of choice, including some of the most prestigious institutions in Western Europe. Germany’s highest ranked university in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017 is Technische Universität München (ranked 60th in the world), followed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (joint 68th) and Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (72nd).
Beyond that, every major German city you can think of has at least one university ranked among the world’s best. A total of 15 German universities make the world’s top 250, and 31 are included within the world’s top 500. This establishes Germany well within the world’s higher education elite.
2016
USF Education Abroad Administered Scholarships
ATTENTION: The SPRING 2017 Education Abroad scholarship application cycle is: Tuesday, November 1st - Wednesday, November 23, 2016. All scholarship applications must be submitted through USF’s STARS (Scholarship Tracking & Review System) website. Scholarship applications will no longer be accepted through the Education Abroad’s system. The deadline to apply for the Spring 2017 Education Abroad Administered Scholarships is November 23, 2016 at 11:59:59PM.
The deadlines to apply for Education Abroad Scholarships in STARS are listed by application cycle in the table below. Please apply for the scholarship cycle that corresponds to the semester of your education abroad program.
Cycle STARS Start Date STARS Deadline
Spring 2017 Nov. 1, 2016 Nov. 23, 2016
Summer 2017 Dec. 12 2016 Feb. 15, 2017
Fall 2017 Apr. 15, 2017 Jun. 1, 2017
The scholarships below are administered by the USF Education Abroad Office. While none of these scholarships are intended to pay for an entire program, they are meant to aid our students in covering some of the costs associated with international study.
In order to be considered for a scholarship, students must have:
1) Completed the Education Abroad scholarship application(s) in STARS,
2) Committed to their program of choice,
3) Paid their required program deposit
Scholarship FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
How to Apply
STARS re-opens for student access beginning Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Log in to STARS using your USF NetID and password: https://usf.starsscholarshipsonline.com
Follow steps to complete the Scholarship Application Wizard:
Personal Information
Opening Questionnaire
Academic Information
Attach Documents* Please attach the REQUIRED materials below:
Education Abroad Scholarships Signature Document
Statement of Intent
Unofficial Transcript
Resume
Statement of Financial Need
Cost Estimate Form* (REQUIRED for Non-USF programs)
Letter of Recommendation (NOT required for Education Abroad Scholarships)
Recommended Scholarships: at this stage you will receive a list of scholarships that you have the recommended criteria for according to the answers you provided.
Apply for any Education Abroad scholarship from your list of “Recommended Scholarships” to use towards your study abroad experience, including:
Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship for International Leadership- Study Abroad Only
Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund-Study Abroad Only
Joan Newcomb Scholarship- Study Abroad Only
Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Scholarship- Study Abroad Only
USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund- Study Abroad Only
USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund- Study Abroad Only
NOTE: you may be eligible for other scholarships through STARS but only the above mentioned scholarships are administered through the Education Abroad Office.
Submit your Spring 2017 Education Abroad scholarship application(s) by the scholarship deadline, November 23, 2016 at 11:59:59 PM.
You may monitor the status of your scholarship applications in the “Recommended Scholarships” section in STARS.
Complete Your Program Application Requirements by November 23, 2016 11:59:59 PM:
Commit to a program and,
Pay the program deposit.
All Spring 2017 Education Abroad Scholarship Applicants will receive their award decision by December 9, 2016.
Help:
If you have questions about STARS: A simple guide can be found here. For additional help please contact the USF Financial Aid Office at (813) 974-4700 or your Financial Aid Advisor.
If you have any questions about Education Abroad administered scholarships: please contact Kate Ledford, kmccabe2@usf.edu.
Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund
Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarships aim to expose USF students to the world by providing access to a diverse array of research and education abroad opportunities, including but not limited to semester exchanges, dual degree programs, summer and short term programs, international internships and service learning opportunities.
Passport Scholarships were created by a $1 million endowment from USF President Judy Genshaft and her husband, Steven Greenbaum. Students receiving this scholarship will be known as Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholars. Scholarship amounts will be $5,000 to $2,500 per person.
Scholarship Criteria:
Full or part-time student
Any academic level
Any USF campus
Any major
US citizen
First-time study abroad
Merit and financial need may be taken into consideration.
For more information, read the full story:
http://news.usf.edu/article/templates/?a=3171&z=127
Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship for International Leadership
Recipients will be full-time USF degree-seeking students. Applicants must have an interest in international business and demonstrate leadership and community service involvement. Scholarships are awarded for Fall and Spring semesters and summer term. A maximum of $6,000 may be awarded annually.
Scholarship Criteria:
For USF continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Available to all majors
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum 3.4 GPA for currently enrolled USF students; 3.5 minimum GPA for new transfer students
Financial need considered but not the sole determining factor in choosing recipients
USF Tampa campus only
Applicants should be residents of Florida; preference to Hillsborough County residents
Joan Newcomb Study Abroad Scholarships
Special Requirements: For USF International Studies majors/minors only. Scholarships are awarded fall & spring semesters and summer term. Applicants are not guaranteed funding. Award amounts are determined by the quality of the application and available funds, but are generally in the amounts of $500-$750. Applicants must have been accepted into their program of study and paid the required deposit to assure program participation. Study abroad duration must be three weeks or longer. Additional consideration given to students who balance academics, community service and employment.
Scholarship Criteria:
For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Major-International Studies only
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum GPA is 2.5
Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
USF Tampa campus only
Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Study Abroad Scholarship
Special Requirements: For semester or academic year study abroad only. Award amounts are $1000 minimum. Recipients will have completed one semester at USF at the time of application. Preference given to study in non-traditional locations Scholarship applicants must have applied to their program of study.
Scholarship Criteria:
For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Available to all majors
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum GPA is 2.5
Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
Mark Orr Japanese Study Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to encourage USF students in the study of Japan in all its aspects at Japanese University, School or College.
USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund
USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarships aim to help USF students be exposed to the world by providing access to a diverse array of research and education abroad opportunities, including but not limited to semester exchanges, dual degree programs, summer and short term programs, international internships, and service learning opportunities.
Scholarship Criteria:
For continuing undergraduate, graduate, or transfer students
Available to all majors
Restricted based on a combination of merit and financial need. USF has established GPA requirements for merit-based aid. USF uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need.
USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund is for subsidizing an education abroad experience for a student traveling internationally on a USF sponsored study abroad trip. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need as documented by the Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
USF Education Abroad Administered Scholarships
ATTENTION: The SPRING 2017 Education Abroad scholarship application cycle is: Tuesday, November 1st - Wednesday, November 23, 2016. All scholarship applications must be submitted through USF’s STARS (Scholarship Tracking & Review System) website. Scholarship applications will no longer be accepted through the Education Abroad’s system. The deadline to apply for the Spring 2017 Education Abroad Administered Scholarships is November 23, 2016 at 11:59:59PM.
The deadlines to apply for Education Abroad Scholarships in STARS are listed by application cycle in the table below. Please apply for the scholarship cycle that corresponds to the semester of your education abroad program.
Cycle STARS Start Date STARS Deadline
Spring 2017 Nov. 1, 2016 Nov. 23, 2016
Summer 2017 Dec. 12 2016 Feb. 15, 2017
Fall 2017 Apr. 15, 2017 Jun. 1, 2017
The scholarships below are administered by the USF Education Abroad Office. While none of these scholarships are intended to pay for an entire program, they are meant to aid our students in covering some of the costs associated with international study.
In order to be considered for a scholarship, students must have:
1) Completed the Education Abroad scholarship application(s) in STARS,
2) Committed to their program of choice,
3) Paid their required program deposit
Scholarship FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
How to Apply
STARS re-opens for student access beginning Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Log in to STARS using your USF NetID and password: https://usf.starsscholarshipsonline.com
Follow steps to complete the Scholarship Application Wizard:
Personal Information
Opening Questionnaire
Academic Information
Attach Documents* Please attach the REQUIRED materials below:
Education Abroad Scholarships Signature Document
Statement of Intent
Unofficial Transcript
Resume
Statement of Financial Need
Cost Estimate Form* (REQUIRED for Non-USF programs)
Letter of Recommendation (NOT required for Education Abroad Scholarships)
Recommended Scholarships: at this stage you will receive a list of scholarships that you have the recommended criteria for according to the answers you provided.
Apply for any Education Abroad scholarship from your list of “Recommended Scholarships” to use towards your study abroad experience, including:
Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship for International Leadership- Study Abroad Only
Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund-Study Abroad Only
Joan Newcomb Scholarship- Study Abroad Only
Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Scholarship- Study Abroad Only
USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund- Study Abroad Only
USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund- Study Abroad Only
NOTE: you may be eligible for other scholarships through STARS but only the above mentioned scholarships are administered through the Education Abroad Office.
Submit your Spring 2017 Education Abroad scholarship application(s) by the scholarship deadline, November 23, 2016 at 11:59:59 PM.
You may monitor the status of your scholarship applications in the “Recommended Scholarships” section in STARS.
Complete Your Program Application Requirements by November 23, 2016 11:59:59 PM:
Commit to a program and,
Pay the program deposit.
All Spring 2017 Education Abroad Scholarship Applicants will receive their award decision by December 9, 2016.
Help:
If you have questions about STARS: A simple guide can be found here. For additional help please contact the USF Financial Aid Office at (813) 974-4700 or your Financial Aid Advisor.
If you have any questions about Education Abroad administered scholarships: please contact Kate Ledford, kmccabe2@usf.edu.
Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund
Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarships aim to expose USF students to the world by providing access to a diverse array of research and education abroad opportunities, including but not limited to semester exchanges, dual degree programs, summer and short term programs, international internships and service learning opportunities.
Passport Scholarships were created by a $1 million endowment from USF President Judy Genshaft and her husband, Steven Greenbaum. Students receiving this scholarship will be known as Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholars. Scholarship amounts will be $5,000 to $2,500 per person.
Scholarship Criteria:
Full or part-time student
Any academic level
Any USF campus
Any major
US citizen
First-time study abroad
Merit and financial need may be taken into consideration.
For more information, read the full story:
http://news.usf.edu/article/templates/?a=3171&z=127
Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship for International Leadership
Recipients will be full-time USF degree-seeking students. Applicants must have an interest in international business and demonstrate leadership and community service involvement. Scholarships are awarded for Fall and Spring semesters and summer term. A maximum of $6,000 may be awarded annually.
Scholarship Criteria:
For USF continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Available to all majors
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum 3.4 GPA for currently enrolled USF students; 3.5 minimum GPA for new transfer students
Financial need considered but not the sole determining factor in choosing recipients
USF Tampa campus only
Applicants should be residents of Florida; preference to Hillsborough County residents
Joan Newcomb Study Abroad Scholarships
Special Requirements: For USF International Studies majors/minors only. Scholarships are awarded fall & spring semesters and summer term. Applicants are not guaranteed funding. Award amounts are determined by the quality of the application and available funds, but are generally in the amounts of $500-$750. Applicants must have been accepted into their program of study and paid the required deposit to assure program participation. Study abroad duration must be three weeks or longer. Additional consideration given to students who balance academics, community service and employment.
Scholarship Criteria:
For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Major-International Studies only
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum GPA is 2.5
Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
USF Tampa campus only
Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Study Abroad Scholarship
Special Requirements: For semester or academic year study abroad only. Award amounts are $1000 minimum. Recipients will have completed one semester at USF at the time of application. Preference given to study in non-traditional locations Scholarship applicants must have applied to their program of study.
Scholarship Criteria:
For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
Available to all majors
US Citizen or International Student eligible
Minimum GPA is 2.5
Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
Mark Orr Japanese Study Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to encourage USF students in the study of Japan in all its aspects at Japanese University, School or College.
USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarship Endowed Fund
USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarships aim to help USF students be exposed to the world by providing access to a diverse array of research and education abroad opportunities, including but not limited to semester exchanges, dual degree programs, summer and short term programs, international internships, and service learning opportunities.
Scholarship Criteria:
For continuing undergraduate, graduate, or transfer students
Available to all majors
Restricted based on a combination of merit and financial need. USF has established GPA requirements for merit-based aid. USF uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need.
USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund is for subsidizing an education abroad experience for a student traveling internationally on a USF sponsored study abroad trip. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need as documented by the Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Thursday, October 20, 2016
I have recently had the opportunity to read through hundreds and hundreds of year abroad graduate case studies, and it made me realise just how much students miss out if they don't study abroad during their degree course. It also means I'm in the perfect position to write this list - an assimilation of their (and my!) top tips and biggest benefits in hindsight - all in one place.
Here are 100 reasons (there are many more - these are the best ones!) to study abroad and make the most of every second you're away...
1. The majority of graduates describe it as the best year of their degree course.
2. If you are studying while you’re abroad you have the opportunity to study new subjects not available to you at your home university.
3. You can practice, develop and hone your language skills so that you find your final year a lot more manageable.
4. When you travel, people think from your accent that you are from your year abroad city, which is great for your self-confidence.
5. You become very self-sufficient and independent.
6. You grow up a lot and very quickly.
7. Starting again in a new country, you are thrown in at the deep end – the others who come out the other side with you become friends for life.
8. You meet people from other countries who are a useful international network and may be helpful for your career.
9. You can study abroad whether or not you’re studying a language at university, so why not take advantage of your opportunity to spend a year of your degree in an exciting new place?!
10. You will understand foreign customs and traditions, which will be helpful for international business negotiations in future.
11. Employers are fascinated and impressed by your year abroad experiences in interviews.
12. Not many students study abroad, it is something unique and noteworthy on your CV that will help you to stand out.
13. You are more likely to regret the things you don’t do…
14. You will eat new food and learn to cook local specialties to surprise your friends and family on your return.
15. Many graduates find that their future career direction is influenced by what they do on their year abroad.
16. Teaching on your year abroad enables you to try it out before you commit to a PGCE or Teach First placement.
17. If you are considering moving abroad after you graduate, you can scout around for a place to live and make useful contacts to pave your way.
18. Many year abroaders meet their future husband or wife on their year abroad… just sayin’.
19. You can keep a blog or a journal to record your experiences abroad, so once you are nearing the middle or end you can look back at your outlook at the start and truly see your progress.
20. You can write your own guidebook which will help you, your friends and family on future trips to your year abroad destination/s.
21. You can practice travel writing if you are interested in a career where you travel internationally and are self-employed.
22. Being fluent in a foreign language will open innumerable doors and possibilities to you, both in your career and personal life.
23. You can offer international business development to any company you choose to work for.
24. The food in [insert your dream year abroad destination] is amazing!
25. If you work on your year abroad, then when you enter the job market on graduation you will already have real life work experience on your CV.
26. Many students have found that the company they worked for on their year abroad offers them a placement after they graduate.
27. On graduation, you don’t just have to scout the UK job market for opportunities - the world is your oyster!
28. You will feel comfortable with the idea of starting your career abroad.
29. There is a huge support network available to you – your home university, new Erasmus friends and, of course, ThirdYearAbroad.com!
30. If you study at a prestigious foreign university on your year abroad it will look fantastic on your CV.
31. If you study abroad, you will make contacts at the university there who will help you if you wish to pursue a Masters or PhD.
32. There is funding available to you – grants and scholarships on top of your student loan – so it shouldn’t cost more than studying in the UK anyway.
33. If you study abroad, you will have spare time to earn money to spend on top of your Erasmus grant and/or student loan.
34. You can work as a freelance translator or interpreter in your free time if you are considering that career direction.
35. Once home you have more to say for yourself, so you become more confident and better at networking, leading to better job opportunities.
36. You can earn extra money by teaching English in your free time.
37. You will start forgetting what things are called in English and have to mutter mid-conversation: "melanzane...melanzane... AUBERGINE!" Very cool/pretentious (delete according to if it's you or somebody else).
38. Living with locals will help you to pick up local slang, dialect, intonation, hand gestures and ‘in-between’ words like ‘eeeeeeehh’ (instead of ‘ummmm’); the mastery of which will quickly banish locals’ first impression that you
are a foreigner. This means that they will stop replying to you in English and give you a chance, which will boost your self-confidence hugely.
39. Despite teaching or working on your year abroad, you are still eligible for student discounts, so you can travel, drink, eat and party cheaply.
40. If you never had a gap year, now’s your chance to see the world! If you did have a gap year, then you are a lucky...
41. You can get insurance to cover all your adventures from the beginning of your summer holiday before your year abroad to the first day of your final year, so you can make the most of every second.
42. The connections you make on your year abroad will help you to get holiday internships and work placements.
43. It is a fantastic opportunity to travel and see the world. Use an online tool like joobili.com to find an amazing event somewhere in the world on your free weekend.
44. Learning to speak a foreign language in situ will make it easier to learn other languages from scratch, as you will understand the learning process.
45. Your social media updates will make everyone outrageously jealous and want to come and visit you.
46. You don't have any dependents, a mortgage or 21 days’ holiday a year – now is your chance to get away before joining the rat race.
47. You can kick-start your creativity.
48. In your first year or two at university, people might have 'put you in a box' or thought of you a certain way – maybe you’re particularly shy or you’ve become a bit of a joker and you know it’s not really you. Now’s your chance to start again and be yourself.
49. It’s an opportunity to practice your photography skills – not only for the numerous year abroad photography competitions open to you on your return, but also for your own personal photo album or journal, and to show your
friends and family.
50. You can see who your true friends are – they are the ones who keep in touch with you, making the effort to keep you in the loop with what’s going on at home.
51. You can make – and stick to! – a set of new year abroad resolutions, to make yourself more cultured, fit and healthy, adventurous, independent and ensure you take advantage of every new opportunity.
52. You can go to all the most celebrated events in your year abroad country – from fairs and festivals to traditional ceremonies and celebrations – so you will be able to speak and write about them from personal experience in final exams, and also continue the festivities annually once you’re back home.
53. You can join foreign sports teams and clubs and, in so doing, pick up new techniques or tactics which your home team might not have thought of. This is the same for music, art, writing, etc.
54. Once you’re back, you can begin conversations with ‘when I lived in [insert country]’. Very cool.
55. You can practice your hobbies in a new environment with new equipment to test your adaptability, develop and enhance your skills.
56. You might spot a product or service that isn’t offered back home which you can turn into an entrepreneurial business opportunity.
57. If you do an Erasmus work placement, you will not only receive an Erasmus grant, but a salary too!
58. If you are doing a Joint Honours degree course, the chances are that you will study your other subject during your year abroad. This will give you the opportunity to learn about your subject from another perspective and maybe even see buildings or artifacts in the flesh that you’ve only ever seen in slides, e.g. class visits to museums with your lecturer.
59. You could live with a local 'host' family, instead of with other students, and perhaps offer English lessons or au pairing instead of rent to help you save money.
60. You will have more time to yourself, so you can practice writing, drawing, singing, yoga, cooking, running, playing a musical instrument, graphic design, touch typing, IT skills or reading up on your chosen career path – skills which will enhance your CV and make you a more interesting, well-rounded candidate.
61. You can spend time finding and researching a fascinating final year dissertation topic.
62. You will talk more, and in more depth, to the people who matter to you. A mixture of loneliness and free Skype will make you open up to your friends and family, and could even improve your relationship with them.
63. You can learn about the local art, history and culture to understand about the world from a new perspective.
64. You’ve always (secretly) wanted to learn to dance well – now’s your chance! Join a class by yourself and meet fun, like-minded people.
65. You can become best friends with a local who, if you’re unbelievably lucky, might offer to read through and correct your final dissertation.
66. You can cross off number 3 on your ‘Top ten things I want to do in my life’ list.
67. You can dazzle your friends and family by reading up on the history and culture of your year abroad destination and being a brilliant personalised tour guide for a couple of days.
68. You can become a local tour guide for tourists which will develop your knowledge of the city and region, and your language skills too.
69. Find a conversation exchange partner when you arrive (put a notice up on the university noticeboard) – it will force you to make a new friend very quickly, they will introduce you to their friends, and you also have a language-
learning understanding which means you can help each other with homework and essays.
70. You want more sunshine/snow in your life.
71. Take [insert hobby] classes in the local language to boost your specific vocabulary. This will be extremely handy when it comes to your final Modern Language oral, as you are encouraged to steer the conversation, and it’s a known fact that people ‘come alive’ when talking about their hobbies!
72. You can bicycle around town to keep healthy, look like a local, and fit more into your day.
73. A tourist will ask you for directions, thinking you are a local. Very, very cool.
74. You can get out of your comfort zone. Back home, you shop at the same supermarket, fill your basket with the same stuff every visit, see the same people, do the same things – finally you are being forced to try new food, make new friends and have new experiences, and this can only be a good thing!
75. You reach the point when you dream in [insert language]. That’s how you know you’re fluent and your cunning year abroad plan has worked!
76. Volunteer either in your local community or further afield to meet new people, practice your language skills and benefit society.
77. Once you’re back home, your friends and family will catch you watching foreign language films without subtitles or reading foreign books. Very cool.
78. Find English-speaking opportunities such as recording voiceovers, writing for the local English paper or invigilating English exams to get more diverse, short-term work experience for your CV.
79. Get friends to come and visit – you are their gateway to a new culture and can play your part in reducing the number of ‘English abroad’ stereotypes getting through customs by teaching them some useful vocab and reminding them that since you now live on a cobbled hill, stilettos might not be the best idea...
80. You can take advantage of exchange rates to make your money stretch further.
81. In true gap year parlance: it’s a chance to Discover Yourself. You might not know where you have been hiding all these years, but you’ll definitely find yourself on your year abroad. I’m talking about realising what makes you tick, what you can’t do without, what career you want, how you cope under pressure, what you do when you’re feeling lonely – that sort of thing. These are handy things to know before choosing your career path!
82. Access new resources such as libraries and cultural centres, for fresh and inspiring information, perhaps from a different viewpoint.
83. It’s an opportunity to write a book! You have some seriously inspiring subject matter all around you, and they always say that everyone has a book in them. Get yours done and dusted by the time you graduate, and self-publish on Blurb.co.uk (the best quality books we've made!)
84. You might have a foreign boyfriend or girlfriend on your year abroad! That’s one way to learn the language, dialect, gestures, accent, culture and traditions - in a whirlwind of romance!
85. You become less materialistic. Surviving on an airline luggage allowance (15kg) of stuff helps you realise what’s important to you, and having a relatively small number of belongings means it's easier to pack everything up and go travelling.
86. It’s an opportunity to discover your spontaneous, impulsive side. Other countries are often just a quick train ride away, and you have a lot of spare time. If it’s money you’re worried about, then cut down on partying/drinking/smoking/eating out, and reward yourself by spending what you’ve saved on a road trip or rail adventure.
87. You might discover a lower cost of living for a higher quality of life!
88. You don’t necessarily need to be tied down to the same apartment/city/country for more than one semester. If you’ve had a confidence boost after a semester in Spain then move to South America! Now is your chance.
89. You develop a true allegiance to the brands you love. Cadbury’s, Marmite, PG Tips and Kellogg’s; I promise I will never take you for granted again.
90. If you’re near the Alps: learn to ski! If you’re in a market town: master bartering! If you’re by the sea: try kite surfing! If you’re in a city with a tall tower: climb to the top of it! Now is your opportunity, and the worst thing would be to come back and be asked about something you didn’t even try.
91. You are showing future employers (and yourself!) that you can be thrown in the deep end and cope with a variety of intense good and bad situations, and get something positive out of the experience. Your year abroad experiences are perfect interview fodder for their questions along the lines of “give me an example of when you excelled in a difficult situation”.
92. If you go to a chic year abroad destination like Paris or Milan, you might find you develop a keener sense of style which will stay with you until later life. (it’s also a useful disguise to con people into thinking you’re a local…)
93. You will write letters again. No one appreciates post like the year abroader. A parcel from home, a scribbled mid-lecture letter from a friend at uni – you’ll find yourself writing and sending just to receive! But you’ll love it.
94. It will help you to appreciate home more.
95. When you come back, you will really be able to help foreign students studying in the UK based on your own experiences, e.g. the head of the international society at Edinburgh, Exchange 360, organised trips to Ikea for all the
new students so they could spice up their rooms at the start of term!
96. Don’t worry if you’re in a relationship! You can continue long-distance. I know that sounds like hell, but you know what they say: absence makes the heart grow fonder! Plus, you can get cheap flights, free webcam, cheap postage, free BBM/iMessage, so none of that out of sight, out of mind rubbish.
97. For all you praise junkies, there is nothing more wonderful and ego-boosting than someone hearing your accent and asking you if you’re from your year abroad city – whether you’re on a mid-year abroad weekend road-trip or are back home, it’s completely brilliant.
98. You can surprise people you’ve never met by understanding their foreign language conversations – both in a working environment and…on public transport. At home and abroad. Especially when they are talking about you. It’s like having a super power.
99. If you study a language at a Scottish university, you will do a four-year course (as you would anywhere else in the UK) but graduate with a Masters degree instead of a BA!
100. Once you have set up a foreign bank account, found somewhere to live, registered to stay in your new city, got a tax code, matriculated at university and negotiated with a local, you feel like you can do anything in life!
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