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Why I Visit Schools

11/7/2018

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"Have you visited the school?" is a common question asked by those seeking college/university counselling and placement support. Being able to answer this question positively helps to assure a student and/or parent as well as to instill confidence in the advice provided. 
 
It is not possible to see every school in the world but as an advisor, it is important to have a high degree of familiarity with colleges and universities.  What is also important, is having some familiarity with the country of interest, its education system, people, culture and customs to ensure advising is comprehensive and holistic. 
Every year, I embark on my annual pilgrimage across different countries to visit and assess various institutions. Canada is one of the leading study destinations of choice among my students, therefore it is one of the countries high on our travel agenda. Here is a brief review of two of different institutions visited earlier this year during a trip across Canada.
 
Brescia University College  -  
Location: London, Ontario, Canada ( About an 3hr drive from Pearson Int'l)
Size: Small Campus, Easy to navigate and learn
Signature Program(s):  Food and Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics
 
My 3 shares:
Students have the opportunity to transfer into programs at the University of Western Ontario or can take courses at Western while studying at Brescia
  • Brescia's Preliminary Year program  is co-ed and is a great option for students who may not qualify for a direct entry into a degree program 
  • Modern and spacious dorms with great security features to ensure the safety of students
 
Marine Institute - Memorial University 
Location: St. John's Newfoundland, Canada (2hr 40min Flight from Toronto)
Size Small Campus, Located in a residential area
Signature Program(s): Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Technology
 
My 3 shares:
  • Marine Institute is home to one of the world's three marine simulators
  • Student attending the Marine Institute are still part of Memorial University and can access facilities and amenities
  • Newfoundland's economy is built primarily around the ocean (Blue Economy) 
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