Description
Students look to studying abroad for many reasons, whether it is to broaden their horizons, have international experience in studies, learn in a new culture or a means to gain a qualification they cannot get due to points. Approximately 50% get 1st preference in CAO. Where ~80% get 1st, 2nd, 3rd CAO preference course. Looking at equivalent courses of interest abroad will provide you with more choice and may have less challenging requirements. You will get insight from careers guidance perspective along with college perspective and student experience.
Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers include Guy Flouch Eunicas, supporting students who wish to study through English in Europe, and Anne Gavin Guidance Counsellor with expertise in applications to USA, UK and Europe.
Past speakers include Michael McCamley from Ulster University, Guy Flouch Eunicas (2026) Conan Meehan Ulster University and Guy Flouch Eunicas (2024 & 2023) Una Collier Guidance Counsellor looking at UCAS applications (2022), Claire McEntee ROI Orthoptics and Anne Gavin Guidance Counsellor with focus on USA & Canada (2023) + student interviews.
Timing
- 0-30 minutes: Synergy Careers Recording 1, looks at options in UK, Europe and USA including application systems or supports, deadlines, personal statements and more.
- 0-31 minutes: Guy Flouch Eunicas Recording 2 on why students study abroad, student experience, application procedure, deadline dates and costs
- 0-26 minutes: Anne Gavin Recording 3 Guidance Counsellor in St. Andrews, Booterstown on international applications to USA, UK and Europe