If you read today's Borneo Bulletin (dated 25th March 2009), there is a 'shoutout' for students who are interested for further studies in overseas. Many of you plan to study in UK and Australia after completing your A level. How about study in America for a change?
The paper noted that according to Times Higher Education, more than 2/3 of the world's top universities are found in the USA for 2008's ranking. Check it out yourself and you will be surprised! It is true that universities in the USA are unfamiliar to us. It does not even occurred to us on wanting to study there especially with the September 11th incident. A Bruneian student, Zul Fakhri Maidy, who is currently taking his Masters of Arts in Journalism in Columbia under Fulbright Scholarship, said that the people there are actually very warm, welcoming and friendly. The paper reported more about Zul's life studying in the USA.
A video conference of Zul Fakhri joined by a group of panel was held at the US Embassy in Brunei and interestingly, some of those who attended the conference were of MOE Accredited Officers. With that said, it may be possible that there will be a number of universities in USA to be accredited by the Scholarship department in MOE. Why waste that good opportunity? We will update you regarding this matter when they get the accreditation sorted out.
Since studying in the USA is considered new to us, there may be concerns and doubts. So if you do consider to study in the America, you are advised to contact the US Embassy for further details.
Here is a list of some websites that may be useful for research to study in the US:
US Education - www.educationusa.state.gov
Petersons Review - www.petersons.com
International Student Guide to the USA - www.internationalstudentguidetotheusa.com
Email for Brunei contacts in the USA - studyusa_bsb@state.gov
The paper noted that according to Times Higher Education, more than 2/3 of the world's top universities are found in the USA for 2008's ranking. Check it out yourself and you will be surprised! It is true that universities in the USA are unfamiliar to us. It does not even occurred to us on wanting to study there especially with the September 11th incident. A Bruneian student, Zul Fakhri Maidy, who is currently taking his Masters of Arts in Journalism in Columbia under Fulbright Scholarship, said that the people there are actually very warm, welcoming and friendly. The paper reported more about Zul's life studying in the USA.
A video conference of Zul Fakhri joined by a group of panel was held at the US Embassy in Brunei and interestingly, some of those who attended the conference were of MOE Accredited Officers. With that said, it may be possible that there will be a number of universities in USA to be accredited by the Scholarship department in MOE. Why waste that good opportunity? We will update you regarding this matter when they get the accreditation sorted out.
Since studying in the USA is considered new to us, there may be concerns and doubts. So if you do consider to study in the America, you are advised to contact the US Embassy for further details.
Here is a list of some websites that may be useful for research to study in the US:
US Education - www.educationusa.state.gov
Petersons Review - www.petersons.com
International Student Guide to the USA - www.internationalstudentguidetotheusa.com
Email for Brunei contacts in the USA - studyusa_bsb@state.gov
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