
The University Guys
Discussion and interviews about everything to do with university admissions, offering an international perspective, from David Hawkins and the team at The University Guys
Episodes
88 episodes
Episode 88: Business in Asia
Come and learn about a truly global experience, including lots of time in Asia, for students interested in an international business education. In this episode, David explores the opportunities at Tetr College of Bus...
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Episode 87: Reverse Admissions
David is joined by Julie Maloney from Meto to discuss a new way to apply to universities - reverse admissions.
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Episode 86: New York City... and beyond
Join David as he speaks with Adam Wu of Stevens Institute of Technology about the student experience in the New York metro area.
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Episode 86
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Episode 85: US College Tours
Why should students visit US campuses before deciding where to apply? How is it best to spend time on campus? What key things do you need to know? Join David and Dr. Elizabeth Stone from Campanile College ...
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Episode 84: The Claremont Colleges
This episode explores the nuances of the Claremont Colleges in California, a distinctive offering within the US higher education landscape. Our guest is Jennifer Hirsch, Senior Associate Dean of International Admission at
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Episode 83: US Summer Programmes
Ben Hsu of Venture Camp helps David unpack the purpose and variety of US summer programs for high school students.
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Episode 82: Updates from the Netherlands
Denise Nijuis, the Coordinator of Student Recruitment and Admission at University College Roosevelt is our guest to provide updates on the current landscape of Dutch higher education admissions.
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Episode 81: US Early Decision
David is joined by Anne Corriveau, the Director of International Admissions at Boston University, to discuss the ins and outs of US Early Decision applications.
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Episode 80: Canadian University Updates, with Dan Seneker
Dan Seneker, Associate Vice-President of Enrolment Management & Registrar of St Mary's University, joins us to discuss the current situation in Canadian higher education.
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Episode 79: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Join David as he explores the 'HBCUs' with colleagues from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia,Find out more about Spellman and the HBCUs at these links:https://www.spelman.edu/
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Episode 78: Intellectual Curiosity
David discussed the concept of intellectual curiosity and its role in US college admissions with Matthew Jaskol and Brett Fuller from Pioneer Academics.From the conversation, the following web...
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Episode 77: Rugby at universities in the USA
David is joined by Brendan McGroarty from Elite Rugby Scholars to discuss opportunities to explore rugby at US universities.
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Episode 76: Research Projects for High School Students
In this episode, we explore the world of high-school research projects. Dhruva Bhat of Lumiere Education is our guest.
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Episode 74: Multi-campus options with Sarah Sen of ESCP
Many students seek to travel as part of their degree, and some universities allow students to move to a new location each year. Join Sarah Sen from ESCP as we explore thei...
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Episode 73: US Art Schools
Join Olivia Anderson from the Savannah College of Art and Design to discuss artistic education in the USA.
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Episode 72: The digital SAT
Jason Smith of UES Education returns to the podcast to discuss the new digital SAT.
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Episode 71: References
In this return to the podcast, we have a The University Guys team roundtable to explore the various references accompanying university applications and some ideas on how schools can approach them.
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Episode 70: Rowing Recruiting for US Universities
Join David with Ryan Sparks of Sparks Rowing to discuss everything you would ever need to know about rowing at college in the USA.
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Episode 69: The What, Why & How of UCAS Firm & Insurance choices
Join Joanne Tallentire, a higher education professional with over 25 years' experience in senior roles covering all aspects of the student journey from admission to graduation, to explore how UCAS Firm & Insurance work
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Episode 68: undergraduate business in the USA
Many students want to go to the USA to study for a degree in business, but might not be fully aware of what this actually means. In this episode, Idie Kesner, Dean of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University - one of the highest-rank...
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Episode 67: Large, Public US Universities
Join Alex Smith, Assistant Director of International Admissions at Michigan State University, as we explore this type of US university and the benefits available to students.
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Episode 66: Studying in London
So many students wish to study in London, but what's the experience really like. Join us as we discuss the student experience with Jo Philips, Director, Recruitment & Admissions at Regent's University London and Dr Jonathan Wilson, Professo...
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Episode 65: UK Pathways
Join David as he discussed the various different 'pathway' options to UK universities, with Simon Fitch. Simon is the Centre Director of the University of East London International Study Centre.
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Episode 64: Exploring IB Diploma Courses and UK university entry
Join us as we explore the ways in which IB Diploma Courses can be used for entry to UK universities and hear from Amy Durrant, College & Careers Counsellor at the International School of Brussels, Alizee Cordes from York St John University,...
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