International Education Expo September 2012

Hadiri Pameran Pendidikan Terbesar & Terlengkap di Indonesia! Diikuti Oleh 100+ Institusi Terkemuka.

Jakarta
Sabtu, 15 September 2012
Ritz Carlton Hotel – Pacific Place
Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Jakarta
Ballroom 1A & 1B, Level 4
13.00 – 18.00

Minggu, 16 September 2012
Harris Hotel – Kelapa Gading
Mall Kelapa Gading 5 – Jakarta Utara
Smiley, Funky, Winky Room
13.00 – 18.00

Ikuti Presentasi GRATIS Selama Pameran di Jakarta
10.00 – 13.00 IELTS Try Out by IALF (Tempat Terbatas); RSVP online www.suneducationgroup.com/registration.php
14.00 – 15.00 “Unleash the Secret of A+ Strategies to Become A Super Student” by team ADAM KHOO (No. 1 Motivator in Asia)
15.15 – 16.15 “Discover your Talents, Create your Future” by S.A.T.U Consulting – Psychology & Mediation
16.30 – 17.30 “How to Boost your Writing Score” by SUN English

Bandung
Selasa, 18 Sept 2012
Novotel Bandung
(14.00 – 19.00)

Pontianak
Kamis, 20 Sept 2012
Mercure Pontianak
(14.00 – 19.00)

Surabaya
Sabtu, 22 Sept 2012
Sheraton Surabaya
(13.00 – 18.00)

Medan
Minggu, 23 Sept 2012
Grand Swiss-Belhotel Medan
(13.00 – 18.00)

Bawa Data Akademis Anda Untuk Pendaftaran Langsung di Pameran & Dapatkan:
- GRATIS Biaya Aplikasi/Pendaftaran*
- GRATIS Biaya Pengiriman Dokumen*
- GRATIS Biaya Terjemahan Ijasah Transkrip Akademis/Raport*
- GRATIS Souvenir Foto langsung jadi (Jakarta)

*Institusi tertentu, Syarat dan ketentuan berlaku

Finding the Truth about Community Colleges

Every person has their own situation, even when studying for a degree. Differing situations may lead to different solutions. There are many ways for students to earn a degree in America, such as an associate’s degree via community college, undergraduate degree, and vocational degrees via technical colleges.

There has been many false myths surrounding community colleges, here are the most common myths.

Myth #1: Community college is for those who were rejected by four-year institutions.

Students choose the community college path for different reasons, be it to save money, earn an additional degree, or discover a new field of interest. The total fall enrollment in community colleges increased from 5.7 million in 2000 to 6.2 million in 2005 and 7.1 million in 2009. In 2009, 2.9 million students were enrolled full-time.

Myth #2: The education at a community college is not as top-notch.

The tuition fees of community colleges are lower than traditional four-year institutions, and most people believe that the price dictates the quality of education. This is wholly false. A diverse list of courses is offered at these colleges—some of which even require placement tests in order to get in and high quality of education by actual professors are conducted at community colleges.

Most community colleges offer courses ranging from strictly academic subjects that are designed to prepare people for further academic study, to continuing education enrichment courses that are not graded. Many colleges also partner with local businesses to provide career-oriented training in fields such as technology or health care. 

Myth #3: It’s difficult to transfer to a four-year university.

Making the transition from a two-year institution to a university requires a lot of research and planning. Many universities welcome transfer students; in fact, 30 percent of graduates of the University of California system previously attended a community college. Community colleges enter “articulation agreements” with four-year institutions to inform students what courses have transferrable credits. U.S. News & World Report has some tips for a successful transfer, including completing an associate’s degree.

Myth #4: A degree from a community college doesn’t have much value in comparison to a university degree.

Graduates of community college usually face two paths: continuing education at a four-year university or finding employment. However, many express doubts that a degree from a community college won’t be seen as competitive in the workforce. Sixty-two percent of allied health professionals and over 80 percent of law enforcement officers and firefighters are educated through the community college system, according to the American Association of Community Colleges.

Myth #5: No one successful attends a community college. 

Many well-known names started out at a community college, including Walt Disney, William D. Green – chairman and CEO of Accenture and Star Wars creator George Lucas.

For International students that have not yet identified or known which university is best for their degree, community colleges are the best stepping stone. To find out what your best option is, come and visit us at any of our branches, or email us at consultation@suneducationgroup.com

9 Reasons why you should study in New Zealand

We went and asked people on their opinions of New Zealand. The most common responses that we obtained are “The country where there are more sheep than people” (Statistically true), “The country where the movie Lord of the Rings is set” and “A smaller version of Australia”.

What we found out was that people do not realize that New Zealand is an ideal destination for study, and here are reasons why:

9. It is a less common place to study

New Zealand is not nearly as full of Indonesian Students as say Australia or the UK. Because it is less frequented by Indonesian students, you will have a much more unique experience than other students. Be the nonconformist, don’t be ‘mainstream’!

8. A great exchange rate and lower cost

Currently, the exchange rate of the New Zealand dollar is much better than a number of countries across the world. The lower living cost of New Zealand will in turn lower the overall cost of studying

7. Everyone speaks English

New Zealand will help you improve on your English language skills since everyone speaks English. You will also learn their colloquialism and unique culture along the way.

6. It is the thrill seeker capital of the world

Did you know that the Maoris (Native people of New Zealand) invented Bungee Jumping? Did you know Dir Edmund Hilary, the first man to summit Mount Everest, was a Kiwi (person from New Zealand)? Want to go on a bungee jump where you free fall for 8 seconds? Want to take a giant spinning swing off a cliff? Hang gliding peek your interest? Jet boating? White water rafting? Or just a good old fashion sky dive? This is where you need to be.

5. it’s the biggest small town in the world

While New Zealand is a major tourist destination and places like Christchurch, Auckland, and Kingston are bustling cities, if you travel any distance you will quickly be surrounded by rolling green hills, sheep, and mountains for as far as the eye can see. The majority of towns in New Zealand are small hamlets where everyone greets each other as they pass by.

4. It is beautiful beyond description

Mountains, fjords, glaciers, beaches filled with giant perfectly rounded rocks; with New Zealand you start to think that Peter Jackson toned down the scenery for his movies. Nothing can describe how breathtaking this country is.

3. World Class Institutions

A qualification from New-Zealand University ranks with the best in the world. In a small country and in small classes, students have the rare advantage of one-on-one access to tutors- many of whom are internationally experts in their fields. A degree from a New Zealand Institution is seen as internationally desirable because students have high level of practical as well as theoretical competency when they graduate.

2. World leading Courses and Degrees

New Zealand degrees have a reputation for being practical, modern and desirable. In some niche areas such as biotechnology, forensic science, marine engineering and food science and technology New Zealand degrees are best in the world.

1. High Quality Living Conditions

While living and studying in New Zealand, you can afford great, modern, accommodation that is few minutes away from world-class study facilities. Public transport systems are good and cars are affordable. After hours, a recreational wonderland is right on your doorstep. You can enjoy the freshest food of all types, cool cafes, markets, quality boutique shopping, theatres and art galleries.

Visit us at any of our branches to find out more. Our counselors will readily and gladly help you.

Most would agree that working together would help people achieve more

Most would agree that working together would help people achieve more. More could be done when working together. A collaboration of multiple expertise may solve difficult cases and problems quicker than an individual. Scientists have collaborated on projects and found breakthroughs. Artists and musicians frequently collaborate and improve on their own expertise. Corporations merge in order to achieve more with higher employee numbers and greater resources.

This also applies to universities as well.
Some universities have formed groups through which they share ideas and resources regarding issues and procedures in the higher education sector. The groups below work to improve the higher education system and share best practice methods.

The Russell Group is an association of leading UK research-intensive universities committed to maintaining the highest standards of research, education and knowledge transfer. The members of The Russell Group have the quality and strengths to compete successfully in the global market place for research, skills, expertise and training.

The aims and objectives of The Russell Group are to promote the interests of universities in which teaching and learning are undertaken within a culture of research excellence, and to identify and disseminate new thinking and ideas about the organisation and management of such institutions.
The members of the Russell Group that SUN Education Group represents are, amongst others, University of Bristol, University of Manchester, Newcastle University, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton, University of Warwick and the University of Exeter.

The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of leading Australian tertiary institutions, intensive in research and comprehensive in general and professional education. It was established informally as a network of vice-chancellors in 1994 and was formally incorporated in 1999.
The Go8 aims to enhance the contribution of its member universities to the nation’s social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being and prosperity and extend the contribution of its member universities to the generation and preservation of the world’s stock of knowledge.
The members of the Group of Eight that SUN Education Group represents are, amongst others, The University of Sydney, The University of Queensland, Monash University, and The University of New South Wales.

SUN Education Group proudly represents these institutions. If you wish to study with the best, or just to find out your options, please do not hesitate to visit us at any of our branches or contact us at consultation@suneducationgroup.com