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

Episode 93: Medicine in Ireland

Our guest this week is Claire O'Connor from RCSI, exploring medical studies in the Republic of Ireland.

10-21
24:06

Episode 92: The UAE

Find out about a university pathway in the United Arab Emirates, with Ango Mwakisu from NYU Abu Dhabi.

10-08
22:29

Episode 91: Study in Prague

Explore the wonderful world of higher education in Prague! David is joined by Caleb House from Charles University. To find out more, visit www.studycharles.cz and https://studyinprague.cz/

09-23
31:36

Episode 90: Medicine in Europe

Ben Ambrose of Medical Doorway joins David to explore options to study medicine in Europe, taught in English.

09-18
30:49

Episode 89: Why Australia and New Zealand, with Stefan Watts

In this episode, we explore universities Down Under. Our guest is Stefan Watts, Founder & Director of Study Options.

09-05
27:42

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 Business.

04-21
29:18

Episode 87: Reverse Admissions

David is joined by Julie Maloney from Meto to discuss a new way to apply to universities - reverse admissions.

03-27
21:45

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.

03-05
25:29

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 Tours to learn more.

12-12
25:37

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 Claremont McKenna College.

11-25
31:44

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.

11-01
26:07

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. Dutch Universities Consortium Study in NL

10-16
26:42

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.

10-11
18:55

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.

10-07
24:13

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/ https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/one-hundred-and-five-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/

10-01
36:47

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 weblinks were referenced: Oberlin recently doubling the credit it awards to Pioneer Academics research scholars is explained on Oberlin’s website about the collaboration and the post about the doubling of credit here. The push to publish been broadly publicized as being a ploy for wealthy students ...

06-07
43:58

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.

03-20
25:46

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.

11-10
34:26

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 their option that gives global mobility across Europe

07-20
21:32

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