3. Choosing a course in the uk (adapted from http://www.Science-engineering.Net) Read the following text and fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box:

experience special carefully course part-time assessment interested problems answer information international

Are you thinking of coming to the UK to study? Then you must have got lots of questions that need to get answers. First of all, before choosing a (1) __________ , you should think of the fact whether you’re (2) __________ in the subject or not. Although a good degree is always important, there is a number of things you should think (3) __________ about in advance of your trip overseas. So get reading! :

1. Compare the content of courses & the style of learning offered at each institution. Sometimes degree & courses with the same name may be very different at each university or college.

2. Does a university offer any kind of work (4) __________ as part of the course (if that is important to you)?

3. How many students get relevant jobs at the end of the course? Some universities list their statistics on their websites.

4. Compare the quality (5) __________ reports for research & teaching in Higher Education universities & colleges at the Quality Assurance Agency - HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England), Scottish Higher Education Funding Council, Welsh Funding Councils. This may be useful in choosing between universities.

5. Find out about social issues, including the range of social, sports & cultural activities, the cost of living, whether the university is on a campus outside of any town or based in a city and the geography of local region may all be important to you in your decision. There are some publications which grade universities according to students' views, which you may find in your local library, careers office & in British Council offices, if you are an international student. It is always helpful if you can visit the universities you are interested in. Look out for or ask about Open Days when staff & students will be available to (6) __________ any questions.

6. If you are disabled person, there is (7) __________ information available at websites of colleges & universities.

7. Are there any services for student’s support (such as Students’ Counsel, health & childcare support)? Student services staff in universities & colleges will also provide (8) __________ & support in helping you make decisions about choosing your courses or dealing with any questions you may have.

8. Would you like to work (9) __________ while you are studying and is it possible with the university?

9. Is there any support for (10) __________ students? If you are bringing a family with you, or want to meet with other international students, or need any language help, perhaps before you start your course, you should find out in advance what support there is for international student & their families from the university or college. Most universities and some FE colleges have International Officers to give you advice & information & help with any (11) __________ you may have.

Now read the text again and decide if the following sentences (1-5) are true (T) or false (F):

1	Courses in different universities in the UK that have one and the same name always teach one and the same disciplines.	T	F
2	There are special organizations in the UK that assess different universities and rate them in order of quality of education.	T	F
3	If you have serious health problems you can find special information about the process of study for you on website of a university.	T	F
4	Each university gives permission to students to work part-time while they are studying.	T	F
5	There is not any organization in the UK universities that help international applicants and students.	T	F