At ISG, we are proud that our high school and senior school programs across all campuses provide robust support for students as they navigate their post-graduation pathways. Through individualized guidance and specialized resources, our dedicated school counselors run the University Preparatory Program, a unique initiative at ISG that equips students with the tools they need for university applications, career exploration, and informed decision-making for life after high school.
Our counselors work diligently to organize university visits to each of our campuses. During the month of October we had 12 university visits:
October was a month that was busy with university visits to ISG campuses. These university events are highlighted on the ISG Hub in the ISG Community tab which is regularly updated.
Savannah College of Arts & Design (SCAD)
SCAD presented at all our ISG campuses on the variety of creative and design programs offered, some of which are STEM certified where qualified SCAD graduates could obtain authorization for Occupational Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months to an additional 24 months.
The SCAD representative shared information and samples videos on some of the emerging creative design majors such as Immersive Reality and User Experience (UX) Design. SCAD offers their programs at multiple campuses in the USA with study abroad opportunities in Lacoste, France.
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine
SGU visited our ISG campuses, where they presented to students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
During the presentation, students learned about the different entry points for 5-year, 6-year and 7-year programs, gaining a better understanding of the pathways to medical degrees based on their academic backgrounds.
They also explored the unique opportunities available at each of the SGU campus locations in the UK and Grenada, highlighting the global nature of the medical program.
The university representatives provided insights into the hands-on experiences students can expect, such as clinical rotations and international collaborations. Additionally, students had the chance to ask questions about the admissions process and the support systems available for international students at SGU. This informative session helped broaden their understanding of what it takes to succeed in the medical field.
American University of Sharjah (AUS)
AUS visited the ASD/BSD campus and shared information with interested high school students about their programs, application process and timeline, generous scholarship opportunities and more.
AUS stressed how one of the required components of their students is to undertake an internship so that AUS graduates will have both their degree and work experience upon graduation. AUS prides itself with a high rate of successfully assisting students with career and job placements. AUS will visit ISG again in the spring to engage interested students in an activity to help them through a process of choosing majors and the careers that relate to the chosen majors.
University of Toronto (U of T)
An admissions representative from U of T traveled to each of the ISG campuses and presented to students on the various undergraduate programs and their requirements. He addressed some of the more popular majors among the students attending such as engineering and business.
The representative shared what the admissions offices would be looking for in an applicant and what some of the requirements to be considered for specific majors. He stressed the importance of ensuring that a student completes the prerequisite courses for an intended major so that their application is moved to an admissions review. One of the highlights shared with students was the opportunities for paid internships and Co-Op programs.
University Mini-Fair
A university mini-fair was held at each of the ISG school campuses for high school / senior school students where eight universities set up their stalls with brochures, swag and other promotional and informational materials were available to students to learn about the various programs, admissions processes and scholarship opportunities.
The visiting universities were:
Please continue to check the ISG Hub for upcoming university visits.