Webinar: Graduate Degrees in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
November 11, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST
Join Affordable Degrees Abroad and universities across the Celtic regions of the UK (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) for a free live event to discuss the ins and outs of how to get a quality masters or PhD in the UK’s Celtic nations, usually for less than in the U.S.
the pros of doing a graduate degree in UK’s Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;
how U.S. Financial Aid (FAFSA), 529 Savings Plans, and scholarships work abroad;
top universities and programs in the Celtic regions for graduate study;
how to decide if you’re a good fit for a graduate degree abroad;
preparing next steps to make it happen
Special Guests:
Anya O’Connor, representing Northern Ireland, is Senior International Officer for North America at Queen’s University in Belfast and has 10+ years of experience. Originally from Belfast, she has lived in every region of the UK and is committed to developing positive international partnerships for Northern Ireland. Anya holds an MA in English Literature & Politics from the University of Glasgow.
Dr. Maggie Parke, representing Wales, is the Market Development Manager for the Study in Wales. She is American, and is the product of both the USA system (BA English) and the UK system (MA English and PhD Creative Industries). She’s been working in international education for more than 15 years for Bangor University in Wales. Now, her role with Universities Wales is to create opportunities and pathways between the USA and Wales. She loves helping students realize they have options worldwide.
Joey Kirk, representing Scotland, is the International Recruitment Manager for the University of Glasgow. Joey relocated to Glasgow from Washington D.C. five years ago where he had worked for the British Council at the British Embassy. Originally from the Philadelphia, PA area, Joey holds a BA in Italian Studies from Dickinson College and MA in International Education from George Washington University. He has a passion for helping students explore international opportunities.
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