Counselor’s Corner – September 27, 2019
COLLEGE, COLLEGE, COLLEGE!
College application season is here, with students busy preparing their lists and applications and Teachers busy writing letters of recommendation. Stay informed and up to date on college visits and timelines and be sure to read the BIS College and University Handbook.
As the BIS College Counselor, I recently attended the CIS/EARCOS Conference on University Admissions in Bangkok where I met with (quite literally) hundreds of college reps from universities around the world and made personal connections for our students, finding programs and resources for each DP student. Many of those reps will be visiting BIS in the coming weeks.
I also presented a workshop on using Mindfulness in the College Application Process, a process I am unfolding via my scheduled MYP/DP Hour classes with each grade level (9-12) each term. The objective is to work toward the application season in grade 12 with a sense of balance and inner knowing, having calmly reflected on each step in the process throughout the high school years.
SEPT. 27th: BIS COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY FAIR (8-11AM)
Over 50 universities will visit BIS on Sept. 27th from 8-11 AM. The Fair will begin with workshops for students in grades 9-12 on various topics including essay writing, finding scholarships, studying in Australia, and careers in hospitality. Secondary Students and Parents are invited to attend the BIS College Fair from 9-11 on the Covered Court and speak to university reps from around the globe.
SEPT. 30th: Dalhousie University (Canada) will visit BIS in the CCC (12:30 to 1:15PM)
The Top 3 Things about Dalhousie University are:
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Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s most research-intensive university. You’ll have a chance to study with professors conducting ground-breaking research in fields like sustainable ocean, health, clean tech, community development and food security.
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Dalhousie University has a total student population of just over 19000 students, 22% of which are international students from 115 countries around the world.
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Dalhousie University’s 200 programs will give you lots of options for study in areas like Agriculture, Social Sciences, Sciences, Health and many other areas. And if you’re having trouble deciding, you can customize your degree thanks to over 80 options for minors. Opportunities to learn by doing are part of every degree and include co-op, internships and research placements.
Interested Students and Parents should sign up to attend by contacting Indra in the Counseling Office: counselorsecretary@baliis.net
OCT. 1st: World Education Expo Indonesia 2019 will take place at BIS (12:30 – 4PM)
All Secondary Students (and Parents) are invited to attend this fair during their lunch break and after school, to speak to the visiting reps and learn about potential programs of study at these universities.
Social Emotional Counseling
NEW MINDFULNESS BENCHES AT BIS
We are thrilled to have three new mindfulness benches on campus, one for each division, compliments of our fabulous PTA. The students have selected a mindfulness quote that will be added to each bench. The benches are places to sit and reflect and go inward- calm spaces in which to breath, and be mindful (aware) of one’s surroundings, feelings, and thoughts. The aim is that the benches, coupled with the mindfulness curriculum taught in classes throughout the year, provide students a sense of comfort and control over how they manage their emotions and respond to the various issues that come up for them each day.