Counselor’s Corner – March 6, 2020
College and Career Counseling – Career Exploration Week
Dear Grade 10 Students and Parents:
Career Exploration Week is April 13–17 with the possibility for students to begin their internship as early as April 10. Career Exploration Week is an excellent opportunity to get hands on work experience and make contacts in the industry of their choice. Students must secure an internship and supervisor and must complete a minimum of 32 hours at their work site.
All of the required internship information is on the Grade 10 College Counseling Google Classroom.
Students must turn in the following forms to Indra in the Counseling Center by March 30th at the latest:
- Parent consent Form
- Agreement and Plan Form
Students must turn in the Supervisor letter to the person who has agreed to supervise him or her at their internship site.
If your child is having trouble locating an internship site, please contact Ms. Rachael ASAP so that she can help find contacts in your area son or daughter’s area of interest.
Thanks and please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns about Career Exploration Week.
I’m here to help! Rachael
Upcoming Visits
March 6: SCAD- Savannah College of Art and Design, US
SCAD University will be visiting BIS on Friday, March 6th from 12:30 – 1:20 in the CCC.
The top 3 things to know about SCAD:
1. SCAD is the most comprehensive and connected art and design university in the world.
2. We offered over 100 degree program related to art, design, technology, and business.
3. We are one global university with locations in Atlanta, Hong Kong, Lacoste, Savannah, and eLearning.
Interested parents and students are welcome to attend, please sign up here if you would like to attend.
March 16: University of Kent, UK.
The rep will discuss various degree programmes, especially their new BSc in Human Geography & scholarships.
Top three things about the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK:
1. Internationally recognised for Business & Management, Politics, Law, Human Geography &
2. Highest UK government award for teaching quality (TEF Gold Award)
3. Parkland campus outside historic city of Canterbury one hour from London
Summer Programs and Other opportunities
Please be sure to check and scroll through the tabs at the bottom of the regularly-updated Opportunities for Students document for:
- Upcoming College and University Visits
- Spring Break and Summer programs around the world
- Internships/ Scholarships
- Tutoring Resources
This week’s featured summer school – EU University
Admission is now open to EU’s Summer School programs taking place in July and August in Barcelona.
International Summer School is a three-week, English-taught, fun-filled program specifically designed for high school students aged 16 to 18 who are interested in pursuing a career in business and want to experience college life prior to application.
The academic content has been adapted from EU’s undergraduate offerings to prepare students for their academic and professional future. All courses are taught by high-caliber professors and business leaders, the same that teach in EU’s top-ranked degree programs. By joining the program, students will gain an insight into global business while connecting with people from different cultures and enjoying their summer break in Barcelona, the most vibrant city on the Mediterranean coast.
Business Summer School is a two- to eight-week program. It is specifically designed for current university students and recent graduates of any academic background aged 18+ who are interested in business and considering applying to a business grad school or starting up their own company.
The academic content has been adapted from EU’s MBA offerings to allow students to prepare for their professional future. All courses are taught by the same professors and leaders that teach in EU’s top-ranked MBA programs. By joining the program, students will obtain an insight into the latest trends in global business while developing the soft skills necessary for a career boost. Last, but not least, students will have the opportunity to meet and bond with young and entrepreneurial people from all over the world while enjoying their summer holidays.
