| | 8 October 2018HIGHERReviewIN MY VIEWStudents of the 21st centu-ry have a plethora of choic-es available to them while choosing the right fit uni-versity. In an increasingly competi-tive international environment, UK Universities provide an inside edge which helps to clearly define career pathways. The first-rate educational infrastructure, and highly qualified faculty, combined with a rich his-torical heritage and diverse cultural backdrop makes the UK an appealing destination for the well-researched, focused, modern day student. Tra-ditionally, Oxford and Cambridge along with the eminent Russell Group universities such as Imperial, Kings, and LSE, to name a few, have been much sought after by students glob-ally. They are renowned, not just for their high-quality education, but also for enhancing key skills such as those of critical thinking and creativity.They are also steadfast in main-taining the best research, teaching and learning experiences and unique associations with the professional and the public sector. The system of "tu-torials" at Oxford and "supervisions" at Cambridge allows for very small group based teaching sessions on a regular schedule. Students are able to benefit greatly from this focused and highly academic interaction. A distinct benefit of the tutorial system is that it allows students to receive direct feedback on their weekly es-says and work in focused discussion settings. As a consequence, the time spent interacting with their profes-sors is substantive &qualitative. The newer universities also offer courses which are in keeping with the growing demand for niche skills, such as those required for sports science and the communications industry. There is now an increased flexibility of choice wherein it's not uncommon to have students studying music with geography, fashion and design with business or still being able to choose subjects like biochemistry with the opportunity of being able to learn from world-renowned professional experts and academics. Many univer-sities in the UK now offer the liberal arts option with students studying the core curriculum in the first year, and then choosing their area of specialism subsequently which allows them flex-ibility and leads into well informed undergraduate choices.Universities in the UK con-sistently find a place on the QS world rankings amongst the leading An international educator for over twenty-five years, Ms. Vanita Uppal OBE is the Director (Head of School) of The British School New Delhi. In 2014, the British government conferred the Order of the British Empire (OBE) on her and Ms. Uppal became the only Indian serving Principal to be bestowed with this honor. She holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in History from St. Stephens College, Delhi University and is a University topper both in her Master's degree and in her teaching degree from Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi. Vanita Uppal OBEWHAT'S IT REALLY LIKE STUDYING IN THE UK? By Vanita Uppal OBE, Director, The British School New Delhi
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