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17 SUNDAY MAIL • July 26, 2015 special report Higher Education A look at tertiary level choices in Cyprus University studies and career choices in difficult times As the island continues to struggle it is even more Try to experience jobs fi rst hand important for students to make the right choices if you think you about what to do next says Emilios A. Solomou are interested ECIDING which imperative for young people their parents. principles that should guide subject to study to re-adjust to the new re- 2) They must explore op- a young person in deciding at university and alities and plan their stud- portunities to visit places of which subject to study? Dwhere to study has ies and career choices more work and possibly obtain a 1) What skills and abilities required for the job? e.g do lusionment subsequently. always been diffi cult for carefully. work placement to observe are required? (e.g to become you need to meet with peo- What about if a young per- young people; this has be- What should young peo- closely what happens, for an engineer you need to be ple, will you work alone in a son makes a wrong choice of come even more diffi cult in ple consider and do to avoid a example at a lawyer’s, ac- good at Maths). Then the closed space, will you need course? What can be done these years of economic cri- unemployment and disap- countants’ or engineers of- question should be: am I to dress well, will you need about it? The advice is that if sis, which has seriously af- pointment when they enter fi ce. This experience will help good at Maths? to work outside in diffi cult you are not sure about your fected the lives of those who the job market? a young person see practical- 2) Do I like this subject weather conditions etc.? course of study you should are either towards the end of 1) They must start thinking ly whether he/she would like enough to have the motiva- It may not be possible to choose a university that is their studies or have recently about their future studies as to pursue a career in the par- tion and stamina to study get defi nitive answers to fl exible and allows for such graduated and cannot fi nd early as possible. They need ticular fi eld. It is not rare for hard and succeed? all of the above but what is a change. American universi- a job. The changes that are to seek the advice of School a young person to say after a 3) What are the employ- most likely is that you will ties seem to be the more fl ex- occurring in our country and, Counsellors and teachers. few weeks at an offi ce “Oh, ment and career prospects make an informed choice ible ones that would allow to different extents, in other They need to discuss their this job is not for me.” following graduation? thus reducing the possibility European countries, make it ideas, fears and doubts with But what are the basic 4) What, if any, are the traits of disappointment and disil- TURN TO PAGE 28 18 HigherEducation July 26, 2015 • SUNDAY MAIL Affordable excellence NROLLING at Ne- apolis University Pa- fos enters you into a The university campus in Kato Paphos Ehigh standard aca- demic environment of un- dergraduate and postgradu- ate studies in a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Students can develop their academic and personal skills in an international set- ting. With Paphos being the European Capital of Culture for 2017, the city has become even busier with exciting events and creative activi- ties and is attracting people from all around the world. Neapolis is superbly locat- ed in the center of Paphos and only a few minutes from the sea. It contains its own convenient and comfort- able campus that includes living facilities for students, classrooms, a fully function- ing library, a big restaurant/ student lobby, two swim- ming pools, gym and a ten- nis court while there is free Wi-Fi throughout the en- tire campus. The campus and its facilities are unique among Cypriot and Greek universities, usually found in big cities, allowing students the distinctive experience of studying and living in an ex- clusive setting. Moreover, it is part of the Leptos Group, one of the biggest and most dynamic companies on the island. The biggest advantage of Neapolis is the quality and dedication of its faculty, most of whom have consid- erable experience teaching and doing research in Eu- ropean and Greek universi- ties. Based on such faculty and an ambitious strategy, Register early and qualify for a 10 per cent discount, Neapolis is quickly becom- ing one of the best private universities in Cyprus. For the next academic year it additional incentives for Financial Aid and Scholarships is expanding its curriculum by offering several new pro- Education. As a result of the the student, to become a alent to those awarded by Tourism Research, Centre Landscape Architecture grammes. These include a evaluation and accredita- unique centre for education UK, USA and European Uni- of Environmental Research, BSc and an MSc in Compu- tion the status and stand- to diffuse new knowledge, versities, as well as by rec- Counselling Centre for Psy- ter Science, a revised fully ard of the university and its engage in research and ognising authorities around chological Support and Postgraduate upgraded MBA, three addi- degree programmes is con- provide students with the the world. Evaluation tional degree programmes fi rmed, both within Cyprus knowledge and skills needed Also the University’s ac- Discover the difference at programmes: in Public Administration, and overseas, and it gives for successful careers. credited programmes will Neapolis University! a new MBA in Shipping as an indication that Neapolis Studying for an accred- allow students to transfer MBA well as PHD programmes University is a high quality ited qualifi cation from Ne- to other Universities in UK, Banking, Investment & with the University of Pelo- provider of tertiary educa- apolis University gives you Europe, and USA. Student Finance ponissou. tion. a number of benefi ts. World- The learning procedure at Public Administration Neapolis University and The vision of the university wide recognised degrees. NUP is based on the qual- Educational Administration its programmes are fully ac- is to create a dynamic learn- Bachelors and Masters De- ity of the academic staff as benefits Management of Health Care credited by the Ministry of ing environment focused on grees are considered equiv- well as on the use of modern High standard education European Governance learning technology, which Academically experienced International & European creates an environment that and dedicated faculty Business Law enhances effi ciency in the Stimulating and enjoyable Educational Psychology educational procedure. NUP environment where stu- Counselling Psychology has created an academic en- dents develop academic Theology vironment that values and and personal skills in an Greek Civilisation-History promotes free, active and international setting Real Estate original intellectual inquiry. Convenient and comfort- Information Systems NUP academics have a long able campus life with Construction Management teaching and research activ- excellent accommodation Landscape Architecture ity in their area of interest facilities and encourage students to Student clubs develop skills of research Support team for all stu- Entry and the ability to learn au- dent requirements tonomously towards achiev- Modern premises and facili- requirements ing academic excellence. ties Neapolis University Pafos Accessible and frequent Diploma awarded by an aims to support and pro- bus services connecting the accredited educational mote the educational and town and all cities institution of secondary research activities of the In- education stitution and to contribute Good knowledge of the to the overall spiritual and Undergraduate English language (GCSE or cultural development of the IELTS or TOEFL CERTIFI- university community. 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GCSE exams, a study suggests. “We also found that over half of Evidence shows that school edu- the differences between children’s cational achievement is “highly educational achievement for all of inheritable”, say scientists. And these disciplines was explained by many of the same genes involved inherited differences in their DNA, infl uence exam performance rather than school, family and oth- across a broad range of subjects.