Study the American way

KUCHING – SEGi College Sarawak invites everyone to come to the college on the 30^th of March 2012 (10am-12pm), as the college will hold an Exclusive Session with the Malaysia Program Director of Upper Iowa University, Mr. Kalai Poniah who will talk on the advantages of the American Degree Program.

“Parents and students should take on this opportunity to know in depth on what the program can offer and what are the prospects for the graduates of this very program” said the Principal of SEGi College Sarawak, Madam Elina Tiu.

The American Degree Programme (ADP) at SEGi is gaining momentum in popularity among Malaysian students due to its unique liberal teaching methods.

The American-styled education system focuses on assessing students throughout each semester through pop-quizzes, presentations, assignments and class participation rather than just on the final examinations alone.

This creates well-rounded graduates who tend to be more vocal, creative and confident than students who study under the conventional education system.

“The syllabus for this programme is structured to train and encourage students to be independent and creative,” added Tiu.

“There is a distinct difference between the ADP students and those who are undergoing their degree programmes from UK and Australia.”

“Those under the American education system stand out. They make themselves noticed and they are not fearful of taking on responsibilities. They are more extroverted in nature. Even the ones who were shy and quiet to begin with, now have full confidence of themselves.”

The four-year Bachelor of Science degree programme will expose students to some of the most up-to-date developments in the world because United States is the leader in several areas of research and technology.

The degree is awarded by Upper Iowa University (UIU) and students can complete their American degree in Kuching at a fraction of the cost of studying in USA.

However, if the students have the budget, the program gives students the flexibility of interchanging between SEGi and UIU’s Fayette Campus in the United States.

Since 1857, Upper Iowa University has been preparing students to succeed—in the classroom and in the world. That rich history, coupled with a student-centered mission, has created a springboard for UIU to become a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible and multiple delivery systems in an environment in which diversity is respected, encouraged, and nurtured.

This means that they can choose to study a term, a semester, a year or even complete their entire degree at the American campus if they so choose as the university allows for flexible credit transfer.

Naturally the cost will escalate as students need to take into consideration of the cost of living in USA, the accommodation, airfare, visa application and the tuition fees.

Globally, more than half a million international students choose to study in the United States and that makes it the number one destination for studying abroad.

The program offers five majors, namely, Finance, Management, Psychology, Communications and Marketing plus the option of pursuing double majors at no extra cost or duration of study.

“The entry requirement is 5 SPM credits or its equivalent. Students with Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) can also qualify to enter this program,” said Tiu. STPM and A-Level holders will gain credit transfer and may only be required to take 3 years to complete the program.