The Find Your Best Future Podcast

In this episode we meet Jack Sale, the Student Recruiting Manager for RCSI Bahrain, to discover an amazing way to study medicine in the peaceful and friendly middle eastern country of Bahrain. The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland is a prestigious institution and offers full equivalency between the course taught in Ireland and the programme at the Bahraini campus. In this episode we explore all...

Meet our 4 wonderful Grade 11 students, Natalie, Moosa, Mickel and Lilli and join them as they discuss the trials and tribulations of life in Grade 11. They discuss work/life balance, their aspirations for the future and their strategies for ensuring success. If you are in Grade 10 or 11 (or a parent) and are interested in learning how others deal with the pressures of mounting expectations, then...

Are you considering studying economics? Before you go off and apply listen to this episode and discover the differences between economics and business, the right way to go about applying and what jobs economics will prepare you for after finishing your degree. Enjoy!

Now is the month when Grade 10 students need to start thinking about their future. Course selections for grades 11 & 12 are going to need to be made shortly and this selection needs to be carefully planned if you are to keep as many of your options as possible  open. Join us as we take you through all of the things you need to keep in mind in February!

For Grade 11 students February is a critical month to start thinking about your future. In this month's guide we take a look at all the things a Grade 11 student should be thinking about as they head towards firming up their thoughts and decisions when it comes to the next steps on their journey...

Grade 12 students have a really busy month ahead and in this month's guide we take a look at all the things a Grade 12 student should be thinking about as we head into decision making time...

Selecting subjects for the last two years of school is an important task as the subjects selected will impact the student’s ability to apply to university. In this podcast we discuss what you need to consider, how to set priorities and above all how to avoid the pitfalls. We help students select the right subjects for their university applications.

In this episode Jeremy and Neil take an in depth look at applying for a place at one of the Ivy League schools in the USA. They provide a comprehensive overview of the best approach to making a successful application along with a wide range of tips and tricks when it comes to increasing your chances of gaining a coveted space. If you are considering a possible application at one of the Ivy League...

If you are planning to apply to study in the USA then the College Essay will form a significant part of your application. Usually each college will ask for its own essay question to be answered in a format specific to their requirements and this in addition to the standard essay required by the CommonApp. So if you are applying for multiple universities this can be an awful lot of work. In this ep...

The EHL Hospitality Business School is ranked number one in the world and in this episode we meet Yara Misske the Senior Recruitment Officer for Northern Europe. Yara introduces EHL to us and provides us with an insight into why employers rate this Swiss hospitality school so highly. She provides us with an insight into the courses that they offer, introduces what it is like to live and study ther...

In this episode we meet Doug Thompson the International Recruitment Manager (Europe) for the University of Edinburgh. Doug takes us on an engaging tour of his prestigious university painting a picture of studying at the university, living in Scotland's capital city and of the benefits of choosing the University of Edinburgh as the next step on your journey to success. If you are thinking of possib...

If you are a high school student considering studying in the USA then this is the episode for you! We cover everything you need to know before making a successful application to a US university. Enjoy!

International relations is a popular field of study at bachelor's level but what is it and who career paths does studying IR lead to? In this episode Neil and Jeremy take a detailed look at studying International Relations covering everything that Grade 10 to grade 12 students need to know about the subject. Find out if International Relations is right for you!

Thinking about studying Law? In this episode we take a detailed look at the options that international students have when wanting to study Law at the Bachelors level. We take a look at the different courses, examine the different options available in different countries and discuss the diverse and exciting career options that with be open to you when you are finished. If you are thinking of studyi...

We meet Roshan Walkerley, Deputy Head of Student Recruitment (International) at University of Cambridge, to talk about all aspects of studying at the University of Cambridge. We cover everything you will need to know to submit a successful application in this in-depth podcast episode. Areas explored include the courses on offer, the University of Cambridge application process, living in Cambridge,...

Biochemistry is a broad and incredibly important subject area and students that graduate with a Biochemistry degree are pretty much guaranteed a bright future. But what is it and what do you need to study at school to ensure that you are well prepared to enter this exciting area? In this episode, Neil and Jeremy take you through all of this and much more. So if you are interested in possibly study...

If you are in Grade 12 and are planning to go to university then this episode ha been made especially for you! Jeremy and Neil have some quick reminders and advice for anyone entering the final few months before heading off to college.

Studying Environmental Science or Sustainability is a subject which is, understandably, a fast growing area. There are a wide range of courses covering a range of approaches to this important subject; from the very scientific through to a more policy and people approach. In this episode we look at the kind of things that the top universities are looking for in a student, how you can demonstrate yo...

In this episode we meet Bill Hoare, International Recruitment Manager (North America, Europe & Central Asia) for the University of Glasgow. Bill takes us on a tour of studying at the university, covering all you need to know about the location, their courses and facilities, the city and the application process. We cover everything that an international high school student (and their families)...

In this episode we meet Rob Finlayson from Carleton University and he talks about the university, studying in Canada's capital city and the process of becoming a student in Canada. Carleton U is a high quality, well renowned state university in Ottawa  and if you are thinking of studying in English in Canada it is certainly an option that you should seriously consider. So sit back and enjoy t...

Are you a normal high school student? Confused about what to study at university/college? Then this podcast is for you; we give you tips on how to set priorities and what to do if you still can’t make up your mind.

Psychology is a really popular subject to study at university but not that many people actually understand what it is and what you can do with a Psychology degree. In this episode we take a look at the broad array of Psychology specialisms, discover the kind of things you can do with this degree and also how you should approach getting into the course of your dreams! If you are curious about study...

In this podcast we take a look at all the different types of engineering, the subjects you need to study in order to get into an engineering course and the best way secure a place on the engineering course of your dreams. If you are pondering whether engineering is the right choice for you then you should enjoy this episode!

In this episode, we are excited to speak with Sara Roberts, the Head of UK Student Recruitment and Outreach at Imperial College London, one of the world’s leading universities.  Sara has been involved in higher education for over a decade, working with students from all backgrounds to help them access and succeed in university. She is passionate about the transformative power of education and the...

In this episode we meet Meghan Thompson from the University of Victoria to take a deep dive into the wonderful world of U Vic! She provides us with a really comprehensive overview of the location,  the university, the courses that they offer and the benefits of studying on Vancouver Island. We look at the benefits on offer to IB Diploma students in terms of credit transfers and alternative en...