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Universities UK is a limited by guarantee company with charitable status, which was founded in the year 1918. The Universities UK is supported with the help of the members. By 2007 the company has 131 members.

The office of the company consists of four parts: The communications and external relation group, policy development group, research unit, and resources group.

The department of external relations has the main aim to support the members of the company in their interactions and collaborating. Besides, all people can receive in this department all essential information about UK educational system.

The Policy Development Department has the main aim to make researches concerning the policy of higher education in the UK. This department collaborates with government agencies, university agencies and other institutions. This department has close links with Strategy Department and Department of External Relations.

The Research Department is responsible for publications. This department has close relations with Executive Committee.

The Recourses Department is responsible for personnel, membership issues and finance.

The president of the company is elected for two years by the members of UK Universities. The President is responsible for the links of the company with government bodies, industry and commerce institution, professional bodies, education sector and international institutions.

The Strategy Group creates and develops long – term policy. The members of the UK Universities are executive heads of UK educational institutions.

The main office of UK Universities has also autonomous councils in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England. Each part of UK has its own representative in the main office.

The members elect besides the president also treasurer and three vice-presidents. Besides, the president offers the candidatures of 6 members of Board. Board is the main executive body which makes all important decisions and meets several times a year.

The executive department of the company consists of President, three vice- presidents and treasurer.

There are many problems nowadays in the countries of the European Union. One of the main problems in the contemporary world is the problem of pollution and rubbish utilization. According to the statistic, every year about 23 tons of household rubbish is deposited in the UK`s landfills. This result confirms that UK has the first place in the European Union on the rubbish heap. This result was given by the Local Government Association after researches in 2004-2005. It was terrible result and the Government decided to create and develop the national program with the aim to reduce these results.

During the 2006-2007 the government of the UK created a program which was connected with the landfills collection and recycling programs. As a result of these programs, which were realized by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, biodegradable household wastes were composted and recycled during the 2005-2007 and it showed positive index 27/1-30/7 %. Besides, the amount of rubbish refused from 17 million tons to 16. The Local Government Association confirms that there are also positive results of program realization which refer to the expenses of the government on this sphere. Budget expenses on the rubbish utilization were reduced during the last year. Described problems have also such countries as Irish Republic and Bulgaria. The Governments of these countries also work on the programs of rubbish recycling.

The researchers give also other terrible information about the rubbish problem: in the UK about 109 square miles are covered by the household rubbish and if the tendency will not be changed, in nine years, no area will be available for the dump in the UK.

Such countries as Italy and Spain have also terrible results (from 14 to 17 million of tons). The same problems have France, Germany and Poland.

In the contemporary world higher education becomes more and more popular. Those people who have university degree are usually more successful, have better opportunities on the career market and have higher level of incomes. The majority of people are interested in the obtaining of the bachelor’s degree. After graduation those graduates who have good academic grades and wide practical experience, feel themselves more competitive on the labor market and have good chances to find well – paid position.

But nowadays those people who have a desire to obtain university degree usually have not an opportunity to attend traditional classes according to the schedule and to devote all their time to the studying. For such people the best decision is to study in online educational institutions. Before entering online college or university the students have to ensure that it has accreditation. Accreditation guarantees that chosen educational institution has high quality of education, experienced staff and the diplomas which are awarded are recognized on the labor market.

The most popular university degree among the students is the bachelor`s degree. Those students who study in the UK can regulate themselves the duration and race of the studying, so the bachelor’s course can be completed in 3- 4 years instead of traditional 5 years of undergraduate education. Besides, it allows the students to save their money, as the sum of tuition fee also depends on the duration of studying.

One additional advantage of the studying in the UK educational institution is that the students can work up to 20 hours per week in their free time and during holidays.

The UK universities and colleges have good links with industry and business, so the students can make their researches on the base of huge companies and receive work after graduation.

Moreover, those students who study in the UK can be members of The National Union of Students, which provides great amount of discounts for theatre tickets, books, food, clothes, etc.

In the contemporary world higher education becomes more and more popular. Those people who have university degree are usually more successful, have better opportunities on the career market and have higher level of incomes. The majority of people are interested in the obtaining of the bachelor’s degree. After graduation those graduates who have good academic grades and wide practical experience, feel themselves more competitive on the labor market and have good chances to find well – paid position.

The recruiters which work in the big corporations and companies are looking for people which have at least bachelor`s degree, as such candidates have usually good theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the chosen major and have well – developed skills of research, analyze, communication. Besides, they are good – motivated and are ready to work in team under pressure.

One more reason to receive university degree for the candidates is that bachelor’s degree increases the marketability of people among the employees. The graduates receive additional skills which they can use during the work. New knowledge and skills help the people to move up on the career ladder faster and achieve more results.

Besides, the recruiters and employees know that studying in the university is very difficult task and those people who received university degree and have good academic grades are ready for difficulties at work and can overcome all barriers to achieve the aim. Moreover, people with university degree have such personal features as self- motivation, self – determination, discipline, responsibility and leadership.

Before entering the educational institution with the aim to obtain the university degree, the students have to determinate with their career goals and wishes. This decision depends also on the interests and talents of the candidate. Secondly, check if the chosen university has accreditation, as accreditation is the guarantee of high quality of education and recognition of the diploma on the labor market.

Nowadays obtaining of the university degree becomes more and more popular among the people. Those people, who have university degree have usually better career opportunities, achieve success and have higher level of incomes. Many people have a desire to study in the prestigious educational institution which has good reputation in the academic world and is famous for high quality of education, good teaching methods and experienced teachers. The University of Cambridge attracts every year many students from all over the world.

The structure of an academic year in the Cambridge University is quite usual; the academic year is divided into three trimesters. Each semester lasts 8 weeks. The trimesters are known as full terms. These terms are: Michaelmas Term (from 3rd October to 1st September); Lent term (from 16th January to 16th March) and Eastern Term (from 24th April till 15th June).

Many students have a desire to study in the Cambridge University, but majority of them know nothing about the admission process. There are some special admission requirements for the candidates. The candidates do not have to apply to the Cambridge and Oxford Universities in the same year.

Cambridge University has very good reputation in the academic world and there are many reasons of it. The main reasons are: high quality of education, good and contemporary educational methods, facilities for researches and experienced teachers. The Cambridge University has many rewards, for example, in the year 2006 the educational institution won the second place in the international rate of the research universities. It is not random, as the Cambridge University has many achievements in the sphere of researches. In 2006 this educational institution had the highest amount of the research papers and the highest number of PhD in the teaching stuff.

One additional advantage of the studying in Cambridge University is that the students receive huge and very useful experience.

Nowadays obtaining of the university degree becomes more and more popular among the people. Those people, who have university degree have usually better career opportunities, achieve success and have higher level of incomes. Many people have a desire to study in the prestigious educational institution which has good reputation in the academic world and is famous for high quality of education, good teaching methods and experienced teachers. The University of Cambridge attracts every year many students from all over the world. This educational institution has rich history. According to some chronicles, the history of the Cambridge University has strong connection with Oxford University. Some scholars left the Oxford University and were looking for other opportunities. Group of the scholars decided to establish Cambridge University and it was the start point of its history.

The students like their studying in the Cambridge University. The students live in one of the most beautiful cities of UK. There are many ancient buildings and green meadows near the University Campus. The Cambridge University has many sights of interests and the visitors can enjoy it.

Cambridge University provides all needs of the students and visitors, which have different requirements and interests. In Cambridge the visitors can find combination of the Victorian and Gothic style in the architecture. Besides, the students can find many places where they can spend their free time, such as clubs, theatres, cinemas and restaurants.

There are also many other activities and events, which the students can participate in. It is very interesting also to communicate with the local population, as they can tell many legends about Cambridge and its history. The Cambridge University made huge contribution into the history of UK. Usually after classes the students of the Cambridge University spend their evenings in the picturesque landscapes of the UK. Those students, who have a desire to visit London, can catch a train and in an hour they will be in the capital.

Nowadays many students are interested in the obtaining of their university degree abroad. UK universities are very popular among the students and there are many reasons of it. Those foreign students which have a desire to study full time degree program in the UK University have to apply through the Universities and Colleges Applications Service. UCAS is the main central admission body which provides the connection between the candidates and chosen educational institutions of the UK. About 325 of UK educational institutions collaborate with the UCAS.
 
The application form can be received on the official website of the UCAS. The candidate can be from any country of the world. There are many essential details which must be mentioned in the application form, such as personal statement, recommendations from the teachers and tutors, personal details, work experience history, academic grades, chosen courses and chosen educational institution.
 
The main part of the application is the personal statement, as the students can write and describe why he had chosen particular educational institution and to prove the admission committee that he is the best candidate.
 
The academic year in the UK begins in September, but the application form must be send year before. There are also different deadlines for the students from different countries. For example, deadline for the students from countries of EU is on 15 January and for students from other countries on the 30 June.
 
The candidates have to ensure if they are eligible for the admission. Each educational institution has its own entry requirements. All essential information about it you can receive on the official website of the UCAS.

One of the main requirements for the foreign students is the proficiency in English. You must have good level of language to participate in the lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions and to pass exams. Usually the foreign students have to take a test to prove that they have appropriate knowledge and skills in English.

What is the higher education? Have you ever heard of college? If you would like to get somewhere in the world, it’s something you ought to look into. You might be excited to graduate from high school and it may possibly look like a haul to spend another four years learning, but nearly everyone loves college. Your time at university is some of the most unforgettable of your life and with your degree you will have more chances to get jobs than you will with just a diploma from your high school. 

A college is only a school, but university is a cluster of colleges that work jointly. There are two types of universities: undergraduate and graduate. The undergraduate programs are normally four or five year programs that nearly everyone does. Graduate program is for those people who want to continue and obtain a Master’s or a Doctorate’s. 

There are a lot of universities that have various specialties. For instance, if you are concerned about journalism, you may find a school that fits your picky needs. You should take this into account when you are searching for the correct school. There are many religious and military schools, if you’re interested in that. If you think over a general field you would like to study, such as economics or law, maybe it will help you to choose which school to go to. 

The most significant things to keep in mind during your search of schools are academics and investments. Look if you can come across a school that suggests academics that you want to study and has good resources and faculty for students who go there. One more important thing you should think about is the money. You may be granted scholarships and other sorts of financial help, but this depends on the school, so make sure. In the Internet you can look at school websites.

Following the Auguste Comte (1798-1857), the creator of the field of sociology, real science prevents religious deliberation and empirical exploration is the only trustworthy path to truth. At the end of 1870s, William Graham Sumner, a professor of Yale University in political science, accepted Herbert Spencer’s textbook that was called The Study of Sociology, regardless of the book’s description of Christianity as a superstition which true scientists should be rid of. He wrote that Mr. Spencer’s religious attitudes seemed to him of very small importance. When he was searching for a textbook on sociology, the subject whether it was a high-quality or accessible book from a scientific point of view, absolutely occupied his attention. Following the Professor Sumner, religion was the best inappropriate for the subject matter of sociology. 

Religiously associated universities like my own Hardin-Simmons University have the contrary position. They describe knowledge and motivation with respect to God. Faith forms their vision of ethics, law and justice. In business colleges, faith can point future business people a mission, an idea of discovering better ways to give food to the poor and dress the naked and give water to the thirsty. 

It’s a precious calling. Nowadays the poorest Americans have better houses and better food and possess more private property than the average American all over the twentieth century. Full expenditures in the lowest-profit one-fifth of household are bigger than the expenditure of the average household at the beginning of 1970s, even after adapting for inflation. The inventive energies of businesspeople are responsible to some extent. 

 It’s the duty of the religious university to infuse in its students a feeling of calling. It is the duty of the university’s business school to provide students with technical knowledge to accomplish that calling.

          I studied in the Oxford University at Lady Margaret Hall philosophy, politics and economics. The majority of my teachers very experienced and qualified. Even teachers with low experience had a lot of knowledge and skills and their lectures were very useful. 

           The most widespread studying tool in the Oxford University is the tutorial with the college teachers. Usually there are two students for one tutor. In allow the students to receive the individual approach to the studying and discuss all the lectures and topics with the teacher individually. Usually, the tutor is the specialist in the narrow science field. It is very convenient to have an experienced tutor on each course.  

         The tutorials last only one hour and are held three times per week. Every student receives so-called reading list beforehand. It is done to allow the students to prepare for the tutorial, to read some necessary books and to write the essays. It is impossible to read all recommended books, but after several tutorials the students understand how to choose the most appropriate book. Sometimes it is enough to read a little textbook, sometimes – a part of the introduction of big book. The students have to study gradually – from the simple to the complicated books. 

         Usually the tutorials are held in the different colleges, especially if the courses are specialized. Most of all I like the tutorials in the colleges like St Johns and Corpus Christi. 

In the morning in the university are usually held the lectures. But the majority of the students misses the university lectures and receives the educational material from other recourses. The students attend only interesting lectures. The main thing for the students is the self – motivation. If they possess this feature, they will achieve the success in the studying even without attending the lectures.