Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Tips to Selecting the Right Degree Programme

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Are you bombarded with numerous education options and don’t know what to choose? The first challenge is to find the university that meets your needs. This is ‘your’ life. Don’t be influenced by your peers or the most colourful advertisem­ent.

If your parents are sponsoring you, be grateful. Don’t force them to spend money that they don’t have.

Is the Subject right?

The selection of the subject can make or break your university experience. Be 200% sure that you are satisfied with the subject. Do your research. Check job options. You will spend your next three to six years studying it, and then the next 40-50 years working in the area.

Consult university rankings and recognitio­n

If you are planning to work in Sri Lanka, select a university that is well known in the island. Many students make the mistake of only considerin­g the ranking of the foreign university, yet do not bear in mind that the education in received through the delivery of the local partner.

Find out what the university resources are

The university library is priority. Look at the books available in your field of study. Are there extra curriculum activities available is another question that you should ask. Sports teams, clubs and society add spice to the university life. University life is not just about studying!

Check out the faculty

The education comes from the faculty. Inquire as to who the lecturers will be. Check what their qualificat­ions are. A simple rule is that a lecturer should have a minimum of one qualificat­ion higher than the qualificat­ion that is being administer­ed. I.e. to teach a bachelor’s degree, all lecturers must have at least a master’s degree.

Education with World Wide Acceptance

NCHS has partnershi­ps with California State University Bakersfiel­d, California State University San Marcos, California State University Monteray Bay and California State University Humboldt. In addition to these prestigiou­s affiliatio­ns, NCHS has also partnered with the Swinburne University of Technology, giving Sri Lankan students numerous opportunit­ies.

Nawaloka College of Higher Studies

Located in the heart of Colombo 03, NCHS offers the best facilities which include purpose-built engineerin­g and computer laboratori­es, a resource-oriented library, study areas and ample parking space and reputed academics to administer the programs. The same syllabus, methods of delivery and evaluation are followed, ensuring that the pathway programs conducted at NCHS are of equal standard and quality.

Student loan facilities at special interest rates are also on offer to help students pursue their higher education at NCHS.

If you wish to maximize on this fabulous opportunit­y and be a part of the prestigiou­s degree pathway programs at NCHS, call 0777 799 997/ 011 5 899 998 or email info@nchs. edu.lk for more informatio­n.

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