Being a student in the Philippines ??
Hi there, I am a Canadian living in Canada but I was wondering if anybody would recommend studying in Manila for college or university? I would like to do something in either journalism, hospitality, or teaching english. I mainly want to do this because I have a good friend who lives in Manila and this might be a way of seeing her more often. Also because I would like to start my life over new there. Please any advice would be great. I guess even info on the costs of a foreign student there would help too. Thanks...
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Living in the Philippines would be cheaper than it would be in Canada. For exact costs, way of living and processing your student visa, I recommend you contact their Embassy.
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cost-wise, study in the university of the philippines.. its cheap and high-quality at the same time... generally, education is relatively cheaper in the philippines as compared to education in canada... as of now, the country is infested mostly by korean exchange students and they are very much enjoying the life... mostly because the prices of goods are low as opposed to their currency. majority of Filipinos are good people, warm and hospitable.. but the unemployment rate of the country has produced quite a number of petty crimes such as picking of pockets... ü so be careful.
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You will find that Filipinos will tend to speak better english than most North Americans, so you probably will be the student of the language over there. Journalism will be an interesting course for you to take in the country, since the Philippines has the dishonor of being named the 2nd most dangerous place in the world for journalists, Number one is, of course, Iraq. Hospitality/Hotel stuff I am not sure. The Philippines is a unique and intriguing place where many extremes exist side by side. Rampant poverty alongside obscene wealth, perceived uber-morality with blatant narssicism, East and West collide, grace amid abject tactlessness. Contradictions are everywhere, which may make it a wonderfully enthralling place to "start anew".
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Value-wise, studying in the Philippines would be a great idea. I would limit myself to schools with more global recognition, however (they're STILL cheaper than studying in Canada). I might suggest the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University since they're the ones more known by employers and schools in the west. The first one costs a pittance (for you) but might be hard for you to get into since you're a foreigner. The next 2 cost around 80,000 pesos or slightly lower than 1500 USD per semester. It's good if your 'friend' can help you since the cultural and economic gap will probably demand you have more assistance (Though I wouldn't advise studying here just to see her -- unless you're planning to get married or something). Also, the technology used in the schools will probably be less than what you're used to so the studying can actually be MORE difficult. Finally, your citizenship is a commodity VERY much in demand here so be careful.
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submerging yourself in another country with a totally different culture, way of life, environment and people just for the sake of getting laid by your "friend" is suicide....do your homework first before getting on that plane...
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I wouldn't reccomend Manila as much as Cebu, but it is the same quality education as in Canada. Cebu is one of the best places in the Phils. you would have much of a chance of teaching english (if you wanted) in the phils. as most people speak english. Cebu City is the provincial capital of Cebu in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. The city lies on the eastern shore of the island of Cebu and is the oldest city in the country, even older than the nation's capital, Manila. It is the country's main shipping hub and is home to more than 80% of the country's interisland shipping companies. Cebu is also the main hub, outside of the capital, of international flights into the country and is the most important center of commerce, trade, and industry in the Visayas and Mindanao, the southern parts of the country. It is because of this and other important aspects that Cebu City is dubbed Queen City of the South. According to the official 2000 census, it has a population of 718,821 people in 147,600 households. Cebu City is the center of a metropolitan area called Metro Cebu, which includes the cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Talisay. Metro Cebu has a total population of more than 2 million people. The Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Lapu-Lapu City is only a twenty-minute drive away from Cebu City. To the northeast of the city are Mandaue City and the town of Consolacion, to the west are Toledo City, the towns of Balamban, and Asturias, to the south are Talisay City and the town of Minglanilla. Across Mactan Strait to the east is Mactan Island where Lapu-Lapu City is located. There are heaps of universities in the Phils. just find one to suit you, ther's more than Manila
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Studyig and living in the Philippines would definitely be cheaper than in Canada. But one thing I assure you, the quality of education here are within International standard. And I would not be ashamed to recommend it to any foreigner.
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Recommended Schools: University of the Philippines University of Santo Tomas Ateneo de Manila De Lasalle University University of Asia Pacific
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Metro Manila is one of the best places in the Philippines to get a college education. If you want a university, we have the University of the Philippines and the University of Santo Tomas. Both are affordable in terms of tuition fees and they have good professors too. There's the Ateneo University and the De LaSalle University which are both private schools so their fees are quite expensive, but they can give you the best college education so they are worth it. You can also check out the San Beda College. They all offer several college courses.
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