According to itypeusa, the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. It is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. The total area of the UK is approximately 243,610 square kilometers. The population of the UK is estimated at 66 million people. It has one of the oldest parliamentary systems in existence with a long history of democracy and freedom. London is its capital city. The United Kingdom has a diverse geography with low-lying areas in England and Scotland as well as mountainous regions in Wales and Scotland. It also has many rivers including the Thames, Severn and Clyde. The highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis which stands at 1,345 meters. The climate in the UK varies from temperate to mild depending on location but it can be quite unpredictable due to its location near the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Stream influences. Rainfall is common throughout all seasons however winters are usually quite mild with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing point for extended periods of time. The United Kingdom (UK) is located in the Greenwich Mean Time Zone (GMT), which is UTC +0. This time zone is zero hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and three hours behind the Near East Time Zone (NET). This means that when it’s noon in the UK, it’s 12:00 UTC. The UK follows Daylight Saving Time, so its clocks are adjusted forward one hour at the start of spring and back one hour at the start of autumn. This practice allows for more daylight in the evenings during summer months and helps conserve energy by reducing artificial lighting needs. In addition to GMT, certain parts of Scotland also observe a local time known as British Summer Time (BST). BST is one hour ahead of GMT, so when it’s noon in London it’s 13:00 in Edinburgh. BST was established by an Act of Parliament in 1916 to help conserve fuel during World War I, though it has since become a permanent fixture on the calendar due to its popularity with citizens. The UK has made efforts to standardize its timekeeping practices in order to promote better communication and economic development within the region. The government has encouraged businesses and individuals alike to use GMT as their primary source of timekeeping and has established regulations requiring all radio stations in the country broadcast using this standard time zone. These regulations have helped ensure that everyone in the UK is on the same page when it comes to telling time and coordinating activities across borders. See indexdotcom for United Kingdom Energy and Environment Facts.
After all my attempts to apply for a semester abroad in England directly through my home university had failed, MicroEDU was my last hope. Thanks to Christiane’s great support in the application process, whom I could always turn to with any questions, my wish to go to York St John University was fulfilled. I had already taken a course there in 2014 called “English for Personal Development” and immediately fell in love with the city of York, the English culture…
He was the founder of a new dynasty under which (from 1485 to 1603) England underwent important transformations. First of all, the decimation of the great feudal nobility favored the advent of the bourgeoisie on which the kings of that family relied firstly to trim down the claims of true or false aspirants to the throne, then to fight the Catholic Church with which Henry VIII, who also he had refuted Luther’s doctrine by earning the title of Defensor Fidei (1521), had…
My semester abroad in Birmingham was a great experience that I can only recommend to everyone! Since I major in English, it was important to me to spend some time in an English-speaking country and now that I have it behind me, I am very happy to have made this decision. MicroEDU relieved me of all the bureaucratic hassle with the university, was able to place me quickly and supported me so well. It is worth booking a flight relatively…
There was a time I couldn’t see myself growing older, but then I went for a walk…. when I came back I was so much taller It all started on a normal September day. Pack your suitcase, get on the plane, Summerrain in my face, like snowflakes falling from space. It was so beautiful and then I pass the mountains. . off to the island. Well, it wasn’t that easy after all. Preparations, applications, formalities, bureaucracy, but everything was only…
The educational system in the UK is twofold. The education system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is broadly similar, while in Scotland the system is different and has its own laws and traditions. History In England and Wales, the state has long played a modest role in the education system. In 1833, the government began making annual contributions to voluntary organizations that organized schools. In 1870, a school law made it a public task to run primary schools, and…
I studied at the University of Roehampton for a semester and I can say that the three months are among the best of my life. I loved how friendly and polite the professors and staff at the university are. For the first four days, only all international students lived on campus. 150 young people from all over the world, but mainly from the USA and Norway, were spread across the four colleges on campus. It reminded a little of Hogwarts…
Portsmouth – “the great waterfront city” and the seat of a well-known British university on the south coast of England. Here are my experiences from one semester at Portsmouth Business School: Application and apartment search After doing some research, I decided to apply to the University of Portsmouth and with the support of MicroEDU the application process went smoothly and I was quickly accepted for a Study Abroad place. After that I was on my own for the time being…
When I started my studies, I set myself the goal of spending a semester abroad at a renowned university in Great Britain. The British charm of the country and its people has inspired me since school and has never let go. With the city of Bristol, I made the perfect choice for a semester abroad to experience it up close. Preparation and application process It is really advisable to start planning and preparing your stay abroad in good time so…
Application process The application process takes place exclusively online and is clearly structured. The MicroEDU staff are available to fill out the fields in the formavailable for questions. However, it is advisable to plan enough lead time, since in addition to general information about the person and the résumé, two letters of reference and a letter of motivation must be submitted for the application. The letters of reference should primarily be academic, ie issued by a former professor or lecturer….
I made my decision to go abroad early on, which is really the most important thing in the whole planning process, especially if you don’t want to go abroad through collaborations like Erasmus. Planning should therefore begin at least 1. 5 years in advance. I advise everyone who has the opportunity to go abroad, even if it is only half a year, to do so. It was the best experience I’ve had so far and you will make friends for…