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Suggested Books and Resources
Ingalan Amerikan hnin Myanma Pyi Tha (A Burman's Experience in England and America)
Author: Dr. Maung Maung Nyo
The author had studied in England and America and in this book, he described the culture shock that he experienced in those two countries. The author wrote many differences in detail, including school terms, registration for a degree program, classroom behavior, language usage, and dress code. This can be considered a "culture shock guide" written by a Burmese.
Publisher: Gon Htoo Sapay, 33rd Street, Rangoon
Study Abroad 2001-2002 (or latest edition)
Author: UNESCO
One of the biggest offline resources covering about 3,000 entries concerning higher education and training in 120 countries and territories. Course particulars are given as well as details of scholarship programmes. Available as book and CD ROM.
(available for purchase at www.interedu.com)
World guide to higher education - A comparative survey of systems, degrees and qualifications
Author: UNESCO
This book contains specific information concerning the structure of higher education systems, institutions, degrees, and diplomas awarded as well as entry requirements. Allows for comparisons of degrees from various countries according to various criteria.
(available for purchase at www.interedu.com)
The Student's Guide to the Best Study Abroad
Author: Charley
Winkler, Greg
Tannen;
paperback - 336 pages (June 1996)
Simon
& Schuster; ISBN: 0671550276
The book starts with the "Top 25" programs deemed most worthy of attendance; in narrative form, these
profiles provide immense detail, showing extensive first-hand research and
interviews with actual program participants. Part two handles the second set of
25 programs more traditionally, including about a page of description and the
most critical data to know. An invaluable reference. Based on surveys of
hundreds of recent alumni, an insider's guide to the leading international study
programs offers frank and specific advice about social life, professors,
workload, housing, atmosphere, and financial aid.
(available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com; value $9.60)
The College Board International Student Handbook 2001 (International Student Handbook, 2001)
Author: College
Board (Editor), Theresa
Carroll Schweser (Preface)
The only guide available for the growing number of resident
international students; the tabular presentation in the book gives students
detailed facts about colleges' policies and special programs for international
students. The CD- ROM gives students in-depth information about the colleges'
campus environment, student life, academic programs, and more.
(available at www.amazon.com;
value $20.76
Peterson's Scholarships for Study in the USA & Canada :
Get the Money You Need for the Education You Want
Paperback - 304 pages 3rd edition (October 1999); Petersons Guides; ISBN: 0768902665
According to a reviewer, this book is specially meant for the international students who want to study in the United States/ Canada and it really works too - It is worth the money paid for.
(available at www.amazon.com; value
The Culture Shock Guides
These helpful guides have been written for many countries including Thailand, India, Australia, and the United States. They provide easy-to-read information about the customs and 'do's and don'ts' of different countries.
(available for purchase from many online booksellers)
Note: you can find these and other resource books at government-sponsored English centers, some private ESL schools, and public libraries.