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Studying in the Caribbean
Studying in the Caribbean islands, you might
think you've arrived in paradise. The Caribbean archipelago
- a collection of tropical islands spread across 2,000 miles
of turquoise sea - is the playground for the Americas, offering
rich biodiversity, lush green valleys and mountains, pristine
beaches and tranquil waters. Established long before the automobile,
Caribbean cities boast glorious architecture set against vibrant,
small-scale communities just perfect for the cross-town stroll.
 Fortunately,
books, bachelor's degrees and business courses happily coexist
alongside beaches, boats and bikinis. One reason is that most
students who choose to enrol at university need not spend
extra time learning a foreign language before initiating their
studies. Populated for nearly 6,000 years, the Caribbean islands
today are a mix of English, Spanish, French, and Dutch-speaking
nations. Even so, each retains its own distinct heritage and
Creole culture. There are more than six Creole languages,
including Papiamento, Sranan and Patios.
Although each country asserts it own economic interests and
sociocultural identity, the islands of the Caribbean have
come together in support of superior higher education. The
Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI), for
example, brings together more than 82 colleges and universities
in a professional forum, acting as a catalyst for collaboration
and co-operation in higher education.
 Options
in the Caribbean are similar to those in the US. Students
choose either two-year community colleges (with an option
to transfer to another institution for further study), technical
schools offering associate degrees and vocational courses,
or traditional four-year colleges and research-oriented universities
awarding bachelor's degrees and postgraduate study. Postgraduate
institutions offer both professional and research degrees.
There are also a number of private medical schools in the
region, providing the opportunity to qualify as an MD or pursue
a related career in allied health.
Location and language are attractive reasons for choosing
to study in the Caribbean, but the quality of education offered
at island institutions is even more compelling. Browse through
the site and see for yourself!
(Member states of the Caribbean are: Antigua & Barbuda,
The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana,
Jamaica, St. Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent & The
Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago.)
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