How is UNIVERSITY different in the UK? // Tips for British & American environment, zoology students

[@kristina_lynn]

1:12 - Application process in the UK, GCSEs and A-Levels, UCAS points 6:47 - Application process in the US, SAT, ACT, GPA 9:48 - Community college and majors 13:10 - Choosing elective courses in US school & how the UK system is different 14:48 - How UK year's are weighted, freshman and first year experiences 17:06 - Dissertations/thesis 18:05 - Internships/co-op/sandwich year placements 21:37 - Picking a program/course/major & student loan debt 24:22 - Did university prepare us for the working world? & Talking about volunteering 26:51 - How to join a university lab 27:55 - Do British wildlife students have to go abroad?

[@jerryoshea3116]

Just a quick point .At one time the UK "A" level qualification standard was pretty much the equivalent of a Degree in the US. Now as I said that was once(when papers were actually written and less Multiple choice answers!)but times have changed what with Technology etc .

[@allergic2choco]

Oml 30 mins?🤩🤩 That's freaking awesome

[@kristina_lynn]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Ara_Ara2]

30 minutes of learning and entertainment from two of my favorite people, 30 minute well spent

[@nierhana]

really good video, thank you! I'm currently in my first year studying environmental science (online university) and I started to worry that it wasn't closest enough to what I want to do, which right now is wildlife biology, but what you both said about the course specifics not mattering as much really made me feel better. I also have been thinking that I would need to get abroad experience or would have to move abroad to get a relevant job, but thanks to what Connel said I now am more positive about the opportunites and wildlife local to me (in England) ^^ gonna try my best to get as much volunteering and hands-on experience too

[@Cristina-mc2sc]

That was interesting! Currently a student in Scotland, 1st year Biology Undergraduate at Napier, I had picked Biology as I wasn't sure whether environmental is a good fit for me and I do have a common curriculum with all the other degrees in my first year(calculus, chemistry etc) and I can choose both Environmental and Microbiology and specialise later. And also, 1st and 2nd year don't count towards my final grade. It's pretty cool! I'm very excited!

[@finlayw2790]

Thank you SO much for this video! Its so helpful! Im in the UK and Im taking a little bit of an Alternate path. I finished my GCSEs and never got to A Levels. Its been almost 5 years since I did them and I wanted to get back into education but I dont think A-levels would work for me personally. Im taking a Science Access Course- Its basically a Speedrun Single year of Science up to University Level and you go straight from that to a University if you pass! Its good if you already know the path you want to take (I want to do Wildlife Bio so I chose a Science Access, but they have others like Maths, English, Health sciences ect) and it can help you feel like you're catching up rather than falling further behind if you're a more mature student who's been out of education for a while.

[@allergic2choco]

This video was very helpful. Thank you for making it♥️ We appreciate it.

[@kristina_lynn]

You are so welcome!

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

I feel like it’s so much easier in Canada to go to college! In high school you get 2 chances to do the Literacy Test which is basically your reading, writing, and mathematical skills. If you fail both times you have to take the Literacy course in grade 12. You can’t go to college or university without passing that course.Note: I forgot the Literacy Test or course is only mandatory for high school students of the province of Ontario. Different provinces may have different requirements to get into college! For community college if you have enough money you can pay for what you want. Their are mandatory courses in any program that you have to take however, your fate isn’t sealed by SAT’s or GSE’s. My math skills have never been great. I passed most of my math classes in the 50-60 range, everything else was B’s or A’s.

[@kristina_lynn]

Wow what country is this?

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

Kristina Lynn Canada.

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

Also I forgot, The Literacy Test or course is only mandatory for high school students of Ontario. Requirements to get into college might be different in other provinces.

[@kristina_lynn]

@@MDobri-sy1ce oh sorry I misunderstood! Interesting!

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

Kristina Lynn No it’s okay. I am just glad I’m Ontario it’s not as hard to go into college as England or the United States.I would imagine in other provinces they have some kind of Literary Test or course but it probably goes by different names.

[@leahg1100]

I would love to see a video of you talking about your experience climbing through the ranks during your wildlife career. How long can I expect to do tech work? how do I move up from a tech to a full time biologist/ associate biologist? Ways that I can move up in the ranks of a wildlife bio and just anything else that I can expect as an entry level biologist.

[@gustiari3442]

Glad to know you guys meet up!

[@localterrane1479]

I grew up in England but live in the US now. This is a pretty spot-on comparison. Great video!

[@kriswren1959]

Community College is a good deal if you want to save a lot of money. You can get rid of all of your basic requirements for a fraction of the cost. In Missouri, we have the A+ program so you can go there for free. Plus, most or all colleges accept credit from the community colleges.

[@brotha-nature2244]

Ive been watching your videos for a while and love them! I've learned so much! I'm curious what your take is on online college, especially when it comes to science and biology . I've been interested in taking classes and I've explored taking online classes or attending local community college but the idea of going to a big university is kind of Intimidating so my question for you is , do you know of anybody that's done school mostly or partly online? Did they do well? and if so, what online schools would you recommend ? 😁Thanks!

[@earthtribemarketing2653]

wow so informative. love it!

[@kelleyreardon]

Love this idea for a video!!! 🤗

[@kristina_lynn]

Glad you liked it!!

[@shaniadias3116]

Hey I love your videos and this was a great perspective. This is just a request if you could collab with someone who was an international student so that helps get another POV! But keep doing what you do. It's truly motivational

[@gilbbyoutdoors]

Yesss a 30 min vid!!! Thanks for that 😁😁

[@madziaqwsaq]

Hello :) Wildlife conservation student at NTU here. As I started the second-year and my dream is to find an internship in Canada for the sandwich year, I would really appreciate any links to organisations or tips in general 😊 Great video! Really enjoyed watching it.

[@trentjanowski]

Hey Kristina, I’ve been binge watching a ton of your videos as I’m looking to major in environmental science starting next fall. From your work and academic experience, what are some minors that would compliment my major well? What do many employers in this field like to see to boost your application? If you’ve addressed this in a video of yours, let me know and I’ll be sure to give it a watch. Thank you for your time.

[@thanujan9255]

I wish to like to join NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY (NAU) for undergradute ECOLOGY studies can you explain about this university🤷‍♂️?

[@christinabutterfield1801]

Wow this is so helpful

[@PlacesPoGoes]

Very cool video 👍

[@jtodd3104]

Is it much harder to get a job in the US with a UK degree?

[@irfansafi865]

Thank you sir g 👍

[@social3ngin33rin]

From high school to a UC, you go "into" the university in your major but it is possible that you are not able to get into your major because you didn't or weren't able to pass the coursework; you will have to switch majors :P

[@kristina_lynn]

Ah yes I didn't talk about this! UC's you have to get accepted into your major and some are "impacted" meaning more people want to study than have space and some are non-impacted! You're right

[@lagaexplore]

Hallo

[@solarpunkalana]

Just want to add to Connel’s explanation that the point system at A Level doesn’t really apply for a lot of (more academic) unis, they look for specific grades like AAB instead of points. Great video though!

[@kristina_lynn]

Great clarification! I accidentally edited out a lot of Connel’s disclaimers that this was just his experience so definitely varies like you said!

[@Coldbreezed]

Kristina, you are so damn perfect. You're my dream girl

[@christinabutterfield1801]

😬😬😬....