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Are you looking for the right institution to further your education or training? Its not always an easy task when applying for overseas studies.

You need to contact an expert who would guide you all the way and ensure that you get just what would suit your desire.

Travel Smart Choice is sure one of your best picks when it comes to overseas studies and life style. Whatever you need, just get in touch and you will be well taken care of.

1. Study at Nottingham Trent University, England.

If you're looking for an exciting place to study, choose NTU.

We're one of the biggest universities in Britain populated with students who enjoy a close-knit international community.

Our courses will give you a head start in the job market. 95% of our graduates* with first degrees from full-time study are employed or engaged in further study within six months of leaving and we're top ten in the country for the number of work placements we offer. We also provide a competitive portfolio of postgraduate, professional and research courses.

Nottingham's a brilliant place to be! One of the top five shopping destinations in the UK, it's big on culture, live music and great nights out.

2. Study at University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

The University of Johannesburg (UJ), one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context.

Born from the merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and the East Rand campuses of Vista University in 2005, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses –Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the institution’s rich diversity.

The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The university provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and the university has more than 87 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated - all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. The university is also home to nine research centres.

The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races, and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, isiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa.

Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The university has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support, from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.

In its mission, UJ commits itself to the following:

Quality education
Leading, challenging, creating and exploring knowledge
Supporting access to a wide spectrum of academic, vocational and technological teaching, learning and research
Partnerships with our communities
Contributing to national objectives regarding skills development and economic growth

The values guiding all University activities include:

Academic distinction
Integrity and respect for diversity and human dignity
Academic freedom and accountability
Individuality and collective effort
Innovation

In giving expression to its vision of being a pre-eminent South African and African university UJ has set itself ten strategic goals. Its priorities are to:

Build a reputable brand
Promote excellence in teaching and learning
Conduct internationally competitive research
Be an engaged university
Maximise its intellectual capital
Ensure institutional efficiency and effectiveness
Cultivate a culture of transformation
Offer the preferred student experience
Focus on the Gauteng city regions
Secure and grow competitive resourcing

3. Study at Queens University, Canada.

Queen's is one of Canada's leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, and spirit. Consistently highly-ranked, Queen's is known for its incomparable 24-hour learning environment. Great teaching, great students, community and tradition - these are the hallmarks of the Queen's experience.

History

The University was established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria in 1841 - twenty-six years before Canadian confederation. Classes were first held in 1842. The earliest degree-granting institution in the united Province of Canada, and the first to establish a student government, Queen's has reflected and helped shape Canadian values and policies, educating many of the country's most notable political and cultural figures.

Students & Faculty

Queen's student body represents 83 different countries, along with every Canadian province and territory. Our faculty is drawn from some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, and Queen's faculty members regularly receive international recognition and numerous teaching awards for their research and innovative contributions.

Alumni

Graduates of Queen's become part of a living, legendary tradition. Queen's graduates can be found in boardrooms, courtrooms, hospitals, art galleries, laboratories, libraries, and governments around the world.

Community & Kingston

Queen's University is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, a quintessential university community big enough to provide all the conveniences of modern life, but small enough for students, staff and faculty to feel instantly comfortable and at home. For more than a century-and-a-half, the stories of Queen's and Kingston have been inextricably entwined. Kingston is Canada's 3rd best "place to live" in Canada according to a 2009 Canadian Business publication survey.

Accountability

As a public institution, Queen's is committed to an operating model of transparency and accountability.

4. Study at Travel Careers & Training, New Zealand.

Background - Travel Careers & Training was started by Nicole Domett in 1985 responding to a marketplace need for a company that specialised in training and recruitment for the travel and tourism industry.

Right from the beginning the key business objective was to provide innovative, leading-edge training with a real practical slant. Travel Careers & Training Ltd has continued to build an enviable reputation for delivering high quality courses. Today courses are run all over the country with a campus in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

A New Zealand first - In 2001 Travel Careers & Training Ltd became the first training provider in New Zealand to have a NZQA fully recognised flight attendant training course. This course which had input from major airlines has already seen graduates now flying for both domestic and international airlines.

As well as providing training courses, the company also acts as a specialist recruitment company for the travel industry, helping employers access the best quality staff. Travel Careers & Training Ltd is an associate member of the The Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) and the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association
(RCSA).

Award winning training - Travel Careers & Training Ltd have won tourism awards for four continuous years. In 2003 Travel Careers & Training won three awards including a Distinction Award - the first ever training provider to achieve this honour. The industry confirms Travel Careers & Training as the market leaders.

In 2003 Nicole Domett, the Managing Director won the most Inspirational Business Leader award at the Her Business Annual awards.

In 2002 and 2003 two Travel Careers & Training students won the NZITT (New Zealand Institute of Travel and Tourism) Most Promising Student Awards.

In 2008 Travel Careers & Training again winners at the Toursim Awards, in the Business Awards section for Tourism Service Provider.

Added value - Travel Careers & Training Ltd is committed to providing an innovative yet practical educational experience. This core principle shows through in the "added value" factor present in all Travel Careers & Training courses that include more educational tours, more practical site visits and more guest speakers from industry. This market leadership position in the provision of travel training, is further confirmed by the winning of awards at the annual New Zealand Tourism Awards.