Aiding learners’ high school transition

School kids are just beginning to learn what they want their identities to be. At this age, they look toward the future and see a world filled to the brim with possibilities.

However, the transition from high school to college or university entails many challenges, and is often stressful for both students and parents. It is a crucial period when students face significant changes in their lives, with a new sense of autonomy to make their own choices.

On the one hand, some parents may feel their ability to help their children develop into better decision-makers are diminishing. Meanwhile, other guardians tend to overpower and blur students' minds with additional information, queries, and advice.

The high expectations to get accepted into good colleges and universities can further add to the pressure for students. As a result, they tend to focus entirely on doing well rather than actually learning something of value.

Although studying abroad opens up new horizons, it comes bearing drawbacks such as higher costs, cultural barriers, and uncertainty. Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) brings the benefits of international education to students here.

UCB is Bangladesh's premier transnational education institute and Monash College's exclusive partner in providing a pathway to Monash University degrees, from Bangladesh. It is the only Ministry of Education-approved international education provider in the country.

 The academic team of scholars and counsellors at UCB is dedicated to help students with their international education degrees, from Bangladesh.

The institution offers the Monash University Foundation Year and Monash University first year equivalent programmes. Monash University was ranked 55th in QS World University Ranking 2021 and earned the first place in Australian REUTERS' Most Innovative Universities In Asia-Pacific 2019.

Upon successful completion of the pathway programme, UCB students may gain entry into Monash University in Australia or Malaysia directly in the second year.

To nurture young students into visionary leaders and innovators, UCB brings opportunities that will allow them to excel in all fields.

The author is Dean of Academic Affairs, UCB.