First-timers entering colleges and universities in Canada, United Kingdom and the United States, during the academic year 2015-2016, are invited to attend the Barbados Community College???s (BCC) pre-departure orientation on Wednesday, August 12.

This annual orientation, which is hosted by the BCC???s Counselling and Placement Centre, will take place in the Liberal Arts Auditorium from 9:30 a.m.

Designed to assist persons in making the transition to an institution of higher learning overseas, it will also provide prospective students with a forum to make queries and receive information.

The orientation will cover areas such as socio-cultural adjustments, coping with homesickness, living on a college budget and safety issues.??Individuals wishing to attend the event may register by contacting the Counselling & Placement Centre at 426-2858 ext. 5254, no later than Friday, August 7.

joy-ann.gill@barbados.gov.bb

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