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Yuri Villarta Posts: 9 Joined: 25th Feb 2009 Location: Philippines	quotePosted at 05:04 on 17th June 2009 On 16th June 2009 00:24, Ray Stear wrote: On 15th June 2009 10:54, yuri villarta wrote: Hello. Thanks for the welcome! May I ask is there a difference between college and university in England. Well, here it has no difference at all. They both mean higher education after finishing high school. Thanks for helping! Hi Yuri, The differences between College and University have become blurred over the years here. University normally is a place where one 'reads' for a degree and becomes a Bachelor of Arts or bachelor of Science. further degrees such as Master, and Doctor (PhD) are extensions of study and research and include writing of a thesis or dissertation. Colleges on the other hand, provider further and higher Education, some diplomas and certificates, which often provide the foundations of a degree course. As I said, the distinctions become blurred, but both Colleges and Universities provide professional qualifications to students, who may study full or part time. I hope that answers your query. If you have any more questions I will be glad to help you! Wow! That's a quite extensive explanation. Well that cleared things. Here, we have what you call vocational courses. It's not actually for a degree, but a year or two of training so that you'll be skilled for a certain job. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Yuri Villarta Posts: 9 Joined: 25th Feb 2009 Location: Philippines	quotePosted at 05:09 on 17th June 2009 Thanks Debbie, Maria, Ruth and Sue. Well I'm glad that you have been acquainted with some "Filipinos" or "Filipinas" as we call ourselves. Philippines is a tropical country so it's hotter compared to countries like USA and England. But we have a lot of amazing beaches which I think attract tourists most. By the way, do British people love basketball? I'm just curious because I have this thinking that they are not fond of the sport :) My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Yuri Villarta Posts: 9 Joined: 25th Feb 2009 Location: Philippines	quotePosted at 05:11 on 17th June 2009 I forgot to include Ron:). Thanks for the welcome. I sure look forward to having a knowledgeable chat with you guys about Enlgand! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK	quotePosted at 06:33 on 17th June 2009 Hi Yuri - sorry I never got to answer - been busy and haven't been here much lately. Ray answered for me though and explained better than me! British people play basketball (especially the young people in parks) but is not one of favourite sports. Football (soccer), Rugby and cricket are the favourites here. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Yuri Villarta Posts: 9 Joined: 25th Feb 2009 Location: Philippines	quotePosted at 10:13 on 18th June 2009 England is really famous for soccer. In our country many people are passionate in basketball. Soccer is also played here, but not in the whole country. Well I would probably be hooked myself in soccer especially if you all have like David Beckham as players. lol! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 17:31 on 27th June 2009 Hi Yuri. Welcome to POE from me too. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Yuri Villarta Posts: 9 Joined: 25th Feb 2009 Location: Philippines	quotePosted at 03:28 on 28th June 2009 There are a lot of Festivals in England, I suppose from what I've been seeing in the internet. How long does a common festival last? Thank you Cathy for the welcome. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
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