Education 3

Candidate: Yes, l do. I have a certificate in computer programming from [ ... J University.

I have a diploma in nursing. I graduated in 2001 from [ ... ] College. It is a well-known college which gives excellent training to students and medical staff.

Candidate: One of my educational goals is studying for a master's degree in biology and eventually pursuing my doctorate. The idea is great on paper, but really hard to do.

I'm planning to get my degree in law, and eventually I would like to become a lawyer.

I want to go to university, and major in architecture. no matter how hard it is.

I'd like to obtain a postgraduate degree in civil engineering. I think such a qualification can open up many career opportunities for me.

My goal is to become a psychologist, so I'll have to get a doctorate degree. Although I have a lot or years of study ahead of me I think I'm on the right track.

I want to get my MA in the major of [ .. .]. I believe having a degree at this level will benefit my future career. Urn ... I look forward to this opportunity to broaden my horizons and build up my skills and confidence.

I'm considering several colleges to attend, but I haven't made up my mind yet.

Candidate: Most probably, if things go according to plan, next year I'll be studying in ( ... ] University. It's something that I'm really looking forward to.

Of course, if I am lucky enough to get my student visa.

Candidate: Yes, there are. And the number of them is on the increase ... um ... the job market is too competitive.

Not so many, since it has been recently introduced, not many people are studying this major.

Candidate: That's for sure. School days were the best days of my life. I don't think I forget those memorable days.

Yes. I have many memories. Unforgettable, vivid and always sweet.

Candidate: One of my university teachers who used to teach us math. I was very fortunate in having such a good teacher. He/she was so supportive ... er. .. encouraging and resourceful. Er. .. his/her sJ11m1 appearance and friendly expression made me like him/her immediately. He/she was really a role model for all the students. I was fascinated by his/her teaching method. Now, I've come to realize how important math is, in my field of work.

I had an excellent teacher who had an enormous impact on me when I was a university student. He/she really had all necessary qualities for being a teacher. He/she was so inspiring, approachable, knowledgeable; a mine of information, and ... er. .. always open to new ideas. Um ... he/she was both an authority and a good friend, and was always able to achieve a great balance between humorand seriousness. To my mind, he/she was a dedicated professional not only for all students, but for the other teachers as well.

Candidate: Urn ... carefree days, what I mean is that I had no worries. I was only expected to get good marks, you know.

o Urn .. .! would say my school friends; I'm still in touch with some of them. We have great memories from schooldays.

Candidate: Well, I have well-established study habits. For example, I almost always start promptly at seven in the evenings. I study for two hours, then have a ten-minute break, and I study for another two hours. I follow this approach for weekdays, but over the weekends I usually spend more hours. I don't think cramming the night before the exam can ever help.

Candidate: Well, in the past two decades the education system of my country has been reformed several times. In my country, primary education is free and compulsory from the age of six, although private schools do exist and are permitted to charge tuition fees. In brief, the education system is comprised of 5 years of primary, 3 years of lower high school, 3 years of high school and one year of pre-university education

Children go to school when they are six years old. It takes them 5 years to finish primary school, then they enter junior high school which takes 3 years, after that high school which is 3 years, and in the end, one year for pre-university. The language of instruction is Farsi.

Candidate: Yes there are. In addition to the public system, my country has a private system of higher education.

Yes, there are. There are private educational centers which are allowed to offer university courses.

Candidate: Um ... I would say [ ... ], a prestigious university. It benefits from the best university professors and provides students with high quality education, and is recognized by most professional bodies. As far as I know. [ ... ] University is amongst the top three in my country.

I would think [ ... ] University, because it has usually the highest percentage of university graduates who pass postgraduate exams.

Candidate: Mainly based on written exams, of course, there are other criteria which are usually considered by teachers ... er. .. such as oral exams and class participation.