Studying for higher education is nearly always hard work but the burdens of exam stress can certainly be eased by having a relaxing environment and natural places to retreat to for some brain relief. Thus studying in the Caribbean can be a perfect place to reach for academic attainment whilst ensuring that life stays balanced and fulfilling.

One of the major institutions offering undergraduate and graduate level courses in the region is the University of the West Indies. UWI has been a fully independent University since 1962 and boasts of educating 8 Prime Ministers! The main campuses are found in Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados and there are distance learning centers in twelve other Caribbean countries. UWI currently has a total enrolment of over 39,000 students so any new scholar will join a large and diverse community.  

There are a large number of other universities in the region which are either locally founded or campuses from other international universities that have students attend for a portion of their overall course. These latter establishments are especially useful to give their students exposure to different types of lifestyle and facilitate cross cultural exchange. Many of them also offer scholarships for a selection of students in their host country. Continue reading "Books on the Beach! – Going to University in the Caribbean"