I also did my M.A. in England and I know from watching others attempt
to work and complete their studies at the same time that it is simply
nothing like a good idea to move to another country without enough
money for your program and your support and expect to get some job to
help you out.  The U.S. requires foreign students to show proof of
support and it is really basically the same in the U.K.

   Adrienne DeAngelis
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> Oh, in response to Adrienne's quote "Working is not an option; even if you
> can find a job it is most likely that the time it requires will take away
> from your studies."  I did my MA in England, so I ought to know:  You can
> work on a student visa, but are limited to 20 hours per week during term
> time and 40 hours per week during breaks.
>
> ~Stacy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adrienne DeAngelis" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, 14 March, 2005 21:11
> Subject: Re: International Scholarships or Grants Available?
>
>
>>   Write to your new institution and ask if they have any information on
>> anything that might be available.  Realize that the Brits regard U.S.
>> students as providers of income and are not always inclined to be
>> helpful.  Realize that when you enter the country you will likely be
>> asked to provide proof of your ability to support yourself for the
>> period of your studies.  You may prefer to investigate entering on a
>> tourist visa if you will not have all your funds to hand by the
>> beginning of the academic year (you'll have to leave the UK at the end
>> of each term for a few days at least and then re-enter) .  Don't tell
>> the school or UK Customs that that is what you're doing.
>>   You should have applied for a Fulbright, but it's too late now. Take a
>> look at my Web site, address below.  Ask relatives for loans. Borrow
>> student loans. Even if you live modestly, you will need every dime you
>> can find.  It is really rough to be stuck overseas with no money.
>> Working is not an option; even if you can find a job it is most likely
>> that the time it requires will take away from your studies.
>>   The U.S. is filled with excellent M.A. programs in art history.
>> Consider enrolling in a U.S. M.A./Ph.D. program--study here for two
>> years or so, do well, and earn a fellowship to study in the U.K. as an
>> ABD, when you won't be at the mercy of an unfamiliar and not always
>> supportive system.
>>
>> Adrienne DeAngelis, Editor
>> Resources in Art History for Graduate Students
>> (http://members.efn.org/~acd/resources.html)
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