Study in the caribbean

The Caribbean otherwise known as West lndies is made up of over 7000 islands, 13 are independent island countries, and some are dependencies or overseas territories of other countries.
The Caribbean area is made up of the Caribbean Sea and the entire world located to the south east of the Gulf of Mexico, east of Central America and Mexico, and to the north of South America.
The climate of the Caribbean is tropical but rainfall varies with elevation, size and water currents. The region enjoys year round sunshine, divided into dry and wet seasons, with the last six months of the year being wetter than the first half.
Most of the inhabitants of the Caribbean island are descendants of Africa slaves who were brought to the islands by European colonial powers to work on the sugar plantations.
They stayed on the islands after the slavery had ended; the dominant languages in the Caribbean are Spanish, English, Dutch, Haitian Creole and Papiamento.
There are several universities to study in the Caribbean as international students especially those who want to study medicine; one of such universities is AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ST. VINCENT.
It is a university renown for medical courses. It is promoted by leading physicians and educators from USA.
The university boasts of state of the art facilities in the heart of the Caribbean island of ST. VINCENT and the Grenadines’ to prepare students towards functioning as competent, caring, lifelong learners with distinct medical philosophy.
Advantages of studying in AUS:
-Small class sizes for personal attention
- Quality faculty staff, all the lecturers holds an advanced medical (MD, MBBS) or doctoral degree in the area they teach.
-Early clinical exposure for students
-USA clinical rotations
-Secure and serene campus, Exposure to the beautiful Caribbean environment
-Modern classrooms and laboratories plus comprehensive medical library
-Affordable Tuition fees 1st year is $7,500.
-Accommodation and general living expenses is about $500 monthly
Traveling to study in the Caribbean requires study Visa as follows;
-Visa Application form
-International Passport
-Recent passport photographs
-A return flight ticket Reservation
-Proof of booked hostel reservation
-Sponsorship confirmation
-Proof of sufficient funds
-Valid health insurance or travel insurance (including medical coverage) providing cover of at least 15,000 dollars etc.

STUDY IN TEXILA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY:
Texila American University (TAU) was founded in 2010. It is one of the most exclusive Caribbean medical universities; it is located in Guyana South America
Texila America University renders quality medical education; it implements the US standard curriculum, well accredited and approved by many authorities.
One of its aims is to impact positively on the health care industry through unique approaches embracing cross disciplinary teaching methods breakthrough technologies and innovations in the basic science and clinical skills.
Texila American University campus is located at the heart of Guyana with CCTV surveillance to ensure the safety of the students. The campus has imposed buildings which provide educational facilities and extra curricular such as conference halls, auditorium and other recreation centers.
It is also building a new campus that is expected to be ready by 2016. The new campus is being built across 167565 square feet space fully of international standards.
It is to be equipped with the best of modern technology, with fully equipped classes and laboratories and other sophisticated student Amenities
Texila American University is affiliated to leading hospitals in Guyana; USA and South Africa where students pursue their clinical rotations.
ABOUT GUYANA: TAU is located in Guyana, South America, Guyana is a wonderful place and one of the finest environment and climatic conditions for studies, Guyana is the only English speaking country in South America.
Guyana is a beautiful country; a tropical paradise with lots of adventures, history, beauty and nature made up of warm and friendly people.
Guyana lies in the north-east of South America, north of the equators. It is bordered by Suriname on the east Brazil on the South and Venezuela on the west. The north and east extends to the North Atlantis Ocean
TAU PROGRAMS:
-COLLEGE OF MEDICINE: The College of medicine offers Degree programs ranging from Doctor of medicine (MD) with clinical rotation in USA as well.
Doctor of medicine (MD-4years)
Doctor of medicine (MD-5.5years)
Doctors of medicine with USA clinical.
COLLEGE OF NURSING:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-4years)
RN to BSN (2years) i.e. upgrade to Bachelor in Nursing is a span of 2years.
-COLLEGE OF DESTISTRY:
Doctor of Dentistry (DDS)-5years
International students require study Visa to study in Guyana. A requirement for entry and studying in Guyana includes the following:
-Notarized copies of international passport, certificates
-The university processes the VISA application locally
-The approval process takes about a month
-Once approval is granted, a Visa is issued up on arrival at the airport in Guyana and the university Representatives would receive the students with an approval letter regarding the visa.
Only students with approval letter is allowed into Guyana to get the visa documents attested by the department of Education and then by the Guyanese Embassy locally.
VISA DOCUMENTS:
-Visa Application form
-Passport photos
-Covering letter from students
-Bank statement last (3 months)
-Medical certificates
-Yellow fever vaccination certificate
-Hostel Reservation
-Return Ticket Reservation
-Educational certificates
-Affidavits and personal health statement
 The documents must be notarized.