"Your Future in Europe Conference" at the Palais des Congrés, Paris.
Over the weekend of 5th-7th of February 2010 a group of students attended "Your Future in Europe Conference" at the Palais des Congrés, Paris. Amy Batch, Chloe Fisher, Stacey Gray and Caroline Graham alongside Mrs Dixon.
This trip was intended as a reward for some of the most hard workign and intelligent students from the School. It provided them with the chance to have a hands-on lesson on the French language and culture.
The conference was an eye opener towards career opportunities for the students; students realised the importance of academic subjects to a successful career.
Chloe Fisher had prepared a question which she presented beautifully to the illustrious panel. She raised the issue of the conflict between having university top-up fees and the right to education.
Key Issues Discussed at the Conference:
- The Expansion of the European Market – Peter Luff
- Human Rights and responsibilities – Shami Chakrabarti
- Marketing the UK Abroad – David Magliano MBE
- Studying and Working Abroad. The Erasmus Programme – Arne Milken
- The Economic Argument – Dr. Vincent Cable MP
- Why Bother Voting – Kate Hoey
- Question Time Panel: Rt. Hon. Caroline Flint MP, Dr. Vincent Cable MP, Eric Pickles MP, Shami Chakrabarti
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