Bangkok--29 Jan--Mentor International University of the Arts London, in collaboration with, Mentor International organized a special “Presentation for Fashion Study Abroad” on Thursday 24 January 2008 at Mentor International office. The event was attended by many potential students of University of the Arts London. The presentation was run by famous guest speaker - Khun Tanya Tansringkan. Khun Tanya graduated in Fashion Design from the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. She has worked with many prestigious designers including Vivienne Westwood, Jonathan Saunders, Madame V Lingereis UK and others. Her profile clearly indicates her considerable talent in fashion design. The objective of this presentation were to provide guidance to Thai students in preparing themselves for fashion studies. The presentation included the following topics: - be aware and prepare for fashion study - experience study and work in fashion - get to know “Are you a potential fashion designer?” - get to know “How to prepare your portfolio?”About University of the Arts London, UK University of the Arts London brings together six of Europe's most prominent Colleges (Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Art) for the study of art, design, fashion, communications and performing arts. It is a diverse and creative community of 24,000 full and part-time students from more than 100 countries. For over a century, the University has inspired students and staff to challenge convention, generate ideas and nurture exceptional talent. Students have access to prominent alumni, professional practitioners, artists and guests through special lectures, master classes, industry projects and events. They are encouraged to take advantage of the extraordinary resources that are available to them. Graduates from the University work in prominent positions throughout the world, inspiring and leading creative studies. Among them are actors, designers, filmmakers, inventors, journalists, models, musicians, painters, photographers, publishers, restaurateurs, retailers and sculptors. Together, they represent the arts in their best and broadest senses — and have a profound and lasting influence on world culture.Some of famous alumni - Pierce Brosnan, actor - Jimmy Choo, shoe designer - John Galliano, fashion designer - Stella McCartney, fashion designer - Alexander McQueen, fashion designerAbout Mentor International Mentor International is one of Thailand's leading educational consultancies and has recently celebrated 20 years of operations in the Kingdom. With a head office in Regent House, Bangkok as well as in two locations of Chiang Mai, Mentor provides a free counselling service for students seeking study options overseas. The most popular enquiries are from students looking to complete a Master's degree in a UK or Australian university. Mentor works with many of the top institutions in both the UK and Australia and amongst its prestigious universities numbers the Universities of Manchester, Birmingham, University of the Arts, London, King's College London and SOAS in the UK - and with the Universities of Sydney, Newcastle, Australian National University and Monash University in Australia. Representatives from these institutions visit Thailand regularly and meet prospective students. They also make frequent visits to Mentor’s offices and complement the work of Mentor’s own counselors in advising students on their best study options. Mr Ian Bushell, Director, Mentor International said, “We are honored to be part of the success in this special presentation. Mentor hopes that potential students of University of the Arts London will gain very real benefits from the knowledge and competency of Khun Tanya, and then in studying at the University, have access to the academics and alumni that are the most valuable resources of this leading University.” For more information, please contact University of the Arts London’s international office by emailing internation[email protected] or visit www.arts.ac.uk or contact Mentor International Tel. 02-255-5157-9 or emailing [email protected] and visit www.mentor.ac For more information, please contact: Miss Ratchadaporn Pichaisriswad, Marketing & Public Relations Executive Mentor International Tel. 0-2255-5157-9