Leicester Goes Global

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1 Leicester Goes Global Study Abroad and Erasmus Peter Hough Bloeme Bergmann International Office

2 Connect with wildlife

3 Fully immerse yourself

4 Experience new highs

5 Bridge differences

6 Shine a new light

7 Enjoy the ride

8 Share the moment

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10 Add some sparkle

11 Take the plunge

12 It is a bit of a cliché that people say a year abroad is the best thing that they ve done, but for me it s definitely true. Katie Loades University of Calgary Canada

13 Sarah Wills Flinders University, Australia

14 You ll eat some bizarre food, watch on in confusion as the word disorganized takes on a whole new meaning and realize that this journey you're taking is invaluable. Jeffrey Moxom University of Pécs, Hungary

15 Explore the world, study in a new country and experience something remarkable!

16 Students from the following disciplines can take part: American Studies Archaeology and Ancient History Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Criminology Economics Engineering English Geography and Geology Historical Studies History of Art and Film Law Management Mathematics Media and Communication Medical Sciences Modern Languages Physics and Astronomy Politics and International Relations Psychology* Sociology

17 Employers want Global Graduates The value of a student s international experience goes beyond purely the acquisition of language it lies in the ability to see business and personal issues from other than your own cultural perspective. Charles Macleod, Head of UK Resourcing, PricewaterhouseCoopers

18 European Commission study:

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21 What their CV could say A Law graduate A Law who studied in graduate Singapore A degree in A Archaeology, degree in Archaeology and fluency in Italian A Computer A Computer Sciences graduate Sciences with graduate good German An Economics An degree and Economics degree experience of Australia

22 Where can they go? Erasmus Study Abroad Destinations Within Europe Destinations Outside Europe

23 How does a Year Abroad fit in? 1 st Year Leicester Year 1 2 nd Year Leicester Year 2 4th 3 rd Year YEAR Leicester ABROAD Year 3

24 How about a semester only? 1 st Year Leicester Year 1 2nd 2 Year Leicester/Overseas Year 2 3 rd Year Leicester Year 3 Semester 1 or Semester 2 Criminology / Media / Politics / Sociology

25 Cost of Studying Abroad? Exchange = No tuition fees paid to foreign university Home/EU Students Full Year: 15% fees payable to University of Leicester One Semester: Normal tuition fees apply All Students Living Costs - accommodation, food, flights, local travel, leisure, visas/study permit and insurance

26 Leicester Study Abroad Programme

27 Study Abroad Destinations Canada USA Mexico Colombia English language Good universities Tourism opportunities Culture? Climate? Switzerland Japan Korea China Hong Kong Taiwan Singapore Australia South Africa New Zealand

28 Study Abroad Demographics ( ) Destinations Student Numbers Australia 19 Canada 14 Colombia 3 Hong Kong 3 Japan 3 Mexico 1 Switzerland 4 USA 86

29 Student Life A wide range of extra-curricular activities Trips and local travel Global network of friends Visa and/or Study Permit needed Teaching is in English (except in Colombia, Mexico and Quebec) Dedicated Study Abroad Office at host university Most destinations have university accommodation available, often catered

30 Summer Programmes China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan 4-6 weeks for cultural / academic course Free or low tuition fees Competitive travel scholarships of 750 or 1000

31 Funding Scholarships Free Money! Santander Travel Awards 650 for Latin America, 400 for Spain BUTEX scholarships for destinations outside of Europe: Other ways Increased student loan bursaries / loan amount on request Work whilst abroad (visa dependent) Savings SFE Travel Grant (Income assessed)

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33 What is Erasmus? A Europe-wide University Exchange Programme 25 th anniversary in million+ participants Opportunity to study or work in another European country Funding to students

34 Erasmus Destinations FINLAND Carefully selected DENMARK Some of world s top universities Over 100 links with European universities MALTA

35 Erasmus Student Grants All participants (any nationality entitled) In per month Eligibility for UK government loans and grants not affected Current Destination Countries Group 1: Denmark, France, Italy, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway Group 2&3: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Hungary, Malta, Poland Study Training

36 Erasmus is Accessible Welcomes students from all backgrounds 100 per month extra for students from low income backgrounds Disabilities and personal circumstances taken into account

37 Foreign Languages Many partners teach in English Opportunity to study language alongside the subject area Language Preparation Centre 50% subsidy during Year 2 Language Summer Schools

38 Student Life Accommodation options vary: University accommodation University agencies Private accommodation Share a house with native speakers Part-time work often available (EU/EEA nationals) Trips and local travel European Student Network, clubs and societies

39 Sound like just the ticket for your students? Once they start at Leicester They can speak to their department Attend an International Office information session Choose their preferred destinations Change from 3-year to 4-year degree

40 FIND OUT MORE: Study Abroad Team Tel: Erasmus Team Tel:

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