Study Aboard Opportunities

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1 Study Aboard Opportunities Applying to the University-wide programme Rachael Bird International Office 1

2 Timeline 1. Internal application to the University of Nottingham International Office: Friday 30 January pm 2. Outcome of application: Friday 20 February Apply to allocated partner university: February/March 4. Receive offer from partner university: April-June 5. Practical arrangements: April-August Apply for visa if required Reserve accommodation if applicable Purchase insurance as required Book travel

3 The application process Online application now open on our website Deadline Friday 30 January PDF version of application and FAQ s available Select three choices from the list of possible universities for your home school(s)/department(s) Nominate a referee; academic reference submitted to the International Office by your academic advisor Personal statement section Joint Honours students

4 The selection process Three requirements: 1. Minimum of 60% average to date 2. Strong academic reference and support of your home school(s) 3. Strong personal statement 4. Only a certain number of places offered at each partner: minimum of 2 semester places up to a maximum of 20 semester places

5 Academic requirements 60% is a minimum average grade to be considered for the programme. Your overall average mark from the start of your degree programme including assessment in January 2015 will be used. You may not know the outcome of your January assessments before you apply to the programme. The stronger you are academically, the more likely you are to be allocated to one of your three choices. You are competing with other students from across the University.

6 How do I decide where to apply for? You may be allocated to any of the three universities chosen Refer to the website for the information on the partners Ask yourself some key questions - What do I want to get out of studying abroad? - How do I study best? - What kind of person am I, what are my interests? - How far do I want to travel?

7 How much will it cost, and how much can I afford to spend? Partner University Factsheets Exchange rate compared to the? Cost of living? Compulsory costs: Visa? Health insurance? Flight? Compulsory on-campus accommodation? Look at your eligibility for scholarships, bursaries and the Travel Grant

8 Study Aboard Opportunities Asia 8

9 Study Abroad Opportunities, Asia Waseda University, Japan Korea University, South Korea Fudan University, China University of Nottingham Ningbo, China University of Hong Kong/ City University China University of Nottingham Malaysia campus, Malaysia National University of Singapore

10 University-wide Application: Decisions, Preparation and Experiences The University of Hong Kong, Leon Man Yr 3 Msci International Relations and Global Issues

11 Content 1. Decisions - Priorities and Options - Shortlisting and Finalising 2. Preparation - Funding - British Council HK Scholarship - Budgeting 3. Experiences - Destination: Hong Kong - Destination: Asia My study abroad blog: [email protected]

12 Decisions Priorities and Options Priorities - What do I want from my study abroad experience? - Assess your priorities Options - Where can I go to meet these priorities? - Check with factsheets My priorities 1. Study specific modules 2. Find out more about myself 3. Develop skills 4. Food 5. Travel 6. Do something new? Options - Uni-wide programme - Erasmus programme - Inter-campus exchange

13 Decisions Shortlisting Narrow down your region and preferences - University of Hong Kong - City University of Hong Kong - Korea University - National University of Singapore - Waseda University - Ningbo Campus, China - Europe (Erasmus universities) - America, Canada, Australia

14 Decisions Finalising Bear in mind, up to 3 choices for uni-wide app 1. University of Hong Kong 2. National University of Singapore 3. Korea University Erasmus and intercampus applications as backup?

15 Preparation Funding Sources of Income - Student Finance - Loans - Grant - Travel grant - University Funding - Core bursary - International Office grant - Personal savings - Family? - Scholarships? My Funding - Continued receiving loans ~ - 3x return flights (- 303) Some - Some (BCHK SfE) At least 10,000 income

16 Preparation British Council HK Scholarship for Excellence - Up to 4000 grant - Good academic record; interesting application - Eligibility: British passport holders studying in England only

17 Preparation Budgeting Fees and Expenses - Tuition fees - Flights - Accommodation - Other uni fees - Insurance - Visa - Personal spending My budget - Flights: 1000~ - Accommodation: 1200~ - Insurance: 100~ - Cost of living: Money spare for travelling and personal spending: at least 2000

18 Destination: Hong Kong Map of Hong Kong

19 Skyline Destination: Hong Kong

20 Hong Kong Shopping Destination: Hong Kong

21 Hong Kong Mountains Destination: Hong Kong

22 Hong Kong Villages Destination: Hong Kong

23 Public Transport Destination: Hong Kong

24 Hong Kong Culture Destination: Hong Kong

25 Weather Destination: Hong Kong

26 Hong Kong Hiking Destination: Hong Kong

27 Marathon Destination: Hong Kong

28 Marathon Destination: Hong Kong

29 Volunteering Destination: Hong Kong

30 Self-identity Destination: Hong Kong

31 Self-identity Destination: Hong Kong

32 Food Destination: Hong Kong

33 Destination: Hong Kong - Asian food (Japanese, Viet, Korean etc.) - Huge dessert culture

34 Destination: Asia Travelling - Is it affordable? - Is there enough time? Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

35 Destination: Asia Travelling Great Wall, Beijing, China

36 Destination: Asia Travelling Beijing, China

37 Destination: Asia Travelling Taipei, Taiwan

38 Destination: Asia Travelling Jiufen, Taiwan

39 Destination: Asia Travelling Seoul, South Korea

40 Destination: Asia Travelling De-Militarised Zone, South Korea

41 Destination: Asia Travelling The Other Side

42 Destination: Asia Travelling Chiangmai, Thailand

43 Destination: Asia Travelling Chiang Mai, Thailand

44 Summary Your Next Steps 1. Decisions - Priorities and Options - Shortlist and Finalise 2. Preparation - Funding - Budgeting 3. Experience! My study abroad blog: [email protected]

45 Study Aboard Opportunities North America 45

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53 University-Wide Presentation America

54 Study Abroad Opportunities in the USA Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania The University of Connecticut Storrs, CT University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX University of Maryland Nr. Washington DC University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA UNC at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC University of South Florida Tampa, FL 54

55 University-Wide Partners Tucson, The University of Arizona Austin, The University of Texas at Austin Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Charlottesville, University of Virginia Corvallis, Oregon State University Knoxville, University of Tennessee Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Bucknell University Storrs, University of Connecticut NR Washington DC, The University of Maryland Tampa, The University of South Florida

56 Climate This depends on where you are going and how long for!

57 Climate East Coast Specific Colder than English winter in the winter, and hotter than English summer in the summer.

58 Academics Continuous assessment. Marks for class participation. Seminar style classes rather than lectures. Mid-terms and final exams

59 Food University meal plan. Make use of free/subsidized gym!

60 Culture College pride Sports 21 Legal Age

61 Money Scholarships/Bursaries: International Office Travel Bursary (means-tested): 750 or 500 depending on household income. Student Finance England Travel Grant (means-tested). More information can be found on the Student Finance England website. Things you will have to consider: Flight costs: Return flight form UK: 450 (for East Coast). Flights to West Coast will be around 600 Visa: approx. 300 Health Insurance: 400 per semester Accommodation/Meal plan:

62 Money Top Tips: Travel Money Cards get two. For example: Post Office Dollar Travel Money Card and Caxton FX Dollar Currency Card Learn the etiquette regarding tips/tipping Get a job over the summer before your time abroad Keep a clear mind about what you are willing to spend money on and what you can live without

63 Travel Google flights often cheaper to buy single flights Make the most out of weekends Peter Pan buses NYC 3hrs 30mins approx. from UConn, 25 round trip

64 Travel Toronto fly/bus Fly 2hr direct flight from Hartford (Connecticut Capital)

65 Travel Spring Break California road trip: NYC San Diego LA San Francisco

66 Travel - Post Exchange After J1-Visa expires you have a 30 day grace period to leave the US (unless you applied for a tourist visa as well) Florida Orlando California

67 Travel Post Exchange California New Zealand Australia

68 Further Information? Take a look at the Study Abroad homepage on The University of Nottingham Website especially the factsheets regarding the specific American universities and finance If you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me an at [email protected]

69 Study Aboard Opportunities Australasia and South Africa 69

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71 Exchange Partners University of Western Australia University of New South Wales, University of Sydney University of Queensland University of Newcastle University of Adelaide University of Melbourne, Monash University Australia National University

72 Climate North is hotter, South is cooler Brisbane max temps ~20C in winter, ~30C in summer Melbourne known for having four seasons in one day Summer heatwaves can bring temps of >40C

73 Studying Semesters run February-June and June- November Different credit loading 4 classes a semester Heavier focus on regular workshops and tutorials Attendance can contribute to grades

74 Culture and Food Beaches and Surfing Sports Aussie Rules Football & Rugby Multicultural British/European but also Asian and Aboriginal Barbecues

75 Finances Current exchange rate: 1 AUD = 0.55 Cost of 600ml coca cola: $3.50 = 1.93 Cost of a chain restaurant meal: $25 = One week s groceries: ~ 30 Return flight from UK: Grants and Bursaries: International office travel bursary (means tested, 500 or 750) Student finance travel grant (means tested, claim back expenses after first 303)

76 Exploring Australasia Cheap flights ( Jetstar & Tiger) Trains make a change but long journeys! Lots of people will be looking for travel buddies Theme parks Beaches Zoos & Wildlife Hiking & the outback Sightseeing Great Barrier Reef

77 NEW ZEALAND New Zealand

78 Exchange Partners University of Auckland University of Canterbury

79 Climate Temperate climate similar to England land of the long white cloud Summer max temps 20-30C Winter max temps 10-15C Mild temperatures, moderately high rainfall and abundant sunshine

80 Culture and Food Maori Culture Exploring Nature Hangi (traditional maori cooking) Rugby

81 Finances Current exchange rate: 1 NZD = 0.50 Cost of 600ml coca cola: $3.50 = 1.75 Cost of a chain restaurant meal: $25 = Return flight from UK: Grants and Bursaries: International office travel bursary (means tested, 500 or 750) Student finance travel grant (means tested, claim back expenses after first 303)

82 Travel Main travel is by road (watch out for closures!) Hop-on-hop-off tour buses e.g. Kiwi Experience Some flights, ferries between North and South Islands Christchurch Lord of the Rings Locations Conservation Volunteering Glaciers Exploring Nature

83 South Africa The University of Cape Town

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89 Any Questions?