Study abroad experience: a student s view
Programme Study abroad opportunities Dorottya Fekete Erasmus and Korea Summer School Stuart Tucker Tec de Monterrey, MEXICO Mario Washington-Ihieme Hong Kong University, CHINA Rosa Brandon Monash University, AUSTRALIA Kathryn Bancroft University of Connecticut, USA Georgina Hill - University of Nottingham China Ningbo, CHINA Amarpreet Sindhar University of Nottingham Malaysia, MALAYSIA Talk from Korea University after this presentation
Opportunities University-wide exchange programme Inter-campus exchange programme Erasmus School exchanges Summer Schools
Where to go Study abroad website www.nottingham.ac.uk/study abroad Factsheets and country pages FAQ document Finance webpage Events webpage School academic adviser Peer advisers Drop in sessions Facebook and twitter
Deadlines University-wide exchange Friday 8 January 2016 Inter-campus exchange Friday 5 February Erasmus & School exchanges Check with School for deadlines APPLY NOW!
Dorottya Fekete MSci International Relations and Global Issues The University of Vienna, Austria Korea University International Summer Campus
Fears? Poor social life Lower grades Living costs will be expensive Communication problems, different language Not enough time to see everything
Solutions Joining groups on social media sites Reaching out to people, taking the initiative Networking: asking friends and students who have been to the destination for advise Setting up priorities
Application for Erasmus Through own department 300 words personal statement Module list
Application for Summer School Through the International Office Online application Personal and academic reasons for studying abroad
Arrival Erasmus: separate arrival of students from October, end of September Summer School Opening ceremony Various activities, such as cheerleading practice Welcome package: timetables, maps, course descriptions
University of Vienna and Korea University International atmosphere: international students and lecturers Located in the middle of a lively capital Different method of assessment Cultural activities, fieldtrips
Highlights Parks Museums Fieldtrips Food
Travel in Vienna Train connection to major Central and Eastern European cities, such as: Bratislava Budapest Prague Munich
Travel in Korea low-cost flights to Japan and China train or bus connection to other cities DMZ tour
Thoughts after return More places I would want to see Friends all around the world Stories to tell
Stuart Tucker: International Relations 1 year at Tec de Monterrey Querétaro, Mexico
Before leaving Would I be accepted? Visas, insurance, flights etc. Which campus to choose Accommodation Being away from my girlfriend What would it actually feel like?
Arriving Flew in to Mexico city Sorting out housing Welcome week Loads of other internationals UNESCO World Heritage site (centro histórico)
El Tec Facilities, sports, extracurricular classes Different teaching and assessment style Great academics with different specialisations International office support team
Travelling Lucha libre Tequila Beaches, mountains Ruins: Teotihuacán, Tenochtitlán Palenque, Chichén Itzá, Tulum Colonial towns (lots of)
Looking back Great memories Far improved Spanish New friends Different perspective Confidence Food: chilaquiles, tacos, gorditas, elotes, tortas, pastor, carne asada.
Mario Washington-Ihieme BSc Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience (International Study) The University of Hong Kong
Why Hong Kong? Personal Close connections Experience a new culture Travelling Sky Scanner was my friend Fears & Misconceptions Finance Language Barrier When I come back all my friends would have graduated!
Applying Apply directly to HKU/City U and wait for offer letter Accommodation On/Off Campus Residential Colleges) Jockey Club Student Village III) First come first served apply ASAP Student visa application
Arrival Term starts first week of September arrive a week before International Welcome week Meet other exchange students Explore Hong Kong!
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Located on Hong Kong Island Oldest university in Hong Kong International community is very large Mixture of both local students and international students Teaching styles different: Compulsory Weekly tutorials Large emphasis on group work and coursework Reading week both semesters Exams before Christmas holidays and in May
Travelling Destinations include: China Macau Japan Korea Singapore Malaysia Taiwan
Travelling
Reflection: Reverse culture shock More prepared for final year Gain International Perspective + have international friends for life
Rosa Brandon BA Geography 1 Semester at Monash University Melbourne, Australia
My Misconceptions: The people I would meet Being so far away I wouldn t cope One semester wouldn t be long enough Missing out in Nottingham Costs were too high My reality: Very multicultural True independence Made some of my best friends Had the most incredible time Got a job
Applying Choosing which Universities to apply to Online application Getting an offer Applying to that University Signing a learning agreement and making a study plan Visa Accommodation
Monash University South East Suburbs Field trips Continued assessment Different student lifestyle
Travelling Great Ocean Road Sydney Newcastle Brisbane Fraser Island Airlie Beach Magnetic Island Cairns Tasmania
What I gained from studying abroad: A new perspective Confidence and independence Social awareness and sensitivity Work experience Travel experience Friends all over the world International career prospects
Student Experience, North America The University of Connecticut Kathryn Bancroft BA English
Fears Visa and paperwork Homesickness Making friends
Arrival Early January Heathrow to Boston Peter Pan Bus to UConn, Storrs Orientation day Start university
The University of Connecticut
East- Coast of USA Top 20 public school in USA Rural location Close to Boston and New York
Student Life Global House Sports, sports and more sports! School pride and spirit. Spring Weekend Student Union
Travel New York Boston Providence Connecticut Coast Miami Washington D.C Montreal, Canada
Reflections More independence and confidence, the form filling is definitely worth it! Made friends from all over the world. Stand out from the crowd in the job marketdo something different with your degree. Appreciate the things you missed.
Georgina Hill French and Contemporary Chinese Studies Erasmus Work Placement, Paris Intercampus Exchange, Ningbo, China
Before I went Fears: Trouble communicating Worried about how to meet people in a new city Finding accommodation
Arrival Ningbo airport pickup, registration for uni and accommodation, induction program Paris 11/19/2015 Event Name and Venue 48
Ningbo Much smaller campus All lectures taught in English Lots of clubs and events to participate in International Office really helpful Friendly campus 11/19/2015 Event Name and Venue 49
Travelling Lots of opportunities Ningbo travel club Shanghai, Nanjing, local hot springs, Erasmus trips Strasbourg, Belgian Christmas Markets Spring Festival, after term ends 11/19/2015 Event Name and Venue 50
Since coming home Can t wait to go abroad again lots of international friends Much more confident
Amarpreet Sindhar Pharmacy (MPharm) University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC)
What fears did I have? New culture Was the course structured the same as it is in the UK? Missing out on experiences with friends/family Financial worries Finding friends to travel with might be difficult
Travelling Buses/trains/flights within Malaysia Flights to Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore & many more! Cheap and easy to book
What did I get out of the experience? Confidence Made new friends Travelled to different countries Independence Experience new cultures Unforgettable memories