GEM DISCOVERER INFORMATION SESSION LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMME (LIP) 22 JAN 2014 LT 1

GEM DISCOVERER INFORMATION SESSION LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMME (LIP) 22 JAN 2014 LT 1

OVERVIEW 1. Benefits of LIP 2. Types of LIP Programmes: Exchange V S Fee-Paying 3. Selection Criteria 4. How do I Apply? 5. Financial Assistance 6. How to Contact Us?

BENEFITS OF LIP Enhance Career Prospects Complement language studies in NTU Deepen personal appreciation of a language Gain insights into another culture Learning in a multi-cultural class Keeping your mind sharp and active

TYPES OF LIP PROGRAMMES LIP Exchange Fee Paying

Exchange Programs Main Features 1. Tuition Fee Waived 2. Limited Vacancies 3. More Competitive

Fee Paying Programs Main Features 1. Tuition Fee Not Waived 2. More Vacancies 3. Diverse Courses

LANGUAGES OFFERED LIP Mandarin Japanese French Spanish Arabic

Interesting Facts about Chinese Language Chinese is the oldest written language in the world roughly 6000 years of history. Around 1 billion people speak Mandarin Chinese around the world. Mandarin Chinese is also one of the six official languages used by the United Nations.

Xiamen University Course name Type of programme Number of vacancies Location 1) Oral Chinese Class 2) China Study Programme Exchange only 15 exchange spots available Xiamen, China Duration 30 June to 25 July 2014 Cost 3,200 RMB for Oral Chinese Class (SGD 680) 5,600 RMB for China Study Programme (SGD 1200) Credit transfer scheme Up to 8 AUs may be awarded, subject to the school's approval. Course matching required.

National Taiwan University Course name Type of programme Location Chinese Language & Culture @ NTU Fee paying only Taipei City, Taiwan Duration Session I: 1 July to 29 July 2014 Cost 2,700 USD (SGD 3460) Credit transfer scheme Up to 8 AUs may be awarded, subject to the school's approval. Course matching required.

Interesting Fact about Japanese Language Japanese is considered the most complex written language in the world. In order to get barely by, you need to learn all of the Hiragana and Katakana and at least a few hundred Kanji. Japanese uses a vast amount of foreign loan words ( 外来語 [gairaigo] - literally words from outside). You ll constantly hear familiar nouns and adjectives. Perhaps the best-known Japanese literary form outside Japan is the Haiku. With its simple 5-7-5 syllabic structure and origins within Zen Buddhism

Akita International University Course name Type of programme Number of vacancies Location Summer Program (Japanese Language) Exchange only 12 Akita City, Japan Duration 16 June to 25 July 2014 Cost JPY 145,000 (includes room and board, and activities) (SGD1780) Credit transfer scheme 6 AUs towards the UE upon successful completion. No course matching required.

Waseda University Course name Type of programme Number of vacancies Location Duration Short-term Japanese Program Fee paying only 20 for 3 Week Program 10 for 6 Week Program Tokyo, Japan 3 Week Program 20 June to 10 July 2014 6 Week Program 20 June to 31 July 2014 Cost Tuition Fees: 3 weeks programme: 130 000 JPY (SGD 1600) 6 weeks programme: 240 000 JPY (SGD 2950) Credit transfer scheme Up to 8 AUs may be awarded, subject to the school's approval. Course matching required.

Interesting Facts about French Language Official language in 29 countries. A romance language descended from Latin. French is still a working language of the UN, the EU, and dozens of international organizations including the International Red Cross committee, International Labor Organization, Amnesty International, and Doctors without Borders.

Sciences Po Course name French and Social Sciences Programme 2014 Type of programme Fee paying only Location Paris, France Duration 4 July to 1 August 2014 Cost Tuition Fee: 2,100 Euros or S$3650 Credit transfer scheme Course Matching is Needed

Interesting Facts about Spanish Language Spoken by more than a third of the world s population. Second/Third most spoken language in the world. More native Spanish speakers than English.

Catholic University San Antonio (UCAM) Course name Spanish for Foreigners Type of programme Fee paying only Location Murcia, Spain Duration July 2014 (Dates to be announced) Students can select a 2 Week or 3 Week Programme Cost 2 Week Programme 1, 200 Euros (SGD 2200) 3 Week Programme 1, 500 Euros (SGD 2600) Security Deposit 200 Euros (refundable on last day) (SGD 350) Credit transfer scheme The fees stated here are inclusive of apartment or homestay accommodation (both are at the same cost). The fees do not include air fare or transfer from the airport. Course Matching Is Needed

Interesting Facts about Arabic Language Arabic is the written and spoken language of more than 150 million inhabitants of the Arab world. Arabic is the scared language of Muslims. Before the dissension of the Quran, Arabic was chiefly an oral language. It is the chief prayer language for Muslims. The earliest form of Arabic literature is Poetry.

Tel Aviv University Course name Type of programme Location Basic Arabic Fee paying only Tel Aviv, Israel Duration 16 June to 15 July 2014 Cost Tuition + application fee: $2,110 USD (SGD 2700) Credit transfer scheme Up to 8 AUs may be awarded, subject to the school's approval. Course matching required.

SELECTION CRITERIA Exchange Fee-Paying Min. cgpa 2.5 Min. cgpa 2.5 Overseas Exposure Record Not Applicable Priority for Singapore citizens and PRs Not Applicable

SO I MEET THE CGPA CUT-OFF 1. Your school reserves the right to reject your application due to disciplinary or other academic reasons 2. Does not guarantee you a spot in the program of your choice as it is subject to available vacancies. 3. You must also meet the entry requirements of the host university and/or courses.

NTU APPLICATION KEY DATES ONLINE APPLICATION 14 Jan - 28 Jan FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION 14 Jan - 28 Jan SHORTLISTING 4 Feb 18 Feb OFFERS 20 Feb onwards

Stage 2: Shortlisting Stage 3: Offers Stage 1: Application 23

14 28 Jan Calendar & Courses Budget Stage 1: Application Credit Transfer Policy Financial Aid Application 24

4 Feb 18 Feb Stage 2: Selection Do not apply to Host University before OGEM confirms placement Contact OGEM for assistance 25

Offers from 20 Feb onwards Course Matching? Verify budget and calendar before accepting $500 Stage 3: Offers Travel Planning Apply to Host University after OGEM confirms placement Visa and Air Tickets 26

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Applicable For Award (in SGD) 1. Your school reserves the right 3,000 to (Work reject & Study) All your 500 (Short Term Programs) application due to disciplinary or other Up to 5000 for Asia academic reasons Up to 10,000 for Rest of World Ng Bok Eng Scholarship OSP Loans All Capped at 3000 for foreigner and PR 2. Does not guarantee you a spot in the program of your choice as it is subject to available vacancies. PSEA All Up to the maximum of the account Temasek Foundation - LEaRN Outbound Awards Work and Study Up to 4,800 3. You must also meet the entry requirements of the host university For Supported Markets and/or In courses. IE Singapore (YTP Market Immersion) Work & Study Prelude Summer Studies 100 200 per week of programme By invitation only and applicable to Singaporeans and SPRs.

GEM-D AWARDS (NEW!) Financial Aid Applicable For Award Value (in SGD) Selection Criteria 1. Academic Merit (min of 3.5) 2. Priority given to those who apply for the following destinations. a. Prelude Chongqing University GEM-D Awards (Offered by OGEM) All GEM-D Programs 500 per award for all programs b. Work & Study c. Summer Studies (Asia) All China-bound programs KAIST (South Korea) d. Summer Studies (Europe) Vienna University of Economics Telecom Business School 3. Not a scholarship recipient 4. Promote GEM Discoverer upon your return

How to Contact Us? Dates: Mondays to Fridays Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm Address: Temp Office behind Student Services Centre Level 2 Email: gemdiscoverer@ntu.edu.sg Website: http://global.ntu.edu.sg/gmp/gemdiscoverer Facebook: NTU GEM Discoverer

QUIZ

National Taiwan University s Chinese Language & Culture Programme will run from 1 July 29 July 2014 t / f

The GEM-D Awards are valued at $500 each. It is bond free and given on the basis of academic merit. Priority will be given to those going to selected destinations. t / f

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