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Study Abroad as an Exchange Student

Study Abroad as an Exchange Student. Allison Handley Exchange Administrator Recruitment and International Office. Study or Work in Europe under Erasmus . Strathclyde is very active in this Programme 300 + students go to Europe each year. Erasmus is organised by department/subject area

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Study Abroad as an Exchange Student

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  1. Study Abroad as an Exchange Student Allison Handley Exchange Administrator Recruitment and International Office

  2. Study or Work in Europe under Erasmus • Strathclyde is very active in this Programme • 300+ students go to Europe each year. • Erasmus is organised by department/subject area • Erasmus mobility grants available • Classes often conducted in English

  3. International Exchange (beyond Europe) • Co-ordinated by the Recruitment and International Office • University-wide agreements which enable you to study in :- • USA • Canada • Mexico • Australia • New Zealand • Hong Kong • Singapore

  4. International Exchange • 100+ students participate each year – growing competition for places. • £4,500 per semester (to cover visa, flights, accommodation & food, insurance, books etc) • Self funding apart from a limited number of travel grants

  5. How does it work ? • Attend a partner University and take compatible classes • Usually in your 3rdyear for one or two semesters • Examination results returned to Strathclyde • Complete your degree at Strathclyde • Study abroad may be voluntary or compulsory • Exchange very popular amongst Engineering and Business students

  6. Benefits of study abroad • Fantastic Personal Experience • boosts self confidence and personal development • understanda new culture • learn a new language • meet people of all nationalities • “highlight of my degree” • Excellent Career Development Opportunity • add international dimension to degree • study your subject in a different environment and from a different perspective • Often gets you interviews • Makes you ‘stand out from the crowd’

  7. What next? • Check the Recruitment and International Office website http://www.strath.ac.uk/rio/exchangestudyabroad/goingabroad/ • Research the opportunities available • Mention to Adviser of Study/Erasmus Co-ordinator in first year • Keep grades as high as possible and avoid resits • Start budgeting for it

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