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Study Abroad. Anne Pitman Study Abroad Manager International Office October 2012. Why Study Abroad ?. Enhance your employability – impress employers Broaden your academic and personal horizons Discover a new culture and see your own culture differently
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Study Abroad Anne Pitman Study Abroad Manager International Office October 2012
Why Study Abroad ? • Enhance your employability – impress employers • Broaden your academic and personal horizons • Discover a new culture and see your own culture differently • Study different things in a different way • Boost your confidence • Make new friends
When can I go ? • 3rd year of a 4-year degree programme
Where can I go ? Australia Wollongong University, Greater Sydney Region Griffith University, Brisbane
Where can I go ? Singapore Singapore Management University
Where can I go ? Canada Carleton University, Ottawa
Where can I go ? USA University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut
What do I Study? • Four modules per semester • All modules must be approved • Write a ‘log’ feeding back about each module • Comparative dissertation in your final year • Makes up 1/7th of your degree award
How much will it cost ? • 50% Tuition fees payable to Exeter • NO TUITION FEES to host institution • Eligible for student loan • Return air fare • Travel and Health insurance • Visa • Housing, food and living expenses • Spending money !
What do I need to do now ? • You must achieve 60% average in order to apply • Research the institutions available • Look at the courses available • Talk to your family/friends
How do I apply ? • Submit completed application form to the College Office by Monday 5 November • Applicants will be shortlisted and interviews conducted in late November • Successful applicants will be allocated places by the School of Law • Successful applicants should send two academic references to Tim Rushforth by 1 February 2013
What happens next ? • Application form for host institution issued in February • Application form to be completed by 1 March • Pre-departure Meeting held in May • Acceptance received from host institution • GO AWAY !
Contacts Tim Rushforth, College Office t.rushforth@exeter.ac.uk Dr Greta Bosch, School of Law g.s.bosch@exeter.ac.uk www.exeter.ac.uk/international/abroad/exchange/where/