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The Year Abroad: Maximising and promoting its real value. Sandra Morris The University of Edinburgh International Office. Some Facts and Figures The University of Edinburgh’s Exchanges 2 Exchange programmes (international and ERASMUS) 220 exchange partners 28 different countries
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Sandra Morris The University of Edinburgh International Office
Some Facts and Figures The University of Edinburgh’s Exchanges 2 Exchange programmes (international and ERASMUS) 220 exchange partners 28 different countries Around 600+ students each year 44 different disciplines
Exchange Numbers 2008-2009 433 2009-2010 497 2010-2011 568 2011-2012 645 2012-2013 647 +50%
University of Edinburgh • Some Possible Differences • Structure of Language degree • Composition of student body • Involvement of students • Use of ERASMUS OM Funds • Reciprocity
Language Study at the University of Edinburgh • 4 Year Honours programme • Residence Abroad is integrated into degree – not an “extra” year • Residence Abroad is completed in 3rd Year of degree • Residence Abroad can be through a study period ( minimum of 30 weeks for single honours) • Residence can include study or work abroad
3rd Year Single Honours • (i) Language Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits) • MEL Year Abroad work (40 credits) • MEL Dissertation preparation (20 credits) • 3rd Year Joint Honours (2 Languages) • (i) Language A Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits) • Language B Acquisition through residence/study abroad (40 credits) • MEL Dissertation preparation or ECTS 20 credit course(20 credits) • 3rd Year Joint Honours (1 Language and 1 other subject) • (i) Language Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits) • Year abroad work for other subject (40 credits) • MEL Dissertation preparation or ECTS 20 credit course(20 credits)
Composition of Student Body International student cohort (circa 30%) Already mobile UK students Approximately 80% of UG students are not local
Involvement of Students Tandem – Language Café, Speed Lingua
Involvement of Students eXchange 360
Involvement of Students Want to Learn a Language?
Involvement of Students Student Ambassadors
Use of OM Funds 60,000 EUROs Staff Promotion materials