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externally funded scholarships which are available on the basis of academic merit. There are also scholarships offered by some of our exchange partner universities and other bodies. You can find information about all of these by visiting:
www.essex.ac.uk/studyabroad. In addition, in some cases Student Finance England will reimburse UK students for costs such as air fare and health insurance. If you are from the UK, you will also eligible for a higher rate of student loan when studying abroad.
The marks you obtain abroad will contribute towards your final degree class. In many cases it is possible to study abroad and still graduate within three years, although in some cases it is necessary to add a fourth year. The four-year BA and some of the four-year LLB courses involve a year of study abroad; the four-year BSc courses sometimes involve study abroad and/or an industrial placement year.
Do I need to speak a
foreign language? Although a small number of study abroad placements require knowledge of another language, the majority do not. Universities in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand obviously teach in English, but this is also true of many of our European and other partners. The table opposite shows the countries which can be visited and whether teaching is in English or the local language.
If you are studying a modern language course and are a native speaker of English and attended secondary school in the UK, you will have the option of spending your year abroad as a teaching assistant in a school. Placements are available in numerous European countries, as well as several countries in Latin America, in Quebec, the French West Indies, and Senegal.
For more information on study abroad opportunities at Essex, please visit:
www.essex.ac.uk/studyabroad.
Study abroad is an excellent opportunity for personal development.
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Robyn Forsyth, second-year
BA Philosophy student, Haringey, London
Robyn was awarded a full scholarship from the Chinese government to study for two years in China. She is currently living in Beijing, studying Mandarin and philosophy at Peking University.
I have always been interested in travelling, so when the opportunity came up to study somewhere as exciting as China, there was little that could persuade me not to. When you live in Beijing, you are never alone; people are so friendly, always willing to help you, even if you stop them on the street.
There are also many other international students from all over the world who are in exactly the same position as you and so any concerns you have are recognised by others and quickly resolved. When I arrived I took a Chinese proficiency test which enabled me to be put in a class which perfectly suited my abilities. This has been extremely beneficial as I am studying at a pace which I am comfortable with.
My favourite experience so far has definitely been meeting so many people from such diverse and interesting backgrounds. Although the UK is diverse, people in China have such a different way of life – from their jobs to their way of dining. I am also enjoying trying so many different new flavours!
Study abroad profile
I would definitely encourage anyone considering studying abroad to forget their doubts and go for it! Being at university is the perfect time to have such an amazing adventure and there is just so much to learn and discover. It could really be a life changing experience as it strengthens how you see yourself and where you come from, as well as widening your own opinions and lessening the strong impact those stereotypes of other countries can have on you.
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