extremely competitive according to DuMond, with many students vying for a limited number of places. But placements arranged through a study abroad organization are not subject to the same limits. “We don’t have limits to the number of students who are going,” explains DuMond, “and there’s a huge variety of options of universities. For example, you may have a university in Canada that has two exchange partners in Australia whereas we have 25 different universities that students can choose from…the negative is they’re paying international student fees.”
Even if you’re enlisting the help of a study abroad organization, the process of applying and making sure you’ll get credit in your home institution will likely be similar to applying directly to another institution. While you’d still be ultimately responsible for liaising with your school and the host institution, an organization like this provides support and guidance through the enrolment process, registration, visas and even support from staff in the host country. This is particularly valuable for a novice traveller who might need more support throughout the process.
World Class University World Heritage City
Ranked among the top universities in the world and located on a parkland campus in one of the safest cities in the UK, Bath offers an outstanding environment in which to live and study. Our Bachelors, Masters and PhD programmes are centred on the development of skills for career success.
With a strong sense of community, world class sports facilities and located only 90 minutes from London by train, Bath is an ideal place in which to take the next step in your education and professional development.
Management Finding the Right Fit
To achieve your study abroad goals it is important to select a programme that is the best fi t for you. With a multitude of study abroad options available, the importance of careful advanced planning can’t be overstated. Here are some questions you should answer for yourself:
• What do you want to (or need to) study? This may, in part, determine whether you enroll in an exchange programme, apply directly to an overseas university, or enlist the help of a study abroad organization.
• What are your goals (career, learn a language, explore something new) and how will your choice help you to advance those goals?
• Are there language requirements? What is the language of instruction? Will you be required to speak the language of the host country or take a course in it as part of your programme?
•
Is it important to you to earn credit toward a university degree? If so, you will need to enquire about credit transfers, necessary documentation and any approvals re- quired by your home university very early on. Don’t ignore it until you return, assuming that credit will be automatically granted for your study abroad courses.
• Will the length and timing of the programme fi t with other academic or work-re- lated commitments and responsibilities? Are you intending to study for a semes- ter (or less), a summer, a year or a degree?
• What will it cost? There are many factors to consider here: the cost of tuition, ac- commodation (and what is included), fl ights, the cost of living in the host country, plus any incidentals (laundry, phone calls, internet access, books, fi eld trips, trans- portation, visas etc.).
• Do you prefer a small town or a big city? This can make a big diff erence in the quality of your experience. For example, if you are accustomed to small town life, a move to a very large city in a foreign country could be incredibly exciting and a terrifi c learning opportunity, or it could be completely overwhelming and pos- sibly negative. Be honest with yourself about what you are prepared to deal with.
• Can you apply for fi nancial aid? Speak with your study abroad advisor about scholarships and fi nancial assistance that may be available to you.
vergemagazine.com
BSc Accounting and Finance BSc Business and Management MSc Finance programmes MSc Innovation and Technology Management MSc International Management MSc Marketing
MSc Advanced Management Practice MBA
Engineering and Design
Aerospace and Automotive Engineering Architecture
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering
Electronic and Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Humanities & Social Sciences
Economics Education Health
International Development International Studies Interpreting and Translating Modern Languages Politics
Psychology
Social and Policy Sciences Social Work Sport and Exercise Science
Science
Biology and Biochemistry Chemistry
Computer Science Mathematics Natural Sciences
Pharmacy and Pharmacology Physics
continued p. 16
Find out more at
www.bath.ac.uk/study or contact us on international-offi
ce@bath.ac.uk. You can also contact our Canadian representatives Across the Pond on
info@studyacrossthepond.com or on 978-662-5167.
RESOURCE SERIES verge : 19
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30