1. Study Abroad!? “Erasmus & U21” International Student Exchange Coordinator: Dr. Andrew Parkes http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~ajp/ajp@cs.nott.ac.uk

2. Why Study Abroad? “ Graduates who have studied abroad more appealing to businesses. UK graduates are missing out on high-flying international jobs because fewer of them are choosing to study abroad as part of their degree. New research presented today by the Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE) found that international businesses are increasingly seeking graduates who have a global awareness, particularly those who have the initiative to study overseas as part of their learning. Graduates who have studied abroad tend to be more culturally aware, able to work in multicultural teams and move around the world as part of their career.” Guardian Newspaper. October 16 2008.

3. Why Study Abroad? Relevant, marketable skills Enhanced Career prospects Cultural experience Personal reasons Fun!

4. Options? Usually spend 1 or 2 semesters abroad in 2 nd or 3 rd year Usually spend 1 or 2 semesters abroad in 2 nd or 3 rd year You do equivalent modules abroad and they count towards Nottingham degree. You do equivalent modules abroad and they count towards Nottingham degree. Three main avenues: Three main avenues: 1. Erasmus (formerly “Socrates”) 2. Universitas 21 (“U21”) 3. (University of Nottingham in Ningbo or Malaysia)

5. Konstanz Lund (en) You are here Zaragoza Toulouse Lyon Ghent Erasmus Consider registering for relevant language module now! Yeditepe (en)

6. Universitas 21 (U21) All taught in English All taught in English Entry is competitive Entry is competitive Study abroad in 3 rd year Study abroad in 3 rd year Start to apply in autumn of 2 nd year Start to apply in autumn of 2 nd year Links with Links with University of Hong Kong, China University of Hong Kong, China University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

7. UBC Campus (U21)

8. Visit: http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~ajp/exchange/ Contact me if interested! Do not delay too long – there are application deadlines. Study Abroad Fair: Wednesday 16 th November http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~ajp/exchange/ Dr. Andrew Parkes ajp@cs.nott.ac.uk