Outgoing exchange Hege and Hanne BI’s strategy for outgoing exchange Activities Student information Shared experiences
The year in brief: Preperation for exchange Information meetings(all BI campuses), number of places …. Exchange Fair, Application deadline 1 February Application process Offers, changes, nominations, applications, course approval. Acceptance information Student Exchange Seminar x 2 Learning Agreements Web,brochures,newsletters,conferences, etc.
International Student Exchange Programme Bachelor students
Student Exchange Opportunity to take a semester at one of BI’s partner universities More than160 partners in around 45 countries Guidance and help from the International Relations Office Application deadline: 1 February, and rolling admission until 1 August
Why Exchange? International experience International network Improved language skills Cultural experience New academic impulses Social experience Makes you unique International network Friends for life
North America Vancouver Toronto Florida Austin Michigan USA Acknowledged universities Few places, high interest Time consuming application and visa process Canada Acknowledged universities Some more places No visa required for Norwegian students Montreal Texas
Europa Lithuaina Poland Germany France Belgium Italy England Slovenia Switzerland Hungary Endless possibilities Erasmus Scholarship Important trading partners Exciting history and culture Irland Nederland Portugal Spain Greece RomaniaRussia Turkey Estonia The Netherlands
The Nordic Countries Finland International environment Great networking possibilities Good job opportunities Denmark Sweden Island
South-America Mexico Chile Peru Language barrier Fascinating culture Adventurous
Asia Completely different culture Far away New impulses Rapidly becoming a more important trading partner China Japan Thailand South-Korea Taiwan Kazakhstan
Australia and New Zealand Popular destination Few places, many applicants Exciting, but consider alternative destinations Auckland Melbourne Adelaide Perth Sydney
Information sources Library at the International Relations Office Previous Student reports (online) and success stories from former exch.students Exchange students at BI The International Relations Office in B3
Acceptance criterias Recommended GPA: C or better, no pending subjects Satisfactory skills in foreign language (must be documented) Letter of motivation (in English) CV (in English)
Application process 1.Online application by 1 February. Make a prioritised list of universities Make yourself familiar with the schools you select (web) Accept exchange offer, BI nominates to host university 2.You submit an application directly to your host institution 3. Course selection and approval before you leave for exchange
Shared Experiences -Application, GPA/motivation -Nominations – twice a year? -Pending subjects -Withdrawal -Recommendation letters and language tests -Communication to students, deadlines, course approval -Failed courses – retakes -Letter of recommendation -Welcome home seminar? (debriefing) -New agreements -”Moveon” or other systems? -Facebook -Other?