Language Practice 5 sp Information for

What are the requirements? At least 8 weeks in an English-speaking country (can be 2 x 4 weeks); Integrate with local life, both socially and linguistically So: NOT language courses or tourism A written (5-6 page) report in English

Work: As an au pair, nanny, etc. In a hotel, etc. Volunteer work Camp Counselors USA (with children 7-16): 9-11 weeks; free food and accommodation + pocket money Requires good health insurance Work & Travel (Australia) Etc. Look in the folders of language practice reports … Make use of any personal contacts you have …

Finding a job abroad – useful links (CIMO): (Allianssi) (work placement in Ireland) (official UK agency)

Study (1): Exchange programmes ISEP (USA) ISEP Multilateral (Canada, South Africa) Bilateral agreements 6 universities in USA University of Washington, Seattle Utica College California State University, Long Beach Presbyterian College Not available in : Fort Lewis College, Durango University at Albany, State University of New York The deadline for applications is 15 th November for next year The deadline is 16 th March for the following spring term

Study (1): Bilateral agreements 6 universities in Australia (see International Office Guide for details) 1 each in Canada, South Africa, New Zealand N.B. Places are not always available The deadline for applications is in February

Study (2): Specific exchange opportunity IUPUI: Indiana University / Purdue University in Indianapolis Two summer internship positions in the Centre for Intercultural Communications Student counselling, office work, corpus compilation, etc. Particularly suitable for those with linguistics-related interests The deadline for applications is February Anyone who is interested should contact me for further details.

Study (3) : ERASMUS exchange agreements with four British universities: University of Wales, Bangor – 1 place / 5 months (ELit) University of Glasgow – 3 places / 9 months (ELang) University of York – 3 places / 5 months (ELit) Nottingham Trent University – 2 places / 5 months (ELit) The deadline for applications is mid-March You can usually take courses in other departments; but your study plan must be accepted by the Head of Department.

Study (4): If you are interested in applying to study abroad, you should: Consult Guide för studier utomlands – available on the International Office web page.Guide för studier utomlands International Office Contact Harriet Klåvus / Monica Nylund in the International Office. For general study opportunities in the EU, refer to: The best time to do this is: NOW.

What to do next … Consult the English Dept. pages (to be updated shortly) at: Look at previous language practice reports Talk to students who have recently completed LP Check the Department noticeboard Visit the International Office Check English-language newspapers, etc. Check university web pages on the internet for details of courses offered.

Grants from the Donner Fund

Applying for a Donner grant (1) Deadline for application: end of February Application form from Sonja during February. Detailed plan required: Where are you going? What will you be doing? How long / where will you stay? What will it cost? – itemized list of estimated expenses Consult the English Dept. pages at:

Applying for a Donner grant (2) Donner money can cover: Travel expenses Living expenses (including rent at your place of work / study – but NOT in Finland during your absence) Travel insurance Placement fees (e.g. for Allianssi) Tuition - but NOT for language courses, and NOT necessarily full university fees Donner money cannot cover: Clothes, books, food, recreational activities, international student card Grants from other sources (e.g. Erasmus, ISEP) must be calculated into the sum you apply for NB: Keep all receipts: needed for report to Stiftelsen when you return.

Good luck!