2. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY

3. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY WHY STUDY/WORK ABROAD? A different cultural experience A new perspective to student studies Adds significant value to your CV Develop great skills e.g. a language An international network of friends It is great fun!

4. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY WHERE? - Europe The EU Erasmus+ programme >3 million students have participated UWS has over 100 partners across Europe Work or study elsewhere in Europe Funding available!

5. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY When? – Europe Usually during 3 rd year of U/G Degree P/G mobility also possible Anything from 3 to 12 months study placement Anything from 2 to 12 months work placement Fully accredited as part of your studies

6. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY What does it cost? – Europe Eligible students receive an Erasmus+ grant which differs from country to country No tuition fees required for your host university Still eligible for student loans and SAAS where applicable (You are still an UWS student)

7. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY Anywhere else? There are other opportunities to study or work abroad that are not part of the Erasmus+ Programme e.g. USA UWS Schools have a number of links that could provide an opportunity for you Speak to the School to learn more

8. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY Why Not? Language!- Teaching in English is widespread and language learning support is available Finance!- Help is available Personal (going on your own)!- Go in a group

9. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY What Next? In the first instance; Speak to your School Erasmus Coordinator Speak to your Programme Leader Speak to Family/Friends Attend any Information Sessions THEN GO! GO !GO

10. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY International Centre contacts NameRoleE mail contact Norman MacMillanRegional Manager (Europe) norman.macmillan@uws.ac.uk Victoria Arkwell International Centre Coordinator victoria.arkwell@uws.ac.uk Erasmus MailboxGeneral e mail address erasmus@uws.ac.uk

11. DREAMING / BELIEVING / ACHIEVING A 21ST CENTURY UNIVERSITY School contacts NameRoleE mail contact Richard ThackerErasmus Coordinator Richard.thacker@uws.ac.uk Marianne McLarenSchool Coordinator Marianne.mclaren@uws.ac.uk