1. Working and Studying Abroad Amy Wiggins and Natalie Smith

2. What we’ll be covering…  Making the most of your time abroad  Possible obstacles and how to overcome them  Where to find work/study abroad

3. Making the most of your time abroad

4. PLAN AHEAD!  Consider your options, keeping in mind the skills you want to gain – where will you go next?  Research the country  Seek advice from other people who have worked/studied in that country  Find out about the industry/university  Budget sensibly – remember to consider medical expenses, insurance, VISA fees  Contact your doctor in advance

5. Possible Obstacles  Visas and work permits UK nationals do not need a work permit to work in any of the EU member states. Most other European countries and other countries through the world require you to have a work and residence permit. http://www.workpermit.com/ http://www.workpermit.com/  Is there an immigration quota ? Check out the local embassies and consulates in advance http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/  Are there health concerns ? Check with your GP in advance and make sure you get an immunisation booklet if you need one.  Funding – be realistic about what you can afford (travel, living expenses etc.)

6. Finding out more about specific locations…  http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living- abroad/travel-advice-by-country/ http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living- abroad/travel-advice-by-country/  http://prospects.ac.uk/working_abroad.htm http://prospects.ac.uk/working_abroad.htm  http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm

7. Studying abroad Begin planning earlier than you would for study in the UK : during your second year is the best time to begin investigating the opportunities  Australia : http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/  Europe : http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/home.jsp?language=en http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/home.jsp?language=en  USA : http://www.fulbright.org.uk/http://www.fulbright.org.uk/  Europe/Australasia/Asia: http://www.astarfuture.co.uk/ http://www.astarfuture.co.uk/

8. Studying abroad  http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/postgradmenu.htm #PGAbroad http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/postgradmenu.htm #PGAbroad  Study and do an internship together: http://www.mountbatten.org/ http://www.mountbatten.org/

9. Where to find jobs and internships abroad  Prospects country profiles ‘vacancy sources’‘vacancy sources’  Through networking in person and on LinkedInLinkedIn  http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm  Through search engines such as Google  Various companies will find you work as part of a package, but check reviews of the providers, especially if they are asking you for money

10. Any questions?