Who can go abroad

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CIELCentre for International Exchange and
Languages

• Dr Annette Kratz
• (Head of Centre)
• Dr Erica Arthur
• (Study Abroad Adviser)

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Who can go abroad?

• Practically everyone at Keele
• In the past 15 years students from over 45
  different Principal Subjects, taking over 70
  different Subject Combinations have been abroad
  on exchange

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Where can I study abroad?

• At Keeles Partner Universities
• 19 in the U.S.A
• 11 in Canada
• 5 in Australia
• 1 in South Africa
• 2 in The Netherlands
• 4 in Sweden
• 1 in Iceland
• 1 in Norway
• 2 in Ireland
• 1 in Turkey

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A unique opportunity study in another part of
Europe

• Experience life in another European culture
  without having to speak another European
  language!
• Socrates grant to help with travel subsistence

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AMERICAN STUDIES(29 abroad in 2003)

• Loyola, New Orleans
• Texas, San Antonio
• Oklahoma
• UNCW
• Southern Mississippi
• Colorado State University
• Brock University, Ontario
• University of Maryland
• University of Utah
• Ball State University, Indiana

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Why should I go abroad to study?

• Its an excellent opportunity to learn new
  subjects and (gain) a different perspective on
  them as well as travel around and see a new
  country. Dont hesitate in applying
• Julie Russell, IR, Brock University

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WHAT do you get out of studying abroad?

• A challenge beyond the ordinary
• Academic development
• Personal development
• Good for your CV
• Experience of a different culture, method of
  teaching, lifestyle, perspective on things you
  have always taken for granted.

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When can I study abroad for how long?

• For one semester of your Second year - either
  first or second depending on destination
• International Relations, EALS and American
  Studies Single Honours students can spend a full
  year abroad

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What do I study?

• Replacement Semester take modules that replace
  the ones you would be studying at Keele
• Counts towards your degree in the same way as if
  you were at Keele

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How much does it cost? How do I fund my period
abroad?

• Estimate cost approx. 1500 more than here at
  Keele
• Tuition Fees paid to Keele
• Funding from
• - Student Loan/grants/bursary
• - Parental Support
• - Self support
• - Erasmus grant for studying in another part
  of the EU (433 p.m.)

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When How do I apply?

• Apply end of first semester of first year
• Competitive selection
• Candidates interviewed by Subject Tutors
• Meetings with Study Abroad Adviser and students
  who have been/are from Partner Universities

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Intercultural Communication CSP Module

• Spring Semester CSP module for intended study
  abroaders
• Need to register during Autumn semester
• Learn more about the culture you are going to!
• Be better prepared for your time overseas!
• Get credit for completing practical stages of
  application process!

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How do I find out more?

• Watch out for
• - Information Sessions
• - Study Abroad Fair
• - Emails
• Talk to the Study Abroad Adviser
• www.keele.ac.uk/ciel