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INDEX Why Study Abroad? 3 Study Abroad Office contacts 5 Between Application and Departure Flowchart outlining stages of application 6 Host University Application forms & Practical Steps 7 Get Networking 9 Researching your host university 10 Health & Disability Information 11 Medical declaration, including mental health declaration Disability related funding Health Advice 14 Insurance Requirements 15 Health Insurance; including the EHIC Leeds University Policy Travel Insurance Visas and Immigration 17 Specifics for students going to Turkey and France Financial Matters 19 Tuition Fees Scholarships The Erasmus Grant Funding from your LEA Additional funding for language study Student Loans Money Management 23 Pre-sessional Language Courses 24 Erasmus Intensive Language Courses Language Courses provided by partner universities Spanish Summer School Academic Matters 26 School advice Types of degree programme which include a period overseas Module Selection/ credit load Learning Contracts Differences to Expect at your Host Institution 30 Checklist 31 Annex 1: Study Abroad Coordinators at the University of Leeds 32 Annex 2: Foreign Embassies in the UK/UK Embassies Abroad 36 Annex 3: Copies of Documents 37 2 Page
Why Study Abroad? The opportunity to genuinely immerse yourself in another culture and be more than just a traveller in a particular country is rare and provides you with not only unforgettable experiences and memories, but also practical language skills and personal contacts that you can benefit from for years to come. The University of Leeds is committed to internationalising the experience of its students and recognises the key benefits of Study Abroad for its graduates, both on a personal and a professional level. If you choose to Study Abroad, the University continues to offer the support and assistance you may require throughout your time away from Leeds. The decision to Study Abroad is an important one, not least because of the increased financial burden of adding an additional year of study to your undergraduate degree. It is important to make the decision with a clear idea of the benefits to you personally and every individual student will have a different set of priorities against which these benefits can be measured. For some the opportunity to study their subject in a different academic environment is key, and for others the opportunity to study in another language and interact with students of different nationalities is the real attraction – and of course nobody can deny the appeal of being able to visit New York or the Alps at the weekend after a hard week of lectures. Most students return from their year abroad as more mature, focused individuals and evidence suggests that their renewed motivation helps them achieve good marks in their final degree. In addition to this, your knowledge of a neighbouring society will most likely equip you with the confidence and skills to work elsewhere in the European Union or further afield in future years. The majority of students who take part in the Study Abroad programme have recognition of their participation added to their degree title (e.g. BSc Biochemistry (European)) thereby providing them with a qualification that enhances their CV and employability. What is the Erasmus Programme? Erasmus, named after a Dutch humanist and theologian, Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466 - 1536), is the European Commission's programme for Higher Education and HE/FE students, teachers and institutions. It was introduced in 1987 with the aim of increasing student mobility within the European Community, subsequently including the European Economic Area countries and the Candidate Country of Turkey. The Erasmus programme provides funding to enable students to undertake periods of study in other European universities as part of their degree. The British Council was appointed the UK National Agency for Erasmus in the UK in 2007. The university has over 150 European exchange partners, and is able to offer placements in institutions in most European countries. Over 1 million students have participated on an Erasmus exchange. Student quotes “I think that every student should take the opportunity for studying abroad… it is an opportunity not to be missed. From the new learning advantages to the people and places you see, it makes your overall university experience complete… and one to remember!” David Redfern (Theology and Religious Studies): Charles University Prague, Czech Republic “Taking the year abroad is one of the best decisions I‟ve ever made. More people should consider it!” John Greenall (Mathematics): Copenhagen, Denmark 3
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