- Students' top tips for the year abroad
- How to make the most of your language skills
- Advice about whether to work or study abroad
- Help with the grants are available to you, whether you're studying abroad or working abroad
- Study tips to get yourself sorted for your degree
- What sort of jobs you could do later on
- Useful online resources to practise your language skills!
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I realised, while googling 'how to avoid committing suicide while spending Christmas Day by yourself' (I am kidding... but some websites pretty much say this!) that there is a distinct lack of practical advice out there for people who, for whatever reason, are not going to be with their nearest and dearest. So here is my self-help guide.
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Funding your year abroad is a big step to finalising your plans, making sure you can afford your city and enabling you to really make the most of your time there, without worrying too much about money. Many grants and schemes are available, as well as the chance to get to grips with various other forms of money-saving ideas. Here is our definitive list of what you should keep an eye out before you whisk yourself off to other countries:
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Finding your hidden talent: extracurricular activities abroad
Written by Natacha Cullinan Friday, 16 September 2011As you’ve moved into your new city and seen (most of) the sites and made your way through the various cafés, you might feel a little...Bored. Surprising really, as you’ve just moved somewhere exciting and cool, you’re the envy of all your friends back home and you can’t seem to quite get why. Sure, you’ve done the museums, you’ve met some cool people, sorted out accommodation and you’ve even got yourself an internet connection. So now what? Although many students choose to spend their year abroad partying and going on trips, that’s not to say there isn’t time to practice something you love, in another language. Read on to find out more...
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Deciding to change your degree course, regardless of what year you’re in, is always going to be a difficult process. Stressed out as you may come to realise uni wasn’t what you expected - or worse still - out on your year abroad and finding out you’d rather study there than back home. What options are open to you should you wish to change or switch your degree? What should you look out for?Published in Advice & TipsTags -
Students planning on taking a year abroad can take advantage of funding and grants, whether they are working or studying overseas during their time away. As well as the Erasmus study grant, Leonardo scheme and other sources of funding, Student Finance can help finances along the year abroad.Published in Money Matters
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I’ve been here for pretty much two months now and I’ve got to say, it feels more like 2 weeks! So much has happened and everything feels like such a blur… But I’ve got to say I’ve learnt a lot (not necessarily in an academic context!) so I think a little do/don’t list might be the most effective way of getting my points across!
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As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to receive a grant for your time away at a a participating Erasmus institution (work or study). The grant is paid through your home institution and aims to subsidise part of your year abroad. You are still entitled to receive your usual financial support outside of this grant, as you need to bear in mind that it may not cover all of your costs. It is non-refundable and free, and as such, it is wise for all UK Erasmus students should apply for one!
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You had your hopes set on getting an iPad and the time has finally come - there it lies before you, twinkling away with its brand new screen, the smell of polystyrene washing off your face as you tackle the beast with your fingertips. Except you feel something’s missing - and you’re right - you’re in need of some apps, to make it just that little bit more special, more personal, more you. But, which to choose?Published in Study Tips -
YAP: the Year Abroad Project guide
Written by Adam SearsMost students planning on taking a year abroad will have to provide some form of coursework for their home university, as their term away ends. Some universities require a dissertation or thesis on a particular cultural aspect, whereas others will ask their students to produce a YAP (Year Abroad Project).Published in Study Tips -
How to turn your hobbies and interests into an A grade
Written by Paul Harris Tuesday, 05 April 2011As you’re making your way through the school curriculum, you may be thinking about exams, revision and where to start; as Easter approaches, students rush back home to flick through textbooks and Powerpoint slides to cram in vital information for the upcoming examinations. How do you turn your hobbies into activities that will guarantee you an A-grade, whilst still having fun? Here is our tried-and-tested technique to securing good marks by doing stuff you enjoy...Published in Study Tips
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