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My degree is in Theology. That’s it, just plain Theology. (If you’re wondering, no, I don’t want to be a nun). But the last place you’d imagine a theology degree to take you is up a mountain, on the back of a dog sled, atop ten feet of snow, in temperatures of minus thirty, hidden in deepest, darkest Quebec. And yet, with the study abroad option, that is exactly where I ended up three quarters of the way into my humble theology degree. And I wouldn’t have it any other way!
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Ten ways that studying abroad enhanced my Geography degree
Written by Meera Ved Thursday, 25 October 2012Meera is a third year Geography student at King’s College London, and spent a semester of her year abroad studying at The National University of Singapore (NUS). Here are ten ways that studying abroad enhanced her degree...Published in Not a linguist? -
If you plan on taking a year abroad and are not studying languages as part of your degree, the prospect of flying off somewhere and getting stuck into a particular education system, as well as having all your classes taught in a foreign language, might be quite scary for quite a few of you. With many UK universities and European institutions offering courses taught in English, taking a year abroad as a non-linguist might not prove to be so scary after all! Here’s our list of the top universities, across Europe, offering a wide range of courses - from Engineering to Theology, to Law and Mathematics, you’re bound to find something to suit you!
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The International Work Experience for Technical Students is a work abroad program, managed by the British Council. Students undertaking an undergraduate degree in the fields of Engineering, Science, Technology and Architecture are encouraged to apply for work abroad schemes offered by the program in over 80 countries worldwide. With competition for graduate roles fierce, students should consider the option to work abroad for their summer break, during university. Here’s more information regarding the project and what it offers:Published in Not a linguist? -
Case Study: Amanda went to university in Sydney
Written by Amanda Svensson Falk Thursday, 22 July 2010Amanda Svensson Falk, studied at MacQuarrie University. She spent her year abroad in Sydney, Australia and gives us a bit more info about life down under...
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My name is Amanda, I'm 24 years old and from Stockholm, Sweden. Right now I'm living in Edinburgh studying Journalism, and I hope to one day work for the National Trust or the BBC. In my spare time I enjoy reading books, discussing current events and I'm in love with everything British!Published in Not a linguist?Tags
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Not a linguist? Diversify and take advantage of electives
Written by Lottie Mortimer Monday, 26 November 2012Lottie is studying History with an International Year at Royal Holloway University of London, and is currently on her year abroad at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Here is her advice about taking a year abroad when you're not a language student, and making the most of the new subject modules on offer to you.Published in Not a linguist? -
If you choose to study in an English-speaking country, you might turn your attention to the States and Canada. With top universities and colleges, high-ranking departments and a reputation for first-class lectures, it’s easy to see why. Inevitably, rising tuition fees and living costs in the UK have boosted the trend to go to North America for many students - either for full-time study or a year abroad. Although studying across the pond is not exactly chump change, with many colleges in the US charging upwards of $30,000 in private institutions and Canada marginally cheaper at $25,000 for international students, it is still an appealing option for many. Aside from the fact financial help is available through grants and bursaries and the bureaucratic paperwork studying abroad may entail, over 9,000 UK students decided to make the switch. The big question is: where should you study, Columbia, UCLA and Harvard or McGill, British Columbia or Trent? Read on to find out what are the pros and cons to each country and what they could offer you.
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Not just for linguists: the advantages of taking a year abroad
Written by Jack Collins from AAC Saturday, 07 May 2011Jack Collins works at All About Careers, a brilliant website for students who would like some more info about what to get into, hear from experts in the field and loads more. What is the value of the year abroad for students and graduates? Who can apply? What do employers look for? Read on to find out more...Published in Not a linguist? -
Daniel Bergsagel, Engineering student at Clare College, Cambridge, is currently studying in Paris on his year abroad. Here, he gives advice to students who aren’t necessarily studying Languages about how to go about studying abroad...
Where? Ecole Centrale Paris
When? September 2010 - Summer 2011
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Studying at university is a pretty big deal, regardless of where you're from. Flying the flag for British Higher Education are the world renowned Oxford and Cambridge universities, with many others hot on their heels; State-side, take your pick from the Ivy League institutions...
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