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Richard worked for Barclays France on his year abroad in Paris and is now an International Development Manager
Sunday, 22 April 2012Richard studied International Management and French at Bath University and spent his year abroad (13 months!) on a work placement at Barclays France, training in international account openings, French loans and mortgages in their office on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. He graduated in 2008 and is now working as an International Development and CSR Manager back in Paris.Published in Worked Abroad -
Down under: Study or work abroad in Australia
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Flying halfway across the world to beaches, the outback and koalas is a dream for many. The best time to make the most of Down Undah is before you set off for uni or even during your year abroad, as you’ll get the chance to see something totally new and fresh, work or study, without having to worry about language requirements - i.e. an opportunity open to all! From what costs are involved, where you could go, where to study or work, as well as getting your head round paperwork, it’s all in here!
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Everything you need to know for your year abroad in France
Wednesday, 18 January 2012Although preparing your year abroad back home may seem like a lot of faff, paperwork and what not, but the prospect of going to France and dealing with all of that, all over again and in - aaargh - French can leave you with a bit of a headache. Filling out forms, no speaking the bureaucratic lingo and no knowledge of protocol. This is where this article comes in: what to watch out for, how to get the most out of your money and what you can sign up to. Read on to find out more:
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The Year Abroad: Then and Now
Tuesday, 08 November 2011It has been fascinating to hear stories about what the year abroad was like 20-30 years ago. It makes me realise just how easy we have it now, although there were definitely benefits to being more out of the loop and less reliant on the Internet, which our contributors (one who studied abroad, one who worked abroad, one Erasmus student and one language assistant, all in Europe) were quick to point out. I thought I’d compare and contrast “then and now” for you here so you can judge for yourself. Please do let me know if I have missed anything or made any mistakes, and I’ll keep it updated…
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My daughter wants to quit Erasmus and get a job
Tuesday, 04 October 2011We were recently contacted by a parent whose daughter has just begun an Erasmus exchange in Madrid but has decided, after a few weeks, that she wants to get a job instead. I hope our advice helps other parents with children in the same situation...
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Case study: comparing work and study placements
Saturday, 24 March 2012Amy Williams is studying French and Spanish at Durham University and has spent her year abroad working, studying and interning in France and Spain. Here she compares socialising, time management and the challenges she faced for each type of placement...Published in Uni -v- Working abroad -
Everything you need to know for your year abroad in Spain
Friday, 20 January 2012If you’re planning on moving to Spain for your year or semester abroad, you will be thinking of accommodation, bureaucracy, bank accounts and much more. It might be wise to read our Culture Shock section for more tips about Spanish working hours, politeness and more before you set sail to the Iberian Peninsula. Read on to find out what you should do when you arrive, how to sort out lodgings and what to look out for regarding money issues and more...
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The Leonardo Programme explained
Friday, 02 December 2011If you have recently graduated, you may be able to benefit from a work placement in another European country. Leonardo Mobility funding enables UK organisations to offer work placements in other European countries and provide individuals with a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and gain valuable experience. Participants can be any age but must not currently be studying in Higher Education. Part of the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme, Leonardo Mobility aims to support UK vocational education and training (VET) organisations, staff and learners to work together with EU partners to improve training, skills and employability.
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How to make the most of your study abroad experience
Thursday, 03 November 2011I was very excited to be invited by King's College London's Study Abroad Office (@breakfastabroad) to speak to their students about making the most of their time abroad, including the summer holidays before and after. We talked about foreign internships, part-time work, blogging, keeping a vocab book, joining in with local events, taking up courses and classes... in fact, here are my presentation slides so you don't miss out:
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Finding your hidden talent: extracurricular activities abroad
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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