Incoming
THE DEADLINE FOR INCOMING ERASMUS FOR THE FEBRUARY 2013 SEMESTER IS FRIDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2012.
Click here to view our Study Abroad guide which is useful for all visiting students, including ERASMUS students..
We are delighted to welcome students from all over Europe who have chosen the University of East London as their exchange destination. With around 5,000 students from outside the UK we offer an international and inclusive environment in which to live and study. London is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city offering everything from theatres and a thriving club scene to art galleries and museums and much more.
You can only participate in an ERASMUS exchange period at UEL if your home institution has a bilateral agreement with the University of East London.
We are not entering into any new agreements, so if your institution does not have an ERASMUS agreement with us, you can not be an ERASMUS student at UEL. You can, however, apply for a Study Abroad place instead, paying fees, i.e as a 'Freemover'..
Please contact your own International or Exchange/Study Abroad Office in the first instance for further information. You will have to go through a selection process at your home university before submitting an application to the University of East London.
How to Apply
Important note: No applications or communication with students will be considered until we have received an official nomination from your home university that you have been selected to come to UEL on a current exchange programme.
If you have already been selected by your home university to participate in the Erasmus exchange programme, please complete the Erasmus application form and return it to the address below by the deadline indicated.
Evidence of English proficiency must accompany the application form. This can be a letter from your English Language teacher or another authority at your institution confirming that you have attained the appropriate level of English Language required to study at UEL. If this is not possible, you must achieve a satisfactory English Language qualification (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 81+).
Students from the following countries can be accepted if they have achieved particularly good grades in English from High School; Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Austria and Malta - please supply a copy of your High School transcript showing your final English grade.
Transcripts of your prior Bachelor studies must also accompany the application form. If you do not know what a transcript is, please contact your own institution.
- If you are applying for Art & Design, or Performing Arts modules, you will be required to submit a portfolio/film of your work. This can be in a file, on CD, or uploaded to a webspace of your choice.
- Art & Design students are advised to take a full year as most of our modules for this area are one-year long. For instance, if you commence studies with us in September, but for only one semester, you will not receive grades until the next summer, which may cause you problems at your home institution.
Our modules (information from UEL Combined Honours Office, last accessed 20/01/2012):
Level 1 (first year of UEL studies), click here
Level 2 (second year of UEL studies), click here
Level 3 (third and final year of UEL studies), click here
If you need to see detailed specifications of our modules, please contact us at erasmus@uel.ac.uk. Each one semester module is valued at 10 ECTS. Our double semester modules are valued at 20 ECTS.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
Study Abroad/Exchange OfficeUEL International
University of East London
University Way
London E16 2RD
United Kingdom
Once we have reviewed and processed your application, we will send you your Acceptance Email including information about other relevant aspects of your study at UEL. As soon as you receive this information, you must complete the Learning Agreement, indicating the requirements of your home institution and selecting your proposed modules to make up their programme of study at the University of East London. It is your responsibility to check with your home university that you will receive credit for studies followed at the University of East London.
Do not panic if you have applied early, but not received your Acceptance - it is not unusual for a delay in this process due to our workflow.
If you have any queries email erasmus@uel.ac.uk.
Outgoing
WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ERASMUS IN SEMESTER B 2012/13
ERASMUS is a student mobility programme that gives you the opportunity to study or work for one or two semesters to study at one of our European partner institutions, or to work at an enterprise.
UEL has around 30 students taking an ERASMUS semester abroad in the 2011/12 academic year.
Whilst we prefer students to do their semester abroad in level 2, level 3 students will be considered.. Please note, it can be sometimes be difficult to place Combined Honours students, and some UEL programmes have a double-dissertation module, which makes it difficult for Third year students to take part. If you are considering a semester abroad in your final year, you can usually only do so in your first semester of that year. Speak to your Programme Leader in the first instance if you want to study abroad in your final year, but have a double dissertation module.
If you are considering applying for ERASMUS funding for a work placement related to your studies, please contact erasmus@uel.ac.uk to find out if you are eligible, and what further steps you need to take. This will require a workplan, which should demonstrate how the work performed will meet the learning outcomes of your UEL programme.
International experience is increasingly valued by both the UK and overseas employers and more students than ever are taking the opportunity to study abroad as part of their degree. Participating in an exchange programme is a chance of a lifetime and a great investment in your future. You will network with future leaders in academic and business fields, and really grow as a person.
Why be an Erasmus Student | Can I take part? | Financial Support | Where can I go? | I want to take part! What do I do next? | Erasmus Student Charter
Why be an Erasmus Student?
Employability - Experience which develops a flexible approach to learning and working is an excellent preparation for employment. The overall educational advantages of studying your subject in another country should contribute considerably to the enhancement of your employability.
Financial support - You will receive an Erasmus mobility grant to help you out with living costs abroad. You will not need to pay any tuition fees to the host university and you will also be able to retain all your current student loans or SLC funding. Furthermore, if you go for the whole academic year you will pay NO tuition fees to UEL.
There is no funding available to students taking up Study Abroad/ Exchange opportunities outside of the Erasmus scheme.
Flexibility and Adaptability - Meet the challenge of settling down in a new country and an opportunity to test your self-reliance and resourcefulness. Make your resume stand out by showing international awareness and an ability to adapt to a new environment. You will have acquired life skills which cannot be taught and which may take others significantly longer to acquire.
Communication and language skills - Improve your communication, language and interpersonal skills and become a more confident person. The Erasmus experience allows you to become immersed in another culture, learn another language and broaden your horizons by increasing your awareness of cultural diversity.
And last but not least – Make new friends, see new places and have fun!
Can I take part?
UEL Undergraduate second and third year students can take part, including part-time students, though you must study full-time at the partner institution, and UK and EU students have priority for Erasmus funding.
Students must be enrolled at least in the second year of higher education studies. First year undergraduates are not eligible.
You don’t necessarily have to speak a foreign language to participate. Many of our partner universities teach in English. There are also special language preparation courses which are paid for by the EU if students want to learn a language before starting an Erasmus exchange.
Second and Third year students are entitled to Erasmus opportunities, though please note, it is sometimes difficult to place Combined Honours students, and some UEL programmes have a double-dissertation module, which makes it difficult for third year students to take part. If you are a Third year student, it is best for you to consider just your first semester of that year to take an Erasmus placement - speak to your Programme Leader in the first instance.
What financial support will I get?
You are eligible to receive a grant of €225 monthly to help you towards your costs of living abroad (Erasmus grants are subject to change every year. This rate applies to 2011/12 exchange students). Sometimes, further grant money is released by the national funding agency - this means you may receive further funds later on in the academic year.
You may be eligible for a tuition fee waiver if you go out for a full year.
You can carry your student loan with you as well. ERASMUS grants should not affect any national maintenance grant or loan that you may receive during your studies at UEL.
Where can I go?
You can go to any European University that has a bilateral agreement with UEL.
Go to our Erasmus Exchange Partners webpage to see a list of partner universities available for 2011/12. Please be aware that this information is subject to change.
We are not entering new agreements at present, so please be aware that the choices of destination are fixed to those listed on our Erasmus partner pages.
I want to take part! What do I do next?
If you think you would like to participate in the Erasmus exchange programme, the best option would be to email the International Office to discuss your options at erasmus@uel.ac.uk or get in touch with the relevant International Champion in your School. Click on the Erasmus Exchange Partners link to see a list of our current partner universities and contact person at your School responsible for this link.
You will need to:
- Thoroughly research the information here on the UEL International webpages for ERASMUS. Identify the institutions you want to take part in - a shortlist of at least three destinations you are interested in.
- Email erasmus@uel.ac.uk with your full details, student ID, UEL programme, name of Programme Leader and module results from your prior studies. We will only consider students with a clear progression record and no outstanding modules from previous semesters. Students must have a minimum 2:2 average from their prior studies.
- The UEL ERASMUS team will contact you, copying in your Programme Leader and your school's International Champion with advice on your best options, and a provisional study plan where appropriate.
- If your Programme Leader supports your interest in ERASMUS, you will be invited to an interview with him/her where you will complete the UEL pre-approval form for studying abroad, and a risk assessment for the destination you want to travel to - available here.
- After authorisation by your Programme Leader, the Dean of your school must sign your pre-approval form, including risk assessment.
- You must also complete a Learning Agreement (an agreement that your study programme at the host institution will be authorised as part of your UEL degree) - this is necessary for EU audit purposes. This must be signed by your Programme Leader, and by the International Office
- You must sign a Student Mobility Contract (an agreement outlining the conditions under which you are entitled to receive an Erasmus grant) - this is necessary for EU audit purposes. This must be signed by you the student, and by the International Office
- When all documents are returned to the ERASMUS team in the International Office, we will officially nominate you to your destination institution, and liaise with you in pre-departure advice; Visa's, accomodation, insurance etc and any other issues pertaining to the destination institution.
Further forms that will require completion are as follows:
- Complete a Certificate of Attendance upon your arrival at the host university and on completion of your exchange studies
- On your return you will be asked to complete a Student Mobility Report Form - an evaluation form of your study abroad. Failure to return the reports may result in you being asked to repay your Erasmus grant.
For any queries please email erasmus@uel.ac.uk. You can also arrange an appointment to discuss your Study Abroad/Exchange opportunities with your Programme Leader in the first instance.
Staff exchange
Individula academics can also play an important role in the Erasmus programme. Please see below more information about the different areas of the Erasmus programme that Schools are involved in. For detailed information about institutional obligations, and the regulations of the EU LLP ERASMUS scheme as operated by the British Council, view the Operational Handbook
Bilateral Agreements | Outgoing teaching mobility | Outgoing staff training mobility | Organisational mobility
Bilateral Agreements
Please note: We are not currently entering into new bi-lateral Erasmus agreements for student exchange, but can do so for staff exchange.
Academics can suggest partnerships by way of bi-lateral agreements. Bilateral agreements are contractual agreements created between two institutions (i.e. between UEL and our partner institution). The bilateral agreement must specify:
- duration of contract in academic years (usually two or three)
- names, codes and contact details of the co-ordinators in the Home and the partner institution
- incoming and outgoing teaching mobility
In order to be valid, each bilateral agreement must be signed, stamped and dated by the specified representatives of both UEL and the partner institution.
Please note that the specified representative of UEL is Adrienne Clarke (Director, International Office).
Bilateral Agreements must not be signed by the Schools
In order to create a Bilateral Agreement, the School/Academic should discuss the possible exchange in the first instance with the International Office. If authorised, discussions can proceed with the potential partner university to confirm the subject area, teacher mobility numbers and duration.
After confirming the mobility arrangements the bilateral agreement should be sent to the International Office for authorized signature. All agreements must be accompanied by a confirmation from the Dean of School, illustrating the benefit it will bring to the School, and how it contributes to the school's European strategy. Without it a bilateral agreement will not be signed.
Please note: We are not currently entering into new bi-lateral Erasmus agreements for student exchange.
Once all this information has been reviewed by the International Office, the bilateral agreement will be signed off by the relevant signatory. A copy will then be sent to the partner institution for their signature. As soon as the International Office has received a signed and stamped copy of the signed bilateral agreement from the partner university the process is complete, and staff exchange can take place.
You can download a template bilateral agreement from this website.
Outgoing teaching mobility
The Erasmus programme gives university teachers the opportunity to spend teaching periods abroad. Teaching Mobility is a scheme which provides an allocation of financial support as part of the Erasmus programme. Teaching Mobility encourages short teaching visits by university staff so that they may contribute to the curriculum of partner institutions. The exchange numbers are previously determined by the Bilateral Agreement.
Eligibility
- Teachers must be one of the following:
- nationals of an EU or EEC state;
- nationals of a Candidate Country;
- individuals recognised by the UK as refugees, stateless persons or residents.
- known by UEL HR as a paid member of staff
- A Bilateral Agreement must be in place
- Travel must take place between 1st July and 31st July (following year)
- Trips of less than one week shall include a minimum of 5 teaching hours
- Trips cannot exceed six weeks
Funding
Mobility grants for staff are provided as contributions towards both subsistence and travel. Any expenditure above the amount allocated by Erasmus Teaching Mobility must be met by the School or the staff member. All payments, for both travel and subsistence, will be made on the basis of receipted expenditure, and are paid in UK Sterling based upon the exchange rate applicable during your trip - participating staff are required to provide evidence of the exchange rate being claimed. Any claims that are not supported by valid, itemised receipts will be refused.
How to apply
Any member of staff who wishes to participate on an EU LLP ERASMUS Teaching Mobility exchange must first complete:
- Teaching Mobility Funding Request form - this is to ensure you are allocated funding.
- Teaching Programme - an EU audit requirement for ERASMUS purposes.
- TM Agreement - an EU audit requirement for ERASMUS purposes.
- FRT form, which incorporate authority to travel, risk assessment, and travel checklist.which are a UEL requirement for all overseas business travel - these will be forwarded to VCG after budget holders approval; whilst the form requires a Dean's signature for school approval only, authorisation for use of the Erasmus budget can only come from the International Office.
Following the submission of these documents, the International Office will confirm the maximum funds allocated for your trip. If you also require an advance on your allocation, please complete a FIN1 form well in advance of your planned trip. Up to 75% of your request can be paid in advance.
The completed forms must be returned to the International Office as soon as possible in advance of your intended trip.
On return, we require the following:
- Teacher Report form - must be completed following every Teaching Mobility period.
- Certificate of Attendance - signed and stamped by the host university confirming the teaching period abroad and the duration of stay. Failure to return these documents can affect eligibility to receive further Erasmus funding.
- Travel and Subsistence Form Single Journey form - systematically number and itemise all receipted expenditure associated with the claim, provide an adequate exchange rate for your expenses, staple all receipts in order to A4 paper.
The completed forms should be sent to the International Office for authorisation and processing. We will not authorise payment until all elements of Erasmus bureaucracy have been completed. After authorisation, your claim will be forwarded to the Payments team in Financial Services.
Outgoing staff training mobility
The Erasmus programme also provides funding for mobility for the purposes of receiving training. Staff training is an option for all staff, and can involve teaching and non-teaching staff going to another partner university or going to an enterprise.
Within the broad objective of staff training this action encompasses three types of mobility:
- Mobility of staff going to an enterprise. The purpose is to allow the beneficiaries to learn by transfer of knowledge or knowhow and to acquire practical skills. The activities can be very varied: seminars, workshops, courses and conferences, periods of practical training, short secondments, etc.
- Mobility of staff going to a partner university. The purpose is to allow the beneficiaries to learn from the experiences and good practices of a partner institution and to improve the skills required for their current job. The main activity is a short stay in the partner institution that can be called with a variety of names: short secondment period, job-shadowing scheme, study visit, etc.
- Mobility of teaching staff going to a partner university for the purpose of receiving training.
Duration
The minimum duration of staff training mobility is one week and the maximum six weeks. Shorter stays abroad are allowed for staff of enterprises and high level staff from institutions providing full justification can be provided by the home institution.
Funding
Mobility grants for staff are provided as contributions towards both subsistence and travel. Any expenses above the amount allocated by Erasmus will be met by the School. All payments, for both travel and subsistence, will be paid on the basis of receipted expenditure.
How to apply
Staff must complete and submit a Work Plan which has been endorsed by both the sending and host institution or enterprise. The essential elements of the work plan should cover overall aims and objectives, expected results in terms of training or learning, activities to be carried out and, where possible, a detailed programme for the period abroad.
Each staff member will also need to complete further documentation as per the guidance above for Teaching Mobility. The completed forms must be returned to the International Office as soon as possible. Following the submission of mobility requests, the International Office will allocate funding and notify the staff members of their grant allocation.
A feedback form must be completed following every mobility period abroad. Staff members also need to submit a letter from the host enterprise confirming the mobility period abroad and the duration of stay. Failure to return the reports may affect eligibility to receive Erasmus funding.
In order to claim expenses, staff must complete a Travel and Subsistence Form Single Journey form upon their return. The completed forms should be sent to the International Office for processing. The same policies apply with regards to payments as highlighted above in the Teaching Mobility section.
Organisational mobility
Organisational Mobility is a scheme which provides an allocation of financial support for activities which relate to the promotion and organisation of the Erasmus programme. The Organisational Mobility budget also provides provision for staff to participate in trips to monitor students (pastoral visits), and to inspect potential future partners. Travel can be funded up to £393, and subsistence to a maximum of £200 per participant.
Activities covered by the Organisation of Mobility include:
- Preparation, monitoring and evaluation of student and staff mobility
- Production and distribution of information material linked to Erasmus mobility
Any member of staff who wishes to apply for Organisational Mobility funding must complete an Organisational Mobility Funding Request form. The completed form must be returned to the International Office.
Partners
Please note, we are not entering into any further ERASMUS exchange agreements
We have links with many universities across Europe, and increasingly, around the world. Please see below the full list of our partner institutions. This information is valid for study exchanges which take place in the academic year 2011/12 and may change in subsequent years.
- School of Arts & Digital Industries
- School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
- Royal Docks Business School
- Cass School of Education
- School of Health and Bioscience
- School of Law and Social Sciences
- School of Psychology
School of Arts & Digital Industries
| Country | University | Subject area | Language of teaching | Number of places | Contact person in School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | SKEMA |
Communication Studies Media Studies Advertising |
English | 2 for 1 sem | Kathy Walker |
| Germany | University of Art & Design - Braunschweig |
Graphic Design Media |
English/ German |
2 for 1 sem | Tim Foster |
| Netherlands | Maastricht University |
Cultural Studies Media Studies |
English | 1 for 1 sem | Kathy Walker |
School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering
| Country | University | Subject area | Language of teaching | Number of places | Contact person in School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | University of Art & Design - Braunschweig | Product Design |
German |
2 for 1 sem | Paul Lighterness |
| Greece | Macedonian University of Economic & Social Sciences - Thessaloniki | Computing | Greek | 2 for 1 sem | Elias Pimenidis |
| Norway | University of Life Sciences (Aas) | Civil Engineering |
English |
1 for 1 sem | Graham Ford |
| Romania | Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi | Civil Engineering (PG only) | Romanian | 1 for 1 sem | Graham Ford |
Royal Docks Business School
Contact your Programme or Field Leader, or in the first instance for a consultation.
Most partner institutions allow two students for one semester each, or by negotiation, one for a whole academic year.
| Country | University | Subject area |
Language of teaching | Contact person in school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Haute ecole EPHEC Brussels |
Marketing International Business |
French |
Katie Muldoon |
| France | SKEMA |
Marketing Human Resources Int Business Events Management |
English |
Katie Muldoon |
| Netherlands | Inholland University - Alkmaar | Business Administration Finance/ Economics |
Dutch |
Katie Muldoon |
| Netherlands | Inholland University - Haarlem |
Music Industry Management Events Management |
English |
Katie Muldoon |
| Netherlands | Fontys Academy for Creative Industries |
Music Industry Managemen Events Management |
English |
Katie Muldoon |
| Spain | International University of Catalonia (Barcelona) |
Finance & Accounting Economics |
English |
Katie Muldoon |
| Sweden | Gothenburg University |
International Business Economics |
English/ Swedish |
Katie Muldoon |
| Sweden | Stockholm University | General Business - 3rd Year students only. |
English/ Swedish |
Katie Muldoon |
Cass School of Education & Communities
| Country | University | Subject area | Language of teaching | Number of places | Contact person in School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Saxion University of Applied Sciences - Deventer | Education, Teacher Training | Dutch | 2 for 1 sem | Carolyn Silberfeld |
| Sweden | Stockholm University | Education, Teacher Training | Swedish/ English | 2 for 1 sem | Carolyn Silberfeld |
| Turkey | Hacettepe University - Ankara | Education, Teacher Training | English | 1 for 1 sem | Carolyn Silberfeld |
School of Health and Bioscience
We do not have any bilateral student mobility agreements within the School of Health & Bioscience.
School of Law & Social Sciences
| Country | University | Subject area | Language of teaching | Number of places | Contact person in School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Universiteit Utrecht | Law, Criminology | English | 3 for 1 year | Daniel Briggs |
| Sweden | Goteborg University | Law | English/ Swedish | 2 for 1 sem | Daniel Briggs |
| Germany | University of Leipzig | Sociology | German | 1 for 1 year | |
| Norway | University of Agder (Kristiansand) |
Int. Development Int. Politics |
English |
1 for 1 sem | Tim Hall |
| Norway | University of Life Sciences (Aas) |
Int. Development Int. Politics |
English |
2 for 1 sem | Tim Hall |
School of Psychology
We do not have any bilateral student mobility agreements within the School of Psychology - Single Honours Psychology students cannot take part in opportunities abroad.
Policy Statement
ERASMUS is an EU-funded programme which encourages mobility of students and teachers between Higher Education Institutions in member states of the European Union and associated countries.
Erasmus stands for ‘European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students’ and it promotes educational, cultural and linguistic interchange. So far over 1 million students have participated in the Erasmus programme.
ERASMUS Student Charter
Each student is entitled to a copy of the ERASMUS Student Charter. This charter should be kept for reference and details exactly what a student can expect from the Erasmus scheme, and also what is expected from each student.
The status of ERASMUS student applies to students who satisfy the ERASMUS eligibility criteria and who have been selected by their university to spend an ERASMUS study period abroad at a partner university in Europe. Both universities must have an ERASMUS University Charter awarded by the European Commission.
As an ERASMUS student, you are entitled to expect:
- Your home university and your host university to sign a learning agreement with you before you leave. This agreement will set out details of your planned studies abroad, including the credits to be achieved.
- A transcript of records at the end of your studies abroad, signed by your host university. This will record your results with the credits and grades achieved.
- Full academic recognition from your home university for credits achieved during the Erasmus study period, in accordance with the learning agreement.
- Not to have to pay fees to your host university for tuition, registration, examinations or access to laboratory and library facilities during your Erasmus studies.
- Your student grant or loan from your home country to be maintained while you are abroad.
As an ERASMUS student, you are expected to:
- Respect the rules and obligations of the ERASMUS contract with your home university or your National Agency.
- Ensure that any changes to the learning agreement are agreed in writing with both the home and host university immediately they occur.
- Spend the full period as agreed at the host university, including examinations or other forms of assessment, and respect its rules and regulations.
- Write a report on your Erasmus study period abroad when you return.
If you have a problem:
- Identify the problem clearly and check your rights and obligations.
- Contact your departmental coordinator and use the formal appeals procedure of your home university.
If you remain dissatisfied, contact your National Agency:
The British Council
10 Spring Gardens
London
SW1A 2BN
Tel: 020 7386 4910
Fax: 020 7389 4426
Email: erasmus@britishcouncil.org
www.erasmus.ac.uk
Profiles
Here you can find out about some of our students who have recently been on a semester abroad at our international partners:
Vicky Tippett , BA International Politics, University of Life Sciences, Aas, Norway 2011/12
I am Vicky Tippett, and I travelled to Norway for six months on the ERASMUS programme, whilst in my second year of my BA International Politics course. Whilst it was a challenging experience it was also a rewarding one. University of Life Sciences is scenic and the complete opposite to London. The numbers here are small but that makes it easier to get know everyone, at this university there is a welcoming international community which I have particularly enjoyed. Many barbeques and day trips are arranged and you are welcomed into a community, it’s a place where once you’re used to the countryside it is very welcoming and friendly. The only challenges being perhaps the weather the snow did not leave till maybe the beginning of April, and then it becomes increasingly hot! Most people are more than happy to speak English and Norwegians are very friendly and more than happy to help any new lost students. The University and surrounding community in Aas is lovely and it’s a good way of life one which you do not particularly want to leave!
Tomas Cnota, BA Communication Studies with Journalism, American University in Cairo, Egypt. 2011/12
The exchange semester allowed me to not only learn a lot more about myself and become more independent, but allowed me to get exposure to a different culture by becoming friends with so many Egyptians. Never in my life could I feel more welcome as almost every person that I met was as helpful and friendly as you were member of their family, especially the international affairs staff that organized many trips and events for us and kept us company and assured that we fully enjoyed every experience. AUC has amazing facilities, library, sport centre with Olympic size swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and many other things that can help you take your mind off studying, there are many classes you can join start from Salsa to Yoga, making a lot friends. The American Education system is different but it's very easy to adapt and Professors are very helpful and understanding. If you would like to learn more about Middle-East and understand their culture in the safe and friendly environment I highly recommend AUC. There are many things that you will learn when outside the university and you have to be very careful nevertheless. However, you will never be alone and there is always someone you can ask for help whether it’s something simple and small or big and complicated, there is a community of people always around you.
Tadiwa Mutongwizo, BA Advertising & Media Studies, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea, 2011/12
I haven't had many life experiences but I have to say that, being an exchange student at Hanyang University in Korea, was the best experience of my life and I will hold on to those memories for a very long time. The Korean staff and students at Hanyang University were extremely helpful, friendly and dedicated. Hanyang University offered us various cultural excursions to immerse us in the traditional and contemporary cultures of Korea.As exchange students from English speaking countries' we didn't have to pay any tuition fees to Hanyang or accommodation rent. I was amazed by the vastness of the Hanyang, Seoul campus and I guarantee that future exchange students will be as impressed by the quality of the architecture. This amazing experience doesn't end at Hanyang, down the road there is the Wangsimri Bitplex which has everything that an exchange student could possibly need. Hanyang University is located on the green subway line, which is the most popular line. Most Of Korea's best universities are located on this line and exchange students can meet each other and also interact with native Korean students at popular places like Hongdae. There are large shopping complexes, clubs, bars, traditional palaces and coffee houses; the list is endless. South Korea is an extremely modern country' they even have wifi and connectivity on their underground trains all around Seoul. I made many friends from all around the world; I can now honestly say that we will be friends for life. Already I’ve visited two of them in Sweden and some of the Korean friends I made are visiting me next winter. The only negative thing I can say about my study abroad experience was when it ended and I had to say goodbye to Hanyang and Korea. Unfortunately, the Korean blues are real. I miss Hanyang and Korea so much, which is why I'm returning to Korea for the Hanyang Summer School. I am proud to say that I studied at Hanyang University.
Aliya Nuur, BSc Accounting & Finance, University of Fraser Valley, Canada 2011/12
I was lucky enough to earn a spot at UFV near Vancouver in semester A 2011/12. It was a wonderful experience, where i made loads of friends from Canada and other countries. I enjoyed my studies, and i took part in an Investment competition with CFA where I met a range of professional people, increasing my contacts. I took part in as many other activities as i could, including charity fundraising for the Turkey earthquake, raising $2200 in 1 week. This experience has been truly life-changing - i even recently received an email from my professor at UFV informing me he has an internship opportunity available for me. This semester abroad gave me lots of further opportunities - I became an Elite Student rep after my semester in Canada, I appeared on Channel 4 News, and overall it iIncreased my confidence and made me ready for the real world.
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