A stay abroad Information about studying abroad for students of English Language & Culture and American Studies 15 October 2013.

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1 A stay abroad Information about studying abroad for students of English Language & Culture and American Studies 15 October 2013

2 Studying abroad STUDEREN IN HET BUITENLAND Laat je kennis maken met andere academische gewoonten Biedt andere specialisatievakken Verruimt je blik op de wereld Vergroot je zelfstandigheid Vergroot je (internationale) vriendenkring MOET JE ALTIJD DOEN !!! In your B3 year: undergraduate exchange Experience a different academic set-up Other specialisation courses Broaden your view of the world Enhance your independence Enlarge your (international) contacts / network Looks good on your CV Job opportunities MUST DO!!!

3 Studying abroad STUDEREN IN HET BUITENLAND Laat je kennis maken met andere academische gewoonten Biedt andere specialisatievakken Verruimt je blik op de wereld Vergroot je zelfstandigheid Vergroot je (internationale) vriendenkring MOET JE ALTIJD DOEN !!!  A stay abroad counts as “buitenlandminor” (possibly also to compensate for one or two major courses); so you can use the ECs obtained abroad for your programme here  You remain registered in Nijmegen  You pay registration fees in Nijmegen  you keep your grant (if applicable)  You can apply for a refund for your public transport pass  You pay no registration fees abroad  Accommodation is usually arranged for; HOWEVER…  You will have to pay for your accommodation yourself  (You can sublet your room in Nijmegen)  There is a (modest) grant which will cover part of your extra expenses (guaranteed only for Erasmus+)  It will cost you more than a comparable period in Nijmegen; so start saving up! [specific information per destination will be made available]

4 VARIOUS POSSIBILITIES: via ERASMUS+ one semester In various European countries University known No direct competition from students at other universities No Dutch teaching (as a rule) Application via Webform at http://www.ru.nl/letteren/ http://www.ru.nl/letteren/ studereninhetbuitenland/ studie/europa/inschrijffor mulier/ via HARTING Full year Only in GB or Ireland University not immediately known direct competition from students at other universities: no definite answer until February 2014 Dutch teaching* Written application (to selection committee), stating motivation and universities in order of preference; then application via Webform at http://www.ru.nl/letteren/stude reninhetbuitenland/studie/eur opa/inschrijfformulier http://www.ru.nl/letteren/stude reninhetbuitenland/studie/eur opa/inschrijfformulier Studying abroad Via bilateral partners one semester in the US or Canada (not ISEP) University known Selection by ourselves Written application (to selection committee), stating motivation and universities in order of preference; then application via Webform at http://www.ru.nl/letteren/stu dereninhetbuitenland/studie/ europa/inschrijfformulier http://www.ru.nl/letteren/stu dereninhetbuitenland/studie/ europa/inschrijfformulier ISEP: see separate information meeting during WilWegWeek

5 Studying abroad STUDEREN IN HET BUITENLAND Laat je kennis maken met andere academische gewoonten Biedt andere specialisatievakken Verruimt je blik op de wereld Vergroot je zelfstandigheid Vergroot je (internationale) vriendenkring MOET JE ALTIJD DOEN !!! HARTING 2014–2015 [deadline 1 December 2013] 12 universities in GB and Ireland (NB: for a full year): Bangor (Wales)2 places Cork (Ierland)1 place Dublin – University College *1 place Galway (Ierland)1 place Hull *2 places Liverpool *2 places London (University College)1 place Manchester 2 places Maynooth (Ierland)1 place Newcastle 2 places Southampton1 place York1 place Total 17 places *No Dutch teaching

6 Studying abroad CURRENT ERASMUS partners [deadline 1 March 2014] See our website: www.ru.nl/engels, tab INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGEwww.ru.nl/engels, tab INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE We have partners in England Scotland Ireland France Germany Sweden Finland Hungary Greece Italy Belgium Spain

7 Studying abroad CURRENT BILATERAL partners [deadline mid-November 2013] See our website: www.ru.nl/engels, tab INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGEwww.ru.nl/engels, tab INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE Number of places varies per year Canada o University of Ottawa US o University of Southern Maine o State University of New York @ Albany (in-the-making) o Siena College o University of North Carolina @ Chapel Hill o Loyola University New Orleans o University of Kansas o University of Iowa o University of Wyoming o University of California @ Berkeley (visiting scholarship, very hard to get, BA graduate)

8 Studying abroad STUDEREN IN HET BUITENLAND Laat je kennis maken met andere academische gewoonten Biedt andere specialisatievakken Verruimt je blik op de wereld Vergroot je zelfstandigheid Vergroot je (internationale) vriendenkring MOET JE ALTIJD DOEN !!! DEADLINES: Bilateral partners: mid-November 2013 (see our website) Harting: 1 December 2013 ISEP: december 2013 (see separate information meeting during WilWegWeek) Erasmus: 1 March 2014

9 Application procedure US and Canada:  November WilWegWeek Radboud University October 2013 Application letter (deadline mid-November 2013)  Late November / early December Interviews (students that are rejected are informed before ISEP deadline)  December Introduction of students selected to host universities  January Students are informed of acceptation  February / March (or August / September) Registration procedure host universities 1st semester (2nd semester) Studying abroad

10 You cannot go abroad if you have not completed your first year! Be aware of your competitors: Make sure you are noticed! More information: Our website www.ru.nl/engels, tab INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE Studying abroad