International Exchange Information Session What is a Formal Exchange?

• Signed agreement between partner universities • Students remain registered at their home university • Pay tuition at home university • Do not have to apply for re-admission The Exchange Experience

Travel Application

Student Life Academic What’s Good…

• Gain wider experiences and skills in a “global environment” • Gain exposure to a different culture • Become more independent and build self confidence • Be an Ambassador for Ryerson University in other countries • Look at the world with a different perspective! Who Can Participate?

•Minimum CGPA of 2.5 (C+) •Clear academic standings •One academic exchange (maximum 2 terms) •Professional and positive attitude •Financial Commitment – prepare budget How to Apply

Step 1 – by January 31, 2017 • Meet qualifying criteria • Apply Online - Ryerson International • Email Zena Shami: • Course planning tool, cover letter, resume Step 2 •Approvals •Conditional mid-March (Ryerson) •Complete host institution application (October) •Host approval will take several weeks Host Universities

1. RMIT University (, )

2. of Technology (, Australia)

3. University of (Adelaide, Australia) RMIT University

• City campus is located at the northern end of Melbourne's central business district, giving students a peek at the metropolis’s fast-paced nature • Architecturally, the campus is a captivating visual component to the environment • Science-based curriculum Student Experience

• Jenna Chiandet • Ma'Ayan Jasovich

December-7-16 | 9 Curtin University

• ’s largest university

• cross-cultural learning experience

• Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, home to 1.38 million people Curtin University

• closest major city to Asia ( & Bali only a few hours away)

• warm climate and clear, blue skies, famous beaches, cafés, rivers and wineries around

• Only Australian university that offers on-campus housing University of South Australia

• Adelaide is the capital of South Australia • population of just over 1.5 million • curriculum designed in consultation with industries and professionals • The walk from City East to City West campus is about 20 minutes, along the same road. Tuition

• Full-time tuition fees are paid to Ryerson with regular payment deadlines & service charges • Books, stationary, lab equipment Academics

Course registration

• select course intentions as you would if you were attending Ryerson

• Match courses you need up with Host university course offerings

• Unique course delivery

• Start Date: February – June Accommodation

Housing • On and off campus housing • Schedule before departing • Arrive at least one week early Getting Organized

• Applications • Visa • Health Coverage • Travel Insurance • Flight • Banking/Budgeting • Departure Session • QUIT your job Scholarships & Bursaries

• Bursaries and travel scholarships are available – apply, apply, apply!!! Some are worth $2,500!

• Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarships (OIEOS)

• Ryerson University Scotiabank Mobility Scholarship

• Ryerson Financial Aid and Awards Heading Home…

• More Travelling! • Memorabilia • Returning to Friends/Family • Transition Time • Culture Shock • A New You…