Study abroad

Education and Child Studies

Jacquy Bouwer | Leiden University 11-10-2019 Possibilities

• Exchange outside Europe

• Exchange in Europe/Free mover

• Internship

• STREAM (Research programme)

• Master programme Faculty vs university-wide exchange

• Faculty exchange • University-wide exchange - Managed by faculty’s international office - Managed by central International Relations Office (IR) of Student and Educational Affairs (SEA) - Open to students from faculty/programme only - Generally open to all students - Usually for your specific field of study - Possible to study outside your field of study at - Inside Europe (Erasmus+) different faculties - Sometimes outside of Europe - Only outside of Europe - ISEP programme Contact: International coordinator of your own faculty or programme. Contact: International Relations Office Student and Educational Affairs

3 Where can you find the exchange agreements

https://www.leidenuniv.nl/soz/buitenland/search-exchange- agreements.html

4 Erasmus + Erasmus agreements institute Education and Child Studies:

• Denmark (2) • Austria • Turkey (3) • Germany (2) • Belgium

• Free mover: exchange without agreements (might be difficult to realise)

• Deadline: 15 februari 2019, appointment and apply online STudent REseArch Mobility (STREAM) Programme

What is STREAM? • Student Exchange programme between Leiden University and 7 European Universities*, with the focus on conducting research. • Transfer of academic credits.

Where? Quotes from Students • Lund University (Sweden) • University of Milan (Italy) David Wullimann, Lund University: Research at University of Zurich. • University of Geneva (Switzerland) “I am very happy with my exchange period and I am sure I will have great use in the • University of Zurich (Switzerland) future with the experience that I had. • Université Paris-Sud (France) I now have many reasons to go back and visit Switzerland, and there is still much more • Utrecht University (Netherlands) to explore culturally, new people to meet • Leiden University (Netherlands) and work opportunities to discover. I was met by great people who taught me a lot, not • University of Freiburg (Germany) just new techniques but also how to work in a lab group.” (* mobility between institutions located in the same country are not allowed within this framework) Linda Ravazzano, University of Milan: Research at Leiden University. For whom? “Taking part to the STREAM programme had been a great opportunity to work in a true • Students registered in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of study. research project inside an international research group. This experience not only made • Students who have been nominated by their Study Abroad / Exchange Coordinator of their home me grow up under an academic point of view, but also gave me the opportunity to university. discover a new country and to meet people from all over the world”. • GPA of at least 3.2 (out of 4) / average grade: 7 or above • Minimum English level: B2 Marnix van de Sande, Utrecht University: Research at University of Zurich. “The STREAM programme offered me the opportunity to experience research first-hand, Duration of the mobility? which really helped me in discovering my own passions and qualities. I am really grateful • 1 month up to a full semester. that I got the chance to take part in an ongoing research project as a fresh BSc graduate. The experiences in the lab have given me a solid impression of what work in a Funding? biomedical research lab is like, and this helped me a lot in the choice for a master's • Students who are selected may also be able to apply for an Erasmus Scholarship. degree. I have a much more realistic view of what life as a PhD student is like, and I now know better what to expect if I decide to continue in research”. Outgoing students : https://www.leidenuniv.nl/stream/ Incoming students : www.universiteitleiden.nl/stream Contact person: Ms. Usha Mohunlol ( [email protected] ) When? Blok 1 Blok 2 Blok 3 Blok 4

Elective Elective Specialisation Specialisation course 2 course 4

Elective Elective Specialisation Specialisation course 3 course 5 (specialisation course 3, Educational studies)

Elective Bachelorproject Bachelorproject Bachelorproject (specialisation course 5, Educational studies) Health and Safety: Go abroad well prepared!

Some tips: - Take out a good insurance - Get the necessary vaccinations - Bring your medicine - Bring along enough money - Attend the session: Health, security and cultural awareness when going abroad - Register through this page.

For more very useful tips check our website Internship

- In master only

- No agreements available

- Limited possibilities (supervision on distance difficult) Entire Master abroad

• Not possible on exchange agreement  You apply directly at the host university  You pay tuition fees to host university  Limited assistance from international office  Start early! At least 1 year in advance  Scholarships  Diploma recognition by DUO after you return

At the infomarket: Fulbright, Studeren in Duitsland & www.Wilweg.nl

10 Important:

• Start in time

• Discuss your plans with your study adviser

More information:

Website: Universiteitleiden.nl/studereninhetbuitenlandpedagogiek

Jacquy Bouwer Kamer 4B-01 [email protected] Student experience

Nicole Mettes

Ohio State University – USA