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GLOBAL EXPERIENCE GUIDE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE GUIDE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE GUIDE the University of Newcastle // Global Experience GLOBAL EXPERIENCE GUIDE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE GUIDE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE GUIDE The University of Newcastle // Global Experience I was able to bank ADVANTAGES on my experiences OF A GLOBAL “during my internships to secure a full EXPERIENCE time position with BECOME A LIFE READY GRADUATE! Macquarie Group by harnessing my work and life experiences in Beijing during those two months. TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE THOMAS 8 WEEK INTERNSHIP” WITH CRCC ASIA BACHELOR OF BUSINESS/COMMERCE > MEET A DIVERSE RANGE OF PEOPLE > DISCOVER NEW AND EXCITING PLACES > DEVELOP AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE > IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A NEW CULTURE PERSONAL GROWTH > MEET FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD > BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS > EXPLORE YOUR INDEPENDENCE > DEVELOP A GLOBAL MINDSET CAREER DEVELOPMENT > STAND OUT TO FUTURE EMPLOYERS > DEVELOP A DIVERSE SET OF SKILLS > BUILD A GLOBAL NETWORK > DEMONSTRATE INITIATIVE, TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS www.newcastle.edu.au/globalexperience The University of Newcastle // Global Experience SEMESTER EXCHANGE 4 MONTHS - 1 YEAR INTERNSHIPS/ PLACEMENTS SHORT COURSE 4 WEEKS - 1 YEAR SPECIAL − PARTNERS 2 - 6 WEEKS AROUND THE OPPORTUNITIES GLOBE − EXPAND YOUR CHOOSE FROM PROFESSIONAL − − CONFERENCES − NO EXTRA SUMMER OR NETWORKS AND STUDY TOURS WINTER OPTIONS CONNECTIONS 2 - 4 WEEKS COURSE COSTS − GLOBAL COMPETITION QUICK GETAWAYS REAL WORLD − NO EXTRA TIME − − − TRAVEL IN A EXPERIENCE ADDED TO YOUR GROUP − JOINT PROJECTS DEGREE − ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE − WIDE RANGE − BRING YOUR − VIRTUAL − BECOME OF COUNTRIES STUDIES TO LIFE Not ready to travel? IMMERSED AS A − WIDE RANGE OF AND INTERNSHIP Undertake a global virtual TYPES OF TYPES PROGRAMS LOCAL DESTINATIONS PROVIDERS − EASE OF TRAVEL internship or short course! www.newcastle.edu.au/globalexperience The University of Newcastle // Global Experience MONEY MATTERS Traveling overseas can be expensive, however, there are some great financial assistance options to help. It is very important to think about how much the experience is going to cost and how much money you will have available. This allows you to better plan what experience you can afford and manage your money and ensure you have enough to last the entire time you are away! FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE > AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS (NCP) − Up to $9500 scholarships for a semester experience − Up to $3000 scholarships for a short-term experience > GLOBAL TRAVELER GRANTS ISSUED FROM THE GLOBAL OFFICE > OS-HELP LOAN − Added onto your student loan for eligible Australian students up to $8000 > CENTRELINK PAYMENTS − You may be eligible to continue receiving your payments while overseas. > UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIPS − Engineering Exchange Scholarships − Exchange Scholarships to study French in France BUDGETING When considering an overseas experience, make sure to put together a budget. Things to consider: > Accommodation > Return flights > Weekly food costs – look at typical costs of everyday items (milk, bread) > Transport (buses, trains) > Visa costs > University / provider administrative costs > Additional insurance > Necessities prior to going – luggage, clothes, technology > Exchange rate with overseas country Make sure to include any travel you plan on taking before, during and after! www.newcastle.edu.au/globalexperience The University of Newcastle // Global Experience HOW TO FIT GLOBAL EXPERIENCE INTO YOUR DEGREE If you are interested in a global experience, ask yourself the following questions: > When do I want to go? > How long do I want to go for? Check your Program Plan found in your Program Handbook to get a clear understanding of when things are scheduled to occur – when are your placements, when are your core courses? You can speak to a Student Progress Advisor if you would like to discuss moving your Program Plan around to help you find the best time to travel. Want to travel more than once? That’s fine - It is possible to take a global experience multiple times! We have students who have been overseas up to 4 times! Some students like to start with a short term experience like a study tour or short course and then complete a semester exchange or internship towards the end of their degree. EARLY PLANNING IS THE KEY! We suggest you speak to us and attend our events in your first year in order to maximize what you can get from your university degree. www.newcastle.edu.au/globalexperience ARE YOU READY FOR ADVENTURE? ARE YOU READY FOR ADVENTURE? ARE YOU READY FOR ADVENTURE? The University of Newcastle // Global Experience PROGRAM DETAILS SEMESTER EXCHANGE The University of Newcastle gives you the opportunity to live and study overseas ELIGIBILITY for either one semester or one year. You remain enrolled and paying tuition at the University of Newcastle and earn credit towards your degree. Check out the Global > Completed at least 60 units in your current undergraduate program or Experience Portal for a list of destinations and suggestions for your degree and/or postgraduate coursework program. discipline. > Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 > Must receive a minimum of 30 units of credit toward your program whilst THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF SEMESTER EXCHANGE: overseas. COURSES/CREDIT 1. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM In order to participate in a semester exchange program, you need to ensure the The University has over 100 partner institutions from over 25 countries across the courses you take overseas will contribute to a minimum of 30 units towards your globe to choose from. Open to all students from most discipline areas. University of Newcastle program. Credit is not always guaranteed – it is your responsibility to research, create and gain 2. GLOBAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION EXCHANGE approval for the courses you plan to study. You can find a simple Credit Application Guide on the Global Experience Portal . The University is a member of the prestigious Global Engineering Education Exchange program (GE3) consortium. Students studying undergraduate engineering APPLICATION PROCESS programs can select from a large range of universities strong in the field of engineering. See the Global Experience Portal for a full list. In order to be considered for the exchange program, you must submit an application via the Global Experience Portal by the following deadlines: 3. INTER-LOCATION EXCHANGE > Semester 1: May (of the previous year) > Semester 2: October (of the previous year) The University delivers their programs in Singapore (UoN Singapore). This option allows you to continue to study University of Newcastle taught courses while The Global Experience Officers will help you through the entire process from initial overseas. application to arriving at your host destination! www.newcastle.edu.au/globalexperience The University of Newcastle // Global Experience SHANGHAI TOWER PROGRAM DETAILS SHANGHAI, CHINA SEMESTER EXCHANGE PROCESS OVERVIEW DOWNLOAD MAKE SURE NOW THAT YOU CHECK COURSE Studying overseas has given me so many new 1. THE PROGRAM 4. TO CHECK IF 6. HAVE AN IDEA 8. LISTS FROM insights and experiences, opening my eyes PLAN FOR YOUR YOUR CORE/ OF COURSES OVERSEAS DEGREE. MAJOR COURSES YOU WILL NEED UNIVERSITIES to the relevance of my degree and the many NEED TO BE TO DO WHILST (ENSURE IT IS IS IT POSSIBLE COMPLETED IN ON EXCHANGE, TAUGHT IN different paths i can take after graduating. 2. TO REARRANGE A PARTICULAR START LOOKING ENGLISH) TO This experience has significantly contributed THE COURSES ORDER BEFORE AT PARTNER COMPARE IF THEY TO ALLOW ARRANGING? UNIVERSITIES. HAVE SIMILAR to my understanding of the impact of my FOR MORE COURSES TO degree in a global context and has built on ELECTIVES IN ARE THERE CHECK THE LIST WHAT YOU “ YOUR INTENDED 5. CORE/MAJOR 7. OF COURSES REQUIRE. the skills and knowledge i have acquired SEMESTER? COURSES YOU TAKEN BY WILL NEED TO PREVIOUS UON IDENTIFY TWO through study at uon. THINK ABOUT COMPLETE WHILE STUDENTS ON 9. UNIVERSITIES It has given me the opportunity to form 3. WHAT SEMESTER ON EXCHANGE THE GLOBAL THAT YOU THINK YOU WANT TO THAT CANNOT BE EXPERIENCE WILL WORK. friendships and connections i will treasure for STUDY IN - WHAT MOVED? PORTAL (THIS COURSES ARE DOES NOT HELP MAKE SURE a lifetime. RUNNING IN GUARANTEE 10. YOU ARE HAPPY THAT SEMESTER CREDIT BUT WITH HOST JESSICA AT UON? MAY HELP YOU UNIVERSITY BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND LOCATION. NARROW DOWN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF DENMARK OPTIONS). DO YOUR RESEARCH! THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING YOUR LOCATION SUBMIT YOUR 11. APPLICATION VIA THE GLOBAL ” > Courses available in your subject area EXPERIENCE > Courses taught in English PORTAL BY THE > Costs involved DEADLINE! > Accommodation options > Travel opportunities > Student Engagement NOTE: Start preparing one year ahead! #UONGLOBALTRAVELLER The University of Newcastle // Global Experience PROGRAM DETAILS EXCHANGE PARTNERS AUSTRIA DENMARK HONG KONG NORWAY SWEDEN USA > JOHANNES KEPLER > AARHUS SCHOOL OF > CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG > BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS > CHALMERS INSTITUTE OF > CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LINZ ARCHITECTURE KONG SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS > SALZBURG UNIVERSITY OF > COPENHAGEN BUSINESS > EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF > NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF > KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE > CLEMSON UNIVERSITY APPLIED SCIENCES SCHOOL HONG KONG SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY > LULEA UNIVERSITY OF > COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY > UNIVERSITY OF KLAGENFURT > TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF > HONG KONG BAPTIST > UNIVERSITY OF OSLO TECHNOLOGY > IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY DENMARK UNIVERSITY > LUND UNIVERSITY > KANSAS UNIVERSITY > HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC > STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY > NEW MEXICO
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