Description
Book SynopsisThis is a guide-book for students who are thinking of studying outside the UK as part of their home degree and for others who want to know what is involved. It takes you through the whole process and explains what things you need to think about at each stage as you make your preparations and then carry out your studies
Trade ReviewAs a comprehensive survey of the subject, it will be valuable for students, parents, school advisers and indeed for Universities - International Officers, academic programme coordinators and others... It is a very readable book, with nice touches of humour and thoughtful, helpful insights into issues related to study abroad. -- J.E. Reilly, Director, UK Socrates Erasmus Council Tackles a complicated subject with some aplomb. -- John Alexander, International Office, University of Glasgow As a comprehensive survey of the subject, it will be valuable for students, parents, school advisers and indeed for Universities - International Officers, academic programme coordinators and others... It is a very readable book, with nice touches of humour and thoughtful, helpful insights into issues related to study abroad. Tackles a complicated subject with some aplomb.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Study Abroad; 3. The Mechanics; 4. Exchanges; 5. Studying Abroad Outside Exchanges; 6. The European Programmes; 7. The USA; 8. Getting Advice and Applying; 9. Making Preparations to Go: Longer Term; 10. Making Preparations to Go: Shorter Term; 11. Arrival; 12. Registration; 13. Study Skills: The Requirements; 14. Studying in a New Environment; 15. Intercultural Communication; 16. Re-Entry; A Note on Websites and Resources; Glossary.
