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The Erasmus program, funded by the European Commission, provides university students with extraordinary opportunities to experience life and education in another European country. Through the Lifelong Learning Programme, students can choose from study or work placements lasting between 3 to 12 months. Benefits include improved language skills, cultural exposure, global friendships, and a strong addition to your CV. With financial support available, students are encouraged to connect with faculty coordinators for guidance on how to apply. Travel broadens the mind!
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Erasmus Study or Work Abroad Opportunities Travel broadens the mind!
Sue John Erasmus Institutional Co-ordinator European and External Resource Office University of Glamorgan
What does ‘Erasmus’ mean? • Erasmus = EuRopean Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students • Funded by the European Commission • Lifelong Learning Programme - Erasmus
What is ‘Lifelong Learning Programme’? • ‘The Lifelong Learning Programme’ is the umbrella term encompassing European cooperation in a range of educational programmesin 31European Countries
What are the benefits? • Experience of living and studying in another country • Improved language ability • Cultural diversity • Make friends from around the world • A valuable addition to your CV • Attractive to future employers
Options 1. Study Placements 2. Work Placements
1. Study Placements • What do you study? • Modules that are agreed upon prior to departure and which are recorded in a learning agreement • Length of study visits – 3 to 10 months • Modules that are fully accredited for degree purposes • Modules approved under the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
Study Placements • When / Where do you study? • Usually during the second year of your degree programme • At partner universities throughout Europe • FBS has a number of partnership agreements • Your Faculty co-ordinator will advise you of these
2. Work Placements What are they? A period of time spent working and gaining practical experience at a Host enterprise / organisation in a European country Length of work placements – 3 to 12 months
Money Matters!! • Erasmus grants are paid to students who have formally signed a contract • The Erasmus grant is to “cover the additional costs incurred through studying overseas” • 2012/2013 grant ranges from €270/mnth to €370/mnth depending on your host country • How is the grant payable?
How & when do You ‘sign-up’? • Faculty Co-ordinators – Mary Traynor / Phil Sheen • Funding is managed by the European Office • Paperwork!!! - application - contract - learning agreement - risk assessment - final report • Deadline for applications
Who do you contact? • Mary Traynor: Tel: 01443 658520 • Email: mtraynor@glam.ac.uk • Phil Sheen: Tel: 01443 658517 • Email: psheen@glam.ac.uk • Sue John Tel. 01443 482914 • Email sjohn@glam.ac.uk
Erasmus • Any Questions?