Study Abroad, for the experience of a lifetime
Published on 18 October 12
Come along to the Study Abroad Fair to find out how to apply to study abroad, what it involves and what benefits you will receive from getting involved.
Thursday 18 October, Whitworth Hall, 12 – 4pm
Benefits of studying abroad
Besides getting a break from the wet Manchester weather, there are lots of advantages to spending a semester or two studying abroad. Studying abroad offers you the opportunity to study at some of the top international universities, travel, and make new friends from all over the world. It will also set you apart from the rest of your cohort upon graduation – giving you extra skills and experience to boost your CV and increase your employability.
Here are just a few reasons why you should consider a year abroad:
- Broaden your horizons
- Improve your language skills
- Open doors in the job market
- Good value for money
| It’s the best thing I have gotten out of my degree at Manchester. Emma Bently |
But don’t just take our word for it, you can access the blogs of students from their year abroad to find out what they really thought about the experience:
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You can read more student experiences of a year studying abroad here.
| The most rewarding aspect was getting to know a completely new city. Thomas Foster Smith |
Find out how to get involved
The Study Abroad Fair gives you the opportunity to explore the options for spending a period abroad at an overseas University as part of your Manchester degree. Chat to past study abroad students and students from around the world to hear about their time abroad and get a feel for what the exchange experience involves, and what the various destinations on offer are like.
There are stands for our various partner institutions in Europe and around the world, including the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and India as well as the chance to meet the University services that will support you with your study abroad including the Study Abroad Unit and the Careers Service.
The fair is also your opportunity to find out about crucial upcoming information sessions which you will need to attend to make sure you don’t miss out on studying abroad!
| It has certainly increased my confidence by going away. Andrew Kelmanson |
For more information, please see the Study Abroad website at http://www.studyabroad.manchester.ac.uk or email goabroad@manchester.ac.uk.