Summer Schools run from 2 to 6 weeks For undergraduate students Different locations and different subjects on offer
Three types of summer schools: 1. The University of Nottingham Summer Schools 2. Overseas Summer Schools 3. Independent programmes
The University of Nottingham Summer Schools • •
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC)
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) • Courses - Geospatial Engineering and Building Information Modelling - Understanding the rise of China • Accommodation - on campus, in halls • Cultural and social programmes
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) Courses • Representing Reality through Documentary Film Making • Politics, Culture and the Media in Southeast Asia • Peaceful Cultures and the Cultures of Peace • Doing Business in Asia • Beginning Creative Writing • Landraces, Landscapes and Livelihoods : Rural Diversity and Modernity in South East Asia • Intensive Mandarin Programme 2/4/2016
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The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) • • •
2/4/2016
Free airport pick up to and from campus Accommodation is on campus in halls Cultural and social activities
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Overseas Summer Schools
Europe Audencia Summer School Nantes France 20 June – 1 July 2016
IESEG International Summer Academy Paris France 1 July – 28 July
Bayreuth International Summer School Bayreuth Germany 4 July – 15 July
Overseas Summer Schools
Asia Shanghai Jiao Tong University International Summer Session Shanghai China 4 July – 24 July
Fudan University Summer Session Shanghai China 1 July – 30 July
Korea University International Summer Campus Seoul Korea 27 June – 4 August
Overseas Summer Schools
Asia cont. FASStrack Asia: Summer school at National University of Singapore Singapore 20 June – 22 July U21 Summer School at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China 4 July – 18 July
Independent Summer Schools Study China Programme (Easter, Summer, Winter) Study India Programme
Study China and Study India Different application deadlines depending on the programme and the time of year The following costs are all covered for students accepted to these two programmes by the government sponsors: • Accommodation for the duration of the programme • Airport pickup and drop off • Tuition of language and academic courses • Activities and associated trips • Contribution towards food/travel/mobile phone minutes
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Which summer schools should I apply for? Take time to think…. 1. What do I want to study? 2. How much can I afford to spend? 3. What do I want to get out of studying abroad on a summer school?
What do I want to get out of studying abroad? •
Improved employability? “One third of employers viewed a graduate with any overseas study experience as more employable”
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Broaden your academic experience? e.g. final year dissertation, PG study Learn a new skill or hobby? Get to know another culture or language? Something else?
Source: Graduate Employability: The views of employers CIHE report 2008
How much can I afford to spend? How much will it cost? • • • •
Use the Factsheets, website and research online Consider the exchange rate Cost of living: how does this compare to the UK? Source of income – Parents/Relatives? – Part time work in the UK? • Summer School bursary - £500 • Korea University bursaries
Expenditure • Accommodation (if not included) • Travel to and from the summer programme • Visa costs (if applicable) • Insurance • Vaccinations (if applicable) • Food and drink • Travelling
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How to apply One online application form for the University of Nottingham programmes in China and Malaysia, and the overseas programmes via the UK International Office • Online application and a pdf preview is now available on our website www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/summerschools • List up to 3 summer schools in order of priority • Only list a summer school if you would be prepared to go there • For some of the Summer Schools you can also select which course you would like to take Application deadline Friday 26 February 2016 5pm
Apply directly and independently to the Study China Programme or the Study India Programme
Selection process • Applications will be considered based on your suitability for the programme, your personal statement and your academic history • Only students who have submitted a personal statement will be considered • Students in the following categories will be prioritised: – No resit examinations – Not in the final year – Not studied abroad before
• For European options, students from specific schools will be prioritised but ALL students can apply: – IESEG: Business School, Economics and Engineering – Audencia: Business and Politics
Selection process • For the U21 Summer School, we are looking for students who: – are in their penultimate or final year – have an average of 60% to date – have a consistent academic performance with no resit examinations
Acceptance You will be informed of the outcome of your application by email to your Nottingham email address by 5pm on Wednesday 9 March and you should accept your offer by Friday 11 March by email.
If accepted… • Formally accept your allocation and commit to the programme • Apply to your allocated summer programme and submit required supporting documentation before the end of the Spring term. Further information on how to apply will be sent to you by email. • Pre-departure meeting for all students after the Easter holiday • Scholarships and bursaries will be paid by bank transfer to a UK bank account prior to departure
