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The School of English offers students the opportunity to spend a semester abroad during second year, at one of its partner institutions, under one of two schemes:
This worldwide partnership of universities encourages the movement of students between leading research universities all over the world. Possible destinations for English students include:
Under this European exchange programme, English students have the opportunity to study in Heidelberg, Venice or Helsinki. Viking Studies students are able to spend a semester in Oslo.
Three returning students provide helpful insights into their exciting experiences of studying abroad
My semester abroad was exceptional – I couldn’t have had a better time! The opportunity to study abroad was one of the reasons I chose Nottingham. I didn’t go on a gap year but knew I wanted to travel and experience a different culture and environment. Study abroad was the perfect opportunity to combine travelling and studying. The effort I had to put in to the research and application process of study abroad was completely worth it. Auckland itself is a great place to study. It’s a city campus but all the buildings are close together so you still have a campus feel. Auckland is also a really good base to go and see lots more of New Zealand or even further afield. I went to Fiji and Samoa in my mid-semester break! The university’s ‘continual assessment’ approach to academics meant that I worked hard during the week and usually spent the weekend on road-trips with friends. Study abroad has improved my confidence and the ability to cope assertively in unfamiliar situations. I’m now a study abroad fanatic and wholeheartedly encourage anyone to do it!
Studying English in the heart of the historic city of Venice is a truly unique experience. Imagine taking a boat to lectures, writing your Hemingway homework in his favourite bar, becoming part of an amazing community of students, from Italy and beyond.
I chose Italy in the hope of a new, different experience – educationally and culturally – and I wasn't disappointed! Educationally, expect smaller class sizes (mine ranged from 7-30 people), a bigger focus on speaking and discussion (I was assessed almost completely with oral exams and presentation) and the opportunity to split your study between two very different institutions (University Ca' Foscari, and Venice International University). As for Venice's culture, I could probably write a book (as many have!), so suffice it to say 6 months truly wasn't long enough to spend wandering Venice's winding streets, learning its stories, sampling its foods and customs.
Helsinki was absolutely amazing. The snow, the food, the sauna, ice-swimming, and of course the people! Studying abroad can be daunting, but Helsinki University is extremely organised. From the moment I applied I received lots of help in choosing my modules and finding accommodation. The process was very stress free especially since they guarantee to find you a place to live.
As an international student you will have the opportunity to be part of the English Students Network and Helsinki boasts one of the biggest in Europe. Through them I got to experience skiing, Finnish dancing, visit the infamous Karl Fazer chocolate factory, and go to Lapland where I saw the Northern Lights!
Those interested in studying abroad will need to begin the application process in the first semester and an International Day is held in Week One to provide further information about these opportunities and the application process.
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