OVERVIEW OF

GEM DISCOVERER PROGRAMS

JOHNIE GOH

13 JAN 2015

LT 24

WHAT WE WILL COVER …

1. Video Overview of Discoverer programs

2. Why Overseas Exposure Is Important

3. Overview of Discoverer Programs

4. Overview of Financial Aid Schemes

5. Q & A

VIDEO OVERVIEW (~ 3MINS)

1. Gain overseas internships and enhance employability

2. Coping with cultural and linguistic diversity

3. Discover emerging markets

4. Become more independent & foster lasting friendships

Why Overseas Exposure is Important

Work

&

Study

Language

Immersion Prelude

Summer

Studies

OVERVIEW OF WORK & STUDY PROGRAM

Enhance Your Employability

Working in teams.

Discover overseas job opportunities.

Add value to resume

Differentiate yourself in an increasingly competitive job market

Why Work & Study?

Semester 2 February – July

Semester 1 August – December

Overseas Internship (20 weeks) Overseas Internship (20 weeks)

Key Features

1. China

• Programme Dates: 3 August 2015 to 18 December 2015

• The study course will begin about 2 weeks after internship start date.

• Classes will be held on Fridays and Saturdays.

• NTU students will learn together in a class.

2. Vietnam

• The course will generally start before the internship and the duration of the course is

about 3 weeks.

Course of Study

WORK Component (Internship) STUDY Component Accreditation for

20-week attachment

Excess AUs for GER - UEs

Grading Accreditation to

GER - UE / GER - PE (AHSS) Grading

Engineering 8 AUs of IA - Pass / Fail

Option 1 6 AUs towards GER-PE (AHSS)

Option 2 6 AUs towards GER-UE (including Minor in Chinese) Option 3 Spilt 6 AUs equally towards (i) GER-PE (AHSS) and (ii) GER-UE (including

Minor in Chinese)

Pass / Fail

NBS 2 AUs for PA 3 AUs Pass / Fail

HSS 6 AUs for HPAP 4 AUs Pass / Fail

Communication Studies

16 AUs for PI -

Pass / Fail

SPMS CBC 12 AUs for IIP PAP 10 AUs for IIP MAS 8 AUs for IIP

- - -

Pass / Fail Graded

Pass / Fail

SBS 12 AUs for IIP - Pass / Fail

Academic Units

Learn More About Work & Study Date: Monday, 26 January 2015 Time: 12pm - 1.15pm Venue: LT 4

OVERVIEW OF LIP

Summer LIP

Japanese

1. Waseda University

2. Soka University

3. Akita International University

Korean

1. Ewha Womans’ University

2. Korea University

Spanish

Catholic University San Antonio (UCAM)

French

Planète-Langues Institut International

de Rambouillet

(2 Groups)

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR

SUMMER LIP

LIP

Exchange

Examples

1. Soka University

2. Akita International University

Fee – Paying

Example

Planète-Langues Institut International

de Rambouillet

TYPES OF LIP PROGRAMMES: EXAMPLES

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Exchange Programs

Main Features

1. Tuition Waiver

2. Limited Vacancies

3. Priority for Citizens

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Fee – Paying Programs

Main Features

1. Tuition Fee Not Waived

2. More Vacancies

3. Diverse Courses

Learn More About LIP Date: Thursday, 15 January 2015 Time: 11.30am - 12.45pm Venue: LT 20

OVERVIEW OF PRELUDE

Six Exciting Prelude Destinations

Hanoi, Vietnam (2 Groups)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2 Groups)

Beijing, China Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Pune, India

Key Benefits Gain Insights Into Rising Asia Earn 3 AUs In Two Weeks Foster Lasting Friendships

Brunei

Example 1: Prelude in India

Destination Host University

Medium of Instruction

Academic Focus

Academic Units

Pune Symbiosis International University

English History and Culture

3 AUs towards UE or PE (AHSS)

Estimated Expenses (S$)

Programme Fees (Includes accommodation, lessons and field trips) $1,600 – $1,700

Airfare + Insurance + Personal Expenses $1,500

Dates: 15 June – 29 June 2015

Number of Students: 20

Learn More About Prelude

i) Session 1 Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2015 Time: 12pm - 1.15pm Venue: LT 4 ii) Session 2 Date: Tuesday, 27January 2015 Time: 11.30pm- 12.30pm Venue: LT 6

OVERVIEW OF SUMMER STUDIES

•Held during May – July vacation.

•One intake a year.

Great Timing

• First and Final Year students are welcome to apply

Open To All

Students

•Study at reputable partner universities.

• Earn up to 8 AUs

Prestige

KEY BENEFITS

Americas • Columbia University,

New York • Boston University • UC Los Angeles • UC Berkeley • Universiad de

Montevideo, Uruguay

• Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Montreal (NEW)

Europe • Zagreb School of

Economics & Mgt (NEW)

• Imperial College London

• University of Edinburgh (NEW)

• University of Leeds (NEW)

• Science Po Paris Oceania

• University of New South Wales

• University of Sydney

Asia • University of Hong

Kong • Korea University, Seoul • Waseda University,

Tokyo (NEW)

QUALITY EDUCATION AT GREAT LOCATIONS

Check out more Summer Studies partners listed on our

website!

Summer Studies

Exchange Fee –

Paying

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Choosing My

Program: Important

Factors

Understand the credit transfer policy for different programs and consider what courses you wish/need to study.

Timing. Do not pick a program that clashes with other known activities such as IO, Reservist Training, etc. Factor in extra time for visa application, if needed.

Budget. Adequate Financial Means For the Program. Understand the role of NTU financial aid and how they work.

Discussion with your family or guardian

Apply from 14 – 28 Jan

Learn More About Summer Studies From Guest Speakers

Host Universities 1. UC Berkeley (San Francisco) Date: Monday, 19 Janury 2015 Time: 12.30pm - 2pm Venue: LT 8 2. Ewha Womans’ University (Seoul) Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2015 Time: 2.30pm 3.30pm Venue: LT 3 3. Hanyang University (Seoul) Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2015 Time: 10am - 11am Venue: LT 25

Learn More About Summer Studies From Guest Speakers

Host Universities (continued) 4. Seoul National University (Seoul) Date: Thursday, 22 January 2015 Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Venue: LT 19 5. Yonsei University (Seoul) Date: Thursday, 22 January 2015 Time: 3.30pm- 4.30pm Venue: LT 11 6. Kyung Hee University (Seoul) Date:Friday, 23 January 2015 Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm Venue: LT 17

Learn More About Summer Studies From Guest Speakers

Host Universities (continued) 7. Korea University (Seoul) Date: Friday, 23 January 2015 Time: 10am- 11am Venue: TCT- LT

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Type of Program

Duration

Current

Destinations

Number of Partners

Curriculum

Target Audience

Foreign Language

Proficiency

Min. cGPA

Semester-Long

Short Term (Vacation)

Work and Study

China

Vietnam 3

Work +

Study

Year 3 or respective

attachment periods

Mandarin for China

only

2.5

Language Immersion Programme

Europe

Asia 7 Language Training

All Basic or

Beginners

Summer Studies

Americas Europe

Asia Australia

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Course-

work

All None

Prelude

China

Vietnam Indonesia

India Brunei

6 Course-

work All

English or Mandarin

COMPARISON OF DISCOVERER PROGRAMS

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Selection Criteria

Exchange Fee-Paying

Min. cGPA 2.5 Min. cGPA 2.5

Overseas Exposure Record

Subject to available vacancies

Priority for Singapore citizens and PRs Subject to available vacancies

ONLINE APPLICATION

14 Jan – 28 Jan

OFFERS AND ACCEPTANCE

16 Feb – 24 Feb

APPEALS (if applicable)

16 Feb – 24 Feb

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

14 Jan – 28 Jan

APPLICATION WORKFLOW (Jan 2015)

1. Your school reserves the right to reject your application due to disciplinary or other academic reasons

2. Does not guarantee you a spot in the program of your choice as it is subject to available vacancies.

3. You must also meet the entry requirements of the host university and/or courses.

No Type of Financial Aid

Applicable For

Amount (in S$) & Important Notes

1 Ng Bok Eng Scholarship

All 3,000 (Work & Study) 500 (Short Term Programs) Based on financial need and household income only.

2 OSP Loans All

Up to 6000 for Asia (Work & Study), and 5000 (Short-Term Programs)

Up to 10,000 for Short-Term Programs Capped at 3000 for foreigners and PR for all programs.

3 PSEA All Up to the maximum (balance) of your account. Pay first, claim later. Receipts required for reimbursement. Suggested items: Airfares and Programme Fee

4

Temasek Foundation - LEaRN Outbound Awards

Work & Study Only

7,000 (China) 6,000 (Vietnam) Min. cGPA of 3.5 is needed. Suitable applicant will be shortlisted. Scholarship terms apply

5 IE Singapore (YTP Market Immersion)

• Work & Study

• Prelude • Summer

Studies

100 – 200 per week. Airfare subsidy given for supported markets (e.g India) Min cGPA of 3.0 is needed. Suitable applicants will be shortlisted.

Types of Financial Assistance Schemes

Angelina EEE Year 1

Brad HSS Year 1

Example

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Summer Studies France

Year 4

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Language Immersion South Korea

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Work & Study China

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Prelude Turkey

Talk to Us

Consultation Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Email: gemdiscoverer@ntu.edu.sg

Website: http://global.ntu.edu.sg/GMP/gemdiscoverer

Facebook: ‘NTU GEM Discoverer’

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Apply From 14 Jan – 28 Jan