Language Practice

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Information for 2013-2014

What are the requirements?

At least 8 weeks in an English-speaking country (can be 2 x 4 weeks);

Integrate with local life, both socially and linguistically

So: NOT language courses or tourism

A written (5-6 page) report in English

Work: As an au pair, nanny, etc.

In a hotel, etc.

Volunteer work

Camp Counsellors USA (with children 7-16):9-11 weeks; free food and accommodation + pocket moneyRequires good health insurancehttp://www.ccusa.com/

Work & Travel (Australia)

Etc.Look in the folders of language practice reports … Make use of any personal contacts you have …

http://www.abo.fi/student/sv/studerautomlands

http://www.abo.fi/student/infotillfalle

And (for the Info presented on the next slide):

http://www.abo.fi/student/anslagningar

Important Current Websites to Check out

for Current Information

Also, please check out ‘Viktiga webbsidor’ in the 2014-2015 Guide

Finding a job abroad – useful linkshttp://www.maailmalle.net (CIMO):

http://europa.eu/youth/working/index_eu_en.htmlhttp://www.nuorisovaihto.fi (Allianssi)http://www.mol.fi/eureshttp://www.fas.ie (work placement in Ireland)

http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/homepage.aspx (official UK agency)

http://www.workinaustralia.net/

Study (1): Exchange programmes

ISEP (USA)ISEP Multilateral (Canada, South Africa)

Bilateral agreements6 universities in USA University of Washington, Seattle Utica College California State University, Long Beach Presbyterian CollegeNot available in 2013-14: Fort Lewis College, Durango University at Albany, State University of New York

The deadline for ISEP applications is 2nd December for next year(There is also in some cases a 16th March deadline for the following spring

term)

Study (1):

Bilateral agreements

6 universities in Australia (see International Office Guide for details)

1 each in Canada, South Africa, New Zealand

N.B. Places are not always available

The deadline for applications is in February

Study (2): Specific exchange opportunity

IUPUI: Indiana University / Purdue University in Indianapolis Two summer internship positions in the Centre for Intercultural

Communications

Example: the experience of Eva Norrman

Student counselling, office work, corpus compilation, etc. Particularly suitable for those with linguistics-related interests

The deadline for applications is normally February.

http://www.iupui.edu/~icic

Anyone who is interested should contact me for further details.

Study (3): ERASMUS exchange agreements with four British universities:

University of Wales, Bangor – 1 place / 5 months (ELit) University of Glasgow – 3 places / 9 months (ELang) University of York – 3 places / 5 months (ELit) Nottingham Trent University – 2 places / 5 months (ELit)

Example: the experience of Petter Skult and Lena Englund

The deadline for applications is normally mid-March.

You can usually take courses in other departments; but your study plan must be accepted by us first.

Study (4):

If you are interested in applying to study abroad, you should: Consult Guide för studier utomlands 2014-15 – available on the

International Office web page. Contact Harriet Klåvus / Monica Nylund in the International

Office. For general study opportunities in the EU, refer to:

http://europa.eu/youth/studying/index_eu_en.html

The best time to do this is: NOW.

What to do next …

Consult the English Dept. pages (to be updated shortly) at:http://www.abo.fi/student/en/Content/Document/document/12035

Look at previous language practice reports Talk to students who have recently completed LP Check the Department noticeboard Visit the International Office Check English-language newspapers, etc. Check university web pages on the internet for details of courses

offered.

Grants from the Donner Fund

Applying for a Donner grant (1)

Deadline for application: mid-February 2014. Application form from Eva during February. Detailed plan required:

Where are you going? What will you be doing? How long / where will you stay? What will it cost? – itemized list of estimated expenses

Consult the English Dept. pages at:http://www.abo.fi/student/en/Content/Document/document/12034

Applying for a Donner grant (2)

Donner money can cover: Travel expenses Living expenses (including rent at your place of work / study – but NOT

in Finland during your absence) Travel insurance Placement fees (e.g. for Allianssi) Tuition - but NOT for language courses, and NOT necessarily full

university fees Donner money cannot cover:

Clothes, books, food, recreational activities, international student card Grants from other sources (e.g. Erasmus, ISEP) must be calculated

into the sum you apply for NB: Keep all receipts: needed for report to Stiftelsen when you

return.

Good luck!