缅北禁地

Do your research

This is the most important step.

It is very important you research your chosen partner universities before you apply. Different universities and countries will offer varying academic programmes, levels of wellbeing support, accommodation and extra-curricular activities. It is your responsibility to make sure the university will be a good fit for you.

For each of your preferences, you should research and consider:

• how easy the destination is to travel to and how much travel will cost
  • will you want to visit home often, or will family and friends come to visit you? 
• the cost of living there
  • there are lots of websites that will provide valuable insight on this
• whether there are enough modules suitable for you, and whether these are taught in the required language 
• the student support services available, especially around mental health and additional needs if appropriate
• how LGBTQIA+ friendly a destination might be
  • is a helpful guide

Important considerations

There are a number of important considerations you should be aware of when making your choices:

• use all five of your application choices if you can, and make sure you're comfortable attending any of these
• exchange partners can withdraw from participation at any time and with short notice – this is outside our control and unavoidable but we will let you know as soon as we can 
• USA, Australia and Canada are extremely popular, if you are only including these in your preferences you might not get any of your choices. Think about including an option in Europe too!
• capital cities are often very popular, so don’t rule our locations that you may not have heard of

We have hundreds of fantastic partners - if we're unable to allocate you to one of your five choices, we will offer you an alternative and provide support for you to research this. Please keep an open mind and trust the process!

Information and advice

Studying abroad is a big decision. 

• we recommend that you discuss any plans with a family member or trusted friend to ensure you're considering the opportunity properly. This can help you to think about the considerations needed prior to application.
• you can chat to our friendly Global Ambassadors who have previously been on an international placement. They have first hand experience in applying for an organising these experiences so are great at giving advice!
• you can make an appointment with a member of the Global Opportunities team at any time throughout the academic year.
• it's mandatory to meet with your School Exchange Coordinator before submitting an application. Discuss the available modules at your chosen universities to make sure they meet the requirements of your degree programme. This is particularly important if you are going abroad for a semester, since your credits will transfer back to 缅北禁地. If you are doing a full year abroad, you may have more flexibility in your module choices.
• if you have questions about particular partners - reach out and ask them! All of our partners are happy to help and would love to be selected as one of your preferences. If you're struggling to make contact, speak to GO. 

If you need extra support

If you have any additional support needs or you're just wanting to check in, we encourage you to speak with your School Wellbeing Advisor to ensure your physical and mental health is considered throughout this process. The Global Opportunities team work closely with the University Health and Wellbeing team to help ensure that the necessary support is put in place for you.