Study abroad – January deadline is looming

Published: 16/01/2023

Interested in studying, working or volunteering abroad during your course? NTU offers students a range of international opportunities on and off campus.

Could this be you next year?

These are not just inspirational quotes, these are personal recommendations from students who have taken a once in a lifetime opportunity to study, volunteer or work abroad.

If you are interested in studying or working in a country you’ve never been before, making new friends, sharing experiences, and exploring new cultures, there are so many options to allow you to do this, whether it be volunteering, summer schools, and many more.

The deadline for next academic year is almost upon us for full year and semester one study abroad trips, so please sign up before Sunday 22 January 2023 at 11.00 pm.

To take that next step, why not complete the application form within the StudentHub? Once you've applied, you can track the progress of your application through Mobility Online.

And to help with the costs of travelling you may be eligible for Turing Funding - please check our webpages, and if not, we may be able to award you a travel scholarship or bursary.

Tempted? Why not read on for a small sample of our students’ documented experiences.

Bethan Burroughes visited Taiwan

Bethan: I completed the Excellent Mandarin Programme at I-Shou University in Kaohsiung, Taiwan which consisted of 15 hours of Chinese Mandarin classes a week from June till the end of August”.

My time studying abroad helped me to gain a lot of confidence, independence, and aspiration. The experience has helped me to see other potential career options for my education degree and gain skills that I can carry with me into the working world.

Julia Jagiello visited the Animation Festival in France

Julia: The Animation industry is very international. There are studios in many countries, with different approaches, styles, and experiences. To be a part of animation means getting to know all the different types of it and I couldn’t imagine better than learning about it in other countries.

The experience included getting to know the industry, talking to professionals, and finding out about different job-related specifications. I took part in many, in my opinion, useful talks and themed panels where I was able to learn more about animation. The trip was incredibly inspiring and made me think more about what type of animation I want to specialise in.

I think going outside of what you know is always a great experience. The more you see and get to know, the more you understand the world and the people. As well, it helps you to be a better creator.

Christy Fraser studied abroad at Northern Arizona University

Christy: The highlights of my trip have to be the people I met and the new connections and friendships that were formed.

I would definitely recommend doing a study abroad semester – it opened my eyes up to a new side of life and how people work and travel, meeting new people, forming friendships with people I wouldn’t have had the chance to before, and pushing myself out of my comfort zone to really thrive and understand what I want to do in the future.

Their stories are wonderful and life changing aren't they? Why not take that next step now? Don't forget the deadline to apply is Sunday 22 January 2023.