STUDY ABROAD

Students who wish to go study abroad at a university that Huron or UWO do not have an exchange agreement can do so through the letter of permission (LOP) process. The student applies to the school independently and works with an Academic Counsellor to approve his/her course selection for credit towards their Huron degree.

Study Abroad Vs. Exchange:

Study abroad and the exchange program are different but also similar.


Exchange

Study Abroad

Tuition

Tuition is paid to Huron which waives the student fr om paying international student fees.

Tuition is paid directly to the school where the studying will be studying and international student fees apply.

Destinations

Limited to schools that Huron and UWO have exchange agreements with.

Any school that the students is interested in.

Term of Study

One semester or full academic year.

Fr om a few weeks to a full year.

Process

Apply through Huron and go through selection process.

Apply directly to the school and complete a letter of permission (LOP) with an Academic Counsellor.

A Step-by-Step Approach

Planning for a full-year of study at another university should begin early in the previous academic year and, where needed, students should seek advice from Academic Counsellors and/or the International Student Advisor (Clare Tattersall). A Study Abroad program is not like an international student exchange. A student exchange is based on an agreement between two or more universities and involves an exchange of students between those universities. A Study Abroad program is arranged by the student. The following is a step-by-step approach to planning and arranging a Study Abroad program.

Study Abroad Opportunities and Resources

Other:

· Vesalius College (Belgium)

· Herstmonceux Castle (UK)

· Australearn (Australia)

Resources:

· Verge Magazine Database

· UWO International Opportunities Fair (Oct. 14)

· Big Guide Online