Programme guide Going Abroad Fair

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PROGRAMME GUIDE GOING ABROAD FAIR

Tuesday 20 November 2018 The Going Abroad Fair is organized by the International Office

WELCOME TO THE GOING ABROAD FAIR! Every year hundreds of HU students go abroad during their studies and we are glad you have decided you wish to be one of them!

There are so many options for an international experience while you are at HU: you can study at one of our partner universities, do an internship at a foreign company, do a research assignment abroad and more!

Information videos on study & internship abroad

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Workshop ‘How to choose your stay abroad?’

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Workshop 'Getting the most out of your stay abroad' 4 Find your way at the Going Abroad Fair

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Map of the information market

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General information - participant information

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Institutes - participant information

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Don’t forget to take a look at the photo contest ‘HU Goes Global!’. We have asked students who have been abroad to submit their pictures that best symbolize their period abroad. Go check all the pictures and get inspired!

International opportunities at HU

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Internship square - participant information

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Enjoy your time!

International Office

Before you go abroad - participant information

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Regions - participant information

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At this fair you can find all the information you need about going abroad. Visit the International Office stands for all your general questions and specifically about grants & scholarships, find out which options you have at your institute stand, learn from the experiences of students who have been abroad before or, should you want to do an internship, talk to one of the mediators present, who might be able to help you find an internship abroad!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INFORMATION VIDEOS ON STUDY & INTERNSHIP ABROAD Sit down, relax and watch our information videos on either study or internship abroad. They provide you with the most important information on how to organize your stay abroad. Both videos can be watched in Dutch and English.

Location: room 0.406 on the ground floor opposite the reception

WORKSHOP ‘HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR STAY ABROAD?’

Time: 13.30 - 14.20 Time: 14.30 - 15.20

Location: Meeting rooms PL99 Location: Meeting rooms PL99

Whether you are at home or abroad, our increasingly globalized and virtual world requires skills to navigate through cultural differences and to decode cultures different than to ‘where you are a local’. Just being abroad is not sufficient to get the most out of your intercultural experience. This workshop will give you a taste of how to maximise your experience abroad!

Location: Meeting rooms PL99 Location: Meeting rooms PL99

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Find out what suits you best at the ‘general information’ section: Visit the International Office stands • • Watch information videos on study & internship abroad Visit the 'International opportunities at HU' stand • Join the workshop ‘How to choose your stay abroad?’

• • Join the workshop 'Getting the most out of your stay abroad'

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2. When can you go abroad and where can you go?

Find out about the options in your study programme at the ‘institutes’ section: • Visit the stand of your institute • Visit the 'HU minors abroad' stand

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Learn more about your country of interest at the ‘regions’ section: • Visit the stands of the countries you are interested in • Talk to (international) students about their home/host country and ask them all your questions

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Time: 13.30 - 14.00 Time: 14.10 - 14.40

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WORKSHOP 'GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STAY ABROAD'

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Study or internship abroad? One year or a short course? To New York, Istanbul or Ghent? There are so many options to go international, how do you know what suits you best? Join this workshop and find out!

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Time: 13.00 - 16.00

FIND YOUR WAY AT THE GOING ABROAD FAIR

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5. How can you prepare before you leave?

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Congratulations, you are ready to go abroad!

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Find out what you can do and arrange before you leave at the 'before you go abroad' section: • Meet international students in Utrecht through student organizations ESN & BuddyGoDutch • Learn about language courses offered by Babel • Get lots of practical information at the stands of InsureToStudy, WilWeg, The Go-Abroad Fair, Campus France, Information Planet

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Great, what is my next step?

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Follow the relevant checklist to be found at stand 1 of the International Office: • Orientation checklist • Study abroad checklist • Internship abroad checklist

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MAP OF THE INFORMATION MARKET 2nd floor

Regions - Get inspired by students!

Workshops Padualaan 99

Before you go abroad

Go International!

International office

To 1st floor

Internship square

Registration

1st floor

Institutes

0.406 Information videos

Entrance building Padualaan 101 General information - Everything you need to know!

International Office - study & internship abroad International Office - grants & scholarships Institutes - Find out when & where you can go!

Speak to a coordinator from your institute to find out more about your study and internship abroad options Go International - HU Minors Abroad and International opportunities at HU! Find out more about the international opportunities offered by HU, abroad or at home

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Internship abroad - Find your internship abroad with these organizations!

Wereldstage Curaçao Doingoood Local Dreamers Stagehuis AIESEC Let's Go Africa Bo Curaçao Work the World Hutong School Abroad Internships Kilroy Stagereizen 4Exchange Projects Abroad Do4Africa Go Pure Stage-USA/Stage-Australië

Before you go abroad - Get prepared & get international!

Babel language institute Buddy Go Dutch ESN Utrecht Campus France Go-Abroad Fair InsureToStudy WilWeg Information Planet

Regions - Get inspired by experienced (international) students!

Western Europe Northern Europe Eastern Europe Southern Europe Central Europe Africa & Middle East Asia Northern America Latin America, Oceania & Caribbean

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GENERAL INFORMATION - PARTICIPANT INFORMATION At the International Office stands you can gather general information about study abroad, internship abroad and grants & scholarships. Get useful checklists, factsheets, other information material and talk to one of the International Officers to get your international adventure started!

INSTITUTES - PARTICIPANT INFORMATION Study abroad? Internship abroad? Or both? At the stand of your institute you can gather information on what the options are in your study programme on going abroad.

Talk to a coordinator about the options within your study programme, check which partner universities you can choose from and find out about the HU minors abroad.

GO INTERNATIONAL! Interested in an HU minor abroad? Or would you rather stay in the Netherlands?

Find out more about the international opportunities offered by HU, abroad or at home!

INTERNSHIP ABROAD - PARTICIPANT INFORMATION Stagereizen Stagereizen is active since 2007 Down Under. At the start, you will first Skype with one of our team members to discuss your personal and university requirements. After that, Stagereizen will start the search to find your dream internship. At all times, you will first get the chance to Skype with your future employer before making any decisions. Stagereizen doesn't just help with the internship, but also with the visa, accommodation, flight tickets and much more. www.stagereizen.nl Do4Africa Do4Africa coordinates the process bringing different levels of high and professional experts and young, talented and selected University (Bachelor/Master) students to emerging markets and social organizations in Tanzania & Zanzibar. We ensure that our candidates transfer their knowledge in an efficient manner, thereby promoting self-sufficiency, entrepreneurship and sustainable development of small and medium-sized social enterprises in Tanzania & Zanzibar. www.do4africa.com

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Stage-USA / Stage-Australia Gain the experience of a lifetime! Do you see yourself in a city like New York, Miami, San Francisco, Sydney or Melbourne? Stage-USA and Stage-Australia will give you the opportunity to live your next professional adventure. All internship opportunities are paid and located in the largest cities in the country. We can arrange your internship, visa, housing, and insurance. www.stage-usa.nl / www.stage-australia.nl KILROY Are you looking for study opportunities or an internship overseas? KILROY has opportunities in the USA, Australia and many other countries to do your minor or your masters. We can also place you as an intern in companies in Australia, China and the USA. Together with our local partners, we aim to find an internship that meets your needs and wishes but also considers the requirements from your school.

Perhaps you have already found a placement in the USA and need help with your visa? KILROY can assist you with that as well. www.kilroyeducation.nl 4exchange Looking for an international dimension on your CV, while at the same time in search for the experience of a lifetime? 4exchange can help you organize a meaningful and unforgettable internship in Cape Town. Its ideal location, mild climate and international character make Cape Town a very popular city amongst international students from all over the world. Make sure your time in South Africa is taken care of from A to Z. www.4exchange.nl Stagehuis Stagehuis is a specialist in providing internships abroad. With our organisational talent and passion for travelling and education, we offer challenging internships in English speaking countries. Stagehuis has been doing this since 2006 and wants to help everyone make their dream of doing their internship abroad come true. Throughout the years, we have created a great network of companies. We work with colleagues on location and place you at accredited companies. For every area of studies, we have great internship opportunities. We work with tailor-made internships and start searching for an internship based on your own wishes and on the internship requirements from your university. Besides arranging an internship, we also assist in finding accommodation, the best insurance, language courses if needed, and flight tickets. www.stagehuis.nl

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Wereldstage Curaçao Always wanted to do an internship on a tropical island? You are at the right place at Wereldstage Curacao. From internship to student housing. In addition, you also get a low-cost flight ticket, transfer on arrival, getting to know hundreds of other students, 24/7 helpdesk during your stay, local SIM card and more! Everything you need to start an unforgettable international adventure. www.wereldstage.com Doingoood Doingoood stands for responsible international volunteering/ internships. Our cooperation with projects (education, health care, social work, community and Crisis shelter) in Malawi, Uganda and Kenya is characterized by integrity, responsibility, commitment and quality. You will be accompanied by our own, highly experienced Dutch Doingoood coordinator and we will accommodate you in a comfortable Doingoood-hostel.

As a student you want to develop optimally in your discipline. During a fascinating international internship, you develop yourself as a professional; create a unique intercultural experience that broadens your view. www.vrijwilligerswerk-afrika.nl/stage Bo Curaçao Bo Curaçao is an organisation that helps students find a suitable internship on Curaçao. Besides this, we also arrange your housing, transport, internship permit and transfer if you want to. Our mission is to take away all your ‘arranging’ stress, so you can fully enjoy the way to, and your time on, ‘Dushi Korsou’. We hope to see you at our stand for all your questions and more information! www.bocuracao.nl Abroad Internships Are you excited about doing an internship abroad? Abroad Internships helps students to realize their dream internship or graduation position abroad. We do not focus on one specific country or location, so you can always contact us for a particular desired destination. We have lots of contacts and a ton of different positions in a variety of cities and countries. Interested?

Check out our website: www.abroad-internships.com

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Projects Abroad Projects Abroad offers the possibility to volunteer, intern or learn a language abroad. We run projects in 30 countries over the world. The projects are as diverse as Care, Teaching, Sports, Medicine and Healthcare, Journalism, Microfinance, Law and Human Rights and more. We offer you a complete package including guidance from start to end which makes it possible for you to have a worthwhile, safe and hassle-free experience. www.projects-abroad.nl Let’s Go Africa Let’s Go Africa is a Community Development Internship and Volunteer Agency designed to link students, volunteers and young professionals to local projects of our partner organisations in Africa.

We have need based internship vacancies for all type of studies in South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland! All our partners have been personally visited, carefully selected and include the necessary supervision in your field. www.letsgoafrica.nl Local Dreamers Local Dreamers creates an inspiring and safe learning environment in which Ecuadorian children and youngsters and international volunteers and interns can discover, develop, connect and share their talent and dreams. We respond to the needs of both worlds and build bridges between different cultures and people. We offer volunteer work and internships in Ecuador, as well as Spanish classes. Together we work for the development of local talent and help making dreams come true. www.localdreamers.nl Work the World Work the World specialises in tailoring overseas nursing and physiotherapy placements in Cambodia, Ghana, Zambia, Tanzania, Peru, Mexico, Nepal, Sri Lanka and The Philippines. Our destinations provide unique and exciting insight into healthcare systems across the developing world. Our core services focus on taking away the stresses and avoiding the pitfalls associated with organising a placement independently. We cover every element of your experience from the moment you apply. This includes expert tailoring of your placement, providing comfortable private accommodation, delivering an unmatched level of guidance and preparation before you go, and ensuring clinical supervision and 24/7 support while you're on the ground. www.worktheworld.nl

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Go Pure We are discoverers and we believe in the power of encounters. We want to see, believe and experience what is pure. Go Pure is a committed and personal organization for the adventurer and discoverer. Together we work on development, we strive for a common goal and create valuable memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.

It all starts with the willingness to consider new ideas and to push boundaries. www.gopure.nl Hutong School Hutong School has over 10 years of experience with language and internship programs in China, working together with many universities and colleges worldwide on introducing China to students. Internships are different industries and in English, so accessible for all students and different majors. Hutong School is based in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou and offers support on location. We assist with housing, practical assistance, Chinese classes and use out network to help students to find an internship. www.hutong-school.com Follow HU students going abroad: AIESEC Have you ever wanted to go abroad to explore a new country, or to experience another culture and to get out of your comfort zone?

Come and join AIESEC! AIESEC is a non-profit organization that is fully committed to sending students abroad for self-development and to helps the local population. Currently, we have more than 23.000 projects in over 120 countries and every day we get new projects. So come and join AIESEC and broaden your horizon! www.aiesec.nl

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BEFORE YOU GO ABROAD - PARTICIPANT INFORMATION InsureToStudy Go abroad with the fast and smart InsureToStudy insurance! InsureToStudy insures your study/internship time abroad, worldwide.

Choose whatever suits you best. All packages contain medical and non-medical coverages and meet the requirements of your visa and your university. Take out your insurance in five minutes online at www.insuretostudy.com.

Campus France “Campus France Netherlands is a French governmental organization in charge of promoting French higher education for international students. Campus France Netherlands will answer your questions about doing a Bachelor, a Master, a PhD, an exchange program or a language program in France. We will also give you information about funding and student life in France.” www.institutfrancais.nl Information Planet "Knowledge of the world, for the world.”

Information Planet is an international educational travel agency with over 20 years experience in language courses, study abroad programs, minors and semesters abroad, gap year and high school programs and worldwide travel options. Our specialists create tailor-made programs for all our students and we are based in Breda, the Netherlands. Please check our website for more information: www.informationplanet.nl.

Babel Language Institute Babel offers language courses since 1983. Our typical clients being those with a higher educational background. We offer courses in 13 different languages and stand out from the crowd thanks to the high quality of our teachers, our flexible and transparent way of working and – last but not least – our competitive prices. So, do you want to broaden your horizons? Start with learning the language of your choice at Babel. www.babel.nl Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Erasmus Student Network Utrecht is the biggest international student organization of Utrecht consisting of a team of over 300 volunteers. Our goal is to make incoming international students feel at home and have the best exchange experience possible! We achieve this by connecting incoming international students with local and other international students by organizing a wide range of cultural, social, career and many other activities.

Check out our website for more information: www.esn-utrecht.nl

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BuddyGoDutch Are you an international student in Utrecht who is interested in learning more about the Dutch culture? Or are you a Dutch student in Utrecht who is interested in learning more about other cultures? Then you’ve come to the right place!

We are an organisation that matches an international and Dutch student based on interests. Besides that we also organise activities that you can visit with your buddy. www.buddygodutch.nl WilWeg - study or internship abroad WilWeg, your starting point for study, internship or gap year abroad.Do you want to go abroad but do not know where to start? Then you are at the right address at WilWeg. Together with our WilWeg ambassadors we give you information and tips about the possibilities, good preparation and available funding.

WilWeg is an initiative of HYPERLINK "http://www.nuffic.nl/" Nuffic, the Dutch organization for internationalization in education. Through WilWeg, Nuffic informs Dutch students about doing a gap year, study or internship abroad. WilWeg offers independent advice and is free of charge. www.wilweg.nl The Go-Abroad Fair Want to go abroad for your master’s after your bachelor study? Are you looking for an international internship or exchange? Visit De BuitenlandBeurs/The Go-Abroad Fair and get inspired! There will be over 100 exhibitors from all over the world, independent organisations providing general information about studying abroad and throughout the day there will be given lectures with -among others- stories about experiences from students who went on such an adventure. Register now for your free ticket at www.buitenlandbeurs.nl/en

REGIONS - PARTICIPANT INFORMATION Interested in going abroad to a certain country or region? Here is your chance to talk to HU students who have been abroad before and to students from partner universities currently studying at HU. There is no better way to find out what to expect abroad than by talking to experienced students and locals!

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THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT! International Office contact information www.io.hu.nl exchange@hu.nl + 31 (0)88 481 81 81

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