The Definitive Guide to Global Opportunities at the University of Warwick
Guide 2012-13
Guide 2012-13
Every student can have a truly global experience while studying at Warwick. To help this happen, Go Global is a Students’ Union and University-based initiative designed to get students thinking globally. Studying abroad is the ultimate international experience Warwick provides- to help you work out where you might want to go, this booklet provides information on the universities we work with across the world. If studying abroad isn’t for you, don’t worry – there are still many opportunities to Go Global on campus and we can show you how! Remember, over 36% of Warwick’s student population comes from outside of the UK, representing 151 different nationalities - without a doubt, overseas and EU students contribute incalculably to the pulse and vibe of campus!
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Introduction and Welcome Silkie Cragg
Societies Officer, Warwick SU 2012-13 Before running to be Societies Officer I studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Warwick. Alongside PPE I studied French in the Language Centre, spent a year abroad in Grenoble, played the oboe in the Symphony Orchestra and performed in Delhi, and was on the exec committee for World@Warwick coordinating cross-society international events. My first-hand experience of international student life inspired me to encourage as many students as possible to get thinking globally!
Professor Nigel Thrift
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Warwick It is our belief that at Warwick every student is an international student. By this we mean that all students, from whatever country or discipline, emerge from Warwick as global citizens, international rather than insular in knowledge, skills and outlook. This guide provides an introduction to the many opportunities available to our students to develop their ability to operate effectively across cultures and, in so doing, increase their employability and enrich their own personal experience. Whether through working as part of a multicultural team on campus or spending time on an exchange programme overseas, I would encourage you to make the most of your time as a Warwick student and take every opportunity to Go Global. 3
The
Warwick Global Checklist
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The
Warwick Global Checklist
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Societies at
Warwick
World@Warwick, the ‘Best New Society’ award winner last year, is at the heart of the international experience at Warwick. World@Warwick, the ‘Best New Society’ award winner last year, is at the heart of the international experience at Warwick.
Get involved by... Becoming a member! Join at warwicksu.com/ worldatwarwick
World@Warwick is here to...
Attending or even running your own language classes.
Transform the learning of languages (and/or cultures) from an academic task to a social one.
Taking part in their trips and tours to Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Stratford, and even Premier League football matches.
Welcome, introduce, and integrate international students into the UK.
Coming to ‘Global’ – the internationally-themed night out every other Thursday in The Terrace Bar.
Encourage home students to discover the international community at Warwick.
Playing for World@Warwick FC!
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OneWorldWeek, the biggest student-run international festival in the world, is happening in Week 3 of Term 2.
OneWorldWeek is here to...
Get involved by...
Unite students from all around the globe.
Becoming a member! Join at www.oneworldweek. net
Inform students about global issues through its public speaker Forum events.
Volunteering to help run the festival – apply via the website!
Celebrate diversity on campus through performances, food festivals, and music.
Attending the free guest lectures from world-renowned experts throughout the week
Maximise students’ employability through international careers workshops.
Getting your food festival and Fashion Show tickets before they sell out – stay tuned for release dates through www.warwicksu.com
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Societies at
Warwick
Warwick International Development Summit (WIDS) provides an intellectual platform for issues pertaining to international development by bringing together the diverse perspectives of students, academics and professionals from across the world. WIDS is here to‌
Get involved by...
Engage students with critical issues facing the field of international development.
Coming along to the Summit in November! Register at www.wids.org.uk.
Share knowledge and experience of international development through a series of talks from guest speakers (past speakers have been from the World Bank, BBC, Amnesty International and the UN).
Applying for a WIDS internship (in conjunction with the International Rice Research Institute) before 28th October 2012 – check the website for further details.
Inspire students to enact positive change in the developing world.
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AIESEC is a UN-recognised international student exchange organisation. At Warwick, it provides the opportunity to work abroad, develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and provide a broader understanding of cultural, socio-economic and business management issues. AIESEC Warwick is here to‌
Get involved by‌
Internationalise your CV while you study at Warwick.
Checking them out at www.aiesec-warwick. co.uk!
Provide an integrated development experience comprising of leadership opportunities, international internships and participation in a global learning environment.
Signing up to their recruitment programmes online
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Societies at
Warwick
Warwick Hitch Warwick Hitch helps hundreds of students participate in a charity hitch-hike to Morocco or Croatia. The hitch-hike is organised by Link Community Development, a UK charity. The Hitch is Link’s largest fundraising event and is always extremely popular at Warwick- in 2013 the Hitch takes place between 15th March - 23rd April (during the Easter holidays).
Check out warwicksu.com/societies/ warwickhitch or lcdinternational.org. uk/hitch for more information!
Taking place between 15th-18th February 2013, the Economics Summit is one of the largest student-run academic conferences in Europe: set out from the rest by world-renowned speakers, engaging debates and educational workshops touching on a range of global issues including politics, development, finance and psychology. Past speakers include world-renowned author and Financial Times columnist Tim Harford, Assistant UN Secretary General Dr Kori Udovicki, and Rufus H Yerxa – Deputy Director General of the World Trade Organisation. For more information, visit warwickeconomicssummit.com
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These groups all have a very international outlook…
Cultural African-Caribbean Arabic Asian Bangladeshi Bruneian Bulgarian Chinese Cypriot French Speaking Hellenic Hong Kong Indian Indonesian Japanese Jewish/Israeli Kazakh Korean Latin American Malaysian Mauritian Nigerian Nordic Pakistani Polish Romanian Russian Speaking Singaporean South East European Sri Lankan Tamil Thai Third Culture This is Africa Turkish Vietnamese Welsh
Academic Engineers Without Borders European Law Model UN Warwick Debating Society TEDx Campaigning Amnesty Israeli-Palestinian Forum UNICEF on Campus People and Planet Activities & Games Mah-Jong
Performance Belly Dance Big Band BollywoodDance Break Dance EQHO Dance Oriental Performance Irish Dancing Salsa Dancing
Welfare charity and action READ International RAG Warwick Volunteers
Sports Clubs
Warwick Sport endeavours to facilitate a multi-cultural sporting experience and to create a competitive but fun sporting environment for all students. However, some sports are inevitably more international than others – for instance, Floorball and Handball were established here by international students! Traditionally American sports, Lacrosse and American Football, are extremely popular at Warwick too… but if you want a truly international sporting experience at Warwick, sign up for an informal team in the Ernst and Young inter-mural leagues – any group of students can come together, and year on year the demographics are so diverse that we can host our own World Cup! Find out more at warwicksport.ac.uk.
For more information, visit: warwicksu.com/societies
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Study
Abroad
Erasmus
As a leading international university, Warwick has partner institutions throughout Europe and the world. In a globalised economy, language and intercultural skills have never been more important, and time spent abroad can help you develop these skills as well as provide you with new perspectives.
Erasmus is the European Commission’s flagship educational exchange programme for University students, teachers and institutions. It was introduced with the aim of increasing student mobility within Europe, and gives many European university students their first chance to live abroad. Warwick is one of the UK’s largest users of the Erasmus programme with - unusually for the UK - as many students going out as coming in (350+ per year). The Erasmus programme is open to ALL Warwick undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students have the opportunity to take up a study placement or a work placement of 3-12 months’ duration, which is taken as part of your Warwick degree. For more details on Erasmus, visit: warwick.ac.uk/study/studyabroad/outgoing/erasmus 12
Exchanges There are a number of exchange agreements which are not part of the ERASMUS scheme, with universities outside Europe. The exchanges that are available to you depend on the academic department in which you are based. Exchange agreements are between academic departments atWarwick and the equivalent departments or faculties at partner universities.
Each year we send around 100 students for a year of study abroad. Warwick’s exchange countries include: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Hong Kong, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and USA. For more information on exchange opportunities, visit: warwick.ac.uk/study/studyabroad
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Study
Abroad
The Warwick Venice Programme Third year History and History of Art students can study in Venice for the first term. This allows you to enjoy a sustained period of study ‘on-site’ in Venice based in our own teaching premises: the Palazzo Pesaro-Pepafava, a fifteenthcentury palazzo near the Grand Canal. Warwick has close links with the University of Venice Ca’ Foscari and our students have access to facilities such as its libraries, language centre and student canteens. There is also a ‘buddy scheme’ which teams Warwick and University of Venice students, encouraging an even greater immersion in local life.
Renmin University Summer School- Beijing, China Up to 10 students can go to the International Summer School, normally held during July. This programme is available to all undergraduate students. The deadline for applications is 31st March each year and successful applicants are notified by mid-April. The programme is suitable for students who wish to gain knowledge of China, and will focus on the Chinese languages and aspects of culture and tradition. It is taught in English. The cost to each student will be accommodation, airfares, and living costs. There are no tuition fees! Find out more at www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/studyabroad/outgoing/renmin
Beijing Normal University Summer School Students who learn Chinese in the Language Centre have had the opportunity to visit China for a 4-weekSummer programme. Your tuition and cultural activities will be paid for and you pay for your own flights and accommodation in China. Applications open after the Easter holidays, at warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/academic/chinese/studychina
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AIKOM AIKOM is an acronym for Abroad In Komaba. Komaba is the district of Tokyo in which the University of Tokyo (the most prestigious University in Japan) is located. Warwick offers a one-year exchange visit for one undergraduate. Applications are open to second year undergraduates. No prior knowledge of Japanese language is needed: only a genuine interest in learning Japanese (on a structured course) and courses on contemporary Japan, culture and society. The application deadline is 31 January each year. Find out more at warwick.ac.uk/study/studyabroad/outgoing/aikom
Warwick in Africa Warwick in Africa is an innovative, philanthropically-funded programme, developed over seven years from a small student volunteering project to a multilayered programme which supports learners and their teachers with Maths and English. You are eligible to apply if you study Maths, Physics, Chemistry (or another subject where maths is an essential component of your degree), English, or modern languages. Over 120,000 learners have benefited so far! Find out more at warwick.ac.uk/alumni/giving/priority/responsibility/warwickinafrica/
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Study
Abroad
Monash-Warwick Alliance In 2011 Warwick signed an agreement with Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, to create an alliance which aims to establish both institutions as globally connected universities. The MonashWarwick Alliance pioneers a new model of engagement between research-led institutions across the world, encompassing students, staff, governments and industry and offering new methods of research and teaching to meet future global challenges. This strategic alliance has already created some exciting studentled projects including Green Steps, Monash University’s awardwinning sustainability education programme, which ran its first international course for students at Warwick in July and October 2012 and the co-production of Reinvention, Warwick’s on-line peer-reviewed journal, dedicated to the publication of high-quality undergraduate student research from all disciplinary areas. Many more innovative joint degree programmes and projects are currently being planned, including a joint Monash-Warwick PhD.
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The Alliance has also expanded Warwick’s study abroad offer and in 2012-13, 16 Warwick undergraduates will spend either part or all of their academic year at Monash. In return, Warwick will welcome 16 students from Monash at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Details on how to apply are available from the Study Abroad Coordinator in your department.
On an extra-curricular level, the Alliance is also thriving. After a rigorous application and presentation process, four Warwick Sport Clubs have been selected to participate in the first Varsity Series between the two universities. In addition to travelling to Melbourne to play matches against Monash University, our sports clubs will have the opportunity to share training sessions, attend lectures, coach in a local school, fundraise for an Australian charity and attend skills sessions with PricewaterhouseCoopers. The clubs who will be representing Warwick are Women’s Netball, Swimming & Water Polo, Ladies Hockey and Men’s Football. To find out more about the Monash-Warwick Alliance and to see how you can get involved, check out www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/partnerships/monash
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International
Recognition Global Advantage Award Develop the skills global employers are seeking! Employers are keen to hire graduates who can demonstrate that they can effectively communicate, interact and build effective working relationships with people from different cultures and countries. Even if you are based in the UK, you may need to contribute to global projects and manage international teams. The Global Advantage Award is an elite award for current Warwick students who provide evidence that they have developed capabilities highly valued by global employers: openness and flexibility, coping with setbacks, a spirit of adventure, the ability to communicate across cultures and build strong inter-cultural working relationships, and the confidence to articulate what has been learned from inter-cultural experience(s). It is a great opportunity to reflect on and capture your capabilities and skills in preparation for employer applications. 40 hours or more of significant intercultural interaction are required. Eligible activities include: work experience or volunteering outside your home country; collaborative international research projects; voluntary work in your home country involving significant interaction with multicultural groups; or significant intercultural involvement in campus activities with students of other nationalities/cultures. Students use the knowledge and understanding gained during the Global Advantage process to demonstrate their potential to work internationally.
For more information visit: warwick.ac.uk/services/advantage/awards/global/
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International Students’ Association The ISA aims to bring international students together to discuss issues facing them while studying at University in the UK. We meet five times a year to discuss issues including integration, fees, accommodation, visas, finding work and more. The ISA also has three seats on Warwick SU’s Student Council, where it lobbies the Union and University to change provisions it has for international students. If you want to have your say on the international experience at Warwick, visit facebook.com/groups/warwickisa
Alternatively, email Chair of the ISA, Rea Malhotra Mukhtyar, on R.V.Malhotra-Mukhtyar@warwick.ac.uk
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