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LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME - ERASMUS AT UCC

LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME - ERASMUS AT UCC. Introduction. Programme administered by International Education Office 2 staff members directly involved Ms. Clare Murphy, ERASMUS Administrator Ms. Marita Foster, International Education Officer. Introduction.

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LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME - ERASMUS AT UCC

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  1. LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME - ERASMUS • AT UCC

  2. Introduction • Programme administered by International Education Office • 2 staff members directly involved • Ms. Clare Murphy, ERASMUS Administrator • Ms. Marita Foster, International Education Officer

  3. Introduction • International Education Committee, made up of representatives from Faculties/Colleges plus student representatives, participates in the management of the programme at UCC

  4. UCC Partner Institutions • UCC has approximately 195 partner institutions under the ERASMUS programme across the European Union

  5. Incoming/Outgoing student flows • Approximately 450 students study at UCC under the ERASMUS programme • 173 UCC students expected to study abroad during the 2010/2011 academic year • 160 UCC students expected to participate in the work experience abroad during the 2010/2011 academic year

  6. Programmes incorporating a compulsory year abroad • BA in Language and Cultural Studies     • BA in Drama and Theatre Studies (International)     • BA in European Studies • BCL French/BCL German/BCL International • BComm (International) French/German/ Irish/Italian/Spanish

  7. Other subject areas • Architecture • Civil and Environmental Engineering • Mathematics • Occupational Therapy • Zoology, Ecology and Plant Science

  8. Sources of information for outgoing students • Specific section for outgoing students on the International Education Office website

  9. Sources of information for outgoing students • The students’ ERASMUS experience in their own words

  10. Sources of information for outgoing students • The brochure focuses on study abroad opportunities for UCC students including ERASMUS

  11. Sources of information for outgoing students • Information sessions for outgoing students are held on a regular basis during the academic year • Orientation for outgoing students held at the end of August

  12. Increasing awareness of ERASMUS Programme • Production of information leaflet and folder • Production of individual partner University profiles • Production of banner for use at open days, secondary school guidance counsellors’ information days, etc. • Production of poster for distribution to all schools in Munster and academic departments at UCC. • Returning students are encouraged to participate in events which focus on international study opportunities.

  13. Increasing awareness of ERASMUS Programme • Since 2007/2008 the International Education Office organises a photographic competition for students abroad • Criteria: To portray some aspect of their study abroad experience • Received hundreds of photographs • Photographs are presented in a calendar which are distributed to schools in the province of Munster and academic departments at UCC

  14. Increasing awareness of ERASMUS Programme • Taken by student studying at Université de Strasbourg • “Stockholm, Sweden”

  15. Increasing awareness of ERASMUS Programme • Taken by student studying at Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Aix-en-Provence • “Market, Aix-en-Provence”

  16. Increasing awareness of ERASMUS Programme • Taken by student studying at Université Montpellier • “Terrace at Bvd. Pasteur, Montpellier”

  17. Increasing awareness of ERASMUS Programme • Taken by student studying at Université de Strasbourg • “The Berlin Wall East Side Gallery, Berlin”

  18. Information for incoming students • Information Booklet

  19. Information for incoming students • International Education Office website: www.ucc.ie/international • Orientations held in September and January

  20. Other ERASMUS activities • Student work placements • Teaching staff mobility • OMS • Staff training visits • Preparatory visits

  21. What the students say • Nicholas Flynn, BComm German, spent the third year of his BComm degree at the University of Vienna, Austria. • “The ERASMUS experience is worthwhile in terms of its potential to change you as an individual and help you to achieve a new level of personal growth. It is an invaluable learning experience... Linguistically, it was challenging to take the classes in German but also ultimately rewarding. It gave me a sense of accomplishment and fulfilment as I managed to overcome something that I would have previously considered insurmountable. The opportunities that it affords you educationally, socially and culturally are unparalleled and should be embraced with curiosity and interest. It is an experience that I am very much grateful for.”

  22. Thank you • Email: m.foster@ucc.ie

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