Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code 00113 B Studying

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113 B

Studying Overseas - adding value to graduate outcomes and employability A world of opportunities • • Trimester Abroad Short Term Partner Programs Faculty-led Study Tours Internships Volunteer Programs Part of the Deakin degree Global education: Deakin’s global reach Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113 B

Studying Overseas - adding value to graduate outcomes and employability Why go? • • • Immerse in a different culture, develop cultural awareness Expand their world view and see Australia through others’ eyes Become more independent, build resilience and other soft skills Begin developing professional networks Personal growth Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113 B

Studying Overseas - adding value to graduate outcomes and employability Academic progress, performance and completion Studying overseas: • does not delay graduation and promotes degree progression • can result in better academic outcomes for at risk students • promotes holistic and global student development • supports the development of language skills • promotes life-long learning Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113 B

Studying Overseas - adding value to graduate outcomes and employability Personal and social development Learning abroad has been found to promote significant development across interpersonal, intrapersonal and cognitive development: • students become more self-confident, particularly in communication with others • promotes life-long learning skills and self-directed learning, openmindedness and independence • effective in advancing attitudes, perceptions and knowledge of multiculturalism • international mobility is a life event that serves as a catalyst for maturity Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113 B

Studying Overseas - adding value to graduate outcomes and employability Enhance Employability • • Soft skills in high demand International work experience Discover more about yourself and the career you want Articulating the experience and value to employers Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113 B

Studying Overseas - adding value to graduate outcomes and employability Growing evidence and research shows that studying abroad has a beneficial impact on employabil graduation Employers themselves tell us they want the skills acquired from an international experience: • • independence resilience how to be sensitive to other cultures and how to learn from others teamwork skills problem-solving skills flexibility and adaptability confidence and self-awareness Deakin Talent • Programs and services to support articulating their international experience • Resume building • Interview skills Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113 B

Studying Overseas - adding value to graduate outcomes and employability Global Citizenship Program at Deakin’s Global Citizenship Program is designed to ensure students fully embrace the value of their international experience. It helps them: • • • Identify the skills they have gained Teaches them how to articulate their experience to employers Highlights why their skills are important in the global workplace and community How does it work? • Students participate in a number of internationally-related activities from going overseas to on campuse activities • Each activity is given a point value based on its associated skills. The aim is to reach 100 points Students can apply for the Global Citizenship Award and receive a certificate acknowledging their achievements. Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113 B