GEM Discoverer Work Study nformation Session 19 August

GEM Discoverer Work & Study nformation Session 19 August 2014 Johnie Goh Office of Global Education & Mobility

Overview 1. Why Choose Work & Study? 2. What To Expect From The Internship? 3. What To Expect From the Study Component? 4. How Do I Apply for Work & Study? 5. How Do I Finance My Trip? 6. Student Presentations 7. Q & A

Why Work & Study? Enhance Your Employability ü Boost your career prospects. ü Add value to resume ü Differentiate yourself in an increasingly competitive job market

Why Work & Study? Gain Insights Into Emerging Markets ü Gain insights into emerging markets not far from Singapore. ü How to moving ahead of others? ü The drive to improve

Why Work & Study? Generous Financial Aid Available ü You stand to receive up to $7000 in scholarships for Work & Study ü Additional co-funding from IE Singapore available. ü Opportunity to utilize PSEA and invest in your future.

Why Work & Study? Do Something New – Holistic learning experience – Gain valuable insights into emerging markets – Seeing the world teaches you stuff like economy, history, culture, politics, geography and sociology – Perhaps learn a new language Earn AUs While Interning – Complete the internship requirement of your course – Earn additional 6 AUs towards GER-PE (AHSS) or GER-UE for the study component.

Programme Duration 20 – week Work & Study Semester 2 January – May * Semester 1 August – December * Programme Dates 1. China • The course will begin about 2 weeks after internship start date. • Classes will be held on Fridays and Saturdays. • NTU students will learn together in a class. 2. Vietnam • The course will generally start before the internship and the duration of the course is about 3 weeks. * Programme Dates (12 Jan 2015 to 30 May 2015 ) are subjected to change and may stretch into the vacation period.

Work Component • 20 -week attachment to companies based in - China - Vietnam • Fulfill academic requirement for industrial attachment or internship

Work Component Examples of some companies students were attached to: China Stryker, Sulzer, Corning, OCBC bank, Siemens, Raffles Hotel, Pratt and Whitney, Rhodia Vietnam Keppel Logistics, APL-NOL, Transinex, Henkel Vietnam, Capitaland, CPG consultants, Glowtec, Planet Sports

Study Component • A specially tailored course that covers topics on history, culture, politics, language and economics of the host country • Conducted by reputable universities • Earn 6 AUs for study component. Can be allocated to GER-UE or/and GER-PE(AHSS), including Minor in Chinese • Singaporeans and SPRs receive 85% subsidy for course fees from NTU. International students bear 100% of course fees

Study Component Destination Shanghai Suzhou Host University Medium of Instruction Academic Focus Shanghai Jiao Tong University Soochow University Chinese History, Culture & Economics Academic Units 6 AUs towards (i) GER-PE (AHSS) or (ii) GER-UE (including Minor in Chinese) or 3 AUs towards GER-PE (AHSS) and 3 AUs towards GER-UE (including Minor in Chinese)

Study Component Destination Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi Host University Vietnam National University Medium of Instruction English Academic Focus History, Culture & Economics Academic Units 6 AUs towards (i) GER-PE (AHSS) or (ii) GER-UE or 3 AUs towards GER-PE (AHSS) and 3 AUs towards GER-UE

Academic Units Course of Study Engineering WORK Component (Internship) Accreditation for 20 -week attachment 8 AUs of IA Excess AUs for GER - UEs Grading - Pass / Fail NBS 4 AUs for PA 6 AUs Pass / Fail HSS 6 AUs for HPAP 4 AUs Pass / Fail 16 AUs for PI - Pass / Fail Communication Studies SPMS CBC 12 AUs for IIP PAP 10 AUs for IIP MAS 8 AUs for IIP - Pass / Fail Graded Pass / Fail STUDY Component Accreditation to GER - UE / GER - PE (AHSS) Option 1 6 AUs towards GER-PE (AHSS) Option 2 6 AUs towards GER-UE (including Minor in Chinese) Option 3 Spilt 6 AUs equally towards (i) (ii) SBS 17 AUs for IIP - Pass / Fail Grading GER-PE (AHSS) and GER-UE (including Minor in Chinese) Pass / Fail

Important Dates Application 14 - 24 August 2014 Selection Offers & Acceptance 4 - 11 September 2014

Before You Apply… Ø Understand how Work & Study fits into your academic and personal goals Ø Ensure that your c. GPA (at the point of application) meets the minimum requirement of 2. 5 Ø Understand the credit transfer policy Ø Check your calendar and mark the programme dates Ø Plan your finances and carefully work out your budget Ø Read up on the financial aid schemes available on NTU OAFA website

Eligibility & Selection Criteria Ø Minimum c. GPA of 2. 5 Ø Students must be eligible to do Attachment/ Internship Ø Priority given to Singaporeans and SPRs Ø SPRs applying to home country must have demonstrated at least 10 continuous years of residence in Singapore

Estimated Cost (China) No. Item Amount (S$) Remarks 1. Return Air-tickets $700 – 1, 200 Depending on airline & class of ticket 2. Programme Fee For Study Component (15%) $300 3. Medical Checkup (Singapore) $200 4. Insurance $100 Depending on insurer, type of policy and coverage amount 5. Visa (Single Entry) $$70 Payable in Singapore before departure 6. Residence Permit $120 Payable in China 7. Medical Verification (China) $100 - $120 Payable in China Sub-Total There are no placement fees for internship $1590 – $2110 8. Accommodation Varies depending on location 9. Personal Expenses Varies depending on lifestyle 10 Traveling Expenses Varies depending on schedule

Financial Aid Schemes No. Financial Aid Schemes Amount (S$) Eligibility 1. Temasek Foundation’s LEa. RN Outbound Scholarship $7, 000 (China) $6, 000 (Vietnam) > c. GPA 3. 5 2. Ng Bok Eng Scholarship $3, 000 Based on household income. No min. c. GPA requirement. 3. YTP – Market Immersion Funding # (co-funds with other awards) $100 per week, up to maximum of 24 weeks > c. GPA 3. 0 OSP Loans Up to $6, 000 (Cap of $3, 000 for Singapore PRs and International Students) All Full-Time NTU Undergrads PSEA Up to maximum of available funds (on reimbursement basis) Subject to available balance 4. 5. # By invitation only For more information, please visit http: //admissions. ntu. edu. sg/Undergraduate. Admissions/Financial. Assistance/Pages/GIP. aspx

Applying… Ø Submit an online application via Student. Link Ø Consider carefully and enter your 2 choices in order of preference Ø Application outcome expected on 4 September 2014. Please check your NTU account

After Acceptance Ø Company selection Ø Interviews and company placements • • Job Expectations Allowance Ø Attend the pre-departure briefings Ø Prepare to embark on Work & Study

Quiz Participation in the Work & Study programme will allow me to clear my internship/attachment requirement. I can also earn an additional 3 AUs from the study component. True / False

Quiz In the Work & Study programme, the study component generally takes place after the internship. True / False

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