Joshua Rook Studying Abroad Queen Elizabeth High School

Why Abroad? ¢ Unique experience Culture q International environment q Broaden your horizon q Enhances individual maturity q ¢ Internationally recognised degrees (Taught in English) £ European Credit System (ECTS) http: //ec. europa. eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/ects_en. htm QEHS – Studying Abroad 2

Why Abroad? ¢ Employability £ What makes you stand out? £ Willingness to try new things Cultural sensitivity, adaptability and language skills will be very much in demand once you graduate. Why study abroad? QEHS – Studying Abroad 3

How much? (Amsterdam) ¢ ¢ Tuition fees 2013 - € 1, 835 (approx. £ 1583) £ Other European countries are free! £ http: //www. studyineurope. eu/tuition-fees £ http: //www. ib-groep. nl/International_visitors/EU_EEA_students/Grant_for_tuition_or_course_fees. asp Living expenses (€ 850 -€ 1300/month) £ ¢ http: //student. uva. nl/en/startmagazine. html Housing allowances available QEHS – Studying Abroad 4

Application – does not affect UCAS ¢ Country specific – uni specific ¢ Netherlands – Studielink (deadline in April for Maastricht) £ ¢ Uv. A – direct application Motivation letter – similar to personal statement QEHS – Studying Abroad 5

Things to consider ¢ Comparative quality of courses ¢ Three years too much? (Erasmus) ¢ Internationally minded, self-motivated & ambitious? ¢ Accommodation – Search can be very long! QEHS – Studying Abroad 6

Hints & Tips ¢ ¢ ¢ Do Research! £ Course £ Costs £ Requirements If possible, pay a visit If accepted, get accommodation sorted out asap. QEHS – Studying Abroad 7

Videos ¢ ¢ ¢ Study In Holland Why study in Holland? Pre-departure - things to get sorted Studying at University of Amsterdam (Uv. A) Studying Economics and Business (BSc) - Uv. A QEHS – Studying Abroad 8

Useful Information ¢ ¢ ¢ STUDY IN HOLLAND Uv. A - Economics and Business BSc How most European degrees work (ECTS) World University Rankings Start Magazine – ESSENTIAL Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education and Research QEHS – Studying Abroad 9