Environmental Science & Sustainability Undergraduate Programmes 2020 2020 Entry | Page 16

16 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY Study Abroad All students on our environmental programmes have the opportunity to spend a semester of their second year studying at one of our partner universities around the world. By taking a four-year degree, which includes ‘with International Year’ on the degree certificate, students can even spend an entire year studying at one or two of our partner universities. We have selected our partner universities to ensure that they have modules available that complement our courses at Keele and students are given help and advice in selecting their preferred institution and preparing themselves for studying abroad. We have partner institutions where students on our environmental programmes have studied in North America, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, South Africa and Australia amongst others. In non-native English speaking countires, teaching is in English, although students are encouraged to learn the local language to benefit even more from their time abroad. Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity, enabling students to experience living in a different culture, to learn from environmental experts in different parts of the world, and to experience the diversity of environmental and sustainability issues internationally, all in the safe and supportive environment of one of our partner universities. APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENT WHO STUDIED AT OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA, USA “Being part of the study abroad programme is definitely one of the best decisions I made during my time studying at Keele. It was a fantastic opportunity to see parts of America I probably wouldn’t have had the occasion to visit under normal circumstances, and experience a different culture. Furthermore, thanks to the flexibility of my course tutors at Keele I was able to explore areas of my subject that wouldn’t have been available to me in the UK”. BSC ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY STUDENT “Studying abroad in Sweden has given me another perspective on the state of the world and the problems we are facing. This new perspective will help me in both my studies and in finding a meaningful occupation for my post- university life”. ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY STUDENT WHO STUDIED AT BROCK UNIVERSITY, CANADA “Studying abroad in Canada was one of the best experiences I have had. It gave me the opportunity to experience a different culture whilst making some excellent friends. I am a more confident and outgoing person because of my time abroad and I have come back with great grades and fantastic memories”. keele.ac.uk/gge