UOB Undergraduate Prospectus 2016 | Page 30

Key information Study Abroad KEY INFORMATION Travel. Learn it. Love it. In today’s world, more and more companies are looking for graduates with real-world experience. Studying abroad at one of our many partner institutions in Europe and around the world is a great way to explore a different culture, meet new people, learn a new language and, perhaps most importantly, show potential employers that you’re flexible and able to take on a challenge. We are one of only 9 UK Universities to have international membership of the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP), giving our students links to 280 universities in 41 worldwide destinations. At Bradford we have many exciting study abroad options, including studying for a semester or one year in Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and the USA. 28 BRADF B56 There are various ways to experience some form of learning activity abroad whilst you are a student. These include participating on the following programmes: Erasmus+ study placements Erasmus+ work placements Worldwide Exchange Programme ISEP – International Student Exchange Programs nn Summer Schools nn Government-funded Initiatives: Study China Programme (Easter and Summer) and UKIERI Study India Programme (Summer) nn University of Bradford courses taught abroad (limited courses) nn nn nn nn BRADFORD IS ONE OF ONLY 9 UK Universities to have international membership of the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP) For more information, and comments from our students who have taken part, visit: www.bradford.ac.uk/study-abroad 2016 U ND ERGRAD UATE PROSPECTUS This opportunity has given me the courage to go out and explore what the world has to offer and has made me feel more comfortable and confident around other people. I urge you to chase, explore and learn. You never know what you might collide with. Expecting the unexpected is the best part of the experience. CHARLENE OTIENO, BENG MEDICAL ENGINEERING, WHO TOOK A YEAR-LONG ERASMUS WORK PLACEMENT AT HOCHSCHULE ULM, GERMANY