Working and Studying AbroadAmy Wiggins and Natalie Smith

What we’ll be covering…

Making the most of your time abroad

Possible obstacles and how to overcome them

Where to find work/study abroad

Making the most of your time abroad

Making the most of your time abroad

PLAN AHEAD!

Consider your options, keeping in mind the skills you want to

gain – where will you go next?

Research the country

Seek advice from other people who have worked/studied in

that country

Find out about the industry/university

Budget sensibly – remember to consider medical expenses,

insurance, VISA fees

Contact your doctor in advance

Possible Obstacles Visas and work permits UK nationals do not need a work

permit to work in any of the EU member states. Most other European countries and other countries through the world require you to have a work and residence permit. http://www.workpermit.com/

Is there an immigration quota? Check out the local

embassies and consulates in advance http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

Are there health concerns? Check with your GP in

advance and make sure you get an immunisation booklet if you need one.

Funding – be realistic about what you can afford (travel, living expenses etc.)

Finding out more about specific locations…

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/

http://prospects.ac.uk/working_abroad.htm

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm

Studying abroadBegin planning earlier than you would for study in the UK: during your second year is the best time to begin investigating the opportunities

Australia: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/

Europe: http://

ec.europa.eu/ploteus/home.jsp?language=en

USA: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/

Europe/Australasia/Asia: http

://www.astarfuture.co.uk/

Studying abroad

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/postgradmenu.htm

#PGAbroad

Study and do an internship together:

http://www.mountbatten.org/

Where to find jobs and internships abroad Prospects country profiles ‘vacancy sources’

Through networking in person and on LinkedIn

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm

Through search engines such as Google

Various companies will find you work as part of a package, but check reviews of the providers, especially if they are asking you for money

Any questions?