XClose

Students

Home
Menu

UCL Go Abroad Week

Interested in spending time abroad? Join us at Go Abroad Week 2023 to learn more about the international opportunities available to UCL undergraduate students!

Go Abroad Week will be held on October 30 - November 3 2023

Want to study or work abroad? │ Go Abroad Week │30 October - 3 November

The UCL Study Abroad team hosted an exciting week of in-person events for undergraduate students interested in studying abroad in the 2024/25 academic year. Go Abroad Week took place from Monday 30 October - Friday 3 November.

Please see below for a description of each of the events and to catchup on the recordings.

Monday 30 October 

Introduction to Study Abroad at UCL | 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Interested in studying abroad? Join us for an overview of the short-term and longer-term opportunities available to you at UCL.

If you are a student eligible to study abroad as part of your degree programme in 24/25, you are encouraged to attend this event to find out what to consider when thinking about where to study abroad and practical considerations in preparation of your placement abroad.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

Go Abroad Hub | Student Centre Lobby | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Drop into the Student Centre at a time that suits you to speak 1:1 with staff from the Study Abroad team. 

Tuesday 31 October

Funding your Study Abroad experience | 1:00 - 1:50pm

During this session, we will cover the tuition fee structure for the semester and year-long study abroad programme and sources of funding for both longer and short-term opportunities. This will include information about the Turing scheme and the funding available through our short-term bursaries

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

Go Abroad Hub | Student Centre Lobby | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Drop into the Student Centre at a time that suits you to speak 1:1 with staff from the Study Abroad team. 

Wednesday 1 November 

Study Abroad Student Panel | 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Join us for this panel event, where several UCL students who have recently completed their own study abroad placements will share their experiences, top tips and words of wisdom.

Come prepared with your questions for the panel and gain an insight into the Study Abroad experience from those who have been there and experienced it!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

Putting together a successful central Study Abroad application | 3:00pm - 3:50pm

In this session, we will cover the central application process for term time exchange, and share top tips on how to successfully secure a study abroad space. Please note, this session is relevant only for students who work with the central Study Abroad team to apply for their placement.

Students who liaise with their department for their application are advised not to attend this session. If you are in one of the following departments, you will apply for your placement with your department, who is best placed to advise on your application process:

  • EISPS
  • Greek and Latin
  • Hebrew and Jewish Studies
  • Laws
  • Pharmacy
  • Planning
  • SELCS
  • SSEES
  • Slade

If you are from any other department with an option to study abroad, join us for an insight into how you will be assessed during the application process and top tips for making your application stand out.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

Go Abroad Hub | Student Centre Lobby | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Drop into the Student Centre at a time that suits you to speak 1:1 with staff from the Study Abroad team. 

Thursday 2 November  

Short-term Global Opportunities Info Session | 1:00 - 1:50pm

Interested in undertaking a short term global opportunity? Join us for this lunchtime session to find out more about the types of short-term placement, the types of funding available and how to apply.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

Raleigh International Info Session | 2:00pm - 2:50pm

Hear more from Raleigh International's volunteering opportunities abroad and what can be gained from the experiences in South Africa and Costa Rica!

REGISTER HERE

Think Pacific Info Session | 3:00pm - 3:50pm

Find out more about Think Pacific and their award-winning volunteering projects, placements & internships in Fiji and Indonesia.

REGISTER HERE

Gotoco Info Session | 4:00pm - 4:50pm

Find out more about Gotoco and their English Teaching (TEFL) opportunities across Europe and Asia.

REGISTER HERE

Go Abroad Hub | Student Centre Lobby | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Find out Drop into the Student Centre at a time that suits you to speak 1:1 with staff from the Study Abroad team.

Friday 3 November  

Study Abroad Ambassadors - Application Workshop | 1:00pm - 1:50pm

New for this year! Join this drop-in session led by our Study Abroad ambassadors to talk 1:1 about your application. Get their insights into how to complete a strong application, learn from their study abroad experience, and hear their tips for researching and selecting good fit universities.

REGISTER HERE

Go Abroad Hub | Student Centre Lobby | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Questions left unanswered from the week? Unsure about the application process? Come and join the Study Abroad team at a time that suits you to have your questions answered.

Partner University Information Sessions 

Australia: Flinders University

If your department includes Flinders University as an exchange option and you were not able to join us for this virtual session (held on Tuesday 7 November), you can catch up on the recording below for information on life as a Flinders student in Adelaide!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

Canada: University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus

If your department includes the University of Toronto: Scarborough Campus as an exchange option and you were not able to join us for this virtual session (held on Wednesday 8 November), you can catch up on the recording below to find out more about life as an exchange student in Scarborough, Ontario. 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING 

USA: Stony Brook University

If your department includes Stony Brook University as an exchange option and you were not able to join us for this virtual session (held on Wednesday 8 November), you can catch up on the recording below to find out more about life as an exchange student in New York state!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING

USA: University of California

If your department includes the University of California as an exchange option and you were not able to join us for this virtual session (held on Thursday 9 November), you can catch up on the recording below to find out more about UC's diverse undergraduate campuses. 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDING