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KICK-OFF FOR EXCHANGE STUDIES SPRING 2017

WELCOME!

PROGRAMME

BEFORE YOUR EXCHANGE:

14:15 CSN info (in Swedish) 15:15 Pre-departure Information International Office Staff

DURING YOUR EXCHANGE:

16:00 Think ahead – it’s your career! Careers Service Staff 16:15 Health and Safety Abroad Student Health Services Staff (SHORT BREAK) 16:40 Practical Information International Office Staff 17:00 Cultural Awareness Ubah Ahmed, Lena Huck, Sophie Sjögegårg,

AFTER YOUR EXCHANGE:

17:45 What to do after your exchange International Office Staff 18:00 Mingle with international exchange students

Times are approximate!

Photo: T. Englund, Japan

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Studiemedel för utbytesstudier

Vad är utbytesstudier?

Enligt Wikipedia:

Utbytesstudier omfattar studenter, utbytesstudenter, som ingår i ett internationellt utbytesprogram mellan lärosäten. Ett utbytesprogram är ett avtal som är arrangerat mellan dels en skola (universitet, högskola eller gymnasie) i hemlandet och dels en skola i det främmande landet. På så sätt får ett begränsat antal studenter i moderlandet möjlighet att studera vid det utländska lärosätet, medan det utländska lärosätet parallellt skickar studenter till det första landet. På det viset är studierna för utbytesstudenten kostnadsfria vid det utländska universitetet

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Studiernas omfattning

►Studierna måste pågå under minst 3 veckor

• ch kan vara på deltid (50 %).

►Skolan i Sverige ska intyga att studierna i sin helhet kan tillgodoräknas i utbildningen

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Utbytesstudier och tillgodoräknande

►Antagningsbevis från mottagande skola behövs inte vid utbytesstudier – uppgift i LADOK ►Om den mottagande skolan inte har fastställd studietid måste ett intyg bifogas från skolan ►Omfattningen beräknas på högskolepoäng i förhållande till antal studieveckor

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Utbytesstudier och tillgodoräknande

►Uppgiften ska registreras i LADOK eller blankett 5524 fyllas i av skolan, finns på csn.se I LADOK ska framgå: ►Var du ska läsa – Universitet/högskola i utlandet ►Under vilken termin ►Hur många poäng du får tillgodoräkna dig för utbytet

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Förberedande språkkurs

►Studiemedel kan ges för förberedande språkkurs som avslutas med ett slutprov eller examen ►Ansök om språkkursen i en separat ansökan ►Skicka med:

• ifylld språkblankett (Blankett 5509 W), finns

på www.csn.se ►Måste normalt vara minst tre veckor, om inte precis i anslutning till utbytesstudierna.

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Ansökan

►Du måste skicka in en separat ansökan för studier utomlands. ►Ange utbytesstudier i ansökan ►Ange högskolepoäng i ansökan (inte credits eller units) ►Alla ansökningar görs via www.csn.se

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Ansökan

► Sök för två terminer i taget samtidigt –

• en ansökan för studier i Sverige och
• en ansökan för utlandsstudier

►Har du redan studiemedel för studier i Sverige

• gör en ny ansökan för utlandsstudier samt
• lämna en ändring för studiemedel i Sverige

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Välj här

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Utbytesstudier

Hur mycket kan man få?

• Det bestäms utifrån studietiderna. CSN har

fastställd studietid för flera länder

• Studiemedel beräknas utifrån en termins antal

veckor

• Som regel gäller månadsutbetalning och att

merkostnadslån kan betalas ut i förväg vid behov

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Studietider

►För att du ska veta hur mycket studiemedel du kan få, har CSN på förhand fastställt antalet veckor med studiemedel för några länder. ►I övriga länder gäller den faktiska studietiden som skolan i studielandet ska intyga genom exempelvis utdrag från Internet. ►Intyget ska innehålla:

• start- och slutdatum
• ev. lov
• examensperiod

►Se www.csn.se

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Land Terminssystem Studieperioder Australien 2 terminssystem 19 v + 19 v Italien ” 21 v + 21 v USA Semesterplan 17 v + 17 v 4 – 1 – 4 plan 17 v + 4 v + 17 v Quarterplan 13 v + 13 v + 13 v Trimester 15 v + 15 v + 15 v Tyskland 2 terminssystem 21 v + 21 v Österrike ” 21 v + 21 v Storbritannien 2 terminssystem 19 v + 20 v 3 terminssystem 13 v + 13 v + 13 v Danmark 2 terminssystem 21 v + 21 v Spanien ” 19 v + 20 v Kanada ” 16 v + 16 v Grekland ” 18 v + 20 v Nederländerna ” 20 v + 21 v Norge ” 19 v + 22 v Polen ” 17 v + 20 v

Bidrag och lån 2017

1 vecka (SEK) 4 veckor (SEK) Bidrag 712 2 848 Lån 1 792 7 168 Merkostnadslån för utlandstudier 560 2 240 Totalt 3 064 12 256

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Merkostnadslån

►En tur- och returresa per kalenderhalvår ►Pendlingsresa mellan skolan och bostaden – endast inom EU/EES och Schweiz ►Försäkring ►Undervisningsavgift – om du har en sådan Maxbelopp att låna: ca 344 00 kr Tidigare lånat till undervisningsavgift räknas av.

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Maxbelopp per vecka, kr EU/EES och Schweiz 177 USA 358 Övriga världen 239

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Här söker du bidrag och lån

• ch

Merkostnadslån för exempelvis:

• Utlandsstudier
• Försäkring
• Resa

Utbetalning

• Månadsutbetalning - men möjlighet till förskott:
• Lån till resa och försäkring betalas alltid innan

studiestart – tidigast tre veckor innan

• Övriga studiemedel kan betalas ut i förskott som

engångsutbetalning vid behov, exempelvis om du måste betala flera hyror förskott. Du måste styrka behovet.

• Det kommer en fråga i ansökan om du behöver få

utbetalning i förskott

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Utbetalning

• Du måste lämna studieförsäkran inför varje

period/termin:

• Termin 1 – på Mina sidor eller i Appen
• Termin 2 – du och skolan skriver under en

studieförsäkran

• Termin 3 – på Mina sidor eller i Appen
• Termin 4 - du och skolan skriver under en

studieförsäkran

• Studieförsäkran kan lämnas tidigast fyra veckor innan

nästa termin

• Studieförsäkran skickas till dig i god tid innan

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Tips och råd

Skaffa e-legitimation om du inte har det!

►Använd gärna mobilt bank id och CSN:s App

Studieresultat

►Se till att du får med dig dina resultat/betyg från studielandet innan du åker hem

Anmäl ändringar

►Meddela alla ändringar i dina studier på en gång till CSN

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Tips och råd

Om du läser utomlands endast en termin.

►Ansök om studiemedel för två terminer även om ditt utbytesprogram endast är en termin.

Sjukdom

►Meddela ALLTID CSN! ►Skaffa läkarintyg från första sjukdagen.

Vad ska jag skicka in?

• Gör ny ansökan om utlandsstudier på Mina sidor
• Uppgifter om utbytet ska framgå i LADOK eller

skickas in på blankett 5524

• Studietider – ska skickas med från skolan i
• utlandet. Exempelvis utdrag från webbsida
• Om du söker även för språkkurs – språkblankett

blankett 5509 W

• Om du har behov av pengar i förskott – skicka

intyg som styrker vilka kostnader du har

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Kontakta oss

►Webbplats: www.csn.se ►Telefon: 0771-276 000

Måndag till fredag 8-16.30

►CSN:s App

Photo: T. Englund, Japan

KICK-OFF FOR EXCHANGE STUDIES SPRING 2017

WELCOME!

WHO IS HERE TODAY?

International Office: Caroline Climie – International Relations Officer Lyudmila Vafaeva – International Relations Officer Kajsa Werlestål-Khanye – International Relations Officer Career Services: Annie Schreiter – Career Advisor (video presentation) Student Health Service: Alexandra Thomasson Previous Exchange Students: Ubah Ahmed – focus on academic experience Lena Huck– focus on cultural encounters Sophie Sjögegård – focus on practical matters

PROGRAMME

BEFORE YOUR EXCHANGE:

15:15 Pre-departure Information International Office Staff

DURING YOUR EXCHANGE:

16:00 Think ahead – it’s your career! Careers Service Staff 16:15 Health and Safety Abroad Student Health Services Staff (SHORT BREAK) 16:40 Practical Information International Office Staff 17:00 Cultural Awareness Lena Huck, Sophie Sjögegårg, Ubah Ahmed

AFTER YOUR EXCHANGE:

17:45 What to do after your exchange International Office Staff 18:00 Mingle with international exchange students

Times are approximate!

Photo: T. Englund, Japan

• 1. BEFORE YOUR

EXCHANGE

PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

FACEBOOK

FIRST OF ALL…

• “Like us” @ www.facebook.com/MalmoStudyAbroad
• Get & stay in touch
• Upload photos from your exchange
• Get information on events, news and much, much more!

FEES AND EXPENSES

• Tuition fees at the host university are wavered
• Possible fees to the host university:

Administrative Fees Language Courses Health Tests Student Union Fees Additional (Health) Insurance Introduction Courses

• Additional possible expenses:

Visas / Residence Permits Student Accommodation Travel to and from the host country Living Expenses

• Please note: Malmö University does not cover any fees/expenses

SCHOLARSHIPS

• International Office: Erasmus+
• Faculty/Department: Nordplus, Linnaeus-Palme
• Host university scholarships
• Other scholarships:
• www.globalgrant.com Log in with your Mah details
• www.stipendielistan.se Info only in Swedish
• www.stiftelser.lst.se Länsstyrselsernas stiftelsedatabas. Info only in Swedish
• www.stipendier.se (Info for Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany and

Swizerland)

• www.mah.se/stipendier

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LADOK

• In order to be officially registered for exchange studies:
• Hand/send in exact semester dates (Letter of Acceptance or printed dates from

website) to the International Coordinator at your faculty/department/school ASAP, BEFORE you leave

• You will then be registered for exchange studies in LADOK in due time
• CSN can access LADOK directly, no need for signed documents

LEARNING AGREEMENTS

• In your Kick-off packs
• Your guarantee for acknowledgement of courses
• Should be signed by course/programme responsible or Head of Department.
• Hand in a copy to International Coordinator at your Faculty / Department / School before

you go if possible

• Original MUST be brought to your host university
• If you change courses while abroad:

Amend the Learning Agreement’ and send it ASAP to your International Coordinator! Find information and download forms here: English web: http://www.mah.se/studyabroad/practicalinformation/forms Svenska webben: http://www.mah.se/studerautomlands/praktiskinformation/dokument

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ERASMUS+

1. ONLINE LANGUAGE TESTS 2. ONLINE LANGUAGE COURSES 3. SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT 4. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS 5. LEARNING AGREEMENT 6. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 7. ONLINE EVALUATION

ERASMUS+

1. ONLINE LANGUAGE TESTS 2. ONLINE LANGUAGE COURSES 3. SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT 4. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS 5. LEARNING AGREEMENT 6. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 7. ONLINE EVALUATION

• Two language tests: one before and one after the exchange period
• Compulsory for all Erasmus+ students
• Online: create account – take test – get result!
• No tests: no scholarship
• Main language of instruction (Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French,

German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish)

• Result will not affect your ability to carry out the exchange

ERASMUS+

1. ONLINE LANGUAGE TESTS 2. ONLINE LANGUAGE COURSES 3. SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT 4. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS 5. LEARNING AGREEMENT 6. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 7. ONLINE EVALUATION

• Optional
• But: students who start an online course are expected to complete it within a

certain time.

• Language of instruction
• Students who achieve levels A1, A2 and B1 in the first language assessment test

will automatically receive an invitation to participate in the online language course

• Want to take a course? Email lyudmila.vafaeva@mah.se before January 10, 2017

ERASMUS+

1. ONLINE LANGUAGE TESTS 2. ONLINE LANGUAGE COURSES 3. SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT 4. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS 5. LEARNING AGREEMENT 6. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 7. ONLINE EVALUATION

• In your Kick-off pack!
• To your International Coordinator at your Faculty/School/Department
• Together with: Letter of Acceptance with exact semester dates (and maybe a printout from host

university website with exact dates)

• Deadline: 10th January 2017
• No agreement = no scholarship
• 1st instalment: February/March 2017 (Grant Agreement and language test 1)
• 2nd instalment: September/October 2017 (online evaluation, language test 2 and Certificate of

Attendance)

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ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS 2016/17

Examples: France, 5 months and 4 days: €1925. Turkey 5 months and 4 days in Turkey, €1617, and so on.

ERASMUS+

1. ONLINE LANGUAGE TESTS 2. ONLINE LANGUAGE COURSES 3. SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT 4. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS 5. LEARNING AGREEMENT 6. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 7. ONLINE EVALUATION

In your Kick-off pack

ERASMUS+

1. ONLINE LANGUAGE TESTS 2. ONLINE LANGUAGE COURSES 3. SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT 4. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS 5. LEARNING AGREEMENT 6. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 7. ONLINE EVALUATION

• Dates basis for second and final scholarship instalment
• Signed by you and representative at host university
• English web: http://www.mah.se/studyabroad/practicalinformation/forms
• Svenska webben: www.mah.se/studerautomlands/praktiskinformation/dokument
• Email to lyudmila.vafaeva@mah.se no later than 2 weeks after end of the semester

ERASMUS+

1. ONLINE LANGUAGE TESTS 2. ONLINE LANGUAGE COURSES 3. SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT 4. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS 5. LEARNING AGREEMENT 6. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 7. ONLINE EVALUATION

• Automated email end of semester
• Online evaluation
• No evaluation, no final scholarship…

‘STUDENT-UT’ INSURANCE

• All outgoing exchange students are insured by Kammarkollegiet’s insurance ‘Student- UT’ during their

semester abroad provided that:  You are registered as an exchange student in LADOK  You have notified the International Office your exact semester dates  You have received your Insurance Certificate from the International Office

• Free of charge – paid for by Malmö university
• Valid 14 days before and 14 days after the semester dates
• Direct travel Sweden - country of study
• Valid 24-hours a day in country of study

– i.e. it is NOT valid in any other country than the country of your host university

• TWO parts: Health coverage and property/disruption/baggage/liability etc. coverage

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‘STUDENT-UT’ INSURANCE

• Terms of conditions and Claim form:

www.mah.se/studerautomlands/forsakring www.mah.se/studyabroad/insurance

• You want the insurance papers? It is your responsibility to email to

lyudmila.vafaeva@mah.se: Letter of Acceptance or similar document with exact semester dates from your host university (or LoA + link to official Academic Calendar) Please don’t wait until the last minute!

• The documents will be posted to the address you gave in Moveonline

(unless otherwise specified)

‘STUDENT-UT’ INSURANCE – OUTSIDE EU/EEA

Students going outside EU/EEA can receive a Medical Insurance Card (MIC) from the International Office.

• Includes EMERGENCY medical and dental care during the policy term
• Only valid in the host country!

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Students going to Australia:

We need your  Certificate of Enrolment  Letter of Acceptance + Send us your visa expiry date once you receive a decision

• Students going to the USA: Contact Falck Travel Care before going to see a doctor.

INSURANCE – WITHIN EU/EEA

• Same coverage as Student UT outside of EU/EEA, except for health care:
• Bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), issued by Försäkringskassan

(www.forsakringskassan.se) or similar social insurance authority in your home country. Be sure to order this in time!

• For health care, you are covered by this card (instead of the MIC of the 'Student-UT’ insurance’)
• If you are not an EU/EEA-citizen (not eligible for an EHIC card), contact

lyudmila.vafaeva@mah.se The EHIC is valid in the following countries: Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxemburg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia

STUDENT UT – MAKE A CLAIM

• Claim form and instructions available online:

www.mah.se/studerautomlands/forsakring www.mah.se/studyabroad/insurance

• Send with ORIGINAL SIGNATURE together with ORIGINAL doctor’s certificates,

receipts, police reports etc.

• Malmö University verifies your status as an exchange student and sends it to

Kammarkollegiet – who is the authority who handles your claim

• REMEMBER! First pay, then claim money back – be sure to have some spare money

with you!

• (In case of emergency outside of EU/EEA – possible to contact Falck Travelcare directly

for help. Info on this is printed on your MIC card)

STUDENT UT – FÖRSÄKRAD PÅ RESAN - KAMMARKOLLEGIETS NEW APP

• “Försäkrad på resan” - new application from Kammarkollegiet which

has:

– Useful information about your insurance – Emergency contact numbers – Tips on what to do in case of sickness or emergency and etc.

• Search for “Försäkrad på resan” in

Appstore or Google Play

• More information on Kammarkollegiet’s

website here

ACCOMMODATION

• Most universities assist in finding accommodation,

check with your host university for information

• On or off campus?
• If you wish to sublet your room/apartment to an incoming exchange student,

email housing@mah.se

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TRAVEL ADVICE

• Read the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartamentet) travel

recommendations: For Swedish citizens: www.ud.se/resklar

• Resklar-app: current information from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Make sure you have contact information to your embassy or consulate abroad,

and make sure you know what they can (or cannot) help you with!

• Register your stay at the embassy: http://www.swedenabroad.com/svensklistan
• More information: www.swedenabroad.com

• Student’s own responsibility to check and arrange: up to you!
• European citizen within EU: You may need to apply for a residence permit

in your host country.

• Check your host country’s rules
• http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/residence/student/index_en.htm
• All citizens outside EU: Apply on time!

VISA / RESIDENCE PERMIT

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE EU/EEA ON EXCHANGE

BEFORE:

• You should not apply for a residence

permit for studies in Sweden for the semester you will be on exchange

• Apply for residence permit to the

country where you will be going on exchange.

• If you pay tuition fees for your

studies at Malmö University, this applies to your exchange semester as well

CONTACT DETAILS

• On Arrival Form / Social Media: internationaloffice@mah.se
• North America / Australia: Caroline Climie, caroline.climie@mah.se, Phone +46 40-66 57377
• South America / Asia: Kajsa Werlestål-Khanye, kajsa.khanye@mah.se, Phone +46 40-66 57650
• Insurance: Lyudmila Vafaeva, lyudmila.vafaeva@mah.se, Phone: +46 40-66 58674 OR

internationaloffice@mah.se

• Erasmus+ scholarship: Lyudmila Vafaeva, lyudmila.vafaeva@mah.se, Phone: +46 40-66 58674
• Erasmus+
• Linnaeus-Palme
• Middle East

International Coordinator at your Faculty/Department/School

• Nordplus
• Learning Agreement
• Academic Questions

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CONCLUSION – WHAT TO SEND WHERE

Letter of Acceptance for Ladok (from host university): Faculty/Department/School Letter of Acceptance for insurance (from host university): Internationaloffice@mah.se Learning Agreement: Faculty/Department/School Erasmus+ Grant Agreement: Faculty/Department/School On Arrival Form: Internationaloffice@mah.se

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CHECKLIST

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GET UP – STAND UP!

• 2. DURING YOUR

EXCHANGE

CAREERS SERVICE MALMÖ UNIVERSITY Annie Schreiter

Annie Schreiter

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM YOUR STUDIES ABROAD?

• Increased cultural competence: greater

understanding and awareness of people and cultures that are different from you

• Mindset that appreciates and respects other

cultures; non judgmental & accept differences

• Effectively communicate across cultural and

linguistic boundaries

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE GIVES YOU A CAREER ADVANTAGE

• Your studies abroad lead to experience, which give

you new skills that translate to transferrable skills!

• Not limited to one academic discipline or field –

transferrable to many occupations

• Most employers search for these skills and value

them

WHAT SKILLS/QUALITIES DO GLOBALLY COMPETENT GRADUATES POSSESS?

• Take initiative
• Problem solving
• Decisive
• Courageous
• Interest in continuous

learning

• Independent
• Appreciation of diversity
• Language/

communication

• Networking ability
• Self-confident
• Culturally aware
• Flexible/adaptable

Top employment skills you can expect to gain as an international student

HOW CAN YOU DEVELOP YOUR GLOBAL COMPETENCE ABROAD?

Become fully immersed in local culture by:

• Building relationships with local students, faculty,

community members

• Joining student clubs and organizations
• Connecting with alumni living in the host country to

gain further insight

• Exploring internship or volunteer opportunities
• Get engaged in career-related activities to learn about

your field in a global context

Maintain contact after returning to your home country

REFLECTION

• How has your cross-cultural

experience developed or strengthened particular skills and attitudes?

• What have you learned from the

experience and how did it change you?

Studies Abroad Experience Skills Transferrable Skills

MARKET your transferrabe skills

ACTION

FROM THOUGHTS TO PAPER:

CAPTURE YOUR GLOBAL SKILLS IN YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER

• What am I trying to communicate to a potential employer

about my international experience?

• What skills did I gain?
• What cross-cultural competencies did I develop?
• Did I become proficient in a language?
• Have I become well versed in some aspects of my host

country’s culture?

• How can I include this on my CV & cover letter so that it

will have the most impact?

CAREER WORKSHOPS

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE Olof Samuelsson

STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE WHILE STUDYING ABROAD

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE

WE OFFER:

• Councelling
• Health care guidance
• Hiv/STI test
• Open lectures

CONTACT US:

• Webb

www.mah.se/studenthealth

• Telephone hours
• Drop in 11:30-12:30

TRAVELING

• Traffic
• Vaccination
• Alcohol
• Sex
• UV-exposure
• Antibiotics

TRAFFIC

• Traffic rules
• Alcohol/other drugs
• Safety measures

VACCINATION

• Seek medical and

professional advice early in the process Find more information:

• Vaccinationsguiden
• 1177 webb and telephone
• Iphone/Android ap.

“UD Resklar”

ALCOHOL

• Increased alcohol consumtion
• Accidents
• Injuries
• Unwanted sex
• Crime

• Weekly

Woman - more than 9 standard glasses Men - more than 14 standard glasses

• Binge drinking=

4 standard glasses or more (women), 5 standard glasses or more (men)

• n the same occasion

WHAT IS HAZARDOUS ALCOHOL CONSUMTION?

WHAT AFFECTS THE BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT?

FOOD – eat properly, before and during drinking WEIGHT – body weight affects the blood alcohol level. GENDER – woman have generally a lower tolerance due to having lower amount of whater in their bodies. Med dilute to a grater extent. TIME – the more you drink in a short amount of time, the higher the blood alcohol level becomes. AMOUNT – on a single night, don´t drink more than 3-4 glasses to avoid intoxicative consumtion. STRENGTH – choose drinks with a low alcohol content.

SEXUAL HEALTH

• Practice safe sex
• Get tested

UV - PROTECTION

• Sunscreen
• Protect the head
• Sunglasses
• Stay out of the sun

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

• Urgent call for action
• Responsible use of

intibiotics

• Avoid getting infected

HAVE FUN – STAY SAFE

TAKE A SHORT BREAK  MAX 5 MIN

2.DURING YOUR EXCHANGE

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Photo: G. Moriaru, Wroclaw, Poland

ARRIVAL CHECKLIST

• Notify your near and dear ones…
• Resklar-app: current information from Ministry of Foreign Affairs

(Utrikesdepartamentet)

• Register your stay at the embassy: http://www.swedenabroad.com/svensklistan
• Make sure to note possible course changes & sign/update/email your Learning

Agreement

• Share with others – blog/Facebook/Instagram

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ON ARRIVAL FORM

• In your Kick-off pack – also available online:

English web: http://www.mah.se/studyabroad/practicalinformation/forms Svenska webben: www.mah.se/studerautomlands/praktiskinformation/dokument

• To be emailed/posted to the International Office within 2 weeks of the beginning of

your semester – internationaloffice@mah.se

• Not sending in the form will remove your registration in LADOK and also impact CSN,

ERASMUS+ scholarship and/or possibly the Migration Board

• Notify us your address and email (if new)

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LEARNING AGREEMENT

• Any changes?
• Amend the Learning Agreement and send it ASAP to your International Coordinator!

Contact persons at International Office and faculties at Malmö University: http://mah.se/english/Student/Study-abroad/Contact-NEW/

• Hang on to original document

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BE A GOOD AMBASSADOR

• Remember that you are an ambassador for Malmö

University!

• Promote exchange to other students and answer

questions

INFORMATION MEETINGS AND STUDY ABROAD FAIRS!

• Find out the dates of Student Fairs etc. at your host university
• Attend all kinds of meetings, workshops etc. and inform about Malmö University!
• Try to actively encourage other students to come to Malmö (the more students we

receive, the more we can send!)

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

• Information folder and posters in your packs
• Need more information material? Just ask and we’ll send more!

STUDY ABROAD BLOG

Share your experiences and publish on our Study Abroad Blog!

• http://blogg.mah.se/studyabroad

Contact internationaloffice@mah.se if interested!

#MALMOSTUDENTABROAD

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WE ASKED YOU WHAT YOU EXPECT TO GAIN FROM YOUR SEMESTER ABROAD…

…AND THIS IS WHAT YOU ANSWERED:

CULTURAL AWARENESS

CULTURAL SHOCK?

1. The Honeymoon Stage 2. The Culture Shock Stage 3. The Adjustment Stage 4. The Acceptance Stage 5. Homecoming Stage  Reversed process

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CULTURAL AWARENESS

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

MANAGE EXPECTATIONS

1. Your ideas about what your experience will be like 2. What you have heard from others 3. What friends and family think it will be like

• Sometimes things don’t go quite according to plan…
• Remember: a different experience than travelling

‘JUST’ WITHIN EUROPE?

• Just around the corner = “same, same but different”?
• Subtle differences can be just as hard

HOW TO DEAL WITH STUFF

• Your own attitude
• Don’t take it too seriously
• Remember you are not alone
• Stay active!

CULTURAL AWARENESS

UBAH AHMED - ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE LENA HUCK - CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS SOPHIE SJÖGEGÅRD - PRACTICAL MATTERS

UBAH AHMED - UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

Brighton, The United Kingdom

My exchange semester in the University

• f Sussex, Brighton

Achieved my dream! It taught me a lot about myself My favorite part was visiting the Harry Potter Studios in London

Academic experience

1.Organize your schedule and readings 2.Learn to adapt to change 3.Ask help from classmates, tutors and professors 4.Get to know the different rules your host university might have for take-home exams, essays etc.

My three tips!

• 1. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small
• Stuff. - Richard Carlson
• 2. Step out of your comfort zone!
• 3. Travel !!

All the best in your future endeavors!

Have fun and enjoy your exchange!

LENA HUCK - KOREA UNIVERSITY

Exchange in Seoul-Korea

Korea University August 2015-December 2015

S EOUL

How was it to be away?

 Expectations: great difference to any place I have ever

visited before, language problems

 Preparation: S

TART EARLY! Visa takes time, also book your flight early so that you save money, ask people that where there before, HOUS ING! Course application (3 AM for me)

 Tips: Get the subway app: S

eoul metro is your friends! Take the airport shuttle bus or metro : cheaper and j ust as convenient, pack strategically! Be prepared that housing is very expensive and tiny!

Cultural Encouters

 Be open minded, If you live by ” everything is

different here” you wont get such a culture shock

 S

tick to your buddy and try as many new things as possible

 Join a team or a club- great to keep you busy and to

meet new people

 Make Korean friends- KUBA or similar groups are

great for this.

The Top Three Tips

 Apply for the Korean language course immediately  Travel after the end of the semester  Get to know Korea- traditional and modern things

SOPHIE SJÖGEGÅRD - UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

University of Worcester

Exchange semester spring 2016 Sophie Sjögegård

My exchange

• From a 1 room apartment to a shared

accomadation with 6 spoiled teenagers.

• This is the time for be adventorus.
• AMAZING!

Don’t worry, be Happy

• Breakfast meeting with Rotary
• Climbed the highest mountain in England!
• Got stuck in a train, travelled 2 extra stops.
• People in England are very friendly and helpful!

Practical for the exchange

* Accomodation- Everything will work out. Search through universities facebook pages, local partners

• r private accomodation.

Private accomodation was the best thing I decided to do.

• Flights- Look at airports near by.
• Worcester= Looked both London, Birmingham &

Bristol.

• Packing- The same as the applying part- start weeks

in advance.

• Bring somthing that reminds of home! (You will get

homesick)

• Modules- England, try out of modules 2 weeks,

then decide.

• Me- No changes at the host uni.

My top 3

• 1. Bring something that reminds you of home
• 2. Be open-minded and open-hearted.
• 3. ENJOY LIFE, LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE!

Thank you! Questions?

”Those who visit foreign nations, but who associate only with their own countrymen, change their climate, but not their customs; they ... return home with travelled bodies, but untravelled minds.”

CHARLES CALEB COLTON

• 3. AFTER YOUR

EXCHANGE

CREDITS AND TRANSCRIPTS

• Student’s own responsibility to arrange: up to you!
• Transcripts often posted to you/Faculty/International Office
• Unpaid fees? No transcript…
• Make sure your credits are transferred to LADOK as soon as possible
• Need to apply for a Credit Transfer? Information in links below:
• www.mah.se/studyabroad/practicalinformation/after

www.mah.se/studerautomlands/efterhemkomsten

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE EU/EEA ON EXCHANGE

DURING/AFTER:

• You must apply for residence permit

to study in Sweden for your return semester at Malmö University

• Information:

www.migrationsverket.se

EVALUATION

All students will be asked to complete (at least) one evaluation: Erasmus+-students: Online evaluation automated from EU Survey No evaluation: no final scholarship All other students: Online evaluation directly from us

INFORM OTHERS!

Inform fellow students about your experiences and the possibility to study abroad. You should: 1. Help out at the Malmö University Study Abroad Fair 2. Attend other information meetings if asked to 3. Arrange with your Faculty/Department/School to give a short presentation about your experiences, preferably to students in semester 1 or 2

BECOME A ”FADDER” / BUDDY

Continue your experience abroad at home! ESN Malmö: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esnmalmo Email: esnmalmo@esnsweden.org

CONTACT DETAILS

• On Arrival Form / Social Media: internationaloffice@mah.se
• North America / Australia: Caroline Climie, caroline.climie@mah.se, Phone +46 40-66 57377
• South America / Asia: Kajsa Werlestål-Khanye, kajsa.khanye@mah.se, Phone +46 40-66 57650
• Insurance: Lyudmila Vafaeva, lyudmila.vafaeva@mah.se, Phone: +46 40-66 58674 OR

internationaloffice@mah.se

• Erasmus+ scholarship: Lyudmila Vafaeva, lyudmila.vafaeva@mah.se, Phone: +46 40-66 58674
• Erasmus+
• Linnaeus-Palme
• Middle East

International Coordinator at your Faculty/Department/School

• Nordplus
• Learning Agreement
• Academic Questions

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ENJOY YOUR STUDIES AND HAVE FUN!

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