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International experience
Are you someone who has at least once thought about studying abroad to diversify your studies and gain an international experience in another culture? Here you will find useful guidelines and ideas to help you think through your study mobility.
There are four aspects to consider when designing and following a study mobility plan.
When planning your study mobility, it is worth starting with self-analysis. If you know what interests you, it is easier to set clear goals and reach them. Think about the following questions:
- What topics interest you and what do you like to do?
- How do you like to study?
- What skills have you already acquired?
- Who are you as a person and what do you see as your strengths?
- What do you value in life and what do you dream of?
- What is your previous travel experience and what have you learned about yourself during your travels?
- What else would you like to develop in yourself?
- What knowledge and skills do you want to acquire at a foreign university?
- What kind of experience and knowledge do you want to gain at a foreign university?
Study mobility opportunities and programmes are varied and flexible. To find the best one for you and match it to your interests and goals, you need to familiarise yourself with the possibilities. Think about the following questions:
- What are the opportunities for traineeships and mobility?
- Which country or university would you like to go to?
- What are the conditions for applying to and studying at a foreign university?
- What are the funding opportunities for mobility?
- How does mobility affect your studies and their completion at your home university?
- What are your future study options?
- How would the mobility experience benefit you in the labour market?
- What else exciting and useful is there to do in the destination country?
To get the most out of mobility, it is useful to take into account your interests, skills, qualities and values and link them to your current and future goals. Think about and write down the following for yourself.
- What are your mobility goals?
- Which opportunities best suit your interests and future plans?
- Which courses do you want to take abroad and how will they benefit you in your future career and studies?
- What else would you like to do during your mobility?
- What is your agenda and timetable?
- How will you plan your time? How will you balance studying and other activities while adjusting to a new country?
- What obstacles might you encounter during your mobility and how can you overcome them?
- How often do you review your plan to make sure you are on track and if anything needs adjusting?
- What else should you know about planning a study mobility?
Once you have got your schedule and action plan in place, it is a good idea to look at them from time to time and make sure you are on track. The plan may also need to be changed or adjusted in the meantime. It is easier to achieve results when you act with purpose. Evaluate your willingness to take action by answering the following questions.
- What are the concrete steps you will take based on the action plan?
- Are you conscientious and consistent in your plans?
- Are you determined and courageous when it comes to implementing your plans and finding new opportunities?
- What kind of support do you need and who can give it to you?
