Go Abroad Week

Interested in spending time abroad? Join us at Go Abroad Week 2024 (21 - 25 October) to learn more about the international opportunities available to UCL undergraduate students!

Go Abroad Week Event Schedule

Please see below for the full listing of Go Abroad Week events which will be hosted by members of the Study Abroad team. At the bottom of the page, we will be adding additional sessions which will be hosted by UCL's partner universities to help you in your university research, so do keep an eye out for those!

With the exception of the Go Abroad Hub, please register with your UCL email address via Eventbrite for all sessions you plan to attend. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you arrive five minutes early to any in-peron events as room capacity will be limited.

Monday, 21 October 2024

Introduction to Study Abroad | Roberts Building 106 | 1 - 2pm

Interested in going abroad during your time at UCL? Whether you are preparing to undertake a study abroad placement as part of your academic programme in 2025-26 or you'd like to pursue a short-term opportunity outside of term time, join us for an overview of the opportunities available to you and how the Study Abroad team can support you.

Please register using your UCL email address HERE.

Putting together a successful study abroad application (Part 1 of 2) | Microsoft Teams | 5 - 6pm

In this first part of two application-related sessions, we'll share guidance and advice on curating a successful study abroad application and what to consider in your university research process.

This session is relevant for students from all UCL departments who are preparing to go abroad for either a year or semester in 2025-26. The session will take place online and an access link will be sent to all students who register on the afternoon of the event.

Please register on Eventbrite by 1pm on Monday 21 October using your UCL email address HERE.

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

Questions left unanswered by our sessions? Want to have a chat about your personal circumstances? Swing by the Go Abroad Hub at any time to have a 1:1 conversation with a member of staff from the Study Abroad team and to learn about the experiences of the Study Abroad ambassadors who have recently returned from their time abroad!

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Short-term Global Opportunities at UCL | 188 Tottenham Court Road, Room 04 | 1 - 2pm

In this session, we will be sharing information about all of UCL's exciting opportunities to go abroad outside of term time! Join us to find out more about the types of short-term placement, the funding available and how to apply.

This session is relevant for all undergraduate and PGT students at UCL who are interested in pursuing a short-term mobility.

Please register using your UCL email address HERE.

Funding your Study Abroad Experience | Microsoft Teams | 5 - 6pm

During this session, we will take a look at the tuition fee structure for semester and year-long study abroad placements, costs that you will be responsible for whilst abroad, funding opportunities and managing your budget living whilst abroad. We will also provide an overview of tuition and maintenance loan arrangements through Student Finance.

This session is relevant for students from all UCL departments who are preparing to go abroad in 2025-26. The session will take place online and an access link will be sent to all students who register on the afternoon of the event.

Please register on Eventbrite by 1pm on Tuesday 22 October using your UCL email address HERE.

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

Think Pacific (placements in Fiji and Bali) | Student Centre Lobby | 2 - 4pm

Find out about Think Pacific's exciting and inspiring internship and volunteer opportunities in Fiji and Bali. They will be at the Go Abroad Hub, ready to take any questions about your potential placement with them.

Wednesday 23 October 2024

Study Abroad Student Panel | Anatomy G29 JZ Young Lecture Theatre | 1 - 2pm

Learn from the real experts; those who've walked in your shoes! Join our wonderful Study Abroad Widening Participation Ambassadors who have recently returned from their placements abroad. Our ambassadors will share their experiences abroad and their top tips for navigating the study abroad process.

Please register using your UCL email address HERE.

Putting together a successful Study Abroad application (Part 2 of 2) | AV Hill Lecture Theatre (Medical Sciences and Anatomy) | 5 - 6pm

In the second part of our two application-related sessions, we'll share an overview of deadlines and steps for the central application process, putting together a strategic application and tips for making your answers stand out.

This session is most relevant for students from departments who will be apply through the central study abroad application process in 2025-26. If you're unsure on your application route for a semester or year abroad, please check with your departmental study abroad tutor.

Please register using your UCL email address HERE.

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

Raleigh International (placements in Costa Rica, Kenya and Borneo) | Student Centre Lobby | 1 - 3pm

Find out about the adventures that await with a Raleigh International expedition across these fascinating destinations. They will be at the Go Abroad Hub, ready to take any questions about your potential placement with them.

Thursday 24 October 2024

Go Abroad Hub | Student Centre Lobby | 10am - 4pm: Questions left unanswered by our sessions? Want to have a chat about your personal circumstances? Swing by the Go Abroad Hub at any time to have a 1:1 conversation with a member of staff from the Study Abroad team and to learn about the experiences of the Study Abroad ambassadors who have recently returned from their time abroad!eholder

Partner University Information Sessions

Keen to hear about a particular university as you explore your options for next year? See below for a list of the host university information sessions that will take place the week after Go Abroad Week (i.e. 28 October - 1 November).

Monday 28 October 2024

Stony Brook University | Online | 1 - 2pm

Are you interested in studying in New York next year? Join us online as colleagues from Stony Brook University talk about the experience for students on exchange at Stony Brook University.

This info session will take place online and a joining link will be shared with all registered attendees on the morning of the session. Students from the following departments are eligible to include Stony Brook University on their study abroad preference list:

Archaeology
Anthropology
Arts and Sciences (BASc)
Biological Sciences
History
Social Sciences (Social Research Institute)

Please register by 5pm on Sunday 27 October using your UCL email address HERE.

Tuesday 29 October 2024

City University of Hong Kong | Online | 9:30 - 10:30am

Join us online as we welome colleagues from the CityU to talk about life as an exchange student at their university.

Students from the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Physics and Astronomy are eligible to include this university in their study abroad application preference list. This info session will take place online via Zoom. A joining link will be shared with all registered attendees on the morning of the session.

Please register by 5pm on Monday 28 October using your UCL email address HERE.

University of California (UCEAP) | Online | 1 - 2pm

Join us online as we welome colleagues from the University of California to talk about life as an exchange student at one of the university's 9 amazing campuses.

This info session will take place online and a joining link will be shared with all registered attendees on the morning of the session. Students from the following UCL departments are eligible to include UCEAP in their study abroad application preference list:

- Arts and Sciences (BASc)
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Economics
- History
- Geography
- Institute of the Americas
- Politics & international Relations (Political Science)
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
- Natural Sciences
- Physics and Astronomy
- Statistical Science
- Biological Sciences
- Linguistics
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil, Enrivonmental & Geomatic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- School of Management
- Social Sciences

Please register by 5pm on Monday 28 October using your UCL email address HERE.

Wednesday 30 October 2024

University of Missouri (Mizzou) | Online | 1 - 2pm

Join us online as we welome colleagues from the Mizzou to talk about life as an exchange student on campus. If you are an Institute of Americas student who is looking for a quintessential US college experience, Mizzou could be a great fit for you!

This info session will take place online and a joining link will be shared with all registered attendees on the morning of the session.

Please register by 5pm on Tuesday 29 October using your UCL email address HERE.

Thursday 31 October 2024

University of Florida | Bentham House, LG10 | 1 - 2pm

Join us on campus as we welome colleagues from the University of Florida to talk about life as an exchange student in the Sunshine State!

Students from the following UCL departments are eligible to include UF in their study abroad application preference list:
- Anthropology
- Institute of the Americas
- Arts and Sciences (BASc)
- Biological Sciences
- Human Sciences
- Social Research Institute (Social Sciences)
- Natural Sciences
- Statistical Sciences

Please register using your UCL email address HERE.

Amsterdam University College (University of Amsterdam) | Online | 1 - 2pm

Are you an Anthropology student who is interested in a liberal arts style of education in one of Europe's most vibrant cities? Join us as colleagues from Amsterdam University College share what it is like to study there on exchange.

This info session will take place online and a joining link will be shared with all registered attendees on the morning of the session.

Please register by 5pm on Wednesday 30 October using your UCL email address HERE.