Exchange & Study Abroad Information Sessions
Exchange 101
Have you ever thought about studying abroad? Discovering a new language in its country of origin? Learning inside and outside the classroom? If you have, please join the International Program Office for its Exchange 101 Information Sessions this Fall. During Exchange 101 IPO staff and student volunteers outline the nuts and bolts of the Arts and Science exchange program. Topics to be discussed include: eligibility requirements, how exchange works, the various types of exchange programs, financing exchange, applying to an exchange program, and the experience of studying abroad itself. Discussion and questions are encouraged.
Wednesday, November 2 from 5:30-7:00pm in Dunning Hall, Room 014
Semester in Shanghai Exchange Information Session
Spend your Fall 2017 semester at the reputable Fudan University in Shanghai. This full-semester program, running for 15 weeks from September to December, provides students with a multifaceted insight into the socio-economic and cultural changes currently taking place in Shanghai and across Asia. Students will get an opportunity to study these developments at Fudan University, whose programs in social science and humanities research are considered to be some of the best in China. Students will learn about the social, political, economic and cultural forces that shape the world in the 21st century in the classroom and through field research. Join IPO staff and student volunteers to learn more about this unique exchange program.
Tuesday, October 25 from 5:30-7:00pm in Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room B201
Studying Abroad in the Sciences
Gain invaluable academic and personal skills while studying science abroad next year! Join the IPO for an information session specially designed for students in the sciences. Staff and student volunteers will speak about Queen's exchanges, including the Transatlantic Science Student Exchange Program (TASSEP), which is only available to science and engineering students. The TASSEP program connects Queen's to a number of European universities in countries such as Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Presenters will also discuss other science study abroad programs such as the field study courses available through the Department of Biology and Canadian Field Studies in Africa program, which is run by McGill University.
Wednesday, October 26 from 5:30-7:00pm in Dunning Hall, Room 014
International Exchange Fair
Kicking off International Education Week at Queen's, the International Exchange Fair is a highlight for any Arts and Science student considering studying abroad. This popular event allows prospective exchange students to meet student representatives of Arts and Science exchange partner universities, ask questions and snag some international swag! Representatives from every exchange partner university bring the study abroad experience to life through their stories and candid advice. Please join International Programs Office staff and student representatives for a fun evening of lively discussion and have your exchange questions answered!
Monday, November 14 from 5:00-7:00pm in Wallace Hall, John Deutsch Centre
