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Editor of the International Students' Bulletin.
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Become a language assistant in Canada!

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Why choose Canada?

  • You’ll get to live in Quebec, which offers a unique opportunity to experience a French-speaking region in a North American setting
  • It’s also the largest Canadian province and offers a diversity of settings, from rural snowscapes to the European-style capital Quebec City
  • You’ll be able to travel to other parts of Canada and potentially the United States, to cities such as New York or Boston.

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Read about Laura Gardner’s experience of being a Language Assistant in Canada.

Posts are available in primary (pupils aged 6-11) and secondary (pupils aged 12-17) schools along with a small number of posts in adult education centres for undergraduates and graduates. Focusing mainly on spoken English, you’ll help the teacher bring the language to life. You will work either with the class teacher or on your own or with groups of between two and 15 pupils.

The general terms of a placement in Canada are:

Dates of appointment: 1 September – 31 May

Hours: 18 per week

Pay: around CAN$1,700 per month net

A full medical examination is necessary as part of the work permit application procedure. You will have to pay between £200 and £300 for this.

Information taken from the British Council website, for more, visit:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/language-assistants/become/canada

 

 

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Careers and Employment’s upcoming events

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Over the next few weeks there are some fantastic events being held by the Careers and Employment team at SHU, here’s a sample of what’s going on:

11th November – USA summer camp – employer presentation
Location: Careers and Employability Centre
Time: 12:00 – 13:00

Come and find out more about USA Summer Camp. Learn about the program, hear our stories and ask questions.

USA Summer Camp is a company set up by people who have been to camps in America for many years. From our experiences we believe that we can place you at a camp that will give you the opportunity to have the best summer of your life. There’s a place for everyone at camp, whatever skills and talents you have. You can apply to be a counsellor, activity leader, specialist instructors or support staff. Whatever role you apply for, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the amazing experience that camp provides.

13th November – Camp Leaders – presentation
Location: Careers and Employability Centre
Time: 12:00 – 13:00

Camp Leaders provides opportunities for people from around the world to work at summer camps in the United States and to travel afterwards.

They need people with a wide range of skills, experiences and talents to work either with children or ‘behind the scenes’ as support staff. Whatever it is you do then there is most likely a job for you.

17th November – Working abroad
Location: Careers and Employability Centre
Time: 15:00 – 16:00

Want to work abroad? Employers love candidates with international experience and this session will take you through the benefits of working abroad, different types of work and some useful websites to help you find your way.


If you’d like to find out more about any of these sessions, then please visit the Careers and Employment team’s even diary: shu.ac.uk/cecdiary

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Study in America

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Are you a post-graduate student thinking about continuing your studies? Do you fancy doing so in the United States of America? If so, read on!

Created by treaty on 22 September 1948, the US-UK Educational Commission (Fulbright Commission) fosters mutual cultural understanding through educational exchange between both nations.student-us_2757723b

American universities are becoming increasingly popular for UK and international students. Last year, over 9,400 UK students and over 700,000 total international students chose American universities for their studies.

For UK citizens, you can apply for Fulbright awards for postgraduate study, lecturing, professional exchange or research in the USA. International students are encouraged to use their advisory service, but non-UK citizens are required to apply in their country of citizenship, even if they are resident in the UK.

For an interesting insight into student life and experience in America, here’s a link to a case study of a student who took the plunge: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/student-life/10500104/Student-life-why-study-in-America.html

If you’d like to find further information about the opportunity to get funding to continue your studies in the US, then you can find out more here: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/

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SHU Student Exchange Agreements

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There are opportunities for many students to complete an exchange programme as part of their degree at Sheffield Hallam. Where you can go depends on the subject you are studying.

The list of institutionally agreed student exchange agreements is available here. To find out more about exchange opportunities in your faculty contact the relevant faculty exchange co-ordinator.

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Study China

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This three week programme offers the opportunity to interact with Chinese students, academic staff, local families and businesses, providing profound access to this fascinating country. Throughout the programme you will be immersed in a vibrant campus environment at a leading Chinese University.

Visit http://www.studychina.org.uk for more information

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Study India

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The intensive three week programme is designed to be applicable to students of all interests and backgrounds. In previous years Study India has had everyone from fashion students to astrophysicists participating.

One of the great strengths of the experience is students’ chance to make friends from universities across the UK and people of an extraordinary diversity of interests and backgrounds.

Visit http://studyindia.co.uk for more information