SEMESTER ABROAD EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Travel, learn and grow! Humber’s Semester Abroad Exchange Program is your opportunity to experience the world and go to school at the same time!
Watch the video to hear Humber students talk about the benefits of spending a semester abroad.
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Applications are now being accepted for 2018-2019! Application deadline: March 12, 2018!
Academic exchange opportunities stem from a formal agreement between Humber and an academic institution of similar stature abroad. A key advantage is that you pay your regular tuition and fees to Humber, and are not subject to international student fees at the partner school. You may be eligible for OSAP, and for Humber’s Study Abroad/International Mobility Bursary for additional financial support. You also benefit from the experience of Humber students who have studies at the same institution in the past, and faculty/staff who have worked closely with our partners to build the relationship between our schools. Academic credit successfully completed abroad will be transferred to your Humber credential, to keep you on schedule for graduation.
Plus, the opportunity to study abroad in a different country is… pretty awesome, right?
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“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” - Wendell Berry
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Following is a step-by-step guide to apply for Humber’s Semester Abroad Exchange program.
Any questions regarding the application process can be directed to:
School of Applied Technology: Elizabeth Fenuta, Professor and International Initiatives at elizabeth.fenuta@humber.ca
School of Media Studies and Information Technology: Aimee Ferré, Study Abroad and Placements Coordinator at aimee.ferre@humber.ca
The Business School: Jennifer Wilson-Lee, Manager, International Partnerships and Student Mobility at jennifer.wilson-lee@humber.ca
School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism: Judy Hebner, Program Coordinator, Study Abroad at judy.hebner@humber.ca
School of Social and Community Services: Stephanie Byer, International Coordinator, at stephanie.byer@humber.ca
All other academic schools: Ashley Tinoco, International Mobility Coordinator, at studyabroad@humber.ca
To be nominated for the 2018-2019 Semester Abroad Exchange Program, students must be:
- Enrolled full-time at Humber
- GPA of 70% or have written permission from their Program Coordinator
- And submit an Application Form and Letter of Intent - deadline: March 12, 2018.
IMPORTANT!
*Students in The Business School, School of Health Sciences, School of Social and Community Services and School of Media and Information Technology must be enrolled in a degree program to participate in the full-semester exchange program. If you are in a diploma program within one of these academic schools, please refer to the Academic Summer Programs to learn more about your opportunities to study abroad.
*The application process and deadline for 4th Semester Abroad programs in the School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism are unique. For details, contact: Judy Hebner, Program Coordinator - Study Abroad, at judy.hebner@humber.ca
*Only completed applications will be considered. Candidates will be invited to an interview by the Selection Committee in March 2018. This notification will identify the host institution you are eligible to study at and outline the next steps to help you apply to the partner university where you will study.
1. Explore your Global Opportunites
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." - Saint Augustine
Humber College provides students with many global opportunities to study for a semester abroad. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment to meet with an International Coordinator responsible for your academic school to explore the study options available.
Below is a list of contacts for each academic school as well as a list of institutions around the world that are available for a semester abroad.
School of Applied Technology: Elizabeth Fenuta, Professor and International Initiatives at elizabeth.fenuta@humber.ca
School of Media Studies and Information Technology: Aimee Ferré, Study Abroad and Placements Coordinator at aimee.ferre@humber.ca
The Business School: Jennifer Wilson-Lee, Manager, International Partnerships and Student Mobility at Jennifer.wilson-lee@humber.ca
School of Social and Community Services: Stephanie Byer, International Coordinator at stephanie.byer@humber.ca
All other academic schools: Ashley Tinoco, International Mobility Coordinator at studyabroad@humber.ca
Europe
| Country | City | Institution | School Alignment |
| Austria | Krems | IMC FH Krems |
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| Denmark | Copenhagen | KEA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology |
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| Odense | Lillebaelt Academy University of Applied Sciences |
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| Odense | University College Lillebaelt |
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| Aarhus | VIA University College |
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| Zealand | University College Absalon |
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| England | Cheltenham | University of Gloucestershire |
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| Salford/Manchester | University of Salford |
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| Finland | Jyvaskala | JAMK University of Applied Sciences |
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| France | Strasbourg | Chà‚teau de Pourtalè€s: CEPA Europe |
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| Germany | Stuttgart | Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences |
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| Ireland (Republic) | Dublin | Institute of Technology Tallaght (ITT Dublin) |
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| Waterford | Waterford Institute of Technology |
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| Scotland, UK | Aberdeen | Robert Gordon University |
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| Sweden | Umea | Umeå University |
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| The Netherlands | Enschede | Saxion University |
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| Eindhoven | Fontys University of Applied Sciences |
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South America and the Caribbean
| Country | City | Institution | School Alignment |
| Jamaica | Kingston | University of Technology, Jamaica |
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| Peru | Lima & Cusco | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola |
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Asia and Oceania
| Country | City | Institution | School Alignment |
| Japan | Hirakata/Osaka | Kansai Gaidai University |
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| New Zealand | Auckland/Dunedin | Otago Polytechnic |
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| Auckland | Unitec Institute of Technology |
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| Taiwan | Kaohsiung | National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT) |
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Non-Exchange Opportunities
Humber students may independently request to attend an accredited college or university abroad by attaining approval from your Program Coordinator in the form of a signed Letter of Permission. Non-exchange opportunities are not limited to institutions that have signed a partnership agreement with Humber, and can open up many new possibilities. However, students studying on non-exchange programs abroad are subject to paying the tuition set by the host institution and are often accountable for higher international student fees. You will also be responsible for more upfront research as the school you select may be unfamiliar to Humber faculty and staff.
2. Complete Application and Letter of Intent
Please review and complete the entire Application Kit which includes detailed instructions on the application process, Key Contacts, guidelines to writing a Letter of Intent, Terms and Conditions and the Application Form.
All applicants are required to have a GPA of 70% or have written permission from their Program Coordinator. You can access your Grade Report from MyHumber.
3. Submit Your Application
Congratulations! You are now ready to submit your application for the Semester Abroad Program. Please submit your completed Application, Letter of Intent and Grade Report by deadline: March 12, 2018 either by e-mail or in person to:
Ashley Tinoco
International Mobility Centre
International Centre, Lakeshore, H100A
studyabroad@humber.ca
4. Interview
You will be invited to an interview in March 2018. The Selection Committee will have reviewed your Application including your Letter of Intent. Please review your Study Plan and Letter of Intent prior to coming to the interview. You will also be asked how you plan to support your study overseas. For information on bursaries available, please visit Humber Bursaries and select “Study Abroad / International Mobility Bursary”.
All successful candidates nominated for the Exchange Program will receive a notification of recommendation at the end of April. This notification will list the host institution you have been recommended to and information regarding next steps which will include (but are not limited to):
- Signing a Semester Exchange Learning Agreement by you and your Program Coordinator
- Attending a mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation Workshop session, which will cover a variety of essential topics including: cross-cultural adaptation and “culture shock”, health & safety abroad, being a Humber student ambassador, global citizenship, and general travel tips.
- The Manager, International Mobility and Partnerships at the International Centre will assist you to complete your application to the host institution, residence accommodation abroad, bursary support, identify health insurance options, apply for required visas if applicable. Visit the Before You Go section of our website for more details on these “next steps” to your journey.
- Consider enrolling in Humber’s free Global Citizenship Certificate program to compliment the knowledge, skills and understanding you have the chance to develop abroad.
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“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” - Terry Pratchett