Go Abroad!
What would it be like to take exciting classes while discovering new landscapes and cultures? Have you ever thought about conducting research in Asia, Oceania or Europe while completing your degree? The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering is working in co-operation with the Centre for International Experience (CIE) to offer great opportunities to study at top-tier universities abroad. There are three reasons why going on exchange for a summer, semester or year is a good idea:
- Give yourself an edge in the workforce — industries are demanding international experience and cross-cultural competency
- Gain new perspectives and approaches to problem solving
- Develop international networks and connect with mentors worldwide
Going abroad is easier than you think! Most programs are offered in English and you continue to pay your U of T tuition while you are away. CIE can help you seek out bursaries and scholarships to assist with cost of living and travel expenses. Students who study abroad show greater gains academically and personally than students who do not — be a part of the global trend and give yourself the opportunity to grow in unexpected ways.
Engineers in the World:
- Mary Qiu (IndE, 1T3+PEY) pursued academic and personal growth, studying abroad in Auckland, New Zealand. Find out more.
- Jessica Lovelock (EngSci, 1T3) spent the summer of 2010 conducting research at the National University of Singapore. Find out more.
- Sean Yamana-Hayes (EngSci, 1T1) put training into action to direct design in Ghana. Find out more.
The basic steps to go international:
