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Dear NUS STEER Indonesia 2015 enthusiast,

Thank you for your interests.

I am pleased to share with you the details of the forthcoming NUS Study Trip for Engagement and EnRichment (STEER) programme to Makassar (aka Ujung Pandang), Indonesia in Dec 2015.

NUS STEER Indonesia (Sulawesi): Balancing National Development Plan with Ecological Priorities – 7 to 16 Dec 2015

Overview

Discover Makassar, the largest city on Sulawesi-an island which offers a diverse range of flora and fauna. Learn about the biodiversity of the 11th largest island in the world, and engage in its environmental, conservation and sustainability concerns in the context of Indonesia’s developmental plans for Sulawesi. Soak in the cultural sites such as Old Gowa, Fort Rotterdam, and the picturesque Bugis Phinisi boats at Paotere Harbour. Lectures at Hasanuddin University, a leading Indonesian university will be arranged to analyse the Masterplan for Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia’s Economic Development (MP3EI) and its impact on the environment (illegal logging and deforestation), as well as an introduction to the major industries in Sulawesi:- Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry, Mining and Tourism, coupled with visits to companies in these sectors.  Visit NGOs to learn strategies that create greater awareness of the environment, ecological mangrove rehabilitation and the world famous wildlife conservatory -Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park. Engage with officials in municipal bodies for an overview of the economic profile and growth prospects in South Sulawesi Province.

One senior administrative staff from the International Relations Office (IRO) will spearhead the planning, organisation and execution of the programme.  He will also be accompanying the student participants on this programme.  Plans are also underway for a faculty member from the Faculty of Science, NUS to join this programme.  A preparatory trip to Sulawesi in Oct 2015 will be undertaken by the IRO staff to pave the way for this programme in Dec.

www.nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/steer

Proposed Itinerary*

*subject to confirmation.

Programme fees:

$1,950 (approximately) before any grants. All STEER participants will receive a STEER grant of $500 each. Additionally, Singaporeans and PRs may apply for additional funding of $100 from International Enterprise Singapore (NUS will administer this process). Any unutilised funds will be returned to the student participant after the programme. The programme fee will cover airfare (we will be travelling on Silkair only), all accommodation, local transportation costs, all breakfasts and approximately 65 to 70% of lunches/dinners, all lecture programme fees).

Application process:

We welcome student applications immediately till Friday, 23 Oct 2015. Please complete and submit the attached application form to me at this email address by 23 Oct 2015 (next Fri, 1900hrs). The selection process may involve an interview session.  All successful applicants will be informed accordingly by 31 Oct 2015.

Regards

StudyAbroadFASS

Dear students

As promised, you can download the presentation slides from this morning here.

FASS Presentation Slides:  SEPbriefinginformation230915_FASS

IRO Presentation Slides: FASS SEP Info Session (23 Sept 2015)_IRO

Gentle reminder on our SEP Consultation here: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/intl/special_prog/consulthours.html

Regards

StudyAbroadFASS

Calling all AY15/16 semester 2 exchange students as well as students who are planning to apply for SEP

IRO’s Peer Advising Leaders (PALs) are going to run the next round of SEP Clinic starting 28^th of September. SEP returnees, PALs as well as the SEP managers at IRO will be around to answer enquiries related to SEP. In addition, they will set up a library of materials about the host university and host country to assist students in making informed decision about their exchange destinations.

The clinic will run on every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from Week 7 to Week 10 (28^th September to 22^nd October) from 11am – 1pm at Shaw Foundation Alumni House, #03-04. It is the first office you see after exiting the lift on level 3.

No prior appointment is needed. Prepare your questions and start talking when you reach.

For more information, please contact IRO at 6516 4356

Regards

StudyAbroad@FASS

Dear Students

The opportunity for exchange beckons once again and prior to the start of the application, we will be talking to you on the processes and some of the things to expect. This will be relevant to all interested students applying for exchange in AY2016/2017.

Date: 23^rd Sept 2015

Time: 10am

Venue: LT 11, FASS

This briefing will give you some ideas of what to do for the application:

• Research for suitable SEP destinations
• Type of information needed to better support your application
• Selection processes at the Department/ Faculty levels
• Potential pitfalls that can affect your chances

We look forward to seeing you at the briefing!

P.S Briefing slides will be uploaded onto our blog. We will share the URL once it is done.

Regards,

Study Abroad @FASS

Hi students

Thank you for attending the Pre-Departure Briefing this morning.

As promised, here are the presentation slides.

SEPpredepbriefing010715

Wishing all, a safe, fun-filled and fruitful journey. 🙂

Regards

StudyAbroadFASS

Hi students

There will be a pre-departure briefing for students who are leaving for their exchange in the coming semester.

Details as follows:

Date: 1 July 2015, Wednesday

Time: 10 am – 12 noon

Venue: LT8@ FASS.

For those of you who cannot make it for the briefing, the materials will be uploaded on our FASS website after the briefing. 

Hope to see you there J

Regards

StudyAbroadFASS

A Message from International Relations Office (IRO)

Dear NUS students,

The DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award by Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to promote student exchanges between NUS and European ASEM members. The Award, based on merit, funds up to three pairs of students exchanges (3 incoming and 3 outgoing) between NUS and its respective partner university in Europe in any academic field. Each student will be  awarded 4,000 Euros, which will partially subsidise the cost of airfare, accommodation, living expenses, etc, for SEP. This award carries no obligatory bond period.

Applications for AY 2015/2016 are now open!

Criteria

NUS students with the following criteria are eligible to apply:

• Are Singapore citizens/ permanent residents/ ASEAN citizens
• Have been nominated for SEP to an NUS partner university in a European ASEM member country (Refer here for the list of ASEM member countries which NUS has SEP partnership with)
• Participating in SEP in Sem 1 and/or Sem 2 of AY2015/2016

Application Process

Only hardcopy applications are accepted and should be submitted to IRO by Friday, 20 March 2015.

Please note that this deadline applies to ALL students going on exchange in AY 2015/2016.  Hence, students going on exchange in semester 1 and/or semester 2 are to apply now.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Further queries
More information on the DUO Award and its application procedures can be found at:  http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/others/duo/index.html.

For further enquiries, please contact the International Relations Office here.

We look forward to receiving your applications for the DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award!

Regards

StudyabroadFASS

Dear students

Thank you for turning up at our SEP application briefing for AY15/16 Round 2

As promised, please find below the links to the presentation materials.

FASS SEP Application Talk_26 Feb 2015_IRO

SEPbriefinginformation260215

Gentle reminder on our SEP Consultation Hours.

The schedule can be found here:

http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/intl/special_prog/consulthours.html

Regards

StudyAbroadFASS

This is a message by the International Relations Office (IRO)

Are you a prospective exchange student? Have questions on exchange?

IRO’s PALs SEP Clinic is back!

The clinic will run every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 2pm – 4pm on weeks:

* 7: 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th March

* 9: 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 20^th March

* 10: 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th March

Please note that there will be no SEP clinic during E-Learning Week (9^th – 13^th March).

You are welcome to walk into the International Relations Office at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House, 3rd Storey, Unit 03-04 to speak to our Peer Advising Leaders about any queries that you might have during the above timeslots.  You may also email the PALs at any time at: NUS Peer Advising: peeradvising@nus.edu.sg

Regards

StudyAbroadFASS

Dear students

IRO is conducting clinics for students interested in outgoing programmes for year 1 & year 2 NUS students.

The poster is attached and the information is as follows:

Go Away Fair:

Days: Wed, 11^th Feb 2015 (Wednesday)

Times: 6pm-8pm

Venue: YIH, Student Lounge, Level 4, Discussion Area.

Go Away! Poster

Regards

StudyAbroadFass