Dear Students
Thank you for coming down to our SEP briefing session. I hope the briefing answered some of your questions.
As promised, you can download the presentation materials here.
FASS SEP Briefing (25 Feb 2016) – IRO
SEPbriefinginformation25Feb16 – FASS StudyAbroad
Regards
StudyAbroadFASS
<<On Behalf of IRO>>
Hi NUS students,
Have questions about the Student Exchange Programme (SEP)? Wondering about where to go? Unsure about how to go about mapping modules for the transfer of credits?
The SEP Clinic run by the Peer Advising Programme of the International Relations Office is intended to help answer these questions and more. The clinic will run from Week 7 to Week 10 (1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd March), every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
You are welcome to walk into the International Relations Office at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House, 3rd Storey, Unit 03-04, on the above dates at the stated times to speak to our friendly Peer Advising Leaders about any queries that you might have regarding SEP.
Should you have any enquiries about the SEP Drop-In Clinics, please email the PALs directly at <peeradvising@nus.edu.sg>
Cheers!
Your Peer Advising Leaders (PALs)
<< On behalf of IRO>>
Hi NUS students,
NUS International Relations Office (IRO) is organising ‘Go Away’: a Study Abroad Fair, on the Thu 18th February, 6-8pm at the Yusof Ishak House Student Lounge (Level 4).
“Go Away: Study Abroad Fair” is an informative fair allowing NUS students who are keen to go on overseas programmes to find out more about available programmes, destinations, and partner universities.
Head on down with your friends to come view our different ‘country-booths’; listen to student-sharers; check in with NUS seniors; as well as meet students who are on exchange here at NUS and find out about their schools and home countries, their culture, cost of living, and more!
Once again, here are the event details:
Thursday, 18th February 2016
6pm – 8pm
Yusof Ishak House Student Lounge (Level 4)
What are you waiting for? Click HERE to sign up now!
Should you have any further queries on the event, please email the event organisers at <peeradvising@nus.edu.sg>
Regards
StudyAbroadFASS
What is this programme about?
The prestigious Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange (SSUE) Programme is spearheaded by the respective Ministries of Education (MOE) of Singapore and China. It is the only G-G (Government-to-Government) Tertiary Exchange Programme between Singapore and China. It was the brainchild of Singapore’s then Prime Minister Mr Goh Chok Tong, who proposed this programme to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) then Vice-President Mr Hu Jintao in April 2002 when the latter visited Singapore. The programme was formally established on 29 May 2002.
The SSUE programme aims to instil Singaporean students with a global perspective and understanding of China and its potential and to expose Chinese students to aspects of Singapore life, education and culture. The main objective and focus of this programme is to create opportunities for networking and interaction between the Chinese and Singaporean participants. On a higher level, the programme helps to strengthen bilateral ties between Singapore and China. Many student participants become exemplary ambassadors of NUS and Singapore during the programme.
When does it take place?
The programme consists of two parts:
| · A 15-day China programme (hosted by the PRC MOE and the participating Chinese universities) from 22 May to 5 June 2016
· A 15-day Singapore programme (hosted by the Singapore MOE and the participating Singapore universities; NUS will usually host the delegates for 2 days) from 17 to 31 July 2016 |
Where does it take place?
| · Singapore leg: On NUS campus and around Singapore
· China leg: In Chengdu (Sichuan Province) & Guiyang (Guizhou Province) |
Which are the participating universities?
China
| Chengdu, Sichuan Province | ||
| · Sichuan University 四川大学
· Southwestern University of Finance and Economics 西南财经大学 |
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| Guiyang City, Guizhou Province | ||
| · Guizhou University 贵州大学
· Guizhou Normal University 贵州师范大学 |
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Singapore
| · National University of Singapore (NUS)
· Nanyang Technological University (NTU) · Singapore Management University (SMU) · Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) |
What is the programme content?
| · Academic lectures
· Visits to participating universities · Networking sessions with local students · Cultural exchange · Excursions to places of interests · Visits to government organisations and private companies |
What are the arrangements for student accommodation?
| · For the China leg, students will stay in hotels arranged by the Ministry of Education (China)
· The incoming Chinese delegates will stay in a hotel arranged by the Ministry of Education (Singapore) |
What does it include?
| · Airfare
· In-country travel · Accommodation · Excursions · Majority of meals |
How much does it cost?
| · Programme fee for each student will usually be capped at S$600 (excluding a S$100 deposit, payable upon acceptance into the programme)
· Additional changes to flights or duration of stay: Up to S$500 (estimated; however, this can vary significantly) · Personal Expenses: S$20 per day (estimated; however, this can vary significantly based on personal spending habits) |
Are NUS study and travel grants available?
No, as this programme is heavily subsidised through the funds from the Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange Programme.
What are the eligibility requirements?
| · Singapore citizen or permanent residents (non-PRC-nationals);
· Aged 25 and below; · Preferably Year 2 or Year 3 undergraduate at the time of application; · Minimum CAP score of 3.0; · Articulate, confident, open-minded and eager to learn and share knowledge; · Pleasant personality and a team player; · Demonstrates interest in China and its culture; · Must FULLY COMMIT to all aspects of the programme; and · Preferably hold a special talent(s) or skill(s), such as singing, playing musical instruments, drama, photography, IT and designing skills |
Note: Non-Chinese and non-Mandarin speaking students are welcome to apply. However, do take note that most of the talks, seminars and dialogue sessions held during the China leg of the programme will be conducted in Mandarin.
Is a visa required?
Only students who are extending their stay beyond the programme..
How do I apply?
Email the following application documents to Jasper Tang irottd@nus.edu.sg before 2pm, on Monday, 22 February 2016.
| · Completed Application Form
· CV · Unofficial Transcript (from Student Integrated System) |
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted to attend an interview between 24 and 26 February 2016.
Who to contact for more information?
For additional information or related queries, please write in to Jasper Tang irottd@nus.edu.sg
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, Sem 2 only.
Date: 25th Feb 2016 (Thurs)
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.
Regards
StudyAbroadFASS
Dear NUS students (including non-FASS students)
A gentle reminder that FASStrack Asia: The Summer School 2016 application is now open!
Find out about the perks and fun of being part of the exciting FASStrack programme in the following presentation slides.
“A picture is worth a thousand words”, so visit our facebook page to view our FASStrack photos: https://www.facebook.com/nusfasstrackasia/
Hope to see you this Summer! 🙂
Message on behalf of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Greetings from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). We are pleased to inform that our International Summer School (ISS) 2016 will run from 4 June to 26 August. Every year, some 650 students from 35 regions join the ISS to enhance their current field of study and gain an insight into Hong Kong through the weekly field trips. You are cordially invited to join ISS 2016 to gain an academically challenging and culturally stimulating experience in Hong Kong – Asia’s world city.
CUHK International Summer School 2016
The ISS is open to CUHK students, exchange students and fee-paying students from different disciplines and regions. Highlight of ISS 2016 are as follows:
| http://www.osp.cuhk.edu.hk/iss/programme | · June Session (4-24 June) offers courses in business and China Studies from culture to religion and from tradition to media and social development. |
| · July Session (28 June-1 August) has a rich course offering in business, China Studies, Chinese language (Putonghua and Cantonese), engineering, environmental studies, humanities and social science. An optional Beijing tour (3-6 August) is also available to those wanting to explore the capital. | |
| · August Session (5-26 August) challenges students with intensive Putonghua and English training over a three-week period. Field trips to Macau, Shenzhen or different cultural sites in Hong Kong are organized for language practice. |
Students will:
Joint Summer Programmes with Peking University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University
In the CUHK-Peking University Joint Summer Programme* and the CUHK-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Summer Programme*, students will examine important issues facing China, including its economy, food safety, environment, government and politics, human resources, and law. After participating in the CUHK ISS June Session in Hong Kong, students may choose to take part in the Peking University summer programme for a two-week/four-week study, or the Shanghai Jiao Tong University summer programme for a five-week study. In both programmes, students can take a Chinese language course and explore contemporary China through cultural and social activities in Beijing and Shanghai.
*International students from CUHK’s exchange partners will receive a fee reduction of RMB1,400 (which includes a waiver of the application fee at RMB400 and a tuition reduction at RMB1,000) for their participation in the Peking University / Shanghai Jiao Tong University summer programme. Please register by 31 March 2016 to enjoy this preferential offer.
Online Applications Now Open
Applications should be made online at www.osp.cuhk.edu.hk/iss/fees-applications/exchange by 31 March (June Session) / 30 April (July Session) / 31 May (August Session).
For more details, please visit our summer programmes website at www.osp.cuhk.edu.hk. We look forward to welcoming you to CUHK this summer!
Message on behalf of Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University has started a new program called Summer Institute.
Any students on the FlexProgram are considered Hokudai students so you are allowed to take the classes at no extra cost. FlexProgram students who are here for the spring semester (April-August) can take them.
For more information, please refer to the pamphlet.
Message on behalf of National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan
Dear Students
Warm greetings from National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan!
We are pleased to inform you that NCCU 2016 International Summer School (ISS) is ready for application via this link and the application deadline is 29 April, 2016.
This program features English academic courses, Mandarin Chinese language, and culture excursions.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Note | |
| Orientation | July 3 | N/A | |
| Academic courses | July 4–27 | N/A | From Monday to Wednesday. Students can just participate in the first two weeks. |
| Mandarin Chinese language class | July 4–29 | August 1–26 | From Monday to Friday in the afternoon. |
| *Students may choose to take either language class or at least two academic courses, or the combination.
*Group discount is 20% off for academic tuition if one university sends more than 5 (or equal) students who all take two or more academic courses. *The academic courses bundle with fee-paying excursions or field trip. |
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| One-day Excursion | July 07, 08, 14, 15, 21, 22 | On Thursdays and Fridays. | |
| 3-day trip | July 28–30 | ||
| Tuition
w Registration fee: USD 150 (non-refundable) w Mandarin language: USD 520 for one session, USD 1,020 for two sessions w Academic course: USD 250 for each course Fees for cultural trip w Week 1 & Week 2: USD 200 w Week 1, Week 2 and Week 3: USD 300 w 3-day trip: USD 400 |
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Further details of the program can be found in this link.
Please feel free to contact Mr. Allen Chen (nccusummerschool@gmail.com) for general queries, and Ms. Kerri Wu (kerriwu.nccu@gmail.com) for group application.
Other related links:
2015 NCCU Summer School YouTube
Thank you.
<< On Behalf of International Relations Office>>
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 and living expenses for SEP. Please also note that due to the nature of this award, if any student from a pair of awardees chooses to withdraw or does not complete the exchange programme, both awardees from the pair will automatically be ineligible for the award and their DUO Awards will be retracted.
Applications for AY 2016/2017 are now open!
Criteria
NUS students with the following criteria are eligible to apply:
Application Process
Only hardcopy applications are accepted and should be submitted to IRO no later than Tuesday, 15 March 2016. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Please refer to the website for instructions for submitting your applications.
Please note that this deadline applies to ALL students going on exchange in AY 2016/2017. Hence, students going on exchange in semester 1 and/or semester 2 are to apply now.
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!
NUS International Relations Office
Regards
StudyAbroadFASS