Summer Abroad Fair
Wednesday, 29 January, 11:00-15:00, Glasgow University Union
Get thinking globally with the Summer Abroad Fair!
Now is your chance to explore a wide range of international opportunities for summer. Kickstart your global future with Short-Term Mobility!
At the Summer Abroad Fair, you'll be able to
- learn about various summer opportunities, including summer schools, volunteering and work experiences
- discover the different countries you can go to
- hear from previous summer school students about their experience
- find out about funding options to help with going abroad.
This event is suitable for ALL undergraduate students. There'll be general opportunities, regardless of your area of study, and other course-specific ones.
Between chats, pop into our themed photobooth, and, on your way out, enter to win an instant camera!
Confirmed exhibitors: Absolute Internship, Adam Smith Business School, BUNAC, Challenges Abroad, CIEE, Globalteer, Gotoco (Key Sponsor), International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE), The Intern Group (Key Sponsor), JENZA, Operation Wallacea, Play Action International, School of Education, School of Modern Languages & Cultures, Short-Term Mobility, Think Pacific (Main Sponsor), Travelteer, Widening Participation
Main Sponsor
Key Sponsors
Event programme
11:00-12:00: Presentations from Short Term Mobility Team and Think Pacific
Debates Chamber
The Short Term Mobility team will provide information, advice and guidance on the opportunities available, the application process and funding. After, our Main Sponsor Think Pacific will present on their organisation and the range of summer options open to students.
12:00 - 14:00: Exhibitor Fair
Dining Hall and Drawing Room
Drop-in at various stands in the Dining Hall and Drawing Room to learn about opportunities with a range of third-party providers.
14:00-15:00: Presentations from The Intern Group and Gotoco
Debates Chamber
Our Key Sponsors The Intern Group and Gotoco will present on their organisations and the range of summer options open to students.
Application information
The Short-Term Mobility Team is excited to launch applications for both Summer Schools and Work based learning applications for funding.
Summer Schools
The first round of applications will be open from 9 December 2024 till 17 January 2025. The second round will be open from 20 January till 17 March 2025. Students can submit an application to the Short-Term Mobility team for either; a Go Abroad Scholarship or Tuition Fee waiver spot. Full information on the summer schools being offered, deadlines and funding available can be found here.
For more information please see the Summer Schools Tile on the Global Opportunities Short-Term Mobility Moodle page.
Work Based Learning
The University of Glasgow Short-Term Mobility Team has several Turing Supported scheme spots available for Work based Learning programmes run by Third Party Providers. MyCampus Applications for Work Based Learning will open on Monday, 9 December 2024 and will close on Monday, 3 March 2025.
For more information please see the Work Based Learning Tile on the Global Opportunities Short-Term Mobility Moodle page.
Questions?
If you have any questions about funding or the application process, you can speak with the Short Term Mobility Team at the Summer Abroad Fair, or email them at Short-Term-Mobility@glasgow.ac.uk with “Summer School or WBL applications 2024/2025” in the subject line.
Any questions about course content or the admissions process for specific institutions should be directed to the host institution directly.
Accessibility
We aim to ensure that everyone has equal access to public events. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable adjustments, please contact us or phone 0141 330 5647 with your request by Tuesday, 21 January so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.
Photography and filming
Photography and filming will be taking place at this event. To learn more about how we process your personal data related to this, see our privacy notices.
Student conduct
Students are expected to follow the University of Glasgow's Code of Student Conduct at all Careers, Employability & Opportunity events.