Benefits of the Year Abroad

What will you gain from the year abroad?

The year abroad is really good fun, it is life-changing and it is a highly rewarding adventure! Will you ever do anything like this again in your life? Probably not.

• You will have the opportunity to travel the world and discover new places without depending on a travel agency, not just as a tourist but as a member of the community around you.
• You will be culturally immersed in the host country and you will be sharing food, dance and cultural events. You will put into perspective your own cultural values and biases.
• You will be able to act as a translator or interpreter for your family and friends who come and stay with you.
• You will gain an international network of long-lasting friends from around the world.
• You will be an ambassador for your university and you will put Aberystwyth on the map.
• The year abroad will have an effect on your subsequent educational experiences and may prompt you to engage in international or voluntary work.
• You will learn a range of skills not taught in the lecture theatre and you will develop new study and life skills. The new skills will influence your career prospects and will allow you to stand out in the job market.
• You will return to your final year with more independence, initiative, self-motivation, adaptability, confidence and cultural understanding and you will feel revitalized, refreshed and with a tolerant understanding of the world around you.

Erasmus Extended University Charter

Aberystwyth University has signed this charter agreeing to comply with the fundamental principles of Erasmus mobility within prior inter-institutional agreements. This Charter entitles the Institution to apply to its National Agency and to the European Commission for grant support for Erasmus activities.