Global Opportunities Fair 2024
Friday 14th November 2025, Medrus Mawr
Interested in spending time abroad as part of your studies at Aberystwyth University?
Every Aberystwyth University student gets an opportunity to study, work, or volunteer abroad.
Join the Global Opportunities Team on Friday 14th November 10am – 4.30pm in Medrus Mawr to find out more about what opportunities are available from students who have already spent time abroad, and from students who are currently on exchange in Aberystwyth from our partner universities from all over the globe.
The Global Opportunities Team will also be available to let you know how it all works and provide you personalised advice on what opportunities are available specifically for you.
This event is open to all students and staff and will run throughout the day. Feel free to drop by between lectures or during your lunch hour and you’ll be sure to get a warm welcome.
Line Up
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Welcome & Introductions - Pamela Heidt, Global Opportunities Operations Manager |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Short Programmes - Kirsten Foerster, Outbound Officer |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Thailand Volunteer Programme - Student Experience |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | WCIA - Welsh Centre for International Affairs |
| 12:00 - 12:15 | Challenges Abroad |
| 12:15 - 12:30 | Summer school in the Hague - Student Experience |
| 13:15 - 13:30 | Semester/Year Abroad/Year in Industry - Kirsten Foerster, Outbound Officer |
| 13:30 - 13:45 | Year in Industry - Farm Work, New Zealand |
| 13:45 - 14:00 | Year Abroad - Augsburg University, Germany |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Intro to University of New Mexico, US from current exchange student |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Intro to Rikkyo University, Japan from current exchange student |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Year in Industry - Seal Rescue, Ireland & Turtle Rescue, Greece |
| 15:30 - 15:45 | Year Abroad - University of Nottingham, Ningbo - China |
| 15:45 - 16:00 | Year Abroad - Acadia University, Canada |