Benefits of study abroad
Below are just some of the reasons to consider study abroad. You may find more reasons amongst our profiles of students who have studied abroad. You may also wish to read the profiles of staff who studied abroad as…
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Ten tips to maximise your Study Abroad at St Andrews
The Collaborations and Study Abroad team are delighted that you have chosen to spend your Exchange or Study Abroad semester or year at the University of St Andrews. Studying away from your home university may seem…
Working abroad – WIYA and External Placements – France
Anna (French), worked in Clermont-Ferrand Being on the other side of the classroom was such an experience! During my year abroad I worked in two professional colleges in Clermont-Ferrand and taught students aged…
Working abroad – WIYA and External Placements – Belgium
Sheryl (Chemistry), worked in Antwerp Spending my year in Belgium was one of the best decisions I ever made! It gave me the opportunity and experiences I never imagined. I secured a placement at one of the world’s…
Working abroad – WIYA and External Placements – Austria
Antonia (Modern Languages), worked in Austria I have been learning languages since I was six years old and the culmination of all this hard work and enthusiasm was the opportunity to go to Austria and live the culture…
Why study abroad?
There are numerous benefits to studying abroad, but here are the Collaborations and Study Abroad team’s top three: 1. Broaden your academic experience “I was able to take classes not available in St Andrews and the…
Study abroad spotlight: The Netherlands
Naomi, who studied Chemistry, worked in The Netherlands for a year. “I spent my year abroad working in The Netherlands. I gained invaluable experience working in a Research and Development department which has really…
History of Study Abroad
Study Abroad is far from new: for hundreds of years Scottish students have ventured abroad in search of new academic challenges. Perhaps one of the earliest examples of this by a St Andrews student is Andrew Melville,…