{"id":882,"date":"2024-06-24T09:56:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T08:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/?p=882"},"modified":"2024-06-24T09:56:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T08:56:10","slug":"discover-the-world-study-abroad-insights-from-the-university-of-bath-open-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/2024\/06\/24\/discover-the-world-study-abroad-insights-from-the-university-of-bath-open-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the World: Study Abroad Insights from the University of Bath Open Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-883\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-883 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/06\/blog-open-day-June-2024-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"two ladies sat at a table smiling with study abroad displays behind and leaflets on the table in front\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/06\/blog-open-day-June-2024-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/06\/blog-open-day-June-2024-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/06\/blog-open-day-June-2024-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/06\/blog-open-day-June-2024-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/06\/blog-open-day-June-2024-287x215.jpg 287w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/iro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/06\/blog-open-day-June-2024.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lilith Ding and Tabitha Bradley were there to answer questions from prospective students and their parents<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On June 14th and 15th, the University of Bath hosted its Undergraduate Open Day for prospective students. Our colleagues in the International Relations Office (IRO) manned our stand on both days to give students a chance to ask about study abroad options.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We met many enthusiastic students on both days - despite Friday's not so nice weather. We were asked many questions including what potential destinations you can go to, what are the reasons to study abroad, how the application process goes, and what funding options there are.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We encourage students to view studying abroad as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore a new country as a local, and fully embed themselves in its education system. Beyond language skills, studying abroad nurtures personal growth and adaptability, helping develop a more rounded view of the world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154981173 BCX0\">Studying or working abroad<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154981173 BCX0\">can enhance your academic skills, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154981173 BCX0\">provide <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154981173 BCX0\">you with a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154981173 BCX0\"> unique <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154981173 BCX0\">chance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154981173 BCX0\"> to network and open doors to international career opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond these career-boosting, employability skills, studying abroad is fun! It gives you a chance to experience university life in another country. While you can move abroad to start working, the low-pressure, enriching experience unique to studying abroad is something we believe all students deserve to have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We really enjoyed meeting the potential new students! If you have any further questions about the general aspects of studying abroad and the Turing Scheme, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us - the IRO team are always happy to answer questions or why not take a look at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/studying-abroad-as-part-of-your-undergraduate-degree\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">guidance for students looking to study abroad as part of their undergraduate degree<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Written by Tabitha Bradley<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>International Mobility Coordinator (Turing)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 14th and 15th, the University of Bath hosted its Undergraduate Open Day for prospective students. 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