Student International Mobility: Short-term opportunities

All you need to know about organising an Easter or Summer overseas volunteering work or study experience.

Study, working and volunteering overseas can help boost:
• Personal development (e.g. self-confidence; problem-solving and leadership skills)
• Academic performance (new skills, knowledge and understanding)
• Career prospects (enhanced personal, academic and work skills; wider network of contacts)

Don’t just take our word for it… 

“My advice is to take advantage [of] the great opportunities available to you and embrace them, not just for your CV but because you’ll have [a] great time too!” Edward Reeves, Physics 

“Although volunteering abroad seemed daunting at first it was the best decision I have ever made, my self-confidence has grown massively. I had the best summer of my life whilst learning valuable life skills and improving my chances of employment.” Isabelle-Rose Baxter, Marine Biology