BEYOND EXCHANGE – OPPORTUNITIES IN YALE AND OTHER TOP INSTITUTIONS
OVERVIEW 1. Introduction
2. Yale Visiting International Student Program
3. Summer Programmes
4. Conferences and Forums
5. International Internships
6. Programme Expenses and Funding
7. Students’ sharing
Who are we?
International Relations Office (IRO)
Our Mission:
Foster closer international partnerships for
transformative global engagement
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
OPPORTUNITIES
Student Exchange Programme
Summer Programmes
Research Attachments
Internships
Conferences
Forums
WHERE CAN YOU GO? • Exchange
About 180 U-wide partners in 30 countries around the world
• Short Term Opportunities
Summer programmes, research attachment programmes,
internships and other global opportunities with partners around
the world, including Mexico and South Africa
• Network Programmes
Prestigious partners in our networks, including Yale, Cambridge,
Oxford, Todai, ANU, PKU, Lund and many more!
What is the Y-VISP?
• One year programme in Yale
• Participate fully as an undergraduate student
• Take advantage of the liberal arts
curriculum to achieve breadth and depth
• Participate in extracurricular activities
• Live with Yale students in one of 12
residential college communities
Who is eligible for Y-VISP?
• 2nd year students from FASS, BIZ, SoC, FoE, FoS and USP (will go to Yale
in the 3rd year)
• CAP of 4.0 and above
• Well-rounded, with range of interests, skills,
and talents
• Able to spend one year in Yale and earn
credits or prepared to graduate late
How do I apply for Y-VISP? • Download application forms at: http://nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/others/out/y-
visp/index.html
• Check your Faculty/School’s application deadline
• Faculty/School will make nominations
• Successful applications will be interviewed by University-level panel
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by Yale
When? Date Activity
9 Sep 2013 Applications open. Refer to
http://nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/others/out/y-visp/index.html
to download application forms.
13 Nov 2013 Applications close.
Impt: Check your Faculty/School’s closing date.
7 & 8 Jan 2014 Interview by NUS panel (candidates must be present)
Feb 2014 Interview by Yale
By early Mar 2014 Results of application
Aug 2014 Start classes in Yale
What else should I know about Y-VISP?
• Sponsorship from NUS for expenses in Yale
• Students to pay for own airfare
• NUS tuition fees and MMFs still apply
For more information
IRO website:
http://nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/others/out/y-visp/index.html
Yale Y-VISP website: www.yale.edu/yvisp
IARU Global Summer Program (GSP)
• Intensive short courses at ANU, ETH, PKU, Berkeley, Cambridge, Oxford,
Todai, Yale and University of Copenhagen
• Address critical issues with a global
perspective
• Work with outstanding peers from
around the globe
• Receive credit transfer
• Refer to http://nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/prog/iaru-gsp/index.html
APRU Undergraduate Summer Program (USP)
• Integrated programme based on themes which are unique to the host
economy
• Provides opportunities for students to engage in a topic which they are
passionate about
• Refer to: http://nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/prog/apru-usp/index.html
U21 Summer School
• Students from different disciplines come together interact and share
ideas
• Thematic approach that introduces
participants to topics of importance
to the host university
• International students gain a
culturally-relevant experience, while local students gain international
perspectives on “home” issues
• Refer to: http://nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/prog/u21-ss/index.html
U21 Undergraduate Research Conference (URC)
• Present research to diverse audience
• Includes seminars and social activities
• Refer to: http://nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/prog/U21-urc/index.html
ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum (AYCF)
• Aimed primarily at enhancing and strengthening mutual understanding,
friendship and cooperation among ASEAN youths
• Provides a platform for students to showcase their cultures and
traditions through music, song and dance
• Refer to: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/prog/aycf/index.html
ASEAN+3 Educational Forum and
Young Speakers Contest
• An annual one-week work camp that aims to foster the ASEAN spirit
through academic and non-academic activities.
• Activities include round table discussions, speakers’ contest, educational
tours, and specially-arranged lectures
• Refer to: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/prog/aun-
eduforum/index.html
APRU Doctoral Students Conference (DSC)
• Multi and cross-disciplinary conference for doctoral students to share
and learn with counterparts from different universities
• Students present their research centered on an overarching theme
• Refer to: http://nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/prog/apru-dsc/index.html
U21 Graduate Research Conference (GRC)
• Provides opportunities to develop a range of skills relevant to research
process
• Delegates give talks, present posters, and produce short articles which
are reviewed by other participants
• Refer to:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/prog
/u21-grc/index.html
IARU Global Internship Program
• Gain valuable international work experience by conducting high-impact
research and projects in another member university
• Experience living in different global settings, communities and cultures
• Gain an improved understanding of multiple perspectives and global
affairs
• Refer to: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/networks/alliances/iaru.html
In Summary…
Programmes Name Programme duration Applications open
Special
Programmes Yale Visiting International Student Program (Y-VISP) 1 academic year Early September
Summer
Programmes
IARU Global Summer Program 3-8 weeks in June-
August Early January
APRU Undergraduate Summer Program Usually 2 weeks in July Usually in March
U21 Summer School Usually 2 weeks in July Usually in March
Conferences
and Forums
U21 Undergraduate Research Conference Usually 1 week in July Usually in March
ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum 1 week Dates vary
ASEAN+3 Educational Forum and Young Speakers
Contest
Usually 1 week in
May/June Usually in March
APRU Doctoral Students Conference 4 days Dates vary
U21 Graduate Research Conference 4 days Dates vary
Internships IARU Global Internship Program Usually in May-August Usually in March
IRO Contacts
Networks/ Programmes
Name Email
Y-VISP Ms Denise Chua [email protected]
IARU Ms Rafidah Masod [email protected]
U21
APRU Ms Germaine Lye [email protected]
AUN
Admin Support Ms Nooraini Rahman [email protected]
Programme Expenses
• Varies – depending on location
Airfare, accommodation, visa (if required) meals and other personal
expenses
For some programmes, registration fee that covers accommodation,
some meals and social activities
Funding
• Grants to cover some of the costs
STUDENTS’ SHARING…
Natalie Tai and Kathy Lim
Y-VISP Lee Zhu Ai Sian
IARU GSP @ Oxford
Emelyne Teo
U21 URC @ Amsterdam