Welcome Studying in the US … needs intensive preparation Different steps to take: 1. Search for information about institutions and study programmes 2.

Welcome

StudyingStudying in the US … in the US …needs intensive preparation needs intensive preparation

Different steps to take:

1. Search for information about institutions and study programmes

2. Select institutions and study programmes

3. Apply for admission

4. Search and apply for scholarships

The secret? … Start in time!

How to find a programme? How to find a programme?

Consult the experts!

Your

programmecoordinator Experts in the field

Students/researchers who have been in the US

TODAY!

Cooperation agreements KU Leuvenwww.kuleuven.be/internationaal

Literature

Databases

Other Scholarships & financial aids

https://www.kuleuven.be/studentenvoorzieningen/studenten/buitenland/studeren/us/fin_steun.html

PROGRAMME

19u40-19u50 Fellowships for research in the USDr. An Jansen, Research Coordination Office KU Leuven

19u50 - 20u10 B.A.E.F scholarships for studies and research in the USMarie-Claude Hayoit, Belgian American Educational Exchange (B.A.E.F.)

20u10 - 20u50 THE US EXPERIENCE. A Guide to Scholarships, Research, Internships, Visas and moreErika Lutes, Commission for Educational Exchange between the USA, Belgium and LuxembourgRaymonde Versali, American Embassy Brussels

Paneldiscussion (20u50 - 21u30)• Research experience

Bernard Vaneerdenbrugh (Faculteit Farmaceutische wetenschappen),Purdue University

Prof. Koen Geuten (Faculteit Bio-Ingenieurswetenschappen),Yale University

• Student experienceEllen Van Acoleyen (Faculteit Economische en Bedrijfswetenschappen),University of Pennsylvania

Joris Vandendriessche (Faculteit Letteren),University of Minnesota

Katrien Lindemans (Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid),Stanford University, Law School