Find the proofs in the text that academic mobility is a popular phenomenon nowadays.

Task 2.

Answer the questions to the text.

What motivates students to participate in academic mobility?

How do higher institutions respond to the need of getting education abroad?

What is the purpose of preparatory programmes?

What are assessment strategies? What assessment strategies you know?

What should South Ural State University do to attract international students?

Task 3.

Discuss in groups of three

1. What documents do you need to take part in Erasmus+ Programme? Make a list.

a. ___________________________________

b. ___________________________________

c. ___________________________________

d. ___________________________________

e. ___________________________________

f. ___________________________________

How do you think what qualities and what experience successful candidates should have?

Qualities	Experience/Skills

What international Academic Mobility Programmes you know?

What is a Motivation Letter?

Writing

Task 1.

Study the Model of the Motivation Letter. What is the purpose of each paragraph? Write the answers down into the table.

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Letter of Motivation

 

 

Task 2

Write a sample motivation letter to the University you would like to study.

Task 3

Check the list of documents discussed in Task 3. How many have you guessed?

List of Required Documents

Ø Application form

Ø Scanned image of your passport showing your picture (PDF).

Ø CV-Resume

Ø University degrees (held or currently studying) and universities where those degrees were obtained.

Ø Academic certificates, University degree certificate/diploma in case you have finished your degree. All university transcripts must be in English.

Ø Description of the contents of the courses taken to obtain the degree of the previous point. It is of utmost importance to state any subject, experience or work related to IT areas of knowledge.

Ø Two recommendation letters

Ø Employment information

Ø Proof of proficiency in English. TOEFL, IELTS certificates are preferred.

Ø Motivation letter, in which the applicant explains in English the reasons to study and how they relate to his/her career goals.

Speaking

Task 1

In pairs study sample questions for the interview. Prepare for the interview at home. In class take turns answering these question.

Interview

 

Why did you choose this program?

 * Hint: Demonstrate that you have researched the program and provide specific examples for why you chose this program over other similar ones.

 

How will this program fit with your academic plans?

 * Hint: Will you still be able to graduate in four years? Have you talked it over with your advisor? What common curriculum courses will you be able to take abroad? Are there any language requirements you can fulfill?  

 

Describe yourself.

 *Hint: This can catch you off guard. Have adjectives and examples prepared.

How do you contribute to a group?

* Hint: Demonstrate flexibility. Can you both lead and follow? Show your engagement and willingness to be part of a group/team.

 

What do you expect to get out of this experience?

 * Hint: Do you think your time abroad will give you a new perspective of yourself and your own culture/country? What do you expect to learn? How will this experience enhance your future career?

 

How do you envision spending your free time while abroad?

 * Hint: Do not just say ‘travel’. Demonstrate that you are interested in getting to know your host-city/country. Maybe provide examples of specific sites you hope to visit.

 

What are your drinking habits and how might they affect your experience abroad?

 *Hint: Be honest. Demonstrate that you know your limits and that you understand what responsible drinking is. If you have violations, say how you have learned from your mistakes.

 

What do you know about the host country?

 *Hint: Research. Discuss any important current events taking place in your host nation or any famous places you hope to visit.

 

What skills, strengths, and characteristics make you a strong applicant?

 * Hint: Provide specific examples.

 

Grammar exercises

Exercise 1

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