mobvet
Gathering information
Gathering information before applying to participate in the mobility can help you in many ways:
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When looking for opportunities |
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When preparing for mobility |
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Showing you are enthusiastic about the opportunity.
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Allows you to better prepare for your mobility period abroad. |
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Allows you to better pitch your motivational letter to the host organisation/potential placement provider.
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Allows you to demonstrate the placement provider how your skills, knowledge and competences match their requirements. |
There are a number of different ways to gather information about the country/organisation you are planning to visit, including:
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EU & Erasmus+ websites
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Travel & Tourism Websites |
Other Websites |
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Erasmus+ Coordinator |
Social media
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On-line news items |
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Networking with people from home institutions who have participated before |
Networking with exchange students visiting your institution |
Reading about news stories and case studies of previous mobilities |
In order to make up your mind and to answer the question, ‘is this for me’: you should search for the following information:
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Language needs
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Cultural things to do locally |
Traditional foods and drink |
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Weather conditions
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Working culture |
Public transport/accessibility |
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Type of placements available |
Traditions and customs |
Money and cost of living |
When researching opportunities, it is important that you will ask yourself the following questions:
- Will it give you career building opportunities or allow develop new, marketable skills?
- Does this opportunity fit in with your overall career strategy?
- Will it give you new challenges and personal experiences?
This preparatory work will allow you to better understand your own strengths and, whether you’ll need address any skills or experience gaps prior your application to participate.
Task 1
Access UK country module https://mobvet.ut.ee/united-kingdom and answer the following:
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What is the name and address of the host institution in UK? What type of organisation is it?
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How will I travel to this location from my home country? List methods of transport required:
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The distance from Portland accommodation to West Notts College and the cheapest method is:
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In order to charge my mobile phone while in UK, I need to pack the following equipment:
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List four things to do in Mansfield and Nottingham area and the cost of each activity:
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Using the JUST EAT App and the postcode of Portland accommodation, find the closest Fish & Chips shop that delivers: |
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