Short-term Opportunities
Short-term, big impact. Take a step towards global citizenship with a short-term Global Experience. These programmes offer the perfect opportunity to explore diverse cultures, build meaningful connections, and gain a fresh perspective on the world.
If you have any questions about these opportunities, get in touch with the Global Experiences team.
Global Experiences Team
2024 Opportunities
2024 "Discover Jiangsu" International Summer School
Throughout this programme, students can learn about the relevant theories of traditional Chinese medicine and veterinary medicine; the basic structure of the body, Zang (organs), Qi (life force), Xue (blood), Jing-luo (meridian channels), and acupuncture treatment methods.
- Location: Nanjing Agricultural University
- Organiser: College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University
- Date: July 29th to August 11th
- Language: English
Course Introduction
- Basic theory of Chinese Veterinary Medicine
- Application of Chinese Veterinary Therapy
- Skills of Animal Acupuncture
Course Details
This programme takes Chinese veterinary acupuncture as the starting point, focusing on the disease treatment of companion animals such as dogs and cats, combined with the production and breeding of large animals such as horses, also with clinical treatment, especially the practical teaching of acupuncture treatment. During the period of the course, study, discussion and final assessment report will be done through small-group learning.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine such as yin-yang and Wu-xing (five elements), Zang-fu organ theory and Jing-luo (meridian channels), acupuncture and moxibustion.
- Understand the role of Chinese veterinary medicine in treating companion animals.
- Become familiar with the skills of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine to control animal diseases.
- Analyze clinical practical problems with the concept of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine.
- Understand the traditional culture of Chinese medicine and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine.
- Improve your perception of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine.
Training Team
The training professors are all from the Institute of Chinese Veterinary Medicine. The institute is a unit under the College of Veterinary Medicine. it advocates using integrated Chinese and Western veterinary medical methods to prevent and treat livestock and poultry diseases, also actively applies modern scientific methods to summarise the heritage of traditional Chinese and veterinary medicine.
The institute presided over the establishment of the Chinese Herbology programme and the Chinese veterinary medicine scientific group, also established the international veterinary acupuncture class / traditional Chinese Medicine class, the integrated Chinese and Western veterinary service department and the pet clinic, and regularly held international veterinary acupuncture courses. It was one of the earliest institutes in China to provide international veterinary acupuncture courses.
Programme Fee
We have ONE full scholarship available for a University of Waikato student. The scholarship covers the Programme Fee in full and will provide an international travel allowance of up to $1000 (economy class). If the international travel expenses are less than $1000, the reimbursement will be based on the actual amount as shown on the invoice.
The programme fee would otherwise be $2000 (USD). This includes tuition, accommodation, food, insurance, local transportation in Nanjing, and field trips.
How to Apply
- Register with the NAU online application system of international students.
- Choose "2024 NAU International Summer School", then select "Chinese Veterinary Medicine".
- Upload the required application materials and submit your application.
- Wait to receive and admission email, then confirm your admission.
Applications close 29 April 2024.
Email admission@njau.edu.cn if you have any questions.
Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) is pleased to invite University of Waikato students to join its Immersive Marketing Academy (IMA) in Ottawa, Canada – a vibrant G7 capital rich in culture and innovation!
This program is geared towards upper-year undergraduate business students who will have an opportunity to visit Ottawa, Canada for a 6-week experience. Students can receive academic credit for two or three courses at uOttawa. This unique opportunity is designed to integrate hands-on academic courses in marketing with a host of cultural and social activities. Delve into the practicalities of marketing principles while exploring the diverse cultural festivities Ottawa has to offer.
When: 17 June - 26 July 2024
Where: University of Ottawa, Canada
See more details on the programme website.
Applications have now CLOSED.
Students have the opportunity to take part in a two-week online programme through WHU Otto Beishem School of Management in January 2024: Doing Business in Europe. This programme is designed for undergraduate students who want to learn more about the international business world in Europe.
Being among Europe’s top-ranked business schools, WHU provides you with a unique learning experience. You will have the opportunity to attend interactive live class meetings and work together with students from different locations via virtual breakout sessions.
Note: This programme incurs a fee of €125.00 Euros (approximately $230.00 NZ)
Learning Modules
The planned modules for this programme are:
- The European Union & the Euro
- Entrepreneurship from a European Perspective
- The Relevance of Family Business in Europe
- German History and Society in a European Context
Social Events
This programme also includes opportunities for you to socialise with other students on the programme:
- Get to know: Welcome Meeting
- Photo competition: Show us your favourite travel destination
- Buddy programme: Get in touch with a WHU student and learn more about WHU/Germany.
What former Participants say about the Programme
“Great course and excellent teaching staff. I really enjoyed learning different subjects in the business world and getting more knowledge of European countries and markets.” - Qais Al-Saadi, Curtin University, Australia
“It was a truly valuable experience. The program’s curriculums provided comprehensive knowledge of the business field, gave me the opportunity to work with students from different backgrounds to learn from high-level scholars.” - Tianjiao Zhang, Xi‘an Jiao Tong Liverpool University, China
5 Reasons You Should Do this Programme
- The program is interactive, e.g. live classes with break-out sessions, group discussions, and case studies.
- WHU is continuously ranked among Europe‘s Top Business Schools in major international rankings.
- You can study this programme from the comfort of your home.
- You meet online like-minded people from different countries and work together with them.
- The programme also includes social events, e.g., a welcome meeting, a photo competition, a buddy programme, and a virtual escape room.
Bonus reason 6: Students can earn credit for this programme subject to division approval.
How to Apply
- Apply to the Waikato Global Experiences Programme using the button below.
- After the deadline has passed, our team will review all applications and nominate students for the WHU programme.
- If you are nominated for the WHU programme, you will receive an email with further instructions to complete your registration.
Applications have now closed.