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Presentation on Studying Abroad - Internship and Thesis - Experiences and Realized StrategiesHTW Berlin1st semester: Introduction to Research Methods
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Kim Skovhus Andersen
Chandra Hermansyah
Daniela Zurawski
Tabitha Muthama
Irina Kolosova
Study Abroad, Internship and Thesis:Experiences andRealized Strategies
Introduction to Research Methods, BIB, HTW, SS 2011
1. Introduction(1) The Aims of the Presentation
(2) Use of Sources
(3) Data Collection Methods and Techniques
2. Main part: Introduction(1) Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?(2) Ways to Study or do Intership Abroad(3) Where to go?
3. Main Part: Choosing an Optimal Strategy(1) Use of Sources(2) Problems and Challenges(3) Pieces of Advice
(4) Key Elements to Success
4. Conclusion
5. Discussion
Agenda
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1. Introduction(1) The Aims of the Presentation
(2) Use of Sources
(3) Data Collection Methods and Techniques
2. Main part: Introduction(1) Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?(2) Ways to Study or do Intership Abroad(3) Where to go?
3. Main Part: Choosing an Optimal Strategy(1) Use of Sources(2) Problems and Challenges(3) Pieces of Advice
(4) Key Elements to Success
4. Conclusion
5. Discussion
Agenda
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(1)The Aims of the Presentation(2) Use of Sources(3) Data Collection Methods and Techniques
1. Introduction
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• The Aim of Today’s Presentation:The aim of the presentation is to give you sufficient information about realized strategies and experience from the research phase of studying abroad and internship abroad in order to let you choose an optimal strategy for the research phase.
• The Second Aim (Complete):The aim for the course is to find, work with and evaluate different and appropriate sources, working in diverse teams and to get in contact with different libraries
1. Introduction:
(1) The Aims of the Presentation
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(1) The Aims of the Presentation(2)Use of Sources(3) Data Collection Methods and Techniques
1. Introduction. Agenda
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Primary sources:
Focus Groups (Students, Alumni, Experts, Non-profit Organizations)InterviewsEmails
1. Introduction:
(2) Use of Sources
Secondary sources:
1. Online Source (Internet)
2. Library
3. Periodical Articles (Magazines, Brochures)
4. Monographs (Books)
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(1) The Aims of the Presentation(2) Use of Sources(3)Data Collection Methods and
Techniques
1. Introduction. Agenda
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Desk Research based on secondary sources
1. Introduction:
(3) Data Collection Methods and Techniques
Field Research based on primary sources
Communication method:- Surveys: Videointerviews, Questionnaires
- Focus Groups
Observation method
Qualitative approach
Stratified Sampling
(Not randomly selected)
The Interviewees: HTW BIB; HTW non-BIB; BIB
Nürnberg; Non-HTW Experts and Advisors Non-profit organisations
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1. Introduction(1) The Aims of the Presentation
(2) Use of Sources
(3) Data Collection Methods and Techniques
2. Main part. Introduction(1) Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?
(2) Ways to Study or do Intership Abroad(3) Where to go?
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy(1) Use of Sources
(2) Problems and Challenges
(3) Pieces of Advice
(4) Key Elements to Success
4. Conclusion
5. Discussion
Agenda
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(1)Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?
(2)Ways to Study or do Intership Abroad(3)Where to go?
2. Main part. Introduction. Agenda
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1. Improve CV: a) Company of high prestige
b) Education of high level
2. Experience Culture
3. Gain Experience and Knowledge
4. Improve Language Skills
5. To Travel and Adventure
6. No Choice: a) Part of the Study Program
b) Political or Economical Reasons
2. Main Part. Introduction:
(1) Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?
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(1)Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?
(2)Ways to Study or do Internship Abroad
(3)Where to go?
2. Main part. Introduction
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Internship Studies Abroad
2. Main Part. Introduction:
(2) Ways to Study or do Internship Abroad
Self-organized
Organized by home university
Exchange
ERASMUS
Full degree
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(1)Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?
(2)Ways to Study or do Internship Abroad
(3)Where to go?
2. Main part. Introduction
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2. Main Part. Introduction
(3) Where to Go?The 15 Most Important Study Countries for German Students Abroad, 2008
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2. Main Part. Introduction
(3) Where to Go? The Interviewees
Canada
USA
South Africa
Australia
SpainFrance
Scotland
England
Mexico
Germany Belgiu
m
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1. Introduction(1) The Aims of the Presentation
(2) Use of Sources
(3) Data Collection Methods and Techniques
2. Main part. Introduction(1) Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?
(2) Ways to Study or do Internship Abroad
(3) Where to go?
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy(1) Use of Sources
(2) Problems and Challenges
(3) Pieces of Advice
(4) Key Elements to Success
4. Conclusion
5. Discussion
Agenda
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(1)Use of Sourcesa) Generally Observed
b) Interviewees‘ choises
c) Experts‘ choises
d) Comparison
(2)Facing Problemsa) Possible Problems
b) Interviewees‘ experiences with Problems
c) Experts‘ experiences with Problems
d) Comparison
(3)Pieces of Advicea) Interviewees‘ pieces of advice
b) Experts‘ pieces of advice
c) Comparison
(4)Key Elements to Success
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy. Agenda
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Secondary source for the research phase
• Publications (Books, Magazines, Brochures)
• Online sources: Search Engines, Forums, Social Networks, Homepages of Universities and Organizations, Web Pages of non-profit Organizations;
• Broadcasting: Tele- and Radio- Commercials
• Promotion and Advertisement: in transport, in the internet, etc.
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(1) Use of Sources. Generally ObservedPrimary source for the
research phase
• International Office
• Student advisors
• Recruitment office
• Networks (Facebook)
• experienced friends, professionals, colleagues, teachers, professors etc.
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(1) Use of Sources. Interviewees‘ Choices
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VIDEO
GroupsSources
HTWNon-BIB
HTWBIB
Nürn-bergBIB
Non-HTW
Sum
Google 5 5 5 5 20
Homepage 5 5 5 5 20
Social network, forums
1 - 3 1 5
International office 5 5 4 1 15
Study consultation / service
- - 1 3 4
DAAD (Germany) - 1 1 1 3
Direct contact 2 3 1 1 6
Friends' experience 1 - 5 3 9
Agency - - - 2 2
Books, brochures, magazines
- - 2 - 2 22
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Homep
age
Social n
etwor
k, fo
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s
Inte
rnat
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l offi
ce
Stud
y co
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vice
DAAD (Ger
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Direct
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tact
Friend
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xper
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y
Books
, bro
chur
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agaz
ines
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
100% 100%
25%
75%
20%15%
30%
45%
10% 10%
Use of sources
Percentage of use
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
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Secondary Source
• Homepage of the Inter-national Office
• DAAD website (for studies in Germany)
• Career Service of HTW Berlin
• Homepages of different universities and organizations
• “EU-Community" Plattform
• Brochure: "Wege ins Auslandspraktikum"
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(1) Use of Sources. Experts‘ Choices
Primary Source
• International Office
• Friends´experience
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Homep
age
Social n
etwor
k, fo
rum
s
Inte
rnat
iona
l offi
ce
Stud
y co
nsulta
tion
/ ser
vice
DAAD (Ger
man
y)
Direct
con
tact
Friend
s' e
xper
ienc
e
Agenc
y
Books
, bro
chur
es, m
agaz
ines
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
100% 100%
25%
75%
20%15%
30%
45%
10% 10%
Use of sources
Percentage of use
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(1) Use of Sources. Comparison
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(1)Use of Sourcesa) Generally Observed
b) Interviewees‘ choises
c) Experts‘ choises
d) Comparison
(2)Facing Problems and Challengesa) Generally Observed
b) Interviewees‘ Experiences
c) Experts‘ Experiences
d) Comparison
(3)Pieces of Advicea) Interviewees‘ pieces of advice
b) Experts‘ pieces of advice
c) Comparison
(4)Key Elements to Success
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy. Agenda
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Problem Example
Short in Time Start researching too lateToo late reply
To find Information What is the content of the study program/Internship?Whom can I contact?
Language Mistranslation, misinterpretation
Financial High Tuition Fees
Bureaucracy Visa (USA, Malaysia, Germany)Special requirements for foreigners (Germany, Low acceptance rate (USA)
Culture Shock High crime ratesAcceptance of different racesDifferent foodDifferent climate
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(2) Facing Problems. Generally Observed
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(2) Facing Problems. Interviewees‘ Experiences
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(2) Facing Problems. Experts‘ Experiences
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(2) Facing Problems. ComparisonTopic Experts Interviewees
Destination Choice of Program- What are the moduls?- What is the content of the moduls?
So many choices of study programs
Time Frame Many students begin their research too late
We were definitely too late
Financing Internship not/bad paid Student fees
Bureaucracy Not mentioned Hard to get an overview the special requirements
Overview Not mentioned Hard to get an overview of all the pieces of information
Non-Academical
Problems with visa Visa, other living conditions, currency, etc.
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(1)Use of Sourcesa) Generally Observed
b) Interviewees‘ choises
c) Experts‘ choises
d) Comparison
(2)Facing Problemsa) Possible Problems
b) Interviewees‘ experiences with Problems
c) Experts‘ experiences with Problems
d) Comparison
(3)Pieces of Advicea) Interviewees‘ pieces of advice
b) Experts‘ pieces of advice
c) Comparison
(4)Key Elements to Success
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy. Agenda
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(3) Pieces of Advice. Interviewees
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(3) Pieces of Advice. ComparisonTopic Experts Interviewees
Destination Find out where you want to study- Which country?- Which city?- Which university?- Which company?
Have a clear perspective of what you want to achieve
Language Find out which language is requiered. You should have the proper language skills in advance
Learn the language in advance
Time Frame Start 1 year in advance Start as early as possible
Non-Academic Find an insurance Culture
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(1) Use of Sourcesa) Generally Observed
b) Interviewees‘ choises
c) Experts‘ choises
d) Comparison
(2) Facing Problemsa) Possible Problems
b) Interviewees‘ experiences with Problems
c) Experts‘ experiences with Problems
d) Comparison
(3) Pieces of Advicea) Interviewees‘ pieces of advice
b) Experts‘ pieces of advice
c) Comparison
(4) Key Elements to Success
Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy. Agenda
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Goal
Optimum
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(4) Key Elements to Success
ObservationsVersus
Goal
work work
time time
IDENTIFY the problems ..
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3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(4) Key Elements to Success Goal: precisely defined
Time frame: estimated; starting point: set as early as possible
Information search: based on reliable sources
Planning and organizational skills: developed as well as possible
Possible failures in details: estimated and avoided
Full list of requirements: considered without missing any of important aspects.
Language misinterpretation: avoided by proper translation
Deadlines: clearly understood
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.. and deal with the problems, while they are OPPORTUNITIES. Don‘t wait till they become PROBLEMS.
Get organized
Be prepared
Use time
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Where to go?http://www.topuniversities.com/country-guidesThis websites offer a review of a broad range of study countries, where pros and cons of the study country as well as the universities in the country are to be found:
3. Main Part. Choosing an Optimal Strategy
(4) Key Elements to Success.
Bureaucracy: How to avoid?Visa:http://projectvisa.comThis website offers the specific visa requirements for everyone. You just select the country you are coming from and the country you are going to.
Insurance:http://www.internationalstudent.com/study-abroad/insurance/This website gives you some tips about insurances, plus further information.
Internshiphttp://www.connecticum.de/This websites is about the “Connecticum” fair, which offers contact connections between students and companies searching for trainees and employees, and it takes place in Berlin once a year.
Thesishttp://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/~jw/thesis.html
International Office (of HTW Berlin): http://www-en.htw-berlin.de/FHTW/university_cooperation/index.html
Generallyhttp://www.ehow.comThis website offers a broad range of simplified step-by-step guides, which can answer or lead to answers of generally all types of questions.
There are plenty of help out there..
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1. Introduction(1) The Aims of the Presentation
(2) Use of Sources
(3) Data Collection Methods
(4) Use of Sampling Techniques
2. Main part: Introduction(1) Why do an Internship or a Study Abroad?
(2) Ways to Study or do Internship Abroad (3) Where to go?
3. Main Part: Choosing an Optimal Strategy(1) Use of Sources(2) Problems and Challenges(3) Pieces of Advice
(4) Key Elements to Success
4. Conclusion
5. Discussion
Agenda
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Aim of course: We have provided, demonstrated, analyzed and compared primary and secondary data
Aim of the presentation: We have identified the key problems and provided tools and pieces of advice in order to present the main elements of an optimal strategy.
4. Conclusion
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By the end of this presentation you should be able to shape a unique and successful research strategy,
whether your goal is to go abroad, do an internship abroad or write a thesis.
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Goal
Discussion Google Homepage Social network,
forums International
office Study
consultation / service
DAAD (Germany)
Personal contact
Friends' experience
Agency Books,
brochures, magazines
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DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (January 2011), go out! studieren weltweit,das magazin, Internationale Erfahrung eröffnet Perspektiven: 1
DAAD, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (2008), Auslandsmobilität von Studierenden in Bachelor- und Master-Studiengängen, Ergebnisse einer Umfrage des DAAD an deutschen Hochschulen im Hochschuljahr 2007/2008, Art der Studiengänge: 6-14
DAAD, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (2007), Generation ERASMUS, Auf dem Weg nach Europa, Das ERASMUS-Programm: 18-20
Ehrenreich, Susanne; Woodman, Gill; Perrefort, Marion (2008), Auslandsaufenthalte in Schule und Studium, Ein Schuljahr im Ausland: 39-56
Neugirg, Eva (2008), Im Ausland studieren? Bildungseffekte von Studienaufenthalten im Ausland, Das Auslandsstudium als Instrument zur Internationalisierung der Hochschulen: 12-23
Seebauer, Renate, (2009), Auslandssemester – Eine Chance zur Konfiguration bestehender Interpretationsmuster?, 1 Annäherung an das Problemfeld – Forschungskontext: 11-16, Erwartungen und Erfahrungen im Vergleich: Studium und/oder Tourismus?: 104-115
Wolff, Verena (2009), Studieren im englischsprachigen Ausland, Auswahl, Finanzierung, Organisation, länderspezifische Tipps, Vorbereitung: 13-32
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/gradinterns.html (24.05.2011)
http://library.ucsc.edu/help/howto/distinguish-between-primary-and-secondary-sources (19.04.2011)http://dict.leo.org (10.05.2011-19.06.2011)
http://www.htw-berlin.de/images/Logo/HTW/HTW_Logo_rgb.jpg?profile=content (19.06.2011)
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/gradinterns.html tips for internship
http://www.gearfire.net/10-study-tips-suggestions/ tips for studies
http://changingminds.org/explanations/research/sampling/choosing_sampling.htm
http://www.strada.tkk.fi/documents/Actions_that_Realise_Strategy.pdf
http://thesaurus.com/
References
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