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Global Education Network (GEN)
Short-term Exchange to Box Hill Institute in Melbourne, Australia
May 21 – June 11, 2016*
*plus travel dates
About the Global Education Network (GEN)
The Global Education Network (GEN) is a group of four international institutions with the goal of providing
students with an innovative learning experience to gain international knowledge and intercultural competence.
About this opportunity
This three week trip to our partner, Box Hill Institute in Melbourne, Australia, is open to up to 5 SAIT students,
led by one SAIT faculty or staff member. This short-term exchange will allow you to see your field of study
from an international perspective. You will join classes at the host institution related to your field of study, visit
businesses in your industry sector, and enjoy social events to gain an understanding of the local culture.
While abroad, you will live in shared apartment-style accommodations with other exchange students. SAIT will
arrange for your flights to and from Australia. If you choose to extend your trip, you will do so at your own cost.
Estimated costs
SAIT provides a generous bursary to support GEN exchanges. SAIT contributes up to $2,000 to cover travel
and accommodation costs. All other expenses will be the student’s responsibility. After the bursary is applied,
the estimated cost of this trip to the student is approximately $2,500. The estimate we have provided includes
airfare, accommodation, meals and some spending money. Please note, this is only an estimate and final
costs depend on actual airfare and other unfixed costs, as well as your personal spending habits.
Is an exchange right for me?
When considering if an exchange is right for you, ask yourself the following:
 Do I have empathy for others?
 Do I work well in a team?
 Am I adaptable?
 Am I flexible?
 Can I deal with uncertainty?
 Am I resourceful?
 Am I interested in meeting new people?
 Am I interested in other cultures?
 Am I open-minded?
 Do I have clear and realistic goals/ objectives for this experience?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then an exchange may be right for you! It is important for you to
take responsibility for the success of your exchange. Having realistic expectations plays a big part in how
enjoyable this experience will be.
Eligibility Requirements:
At the time of application, you must be:
 a full time SAIT student
 18 years of age or older
 a Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant, or Permanent Resident
 in good academic standing with an acceptable GPA
 returning to SAIT for at least one more semester after completion of the exchange
 eligible to gain entrance to the host country
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How to Apply:
 First, review the eligibility criteria to ensure you are eligible to participate on this trip
 Complete the enclosed application package consisting of: application form with personal details, an
official copy of your SAIT transcript (copy and paste from MySAIT to a Word document), and a short
essay (500-700 words on the topic: How will this international experience enable me to make a positive
contribution to my community? (e.g. work, school or society)
 Two letters of reference (one academic, one non-academic) emailed to SAIT by the referent, not by you
 Ensure your application is typed, not handwritten, and submitted as one Microsoft Word document
(except for the reference letters) attached to the email. The file name must follow this format using your
full name, e.g.: “BHI Application – Jane Doe”
 Email your application to: study.abroad@sait.ca
 The email subject line should be: BHI Application – Your Name
Selection Criteria:
Those considered to have most closely met the selection criteria will be contacted for a panel interview. At this
interview, students will be asked to make a five-minute presentation to persuade the panel of their suitability to
participate and will also be asked a series of interview questions.
We are looking for students who have the following skills and abilities:
1) Academic and professional leadership:
 Be able to explain the advantages of participating in GEN exchanges from a student’s perspective.
 Have achieved an acceptable level of academic performance.
 Demonstrate competent oral and written communication skills.
 Demonstrate a professional work ethic in industry and the classroom.
2) Personal Skills:
 Present themselves as credible professionals and SAIT ambassadors
 Show respect for others and for cultural differences
 Be proven team players in the classroom and the workplace
 Demonstrate leadership ability
 Display an awareness and understanding of current social, economic, and political issues in Canada
 Demonstrate achievement in areas other than career and academic achievements (e.g., volunteer
work, team sports)
For more information:
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Email: study.abroad@sait.ca
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GEN APPLICATION COVER PAGE
Short Term Exchange to Box Hill Institute in Melbourne, Australia
Agreement:
I certify that I have thoroughly read and agree to everything contained in this application package and that
all information provided by me is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that an incomplete package may result in my application not being considered
I understand that if I am selected for this opportunity, SAIT may be required to share my personal
information with travel agencies, insurance companies, the host institution in Australia, and other parties as
necessary for planning the trip
I understand, if I am selected, that after my trip I may be required to give presentations about my
experience to the SAIT community, for example: interviews, oral presentations, written reports, etc.
I understand that my participation in this trip is voluntary and my participation is contingent on my agreeing
to follow the SAIT Student Code of Conduct and behavioural expectations while abroad, as well as signing a
photo release, liability waiver, and other necessary forms
Name
Date
Checklist:
Completed application form
Your unofficial SAIT transcript (copy from MySAIT to Word document)
Resume
Letter of Academic Reference (emailed directly by referent; see template)
Letter of Non-Academic Reference (emailed directly by referent; see template)
Short Essay, Topic: How will this international experience enable me to make a positive contribution to my
community (e.g. work, school or society) - 500 to 700 words
All components are typed using a legible font and combined into a single Microsoft Word document (except
reference letters, which must be emailed directly to SAIT from the referent.)
The file name must follow this format using your full name, e.g.: “BHI Application – Jane Doe”
Submit application package by email to: study.abroad@sait.ca by February 12, 2016, at 4 pm
Subject line of your email must be: BHI Application – Your Name
The subject line of your reference’s emails must be: Letter of Reference – Your Name
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GEN APPLICATION PACKAGE
Short-term Exchange to Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
Personal Information
Surname:
First Name:
Permanent Address:
Street Address
City
Province
Postal Code
City
Province
Postal Code
Current Address:
(if different from above)
Street Address
Telephone:
Home
Cell
Work
Contact E-mail:
Social Insurance
Number
Program Information
Current SAIT Program:
Current Semester:
SAIT ID:
Citizenship Information
Are you a Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant, or Permanent Resident?
Yes
No
If no, please indicate your status in Canada:
Birth Place:
Birth Date:
Date / Month / Year
Do you have a passport?
Yes
No
Nationality on passport
When does your passport expire (month, day, year)
Are you eligible to enter the host country?
Yes
No
If your application is approved, SAIT will need a copy of the picture page of your passport.
Please note: your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date to Canada
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GEN APPLICATION PACKAGE
Short Term Exchange to Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
Emergency Contact Information
Contact 1:
Surname:
First Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Street Address
City
Province
Postal Code
Telephone:
Home
Cell
Work
E-mail:
Contact 2:
Surname:
First Name:
Relationship:
Address::
Street Address
City
Province
Postal Code
Telephone:
Home
Cell
Work
E-mail:
SAIT is subject to Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act,
and we will only release your information to the contacts you have indicated
About You
Please provide a brief summary of your interests, hobbies and previous travel experiences.
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GEN APPLICATION PACKAGE
Short Term Exchange to Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
Short Essay: How will this international experience enable me to make a positive contribution to my
community (e.g. work, school or society)
Applicant’s name:
Please type your essay here using single space, Arial font, size 11.
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GEN APPLICATION PACKAGE
Short Term Exchange to Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
Unofficial Transcript
Please copy and paste your unofficial transcript from MySAIT.
Login at MySAIT.ca. Then click on the myStudent tab > Student Records > Unofficial Transcript >
Select all levels and hit Submit.
Copy the information on the page, starting from where it says “Transcript Data.” Paste in this document.
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GEN APPLICATION PACKAGE
Letter of Academic Reference
Short Term Exchange to Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
To be completed by the referee
Full Name of Applicant:
How long have you known the applicant?
Have you taught the applicant?
In what capacity do you know the applicant?
Provide a short statement indicating this student’s suitability for a study abroad tour. Consider the potential
stress of travelling and studying abroad including, but not limited to:
 Different teaching and advising styles at host institution and with the trip leader
 Teamwork, interpersonal skills: living, learning, travelling with other students
 Open-mindedness, flexibility, adaptability, empathy
To what extent do you
agree that this student:
Is open-minded
Is self-reliant
Is flexible and adaptable
Is able to problem-solve
Is empathic
Tolerates ambiguity
Is eager to try new things
Name of Referent:
Phone:
Strongly
Disagree
Somewhat
Disagree
Somewhat
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don’t know
Occupation:
Email address:
Submission
Please send your letter of reference as an email attachment to study.abroad@sait.ca with the subject line:
Letter of Reference – Name of Student
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GEN APPLICATION PACKAGE
Letter of Non-Academic Reference
Short Term Exchange to Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
To be completed by the referee
Full Name of Applicant:
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
To what extent do you
agree that this student:
Is open-minded
Is self-reliant
Is flexible and adaptable
Is able to problem-solve
Is empathic
Tolerates ambiguity
Is eager to try new things
Strongly
Disagree
Somewhat
Disagree
Somewhat
Agree
Strongly Agree
Don’t know
Please expand on any of the above points to provide a short statement indicating this student’s suitability for
a study abroad tour. Consider the potential stress of travelling and studying abroad, including attributes such
as:
 Teamwork, interpersonal skills: living, learning, travelling with other students
 Open-mindedness, flexibility, adaptability, empathy
Name of Referent:
Phone:
Occupation:
Email address:
Submission
Please send your letter of reference as an email attachment to study.abroad@sait.ca with the subject line:
Letter of Reference – Name of Student