LCC: Study Abroad

ERASMUS

Outgoing students Overview
Have you ever wished to live, study or even work abroad? Have you ever wanted to get to know a different culture, meet new friends, learn another language, all at the same time?

Then ERASMUS may be what you are looking for!

The ERASMUS program offers the possibility of studying and/or completing an internship in another European country for a period of a semester or the whole academic year.

You may receive a grant for studies as well as for internship! And you won't have to pay university fees abroad! In addition, your studies as well as work abroad will be recognized at LCC. All your rights, as well as your obligations, as an ERASMUS student are written down in the ERASMUS Student Charter which is given to you before leaving for your study/placement period abroad.

An important part of your ERASMUS study period is the Learning/Placement Agreement. It sets out the program of studies/placement which you will follow abroad as well as the confirmation of academic achievement protocol and must be agreed in writing between LCC, your host institution and yourself. Any changes to that Agreement should be agreed in writing by all three parties. If you comply with the requirements of the Learning/Placement Agreement then recognition of your study period abroad by LCC is assured.

In addition, you can improve your language skills by participating in one of the Erasmus Intensive Language Courses (EILCs) offered at host universities!

Who can participate in ERASMUS?

2-4 year students for studies, 1-4 year students for placements
EU citizens or permanent residents

Participants are selected by LCC Erasmus Committee on the basis of the above criteria as well as the following:

Previous academic records (CUM GPA of 8.00 and above)
Motivation to study in a foreign country
Ability to solve problems
Language skills

Application package for studies includes:

an application form
faculty recomendation
peer recommendation

Application package for placements includes:

an application form
faculty recommendation

Applications due in October and March. E-news sent each semester to all students indicate specific dates.

Selected students

Need to be full-time students at a hosting institution taking at least 30 European credits (the equivalent of 20 LCC credits) per semester; in case of placements – 18 European credits (the equivalent of 12 LCC credits)
Pay LCC tuition fees for the number of credits indicated above

Where can you go?
Currently LCC has bilateral agreements with:
HUB, Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, Belgium www.hubrussel.be
HOWEST, University College West Flanders, Belgium, http://www.howest.be
Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, Belgium, www.etf.edu
Roskilde Business Academy, Denmark, www.rhs.edu
Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Finland, www. http://www.savonia.fi/eng
ESDES, Catholic University of Lyon, France, www.esdes.org
Fachhochschule Trier, Standort Birkenfeld, Germany, www.umwelt-campus.de
Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences, Germany, www.hs-weingarten.de
Volda University College, Norway, www.hivolda.no
University of Oradea, Romania, www.uoradea.ro

Useful links
The official European Union page for education and training
Educational Exchange Support Foundation in Lithuania

Incoming studentsUseful links
Academic departments at LCC, courses offerings, academic calendar and related information: http://www.lcc.lt/academics/registrar/
Information on Klaipeda city and living in it: http://www.lcc.lt/studyabroad/localliving.html
Maps, travel links, etc.: http://www.lcc.lt/studyabroad/links.html

Erasmus Intensive Language Course (EILC) 2009.
August 2-22, 2009

Intensive Lithuanian language and culture course for Erasmus students is a great opportunity to learn basic Lithuanian language skills, travel around the country, experience traditional food and celebrations, as well as to get to know life in modern Lithuania.

Using the most up-to-date teaching resources, experienced faculty members and assistants will:

Help you to develop Lithuanian language speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills
Introduce you to traditions, customs, and norms of behavior
Inform you about the Lithuanian historical, cultural, and political context

This course is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of Lithuanian.

The LCC Lithuanian Studies Department has been offering and successfully teaching Lithuanian language courses to speakers of other language since 1997. Our students have come from Latvia, Byelorussia, Ukraine, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, England, Ireland, Belgium, Finland, Ghana, Japan, Thailand, Canada, USA and other countries.

LCC International University hosted EILC program for three summers in a row. All students were satisfied with a practical aspect of Lithuanian language course.

Course participation: free for Erasmus students
Cultural programme: a partial fee will be charged

Credits: 6 ECTS

For more information see: http://www.lcc.lt/studyabroad/OI-Information_form-2009-LCC.doc

EILC application form: http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc902_en.htm