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If your dream is to study abroad then we have a range of courses that will allow you to fulfill your dream and your education goals. Find out more here.

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Box Hill Institute are a leading Victorian provider of TAFE courses, vocational training and international degrees in Melbourne CBD, Box Hill and Lilydale.

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<h2>2024 GEN Study Abroad Program</h2>
<h3>GEN Community Services Project, Bali, Indonesia&ndash; 22 Jun &ndash; 5 July 2024</h3>
The Bali 2024 Community Services Project offers a unique 14-day adventure for students seeking more than just a typical trip. Ideal for those passionate about social impact, it combines hands-on community projects with immersive Balinese cultural experiences. Participants gain global perspectives, cross-disciplinary exposure, and contribute to innovative sustainability projects, fostering entrepreneurial thinking.

FIND OUT MORE AND HOW TO APPLY 

<h3>GEN Project Management &ndash; Calgary Stampede, Alberta, Canada&ndash; 1-19 July 2024</h3>
Enhance your project management skills with real-world experience while enjoying the best of Canada. Join your classmates in planning, managing, and executing an event at SAIT for the 10-day Calgary Stampede festival. Learn from industry experts and experienced teachers, gaining a thorough understanding of project management principles and practices.

<h3>GEN Short Exchange, Institute of Technical Education, Singapore &ndash; 15 Jul &ndash; 2 Aug 2024</h3>
Whether you&rsquo;re delving into Business &amp; Finance, Built Environment, Cyber Security &amp; ICT, Hospitality &amp; Cookery, Sports Management, or Trades &amp; Transport, this three-week journey promises to be an adventure of a lifetime

FIND OUT MORE AND HOW TO APPLY

<h3><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">GEN Short Exchange, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA &ndash; 8 &ndash; 28 Sept 2024</h3>
Journey to Kirkwood Community College, located in the Midwest, an agricultural area that delivers Ag, Land Management, Animal courses and has a fully functioning 4-star training Hotel.

<h3><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">GEN Short Exchange, South Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary Canada &ndash; 8 &ndash; 28 Sept 2024</h3>
Unlock your full potential and master cutting-edge tech skills in state-of-the-art facilities! Our innovative, collaborative training program sharpens your problem-solving abilities, empowering you to confidently tackle real-world business challenges with ease.

<h2>Why study abroad with us?</h2>
Our GEN Student Mobility Program has been running for over 22 years. In that time, thousands of students have immersed themselves in different cultures, exploring everything our programs have to offer.
We have developed strong ties with leading VET institutions from around the world, including:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.ite.edu.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ITE Singapore</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.sait.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SAIT Canada</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.kirkwood.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KCC USA</a></li>
</ul>

Get in touch with the Study Abroad office

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There are many ways you can experience our programs; these include:&nbsp;
<h3>SHORT EXCHANGE:</h3>
Two to three weeks&rsquo; duration, offering cultural opportunities, exposure to international industry and the chance to spend time in a classroom at the host college. Short exchanges are fun, interesting and exhausting!
<h3>STUDY TOURS:</h3>
A study tour is an intensive international study program, giving you the opportunity to fast track your study and gain some international experience. Programs are generally two to three weeks in duration and may allow you to gain credit in one or two subjects.&nbsp;
<h3>COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS:</h3>
Offers you an experience that combines service with structured learning through the execution of a local community service project in local or overseas communities.
<h3>GLOBAL LEARNING PROJECTS:</h3>
Students from our GEN partners study together and work collaboratively in a team on a project, with representatives from all visiting colleges. The training can focus on project management, sustainability, customer service or a variety of other topics that will add value to your current enrolment and resume.

Contact us for more information

If accepted into an exchange program, you will be responsible for the following expenses:
<ul>
 <li>Passport</li>
 <li>Visa (if required)</li>
 <li>Accommodation and meals</li>
 <li>Textbooks and course materials (if required)</li>
 <li>Personal incidentals</li>
</ul>
Costs vary for each destination and depend on your personal choices and budget. You will find out more about living costs and other expenses during your pre-departure meeting.

Short exchanges usually run during or close to scheduled holiday periods to minimise the amount of class work you miss. We recognise the incredible opportunity for personal growth through exposure to international culture, college, classes and industry, and happily allow you time away from class during the exchange.

To participate in our exchange program, you need to:
<ul>
 <li>be enrolled as a Box Hill Institute student at the time of application and the exchange period</li>
 <li>be 18+ years old</li>
 <li>be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia</li>
 <li>participate fully in orientation activities</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>

Here are the dates for 2024. Select the program you are most interested in
<ul>
 <li>GEN Community Services Project, Bali, Indonesia&ndash; 22 Jun &ndash; 5 July 2024&nbsp;</li>
 <li>GEN Project Management &ndash; Calgary Stampede, Alberta, Canada&ndash; 1-19 July 2024</li>
 <li>GEN Short Exchange, Institute of Technical Education, Singapore &ndash; 15 Jul &ndash; 2 Aug 2024</li>
 <li>GEN Short Exchange, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA &ndash; 8 &ndash; 28 Sept 2024</li>
 <li>GEN Short Exchange, South Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary Canada &ndash; 8 &ndash; 28 Sept 2024</li>
</ul>
Once you have selected your program of choice, follow these steps:
To discover more about your chosen program, take these next steps:
<ol>
 <li><a href="mailto:gen@boxhill.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register your interest</a> with the Study Abroad Office.</li>
 <li>Research your options through GEN college websites and the Study Abroad Office. - &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.ite.edu.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ITE Singapore</a> - &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.sait.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SAIT Canada</a> - &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.kirkwood.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KCC USA</a></li>
 <li>Fill out and submit an application form.</li>
 <li>Engage in the interview process to assess eligibility for scholarship funding.</li>
 <li>Join a pre-departure orientation program.</li>
</ol>

Your application will include:
<ul>
 <li>A personal statement outlining your motivation for applying for the exchange</li>
 <li>An official Box Hill Institute academic transcript</li>
 <li>Your capacity to support yourself during the exchange</li>
 <li>Information on your career, study and extracurricular achievements, goals and motivations</li>
 <li>Personal skills</li>
 <li>Your application must be submitted by the closing date.</li>
</ul>
We assess this information before a selection panel interviews a shortlist of applicants.
Before we announce the successful applicants, we contact their referees. We inform all applicants in writing of the outcome of their application/interview.

Check with the Study Abroad Office to see if any scholarship is currently available.

Pre-departure sessions help you to prepare for your time overseas and support you in completing your travel arrangements. It is compulsory to attend the pre-departure sessions. For groups of students travelling together, the sessions are a great way to get to know people within the group. The sessions also offer an opportunity to develop cultural awareness and adjustment skills, negotiate course content and consider health and safety issues.
Sessions cover a variety of information, including:
<ul>
 <li>Costs involved</li>
 <li>Scholarships</li>
 <li>Working overseas</li>
 <li>Visas</li>
 <li>Passports</li>
 <li>Your program</li>
 <li>Accommodation</li>
 <li>Banking</li>
 <li>Your responsibilities on exchange</li>
</ul>
Each pre-departure program is customised to suit the group of participants. You can also request an individual appointment to discuss specific details.

Building E3, Elgar Campus
465 Elgar Road, Box Hill Institute
Phone:&nbsp;<a href="tel:(03)%209286 9601">(03) 9286 9601</a>
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gen@boxhill.edu.au">gen@boxhill.edu.au</a>
 The Study Abroad Office assists with:
<ul>
 <li>Scholarship funding to help with travel expenses for eligible students</li>
 <li>Compulsory pre-departure orientation program for participants</li>
 <li>Liaison with the exchange institution regarding enrolment, assessment and accommodation</li>
 <li>Communication with the host institution about accommodation and travel arrangements</li>
 <li>Ongoing contact with our administrative and academic staff for the duration of the exchange.</li>
</ul>

The Global Education Network (GEN) is a partnership between Box Hill Institute, SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary (Canada), Kirkwood Community College in Iowa (USA), and ITE in Singapore. 

 This partnership is your passport to international travel and study opportunities at our GEN partner colleges, where you can live, study and explore a new international environment for up to six months. 

 We also host international students at Box Hill Institute for up to six months under the GEN agreement.

 GEN Partners’ priority is to provide opportunities for students based on merit, not their economic background.

Global Education Network: Visit to SAIT

Box Hill Institute students provide assistance in Cambodia

GEN Group

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Our study abroad program is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live, learn and explore different cultures, all while earning your qualification from Box Hill Institute.&nbsp;You can choose from a number of study options, durations and destinations that will suit your current situation.

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