North-American Mobility Program 

UNB Saint John students have an opportunity to study abroad for a term in Mexico or the US through the North-American Mobility Program.

 Participating students will receive up to $5,000/term towards travel and living costs!

The university partners are:

The mobility program lets you take courses towards your degree, actively participate in a research project on North-American stereotypes and mis-perceptions, and complete a work placement in a public policy setting in either Mexico or the US.

Application

If you wish to submit an application, and want to study abroad in fall 2011 or winter 2012, you must submit an application by the March 15 deadline. 

On the application form, you will be asked to indicate three possible destinations, in order of preference, and a tentative list of courses that you wish to take at the host institution. You will need to do a bit of research to find the destination that fits you the best. If you run into any problems, drop by to see Ase Berg, International Program Advisor in Oland Hall Room G14 for assistance to determine what destination would suit you and your degree best.

When applying, please submit the following:

  • A signed application form
  • Your un-official transcripts printed from e-Services
  • Your resume
  • An essay

Essay Guidelines (approx. 1000 words typed). In the essay, please address the following points:

  • How did you hear about the Mobility Program?
  • Personal and academic reasons for applying for this opportunity
  • Extracurricular activities
  • The desired outcome of the experience (contribution to academic, personal, and professional development)