09 May Craig Fergus – Audio Package Submission
An Education Abroad
Craig Fergus explores why the percentage of UK students doing academic years and semesters in foreign countries has decreased over the last four years. In the audio package, he speaks to an LSBU study abroad coordinator and a student who recently returned from a year in Canada.
DURATION: 2:37
Lead in:
Throughout an undergraduates time at university, they’ll always hear of at least one student that leaves their current university to do an academic year or semester abroad. Upon returning, some say they loved the experience, and others hated it.
Figures show that UK students are becoming less likely to experience an education abroad. Is it really worth your time? Our reporter Craig Fergus investigates.
(POT CUT 0:57
REISLI HYSA – Vox pop
OUT WORDS: …something I would consider)
(POT CUT 1:45
SOPHIE ATTEN – LSBU Study Abroad Coordinator
OUT WORDS: …incorporate this into their studies)
Back announcement:
That was Craig Fergus reporting on studying abroad for Journalism London.
