For Alumni

Learn International Alumni

Woohoo and thank you for becoming a member of the Learn International family! We really hope that you enjoyed your experience abroad to the full, and that you arrived home safely with lots of exciting stories for your loved ones! With any type of study abroad experience, you will see your career opportunities enhance and new possibilities opening for you to explore.

What do I do next?

1. Join Our Global Alumni Forum

Once you have completed your study abroad programme, you will be invited to join our Global Alumni Forum on Facebook, so we advise you to approve the request. It’s a great way to get some tips on interviewing, resume and CV writing and advice on applying for jobs or graduate school, in addition to networking and keeping in touch with other students who share the passion of study abroad.

2. Write a Testimonial

If you would like to share a testimonial on our site, please send your words to us and we’ll be sure to add it to our Testimonial Page.

3. Apply for Scholarships to Another Programme

Any alumni who wants to return and do another Learn International programme is eligible for a scholarship of €500.00 or more for any Learn International programme. All you have to do is contact a Learn International Coordinator and let them know you’re an alumni when you apply. All we ask is for you to write a blog or do a fun video blog of your experience!

4. Follow Us on Social Media

We are very keen for you to stay connected and active within the Learn International family. If you’re not already doing so, follow us on

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn for fun facts and updates!

5. Join “The Herd”

Introducing the Learn International Ambassador Programme:

There’s nothing better than sharing your experience with others and playing a small part in someone else’s study abroad experience. The Herd Ambassadors write travel blog posts, contribute content to our social media and help out at Study Abroad fairs.

Benefits of Being an Ambassador

Networking and professional skill building
Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
Additional money off future abroad programmes
Ability to add your ambassador role to LinkedIn, resume and Facebook
Certificate of completion
Coffee, or lunch gift cards if participating at different events
Receive your own Cow mascot

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“Imagine your mind is a great ocean in which the crest and troughs of waves, representing fleeting thoughts, swell in and out of existence. It is your choice, should you choose to ride a particular wave, whether you will fight against it and in so doing expend your precious energy or whether you will simply let it carry you until it gently dissipates.”

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“My prior impression of library hallways is that they are typically flooded with sterile white light. The Long Room instead relies quite heavily on natural light, which casts itself more carefully across the 65-meter-long hall.”

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