FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions ISP 2023admin2022-10-24T19:00:03+02:00
| Is it possible to apply for more than one project at the same time? | Yes, but you need to prioritise your first, second and third choice. As projects are often oversubscribed, there is no guarantee that you will be considered for your 2nd or 3rd priority projects. |
| What do I need to hand in to apply? | Your CV, a copy of your passport and additionally, there will be six questions you need to answer concerning your motivation to join the project. (max. one A4 page). |
| From when on is the application binding? | The delegation for 2023 will be communicated mid November. Once you have signed our binding agreement (which you will receive later on), the application is binding and you will automatically get enrolled for the Integration Module or corresponding module of your degree program. |
| Is there a special rule regarding compulsory attendance at the seminar in Switzerland for part-time students? Or do they have to take a week off? | The attendance is mandatory – there is no special dispensation for part-time students. |
| How much are the costs? | CHF 2’800 |
| Do we get the ECTS, even if the seminar in Switzerland cannot be held? | In any case you will get the 5 ECTS, the seminars will not be cancelled. Even if they cannot take place onsite, we will find suitable solutions. |
| Do students applying as delegation members need to be vaccinated against Covid-19? What is the policy communicated? | This decision may vary for the different projects. Please contact the responsible project team. Please be aware that we are always subject to the current regulations regarding Covid-19 (Seminar in Switzerland -> FHNW regulations, Seminar Abroad -> respective country as well as airline regulations). |
| How are the covid safety regulations applied during the project (Seminar in Switzerland and Seminar Abroad) | During the Seminar in Switzerland, the FHNW will apply all required rules as defined at national, cantonal and FHNW level and applicable at the time of the seminar. Application of regulations during the study tour will depend on local conditions and requirements. |
| What happens if I test positive shortly before travelling and need to quarantine? | A student or staff member in quarantine would not be able to travel. At this point in time, we don’t have a binding answer for that question. |
| What is the plan B if we cannot travel? | We are currently working on alternative travel routes which will be as interesting and where you will also be able to gain intercultural knowledge and be able to broaden your network. |
| What are the relevant dates for the delegation? | Seminar in Switzerland: 13.02. – 17.02.2023, Seminar Abroad: 30.03. – 16.04.2023, closing event 08.05.2023 |
| How many ECTS will I receive? | Up to 5 ECTS depending on degree program and agreements with respective program heads |
| How is the project credited (focus, context, etc) | “Integration Module_ISPStudent Delegates” (no. 931), this module description is already valid for all HSW Bachelors (BOEK, IM, WI, BIT and IBM). All other FHNW delegates are required to commit in the same way. How their work will be transferred is up to their program heads. |
| Can we switch projects in case we cannot travel? | This will not be possible. |
| When will be decided if we can travel or not? | As close to the Seminar Abroad as possbile, however a first decision is made in December 2022. You will be informed as soon as more information is available. Please be aware that due to the current situation, the travel decision is always subject to change and we all need to stay flexible. |
| Do we get the ECTS, even if we wouldn’t travel? | In any case you will get the 5 ECTS, if you hand in your work correctly and attend all the mantatory events 100%. |
| Do we get back the whole amount if we cannot travel? | Depending on the (travel) scenario you will get back part of your money. |
| Do I need my own travel insurance? | Everyone is personally responsible to have the required (travel) insurances. If they do not have insurance, we need a written confirmation from them that they willingly accept all the connected risks. |