Tips & Tricks for Your Study Abroad Adventure
Do you dream of spending six months or a year abroad and of exploring the world, just like most European students? A study abroad period is not only eventful, fun and a great way to get to know a different country, culture and university – it also adds to your résumé and lets you grow personally.
However, a semester or study program abroad requires lots of thorough planning. The International Student Office does not only offer advice and support to students prior to and throughout their entire application process, but also assists with helpful tips regarding the organization of a study abroad adventure in general: We have useful tips & tricks for you in a variety of topics:
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Study abroad student experiences
Experience your 5th semester on Vancouver Island
In the winter semester 2025/26, I (Gunnar Hartmann) had the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, Canada. As outlined in the BioGeoSciences module handbook, the 5th semester can optionally be completed abroad—a great opportunity to break out of the routine in Koblenz and experience something completely different.
Surfing in Australia – At ICMS dreams turn into daily life
For ICMS students, the surf lifestyle can quickly become reality. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn how to surf or are already an advanced surfer, you’ll have a blast for sure!
Semester Abroad at ICMS: Rugby matches and more
The presence of rugby can be felt everywhere in Australia. When I got the opportunity to see my first rugby match live, I decided to go to the stadium with many other ICMS students.
Tips and Tricks for financing a semester abroad at ICMS
A semester abroad in Sydney is definitely costly. Nevertheless, I would strongly encourage others that with good planning, patience, and a combination of different financing options, it is feasible. A semester abroad in Australia is worth every effort!
Student Experiences
