
Study Abroad in Australia, Canada or the USA – Blog & Videos
To study abroad in Australia, Canada or the USA has always been your dream, and you are looking for experience reports from students at the International College of Management, Sydney (Australia), Vancouver Island University (Canada) and National University, San Diego & L.A. (USA) that inspire you and provide you with useful tips and advice for your study abroad adventure?
Whether you look for the perfect leisure time activity in Manly, the most interesting course at National University, or the funniest professor at Vancouver Island University – you name it: our students and our team members sure have some tips for you.
Find blog posts of our students’ experience reports here and watch exciting videos to get inspired and to indulge in the thrill of anticipation for your time in Australia, Canada or the USA. Our blog & videos bring Australia, Canada and California home to you – have fun browsing around!

My trip to Tofino – Semester Abroad Canada
My Trip to Tofino Report by Sabrina H. After a few weeks in Nanaimo, a friend from Germany came over to visit me in the beginning of February. Besides a weekend in Vancouver, we also did a trip to Tofino, a beautiful small „must-see“ town on the west coast of...

The VIU Campus – Semester Abroad Canada
The VIU Campus Report by Sabrina H. VIU Since my home university is rather small and does not have many different buildings, I considered the VIU Campus to be quite big. However, it took me only a few days to find my way around and you also get a map of the campus on...

Beaches in and close to Sydney – Semester Abroad Australia
Beaches in and close to Sydney Report by Irene G. For those who think Sydney is just a big city with crowded beaches: Here is the proof that Australia’s most popular city is surrounded by beautiful nature and deserted beaches you should definitely visit during your...

National Parks around Sydney – Semester Abroad Australia
National Parks around Sydney Report by Irene G. While you stay at ICMS, you should discover Sydney’s nature. Surrounded by national parks, many within easy reach of the CBD, Sydney offers a diverse landscape of rainforests, rugged bush and marine reserves. Royal...

Easter Weekend in Nanaimo – Semester Abroad Canada
Easter Weekend in Nanaimo Report by Sabrina H. As I spent my semester in Nanaimo in the spring semester, I also got the chance to spend the Easter weekend in Canada. Generally, I experienced Eastern in Canada to be very similar to Eastern in Germany. Good Friday and...

Lectures at ICMS – Semester Abroad Australia
Lectures at ICMS Report by Jasmin M. Lecturers One of the main reasons why I chose ICMS was that ICMS is a university with an excellent reputation and lecturers with command skills and professional practice. All lecturers of my courses have been working for years and...

Off-Campus Living – Semester Abroad Canada
Off-Campus Living Report by Tina-Marie H. How to find a nice and affordable place to stay in Nanaimo While planning your trip to Canada, you might also think about your accommodation for your time at VIU. In general, there are two possibilities: on campus and...

San Diego’s Restaurant Experience – Semester Abroad USA
San Diego’s Restaurant Experience Report by Danijel N. San Diego spreads over 965 square km which makes it 8th on the list of the most populated cities in the USA. Being a large melting pot, you can guess the food is not something that lacks variety. You can find...

Waterfront in Nanaimo – Semester Abroad Canada
Waterfront in Nanaimo Report by Sabrina H. I spent a lot of my free time with friends at the Waterfront and it is clearly one of my favorite places in Nanaimo. It includes the harbor and is also the starting point of the seaplanes. It is a beautiful and peaceful place...

Fun at O-Week – Semester Abroad Australia
Fun at O-Week Report by Jasmin M. One week before the actual semester started, ICMS organised a week filled with helpful information and leisure activities. It is mandatory for all new students, which is good though. The goal is it to get an overview of the campus and...


