Feel like studying abroad in the USA?
Read through experience reports and student stories by National University students. Find out what it is like to live in one of the most spectacular places in the world – surrounded by dreamlike beaches, fascinating city life and incredible landscapes. We have compiled student stories on travels in the USA, living in California, and enjoying leisure time in San Diego and Los Angeles. Get in the mood for your big adventure in the USA and have fun reading our student stories!
Request further information on studying in the USA!Cleveland National Forest – Semester Abroad USA
Cleveland National Forest Report by Christian S. A Hidden Gem Cleveland National Forest: a hidden gem. Although hard to imagine, the sunny and rainless weather in San Diego has its downsides: The vegetation with its generally brownish color is not really what a...
Rental Cars in California – Semester Abroad USA
Rental Cars in California Report by Christian S. A challenge for every international student in Southern California is undoubtedly transportation and getting from A to B. And since public transportation in San Diego is pretty much useless or non-existent, a long-term...
15 free things to do in San Diego – Semester Abroad USA
15 Free things to do in San Diego Report by Daniel H. The city San Diego is located right next to the Pacific Ocean, with mountains and a desert in the county offering a variety of opportunities to spend your spare time. The next 15 points show you what you can do for...
Boston – Semester Abroad USA
Boston: A Trip to the East Coast Report by Christian S. Are you sick and tired of the sunny weather in Southern California? Do you miss crooked streets? Do you like buildings that are older than 100 years? Boston is only a 5 hour flight away! All kidding aside, the...
Food – Semester Abroad USA
Food Report by Juergen H. 5. American Breakfast at Great Maple The great maple in 1451 Washington Street is a perfect place for breakfast. Great Maple has a varied menu and all is high quality food. The typical breakfast contains eggs and bacon - it is really good....
Thousand Steps Beach – Semester Abroad USA
Thousand Steps Beach Report by Isabel S. San Diego has some beautiful beaches where you can hang out and take a long and relaxing sunbath. But the most beautiful beach I saw in California was the thousand steps beach in Laguna Beach. From San Diego it is about an...
Shopping in San Diego – Semester Abroad USA
Shopping in San Diego Report by Daniel H. Las Americas Even though San Diego is one of the most expensive cities in the United States, it also offers some attractive and affordable places to go shopping. While most shops in Downtown San Diego offer expensive luxury...
Museums in San Diego – Semester Abroad USA
Museums in San Diego Report by Juergen H. Cabrillo Monument In the year of 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (see picture) set foot as the first European on what is now known as the West Coast of the United States of America. The Cabrillo monument museum tells about this...
Getting settled in San Diego – Semester Abroad USA
Getting settled in San Diego Report by Christian S. A semester abroad is a challenging task for a young student and especially the first weeks can be tough. Finding a place to stay, unexpected cultural differences, the language, using public transportation or a simple...
USS Midway Experience – Semester Abroad USA
USS Midway Experience Report by Isabel S. A great place to visit is the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. It is located on harbor drive and the whole museum is actually on the Aircraft Carrier Ship. The carrier is over 50 years old and there are many exciting things to...