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

Waterfront in Nanaimo – Semester Abroad Canada

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 – 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...

Christmas in Australia – Semester Abroad Australia

Christmas in Australia – Semester Abroad Australia

Christmas time in Australia Report by Katja N. Having the family over... For the first time of my life I spent the Christmas days far away from home. Fortunately my mother and my sister came for Christmas in Australia and New Year’s Eve, so it felt a bit like home....

Ladysmith Christmas Light Up – Semester Abraod Canada

Ladysmith Christmas Light Up – Semester Abraod Canada

Ladysmith Christmas Light Up Report by Simone R. How to get there? Ladysmith is a little town 20 driving minutes away from Nanaimo. It is famous for its lavish Christmas decoration and the event, where it is lighted up. VIU offers a ride to this event every year. It...