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

Hawaii Trip – Semester Abroad USA

Hawaii Trip – Semester Abroad USA

Hawaii Trip Report by Christian D. Lots of people around the world are dreaming of the islands of Hawaii. If you’re in San Diego, Oahu, Maui and the other islands are as close as nowhere else. From San Diego you fly only 5-6 hours and then you are in paradise. For the...

Newcastle Island – Semester Abroad Canada

Newcastle Island – Semester Abroad Canada

Newcastle Island Report by Anja H. How to get there This is a trip which was organized from the university for the students. You can sign-up for this trip in the international education center – just ask the ladies at the front desk and they will help you. But don’t...

Shopping in Manly and Sydney – Semester Abroad Australia

Shopping in Manly and Sydney – Semester Abroad Australia

Shopping in Manly and Sydney Report by Ipek T. The most beautiful distraction opportunity for students, in addition to the parties, is, of course - Shopping. The first few days, especially during O–Week, we mostly had free time to explore Manly and look for the best...

Clubbing in Manly – Semester Abroad Australia

Clubbing in Manly – Semester Abroad Australia

Clubbing in Manly Report by Ipek T. Having Fun in Manly Clubbing in Manly is very different than home in Germany. Weekends are not the only time for partying instead the week days are even more crowded and fun. Tuesdays are called “Uni night”, which means all drinks...