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

Gabriola Island – Semester Abroad Canada

Gabriola Island – Semester Abroad Canada

Gabriola Island Report by Simone R. Gabriola Island is an island located pretty close to Nanaimo. It takes just 20 minutes to go there and it costs 11.50 CAD for round trip. You just have to pay in Nanaimo, so keep your ticket! It was a lovely Sunday, so we decided to...

Manly’s most special stores – Semester Abroad Australia

Manly’s most special stores – Semester Abroad Australia

Manly's most special stores Report by Laura B. Attik Manly has the character of a small town even though it is only a suburb of Sydney. In regard to shopping, at first sight Manly has nothing special to offer despite the ordinary retail store chains on the main...

Rockies – here we come! – Semester Abroad Canada

Rockies – here we come! – Semester Abroad Canada

Rocky Mountains- here we go! Report by Viktoria d.K. Rockies - here we come! My trip to the Rocky Mountains began on a Thursday afternoon at 5.15, when we almost missed the ferry to Vancouver. After a 2-hour ride we finally arrived in Vancouver and could start our...

Living on Campus – Semester Abroad Australia

Living on Campus – Semester Abroad Australia

Living on Campus Report by Katja N. Living on campus or off campus… that is the question. I have decided to live on campus during my time abroad. Although there are some things which could be better, I am very happy with this decision. My Home is my Castle When I saw...