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

Fall Break in New York City

Fall Break in New York City

Student report by Maxim F. - Fall Break in New York City Fall Break is the first major break during fall semester. We had Thursday, Friday, and the weekend off. My roommates and I decided to spend fall break in New York City. So, on Thursday morning we flew to New...

A trip to Myrtle Beach

A trip to Myrtle Beach

Student report by Maxim F. - A Trip to Myrtle Beach During the weekend of labour day, me and my roommates went on a trip down to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Myrtle Beach is a pretty famous destination to travel to for the weekend that a lot of people recommended...

Sports at UNCW

Sports at UNCW

Student report by Maxim F. - Sports at UNCW  UNCW is a very athletic university. There are plenty of sports to watch, and there are also a lot of opportunities for students to engage in sport activities. UNCW has various sport teams that are all worth watching. Not...

A Trip to Banff and Yoho National Park

A Trip to Banff and Yoho National Park

Student report by Christina F. - A Trip to Banff and Yoho National Park My best friend came to visit me and we wanted to make a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We rented a car in Vancouver and let’s go! Yoho National Park Our first drive took round about 8 hours...