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

Tips for long-haul flights

Tips for long-haul flights

Student report by Svenja D. - Long-haul flights Below you can find some tips for long-haul flights including my travel essentials and what to think about before and during the flight. What to pack- My Travel Essentials Pair of warm socks Toque Scarf Layers Sleep mask...

Thanksgiving at UNCW

Thanksgiving at UNCW

Student report by Jenny G. - Thanksgiving break at UNCW Thanksgiving is a very important holiday for most Americans which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Given the fact that Thanksgiving day is a national holiday in the US, most people are able to...

My first few very exciting days at UNCW

My first few very exciting days at UNCW

Student report by Maxim F. - My first few very exciting days at UNCW I arrived at Wilmington International Airport on a Saturday night with a bunch of international students. We got picked up by our mentors from UNCW and they brought us to our apartments on campus....

Fall Break in Charleston

Fall Break in Charleston

Student report by Jenny G. - Fall Break in Charleston! Fall Break at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington is usually taking place in the first week in October and gives students an opportunity to visit their families or travel around the United States....