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

Trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains

Trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains

Student Report by Pia O. on her trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains One of the biggest advantages of North Carolina is that you have the amazing beaches but also the beautiful mountains close by. One day, me and a couple of friends spent the weekend in the North Carolina...

My First Days at UNCW –  Arrival

My First Days at UNCW – Arrival

U.S. Arrival and First Impression of my Study Abroad Destination – Sabrina D. I’ve never been to the U. S. before. Therefore, I was pretty excited about my first days at UNCW and the people and how their live would be here. In the beginning I felt pretty lost when I...

Accomodation, Student Mentors and Host Families at UNCW

Accomodation, Student Mentors and Host Families at UNCW

Student Report by Anna G. Housing at UNCW! Off-Campus or On-Campus? When deciding where you want to live during your time at UNCW, there are two options. You can either live on-campus or off-campus. Most of the International students I met so far are living on campus,...

The Cultural Connection of VIU

The Cultural Connection of VIU

Experience Report by Bernd P. Cultural Connection is an organization that offers leisure activities related to student life at VIU. In addition to road trips, the Cultural Connection coordinators organise a Cultural Couch one day a week. Cultural Connection is also...