A Blog about Education Abroad

Tag: Germany

  • Mikhaila at Leipsig University

    Mikhaila at Leipsig University

    Pre-departure:

    So: is this the part I freak out about the fact that I’m spending my winter holiday in the European summer, OR is this the part where I attempt to finish my 15 page German essay due before I jet off to Leipzig? Both. I’m ecstatic about Europe, but the fact is I still need to take care of my academics.

    The “pre-departure” is all about planning. If you’re a person like moi who likes to make lists, now would be a good time to start – you can put VISA at number 1. Underneath VISA you’ll find FLIGHT TICKET, ACCOMMODATION, etc. etc. – it’s quite a tedious list, but believe me, one needs to sort out the visa ASAP and just as a mental note from me to you: it takes time.

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  • Michael at TUM

    Hi there, my name is Michael Maas and I recently went on an exchange to the Technical University of Munich in Germany. This is my blog post…

    Pre-departure:

    Before my departure I had a lot of admin to complete. This included Visa applications, police clearances and applying for the exchange. The application process is quite tiresome, with many documents to complete, a video CV, and letters of recommendation. Get these things in order way in advance, and trust me, the exchange is going to be worth all the administration!

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  • Corneli at the Kühne Logistics University

    Corneli at the Kühne Logistics University

    Pre-departure:

    Preparing for an exchange is a long, but rewarding process. About a year before I departed I started to look for universities. Due to the fact that the options are overwhelming I had to decide on a strategy to work through all possible universities in order to identify a manageable number of possibilities. It was difficult to decide on a strategy.

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