A Blog about Education Abroad

Tag: Summer School

  • Bianca at Hohenheim University in Germany.

    Bianca at Hohenheim University in Germany.

    Pre-departure:

    I decided that seeing as I was going all the way to Europe anyway, I may as well do some extra traveling on my way to Germany. This meant that I had to make sure I applied well in advance for my visas (plural, because I went to England too). My British Visa was a breeze to get, and I got it within 4 days of applying, however I had to apply for my Schengen visa from the German Embassy and they are extremely strict! I had neglected to book train rides and such between different Schengen countries for example, and they said this could cause a problem, so they told me to sort it all out and come back when I was more prepared. This was a problem, because I was now cutting time to my departure rather fine, and what with writing exams, it was rather hard to find time to get through to Cape Town. So I would suggest sorting Visas as soon as possible to ensure that you are actually able to get to your Summer School in the first place.

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  • Adelaide, A dream worth living!

    Adelaide, A dream worth living!

    Pre-Trip Advice:

    The University of Adelaide, a name I had often come across in academic research but a name I never dreamt I would get the opportunity to associate myself with. It was no wonder that when I found myself chatting to some international students at the annual international food evening that their mention of the possibility to experience university life abroad sparked my planning and application into life!

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  • Chante at the University of Hohenheim

    Chante at the University of Hohenheim

    During the June / July holidays Chante Jansen van Vuuren attended the Innovation|Finance|Entrepreneurship summer school at the University of Hohenheim.

    Pre-departure:

    Nothing can sweeten recess as much as a long-awaited email from the PGIO. The news that you have been accepted to study abroad and broaden your horizons has the power to completely eradicate test week stress. Application forms, video-making, letters of recommendation and weeks of patiently checking and refreshing your inbox are all worth it once you realise you are in for the adventure of the year.

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