A Blog about Education Abroad

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  • Meshaan at Bocconi University, Italy

    Meshaan at Bocconi University, Italy

    Pre-departure:

    I would suggest that you should start making lists of the things that you need as you start thinking of them and buy them as you go along, this saved me the stress of having to pack the day before. Make sure that your suitcases are big enough to fit everything (I know they are expensive, but investing in a good suitcase is well worth it). If you’re going for the Fall semester, then rather pack more winter clothes than summer clothes because the summer months are not that long and there are MANY summer clothing sales in September [Milan is the fashion capital of the world- just saying 😉 ]. I unfortunately can not give advice regarding the visa application because I have an EU passport, but Bocconi University does have a very detailed information list on their website regarding what you need, further the Italian embassy in Cape Town are very helpful and friendly.  

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  • Danielle at PUC-Rio, Brazil

    Danielle at PUC-Rio, Brazil

    Pre-departure:

    You have made the bold decision to go to Rio de Janeiro. Parabéns (congrats)! The city has a vibrate ambience, football is a religion and the diversity in people, scenery and activities is splendid. I would go back in a heartbeat, but before you set out on an adventure of a lifetime, take heed. Here are a number of tips and tricks to make this period as pain-free as possible.

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  • Elizabeth at the Technical University of Munich, Germany

    Elizabeth at the Technical University of Munich, Germany

    Pre-departure:

    Let me say one thing, going on exchange will make you a professional admin-doer. There is the admin for your application process, admin once you get there, and believe it or not, there’s admin when you get back. By now, I can fill in practically any form with my eyes closed.

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