A Blog about Education Abroad

Category: Semester Exchange Postings

Blog Postings by Returning Stellenbosch University Students

  • 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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  • Bianca at the American University of Cairo

    Bianca at the American University of Cairo

    Bianca went on exchange to the American University of Cairo, and decided to extend her exchange with a semester.

    Pre-departure:

    My first exchange with the American University in Cairo in the Fall of 2015 had left me wanting more. The University’s amazing Egyptology Programme, what seems like unlimited academic and social resources, and its location within one of the worlds busiest and culturally diverse cities ensured that I would be a returning study abroad student.   The hard work that I had put in during my first exchange seemster had paid off immensely and had resulted in my receiving the Simpson Fellowship for international study abroad students for the second time. As a postgraduate student I can tell you that every penny counts and greatly improves what can often be a financially dire situation.

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  • Herman at West Virginia University

    Herman at West Virginia University

    Pre-departure:

    In order to depart to the U.S.A the visa application has to be done. It is important to make sure that you have the valid I-20 document which ensures a speedy visa, with a lot less complications. I would also recommend to book your flight tickets well in advanced, due to the late acceptance response this is a bit of a hassle. In regard to the flight tickets it is also better to look online and then go to Student Flights with the selected flights and prices. The company is obliged to provide these prices and will greatly help with cost reduction. By buying tickets through them you will be able to make a return date change which will be very convenient, because of later travels.

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