During the June / July holidays Anthea Hartzenberg attended the Hessische Internationale Sommeruniversitat at the Philipps-Universität Marburg. Here is Anthea’s report:
Pre – Departure:
Preparing for a trip abroad can be daunting, but it can also be fun and a learning opportunity. Summer school abroad was my first ever travel across the oceans and I was looking forward to all the arrangements beforehand. (more…)
During the June / July holidays Annelien Robberts attended a summer school in Berlin. Here is her story:
Pre-departure:
It was the first time I had to organise a trip abroad myself. Not being familiar with all the visa systems, I ended up having to buy two flight tickets. My original flight booking was to Tegel (Berlin) via London. I only had a Schengen Visa which is valid for Europe only. Thus, I came at O.R. Tambo and they refused to let me go through. Luckily both my parents were with me, so with three debit cards we were able to buy a ticket via Amsterdam. The UK requires another visa, which I should have read on my purchased ticket, but my busy exam timetable restricted my time for planning my trip overseas. I reckoned the sooner I bought my ticket, the cheaper it would be, and thus this little detail of another visa escaped me. (more…)
During the June / July holidays Erica Hurndall attented the Summer School for Bachelor & Master Students at the European Business School. Here is her report:
Pre-departure:
Congratulations on being accepted to EBS Summer School! Prepare yourself for an action packed 3 weeks, there is an incredible experience awaiting you in Germany. Here are just a few tips to help you on your way and along with guidance from the International Office you will be well prepared for your trip to Europe. (more…)