Studying abroad

There are hardly any universities in the world that don’t offer any kind of possibility of studying abroad. Students usually jump at those offers, because they are interested in making new experiences and dream about living in Paris, going to Berlin or being able to stay in London. Students are generally highly recommended to grasp this opportunity because spending some time in another country is not only good for one’s curriculum vitae but it is also an experience that can help one grow in multiple ways. When studying abroad one will

• - make friends all over the world
• - get to know another culture first-hand
• - acquire a second language rather quickly
• - expand one’s worldview
• - increase one’s employment opportunities
• - develop skills you wouldn’t aquire in classroom surroundings

Getting a place to stay

Of course, before actually going abroad there are dozens of things to do and to plan, so the departure itself will most usually take place at least half a year after all the necessary paperwork has been done. There are many things to do and to remember in the meantime; for an overview just ask the responsible departure at your university for a leaflet. Usually universities work together to help their respective students in getting a room or a flat and most people are happy to get a place in a hall of residence. If you want, however, you can also take the effort and organize a place to stay by yourself. Due to special property-rental-sites this is not as difficult as it might seem at first. Renting a room this way gives you the advantage of having contact with locals right away and getting a glimpse at people’s everyday life detatched from campus and university.

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