Regardless of whether it is “just” a semester abroad or whether you want to complete your entire studies at a foreign university - studying abroad is always an exciting undertaking that requires a lot of preparation. So that you can plan and implement your study abroad successfully, we have put together a few tips for successful study abroad.
Preparation
There is a lot of preparation involved in planning to study abroad. You should definitely consider the following questions: Where do I want to study? What do I want to study? Do I need a visa? Are there tuition fees? Do I speak the language of the target country well enough? Are there financial support opportunities? There are numerous questions that you have to deal with before you start studying abroad.
The financial aspect
Traveling by plane or train, accommodation, living costs, potential tuition fees... the expenses for studying abroad tend to add up. It is important for every student to know that you should always apply for BAföG abroad - because even if you are not entitled to BAföG at home, you can qualify for foreign funding because the cost of living abroad is higher. There are also scholarships abroad, such as Erasmus, for students who are staying in other European countries.
Finding accommodation
Finding accommodation for studying abroad can also be complicated. Many foreign universities offer on-campus housing. This option is cheap, has a great location and is therefore very popular. So if you can't find a student residence abroad, we advise you to continue your search on apartment search websites such as Roomlala . There you can usually find a room in a shared apartment or a room with a private person quickly and easily.
University choice
Which university you should choose abroad depends on various factors: Are you only doing one semester abroad and are therefore tied to a partner university of your university? Or do you want to start a completely independent study abroad? Anyone who wants to go abroad regardless of their home university has a free choice between the different universities. So you should decide based on personal interest, the reputation of the university and potential tuition fees, which you shouldn't lose sight of.
If you take all of these points into account, nothing will stand in the way of successfully studying abroad!
In our article we will tell you how your study abroad will be an absolute hit.
