Last winter semester I decided to do a semester abroad in Spain and came to MicroEDU through friends who were a great help to me. In June last year I applied at short notice and everything went very smoothly. I filled out the form, posted it, and a few days […]
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My semester abroad in Madrid started on January 25th. when I flew from Cologne via Hamburg to Madrid. A friend from school had already given me a flat in a large 9-person flat, very well located in the city center. In general, it is always important to take another look […]
Getting there Getting there was very easy for me. I had taken care of a flight early on and already knew that I would be coming back to Germany over the Christmas period, so I could buy a very cheap return flight with Lufthansa for both of these flights. My […]
Preface In May 2014 I thought about studying somewhere abroad instead of at my home university for the following semester. My goal was to go to a Spanish-speaking country because Spanish is a part of my economics degree and that would be the easiest way for me to improve. Due […]
My semester abroad at the Universidad de Nebrija in Madrid was super nice and I had a great four months there. In September I decided to do a semester abroad and then sent my application to the Universidad de Nebrija via MicroEDU. The application process was easy and Tatjana was […]
I am studying European business law in the 5th semester. Since my studies are very German-oriented despite the alleged European focus, I also attended a Spanish course at the university for 2 semesters. And so that the whole thing has some purpose, I decided at very short notice to do […]
The population of Albania began in remote times and the Neolithic is well documented; but the true ethnic substratum of the country is formed by the Illyrian element, which has left its most peculiar legacies in many aspects of life which lasted until recent times. According to 3rjewelry, Albania is […]
Formal structure of the letter of motivation for studying abroad A letter of motivation for studying abroad or a semester abroad should generally be formulated as briefly and precisely as possible. It is important to only include relevant information that highlights the applicant’s suitability for the course. Ideally, when reading, […]
It is usually an easy task for students to state their personal motives for studying abroad or for a semester abroad. Writing a letter of motivation for studying abroad, on the other hand, proves to be far more difficult. But when is a so-called personal statement – optionally also called […]
According to collegesanduniversitiesinusa, Portugal is located in the very west of the Iberian Peninsula. The combination of beautiful cities, the Algarve in the south, the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the mountains in the north attracts many tourists every year. The volcanic Atlantic island of Madeira is also part […]
Before you start studying abroad in Spain, you have to apply. In order for this to be successful, it is necessary to meet the admission requirements of the Spanish university of your choice. Requirements for admission to study in Spain by type of study The admission requirements for studying in […]
When thinking about Spain, not only summer, sun, beach and sea come to mind, but also the good food, which is often enjoyed in good company. Joint, extensively celebrated meals are simply part of the way of life there. Of course, well- known Spanish delicacies such as tapas, churros or […]
Rent an apartment in Spain There are numerous websites on the Internet through which students can find an apartment or a shared flat in Spain. Apartments are also offered in Facebook groups. In addition, the universities can sometimes help with the search – sometimes for a fee. Students who share […]
The film L’auberge espagnole created a monument to life in an international student flat in Barcelona. The shared apartment is still a popular accommodation option among international students for studying in Spain. In addition, students can of course live differently there. Student residences in Spain The Spaniards call student residences […]
For students who have already vacationed in Spain on several occasions, the country with its language and rich culture is sure to be something familiar. In any case, students from Germany are no stranger to the study system of the largest country on the Iberian Peninsula. Since Spain and Germany […]
How do the courses actually work? What can I do on campus after university? Who can help me if I have problems studying abroad? Where can I find accommodation during my semester abroad? And how do I look good and cheap? All these questions about the everyday life of students […]
A flu, a broken leg and other illnesses or injuries unfortunately don’t stop at students when studying abroad in sunny Spain. Therefore, it is important to provide health insurance to study in Spain well secured to be. European Health Insurance Card Since Spain is an EU country according to ehealthfacts, health […]
Even if Spain, with its weather, beaches, rich culture and culinary delights, tempts you to indulge in an everlasting holiday mood: Of course, you have to do a lot for university in order to study successfully in Spain. This of course also includes attending various courses. The courses in Spain […]
Multilingualism One of the most striking cultural features in Spain is the country’s multilingualism. The official language is Spanish, which is also called Castellano to distinguish it from other languages spoken in Spain. There are also various regional languages in Spain: Catalan (Català), Galician (Galego) and Basque (Euskara). Basque is […]
Twelve grapes on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday the 13th, as a day of bad luck and gifts from the Three Kings. Far less known than flamenco and bullfighting, these three Spanish idiosyncrasies are an important part of Spanish culture. In addition, there are many other cultural specialties in Spain that […]
The rent for the room in the dormitory or a room in a shared apartment. The cost of meals and the cost of the glass of Rioja or the Cervezas that you indulge in on warm Spanish summer evenings with friends in the street café. A ticket for the latest […]
The application process for studying in Spain is not always the same. Some of the applications are addressed directly to universities in Spain. In some cases, however, the allocation of study places is also centralized and is handled by an authority. It is therefore important to find out about the […]
Playing, pottery, painting, making baskets – it sounds like a hobby, but it is everyday work for occupational therapists. Because occupational therapy has its very own approach. This can already be derived from the name “occupational therapy”. “Ergo” comes namely from the Greek word ergon from, which means deed or […]
You never stop learning – according to this premise, millions of Germans take further training every year at adult education centers, family education centers and other educational institutions. The offer there is huge and ranges from Arabic courses to seminars on time management. Anyone who voluntarily goes back to school […]
Man is a social being. He has always sought contact with other people and formed groups with them. Life in the community made life easier for people and ensured their survival. Coexistence in today’s industrial and service society is, however, many times more complex than in pre-industrial times. The social […]
Traveling to unknown countries, exploring foreign cultures, getting to know other traditions and customs – the job of ethnologist has a touch of adventure. As the science in the 19th century established at the universities, she was still as ethnology known. The scientists primarily researched cultures that they considered completely […]
Our currency is the euro and the azure European flag with the twelve gold stars flies in front of the Reichstag. Surveys show that over half of Germans see themselves fully as EU citizens. But what is Europe? The ideas about it are vague. This is also due to the […]
Be it a rock festival or a state visit, a boxing match or an opera ball: For event managers, events like these are not just a leisure time, but everyday work. Your job is to organize large and small events so that they run as smoothly as possible. Event management […]
Germany is considered a car country. Golf and the C-Class are indispensable on the streets. The automotive industry is a leading industry. Indispensable in the development of new cars, but also in the development of trucks, rail-bound vehicles and work machines: the vehicle technician. Diverse perspectives in the automotive engineering […]
Every year, every German eats an average of more than 15 kg of fish and other marine animals. 270,000 tons of the total demand are caught in German waters or grown in aquaculture. A total of 140 million tons of marine animals are caught by fishermen worldwide every year . […]