The dream of studying abroad seems to be a long way off with below-average grades or completely without a university entrance qualification. Insufficient foreign language skills can also stand in the way of studying at a foreign university. In many cases, however, it is possible to study abroad despite these seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Study preparation…
Category: North America
Preparation for Studying Abroad
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR STUDYING ABROAD Regardless of whether you are completing a language course, a summer session, a semester abroad or an entire bachelor’s or master’s degree abroad, you need health insurance for studying abroad. In other European countries, statutory health insurance only provides limited benefits; repatriation transport and the like, for example, are not…
Study System in Costa Rica
University landscape in Costa Rica Despite the small size of the country, Costa Rica has over 50 private and five state universities. The level of study is particularly high at the state universities. They are larger than the private universities and usually specialize in certain disciplines. National research takes place primarily at the Universidades and…
Study in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and livable countries in Latin America. According to travelationary, it is located in Central America on a land bridge between Nicaragua and Panama. From the west to the east coast – i.e. from the South Pacific to the Caribbean Sea – it can be crossed by car…
Costs for Studying in Ecuador
Studying in Ecuador: Costs and Financing There is a fee to study in Ecuador, a country located in Central America according to transporthint. The amount of the tuition fees differs considerably depending on the type of university and course of study. At the public universities, the fees are much lower compared to the private ones….
Requirements for Studying in Ecuador
Requirements For German applicants, a secondary school qualification recognized by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education, such as the Abitur, is the first requirement for studying in Ecuador. Depending on the university, applicants may also have to take a placement test. In this context, the mathematical, historical and linguistic knowledge of the applicants is checked. Preparing…
Study in Ecuador
Although Ecuador is the smallest country in South America, this does not mean that it is less varied than its larger neighbors. The fact that the opposite is true can already be seen when looking at the various regions of Ecuador, which differ immensely. Regional diversity of Ecuador First of all, there is the coastal…
Study abroad in Guatemala: Costs and Financing
Study abroad in Guatemala: costs and financing All universities in Guatemala have tuition fees. They vary greatly depending on the university, degree and subject. International applicants should generally be prepared for higher fees than local students. You can calculate around EUR 650-2,500 per year. In addition, there are usually enrollment fees of EUR 50-60. Accommodation…
Education System in Guatemala
The higher education system in Guatemala In the university system, Guatemala has made some progress over the past twenty years. The universities of Guatemala are largely autonomous and thus determine their teaching staff and the allocation of study places independently. Although they manage themselves, they are financially supported by the state. The institutions are controlled…
Study in Guatemala
Guatemala is known to many as a former Maya empire. The impressive ruins from times long past are still standing in the middle of the dense jungle and attract numerous tourists as well as many adventurous people to study abroad in Guatemala. 22 Maya languages and numerous other indigenous languages are actively spoken. The official…
Colleges and Universities in Nicaragua
University landscape in Nicaragua The founding of Nicaragua’s first university, the national Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN), in 1812 laid the foundation for the development of Nicaragua’s higher education system. Today, UNAN, together with the state-accredited Universidad Centroamericana, is one of the largest and most renowned institutions in the country’s higher education sector. State…
Study in Nicaragua
As the largest country in Central America according to globalsciencellc, with an area of around 130,000 square kilometers, Nicaragua has a great variety of landscapes and cultures. It is not for nothing that we also know the Central American state as the “land of lakes and volcanoes”. Volcanoes, lakes and rainforests A chain of volcanoes…
Panama Children and School
How is school in Panama? The children in Panama start school at the age of 6. Before that, they go to the “children”, the kindergarten, which is actually called that here. Primary school lasts six years. This is followed by another three years at secondary school. Whoever completes this, usually at the age of 15,…
Nicaragua Children and School
How is school in Nicaragua? In Nicaragua, primary school attendance is compulsory. Attending state primary schools is free. The primary school (Primaria) comprises six classes. The first four school years are combined into one cycle, as are the 5th and 6th grades. Not everyone goes to school However, 3 percent of the children do not…
Honduras Children and School
How is school in Honduras? In Honduras, children have to go to school between the ages of 7 and 12. Schooling is compulsory during this time. It corresponds to the elementary school, which lasts from the 1st to the 6th grade. In some schools, elementary school has been run up to the 9th grade since…
Costa Rica Children and School
How is school in Costa Rica? The school year in Costa Rica begins, like in neighboring countries, in February and ends in November or December. The school year is divided into three trimesters. After every trimester there are certificates, i.e. three times a year. There are two to three weeks of vacation in July. At…
Guatemala Children and School
School in Guatemala In Guatemala school is compulsory for six years. So it is in the law that children have to go to school. However, absenteeism will not be prosecuted or punished. Free education School fees do not have to be paid in state schools. But since school uniforms, books and pens also cost money,…
El Salvador Children and School
How is school in El Salvador? Schooling is free in El Salvador, a country located in Central America according to countryvv. School attendance is compulsory up to the age of 15. Primary education comprises nine school years. They are divided into three times three years. The third cycle, i.e. the 7th to 9th grade, corresponds…
Haiti Culture and Education
Typical Haiti Voodoo Voodoo (spoken: Wudu) is the name of a religion that was once brought to the Caribbean by slaves from West Africa. There it is mainly practiced in Haiti. Thereby elements from the old faith mixed with those from Catholicism. Many Haitians are Catholic, but still follow the voodoo. The god of voodoo…
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Preparation I had already applied for the spring semester 2014 in March 2013. The application process was quite easy thanks to the help of your website. I received my confirmation in mid-June. Then I made the appointment for the visa application in Frankfurt. You should take your time to register because you have to provide…
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Why Fullerton? Of course there are still several universities in California where you can certainly gain great experience, but I was and still am convinced of Fullerton. First of all, the proximity to Los Angeles is unbeatable! Los Angeles is a very diverse city that could be explored for weeks, day or night. Fullerton itself…
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Living One question that kept me busy for a long time was that of accommodation. Host family or dorm? I then decided on dormitory, the University Village. The University Village (UV) is really nicely laid out, has a pool, is right on the edge of the campus (unfortunately the business building is at the other…
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Preparation and application Since my home university in Germany only offers a full year abroad and that also with a limited number of students who are selected from the applications, I took care of a semester abroad myself very early in my studies and quickly came across your website on the Internet. I can say…
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Before my semester abroad: It has always been clear to me that I wanted to do my semester abroad in California, and through my internet research I quickly chose Fullerton. Here I would like to say again that I think it’s great how well your website took care of me, especially if you were unsure…
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General information about me I am a dual student in a large corporation and have been to the CSUF with two other dual students. I am doing my dual studies in business informatics specializing in application development. Since no one from our group has ever done a semester abroad in the USA, the three of…
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My study abroad in the USA – Fall Semester 2011 at California State University Fullerton, CA Since the beginning of my studies I had planned to do a semester abroad. Finally, in the winter semester of 2011, I went to California State University Fullerton (CSUF) for a semester. Preparation & application The semester abroad required long-term…
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It has already been said 1000 times that planning should be started early, but you should not only plan but also act early. Spread the individual preparations over a year otherwise you will have a lot of stress at once. I am happy to have done my semester abroad with your website, because I got…
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Preparation The preparation began with the selection of the university . I knew early on that I would like to go to the west coast of the United States , only which university was still up for discussion. The choices were San Diego State University , California State University Long Beach, and California State University…
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Dear prospective CSUF students, At the beginning of 2012, I swapped my university in Germany with California State University in Fullerton for a semester. I spent my semester abroad there and I’m excited about the university and California. If you are looking for good courses at a renowned university together with good weather, sun, beach…
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After thinking about it, it was definitely clear to me that I wanted to do a semester abroad in the 4th semester . With the help of your website, I quickly chose California State University in Fullerton, and it was a very good choice! First of all, I have to say that Corona messed everything…