I spent my semester abroad at California State University East Bay from September 2016 to March 2017 and would like to tell you a little bit about my experiences: When I decided to do a semester abroad in the USA at the beginning, the question naturally arises: Where should I study ? You can only…
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Study in California State University, East Bay Review (4)
Application The application process at California State University East Bay was a bit bumpy at times, but doable. MicroEDU provided me with extensive support whenever I had any questions. I would still advise you to allow enough time because something always doesn’t work and problems could arise, such as applying for a visa. In the…
Study in California State University, East Bay Review (3)
1. Preparation of the stay First of all, I researched universities that were in my dream country (USA or California). Criteria included that the study time had to be divided into quarters, i.e. trimesters, and that it was practice-oriented (since my studies are linked to the practical and theoretical periods of the DHBW). But that’s…
Study in California State University, East Bay Review (2)
The timing was perfect. Before the coldest winter in Germany broke in at the end of 2012, I said goodbye to California. I spent an instructive and varied time there as a student at an American university until the end of March 2013. Before that, in addition to my job, I was studying part-time using…
Study in California State University, East Bay Review (1)
Hello dear future Cal East Bay students. My name is Anika and I studied Spring Quater 2011 at California State University East Bay. I had an unforgettable time there and met a lot of nice people. In Germany, I am studying International Business Administration at a dual university, so the trimester rhythm was beneficial to…
Massachusetts Overview
The English Puritans sailed the Mayflower to Massachusetts, one of the 13 founding states of the United States, in 1620. Massachusetts is also known as the “cradle of American independence” because the Declaration of Independence was read here on July 18, 1776 from the balcony of the Old State House in Boston. The official nickname…
Dominican Republic History
The history of the Dominican Republic is, until 1697, common to that of the whole Hispaniola island, of which it occupies the eastern part. In 1492, when it was explored by Christopher Columbus, the island was inhabited by Caribbean populations who opposed a heroic and fierce resistance to the attempts of Spanish occupation. However, they…
Traveling in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda – Traveling in the Country Airplane: According to travelationary, the only flight connection between Antigua and Barbuda is offered by Carib Aviation (flight time 20 minutes). Most of the time there are flights early in the morning and late afternoon. It is also possible to charter small planes and helicopters. Ship: Barbuda Express operates…
Study Abroad in University of California, Davis
Introduction and motivation My decision to spend a semester abroad was clear to me from the start of my studies. I was sure it would be an incredibly enriching experience, not just academically. For me personally, the focus was on further improving my English, as I would like to work in an international environment later….
Study Abroad in Boston University
Preparation phase: I decided on the BU because I really wanted to live in a city on the east coast, as I had already seen a lot of the American west coast. In addition, the university’s reputation was very important to me and it is excellent at the BU. I have also heard from a…
Washington History
State of the union The completion of the North Pacific (1886) and Great North (1893) rail lines boosted Washington’s economy. The region’s economy, in its first decades as a state, depended mainly on agriculture and mining. Throughout the 1890s, modern irrigation techniques would allow agriculture to be practiced in the deserted eastern Washington region. There,…
Caribbean Information
The name “Leeward Islands” derives sichvon the prevailing wind direction in these latitudes of the northeast trade wind, the lasting influence on the climate in this part of the Lesser Antilles. Location The Leeward Islands extend in an arc from Puerto Rico to the southeast over a total area of 12,000 square kilometers. These include…
Cultural Differences in Studying Abroad Part 2
6. Forbearance / restraint This cultural dimension deals with the question of the extent to which a culture tends to suppress and control the personal fulfillment of wishes and the acting out of impulses by means of strict norms. At a low control, it is called “Tolerance” (Indulgence), with a strong control of “self-control” (Restraint)….
Cultural Differences in Studying Abroad
Be it in Spain, Great Britain, USA, Chile, Malaysia or China: During your studies abroad you will be confronted with various cultural differences. You certainly expected some of them, but some of them you did not expect at all and you are positively or negatively surprised. Everyone who comes to another country, be it to…
Semester Abroad in the USA
“If someone goes on a trip, he can tell something”. What Matthias Claudius discovered over 200 years ago has not lost its relevance to this day. The USA has always attracted people from all over the world to seek their happiness here. Today 320 million people live in the vast country between the Atlantic and…
Bachelor in the USA
Is it the dream of freedom and adventure, is it TV series about cool New Yorkers or the idea of the casual lifestyle in California? The fact is that for many people the USA is the dream destination par excellence. Reasons for the Bachelor in the USA To get a feel for what the American…
Application Process for Studying in the USA
Once the desired university and the appropriate subject have been found, the next step is to apply. What is the first thing to organize? By when do the application documents have to be submitted to the host university? Who should the application be addressed to and who decides on admission? Many university applicants think about…
Application Deadlines for Studying in the USA
There are no uniform application deadlines at US universities. On the one hand, this is due to the fact that each college and university decides individually on the application deadline. On the other hand, the application deadlines vary from study type to study type. Applications for summer sessions are possible at shorter notice than for…
Components of an Application and Application Process for Studying in the USA
If you want to study at a college or university in the USA, you usually apply directly to the university in question. The application process in the USA is therefore not centralized and outsourced to a central registration office. Indeed, with Common Application a unified application form with which prospective students can apply simultaneously for…
Applying to Study in the USA
Admission requirements for studying in the USA The requirements for admission to study in the USA are very different. Each college and university decides independently on the admission criteria. However, there are basic requirements for each type of study, which international applicants can normally orientate themselves on: Undergraduate studies: Abitur, some with a technical diploma….
Course Choice During A Semester Abroad in the USA
Class Crashing, Add and Drop Period, Academic Advisors – the course selection process common at many universities in the USA is new territory for many international students. However, if you familiarize yourself with the course selection in good time and deal with the range of courses in advance, the course selection in the semester abroad…
University System in the USA
Public and private, religious and secular, job-oriented and general education, small and large, urban and rural universities – it is not easy to get an overview of the entire spectrum of the university landscape in the United States, a country located in North America according to thefreegeography. However, it is thanks to the diverse university…
University Sports in the USA
What do Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning have in common? All three began their careers as professional athletes at an American university. The prerequisites for this are provided by the American university landscape, in which university sports play a prominent role. The basketball, football and baseball games played by American colleges and universities…
Ivy League
What originally began as the university sports league of eight private universities in the northeastern United States is now the epitome of American elite universities: we’re talking about the Ivy League. Its eight members – also known as Ancient Eight – are among the most renowned universities in the world: Brown University Columbia University Cornell…
J-1 Visa to Study in the USA Part II
3. Make an appointment for a visa interview Has the visa fee been paid? Then you have the opportunity on the CGI Stanley website to arrange an embassy appointment in Frankfurt, Munich or Berlin. Appointments can also be made via the CGI Stanley hotline. The online procedure is more practical. The following information is required…
J-1 Visa to Study in the USA Part I
The J-1 visa for studying in the USA is one of the two most common student visas and is also called an exchange visitor visa. While the F-1 visa is intended for academic study, the J-1 visa has a broader scope. It serves to promote cultural exchange. As exchange visitors are in the US, among…
Cost of Studying in the USA
Everything has it’s price. This also applies to a study-related stay in the USA. International students have different costs for studying in the USA. But the good news is that there are many ways to get financial assistance. Cost: US tuition fees Whether domestic or international students, tuition fees apply to all students in the…
Canada Children and School
School in Canada In Canada, the individual provinces are responsible for the school system. That is why it is not uniform. It’s like in Germany, where the federal states decide on school matters. However, the differences in Canada are even greater than ours. In some Canadian provinces you start school at 5 years old, in…
Health Insurance for Studying in the USA
Good preparation for studying abroad is half the battle. An important part of the organizational preparation for your stay in the USA is health insurance for studying in the USA. Those who study in the United States, is in case of illness or accidents usually not insured. If students have not made private provisions for…
Features of American Culture
The typical American and the typical American culture do not exist. Nevertheless, there are some cultural peculiarities in the USA that still shape the self-image of many Americans today. These characteristics say nothing about the cultural identity of the individual. But they can give an impression of life in the USA and, for example, help…