Impressions from around the world
Student testimonials provide valuable insights into the diversity and opportunities of studying abroad. They reflect how studying abroad not only broadens academic horizons but also creates unforgettable personal experiences.
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Gö abroad - The Database for international Mobility
You can find detailed testimonials from students at the University of Göttingen here.
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„studieren weltweit – ERLEBE ES!“
A campaign by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
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Erasmus+ funded Traineeships
Read reports about traineeships abroad that were supported by Erasmus+ KA 131 funding in our Stud.IP event Erasmus+ KA 131 "Working E+xperience".
Impressions from Belgium, Canada and Ireland...
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KU Leuven (Belgium), Erasmus+ KA131 2025/26, Medicine:
"Whether it was watching movies together, grabbing coffee, going out, or traveling, we really bonded as a group over the semester because we spent so much time together."
You can find the full report here.
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Université Laval (Canada), Global Exchange Programme 2025/26, Computer Science:
"The best part was meeting lots of new people and forming an intercultural group. The trips around Québec were especially great."
You can find the full report here.
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University of Galway (Ireland), Erasmus+ KA131 2025/26, English:
"I probably made some of the best friends I could have hoped for there. Ireland is also just a beautiful country. (...) Standing at 800 meters in a whiteout and then suddenly seeing the sea is an experience I will never forget."
You can find the full report here.
Impressions from Japan, Southafrica and Taiwan...
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"Never before have I experienced so many unforgettable things in such a short time. I was able to get to know incredibly great people from different countries and hope that the contact will continue after the semester. For me, the semester abroad in Kyoto was the best decision."
You can find the full report at Gö Abroad:
Japan, Kyoto University, Global Exchange Programmes: Management, 2024/25
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"All in all, I did the best hikes, visited the most beautiful beaches and saw the Big 5 on safaris. The memories and people are and were unforgettable and I would love to go straight back to Stellenbosch!"
You can find the full report at Gö Abroad:
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"My semester abroad was a great experience that broadened my horizons: changing my perspective on a cultural level and living and studying outside Europe. Taiwan is a very hospitable country, I felt really comfortable and welcome there and can therefore recommend a semester or two there."
You can find the full report at Gö Abroad: