Studying — The Blog — Lab Rat Abroad

One of the reasons that many people give as to why studying abroad is difficult for them is the costs associated with doing so. I was lucky enough during my time studying abroad during my undergraduate studies to receive a scholarship from my college, which helped to defray the costs. The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) is the German government's organization which exists to provide scholarships for foreigners to study within Germany, and for Germans to study internationally. If you are American but aren't a dual citizen of a European country (and therefore are ineligible for the ERASMUS program for European students studying in other European countries), then applying for one of the programs through the DAAD is the primary option.

Studying in GermanyStephen EnosMay 16, 2018Scholarship, DAAD, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, StudyingComment

Be Prepared For Public Speaking!

If you sign up for a language course, seminar, or full module at a German university you'd better be prepared for some public speaking to be part of your studies, and I'm not just talking about discussing the topic at hand amongst yourselves in your grammar class.

Studying in GermanyStephen EnosApril 19, 2018University, Referat, Module, Seminar, Organizing Studies, Presentation, Vorlesung, StudyingComment

Do You Need A Laptop Abroad?

If you're packing for a semester abroad, or for a couple of month internship, do you actually need to pack a laptop with you? The answer very much depends on the type of program that you are planning to go and take part in, and may not be what you think.