The podcast ‘Wege ins Ausland’ is all about going abroad during one’s studies. The International Office of the University of Jena interviews staff members, lecturers, Erasmus+ departmental coordinators, and of course students. The podcast covers various topics such as the application procedure, preparation, practical tips for the time abroad, recognition of academic achievements obtained abroad, and many more. The podcast is in German, but everyone is welcome to listen in.
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A conversation with the director of the International Office at the University of Coimbra in Portugal offers insights into what a semester abroad is like and what you can expect in Coimbra.
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Many students spend a semester abroad in Scandinavia. Why? Torge spent the summer semester of 2023 at our partner university, Åbo Akademi in Turku, Finland, and shares what he loved about the experience.
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Dschamila spent her semester abroad at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice, Poland, where she gained valuable insights into film production.
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Johannes Seidel has been to Israel many times. It all started with a student exchange program. Most recently, he was there for excavations as part of his research, funded by Erasmus+ ICM.
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Link to the excavation websiteExternal link
Link to the podcast series on Biblical ArchaeologyExternal link
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The 6th EC2U Forum took place in Jena in May. Nearly 200 guests from across the European University Alliance attended. We spoke with colleagues and students from Finland and would like to introduce you to our partner university in Turku.
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Sina and Samuel both studied in northern France—Sina at the University of Lille and Samuel at the Institut d’Études politiques de Rennes. They have some tips for anyone interested in studying abroad in France.
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Svenja completed an internship in the Dominican Republic. There was plenty to see and do—from a fascinating underwater world to a tropical storm, there was no shortage of variety.
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Erasmus+ can be used to fund not only study abroad programs in other European countries, but also internships. EU-Praktikum THÜRINGEN coordinates Erasmus+ internships on behalf of Thuringia’s universities and guides you through the entire application process.
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In October 2022, the EC2U Forum took place at the partner university in Iași, Romania. Louisa and Alex from ESN offer a glimpse into what students can expect during the forum. But even a one- or two-semester stay in the student city of Iași is well worth it.
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There are many reasons to study in the U.S. For Ann-Marie, it was a long-cherished dream. She talks about the application process, orientation week on campus, her outings, and much more.
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Ms. Dorota Antkowiak, coordinator of the Departmental International Office at the Faculty of Economics, regularly travels abroad to attend training sessions and conferences. She provides an overview of how these events are organized and shares her experiences.
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It doesn't always have to be a whole semester abroad: How about participating in an EC2U Forum or the Entrepreneurial Academy? Learn more about the EC2U partner university Pavia and the possibilities for a mobility abroad with different durations.
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Bastian Bunzeck spent the past winter semester at KU Leuven. Of course, it wasn't just the studies at the partner university that excited him, but much more. He also gives some valuable tips for your stay abroad. Also have a look at his blog: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/auslandsbotschafter
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Immersing in a foreign culture, improving language skills, seeing friends again and much more can be combined by Elisabeth Meißgeier with her studies and internship in South Korea. Her stay abroad was also supported by the Promos scholarship.
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Konstantin Haferland is studying medicine and spent part of his practical year in South Africa. He talks about an exciting time and unforgettable experiences that he would not want to miss. His trip was supported by a Promos scholarship.
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Julia Freitag spent the 2021 summer semester in Milan, Italy, together with her husband. Find out here what experiences she had and what tips she would like to pass on.
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Do you have an idea that might have start-up potential? Are you an international student/researcher or would you like to position yourself internationally? If so, the International Start-up Campus, an initiative of the University’s K1 Business start-up service is the right place for you!
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There are many reasons for spending one or two semesters abroad during one’s studies. We asked students about their motivation for doing so. In part II, Anna, Lisa, Luisa, and Tim give reasons why they decided to go to the US, Ireland, and Spain.
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BAföG for studying abroad is one of the most popular ways to finance international stays. Gottfried Krebs, Head of Department Student Finance of the Thuringian Student Services Organization, explains how it works.
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Dr Dorothea Spaniel-Weise who is a research associate at the Department German as a Foreign and Second Language and Intercultural Studies as well as Erasmus+ subject-specific coordinator has been abroad several times in the framework of the International Office’s staff mobility programme.
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Rebecca Blanz spent a semester at the University of Mississippi, nicknamed ‘Ole Miss’, in the US. She explains how she prepared for the stay and how she experienced her studies and student life abroad.
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The application deadlines for studying abroad in the next academic year are approaching. The application deadline for Promos scholarships is 1 November 2020, while for a stay in the US or in Canada it is 30 November 2020, and for all other destinations within and outside Europe it is 15 January 2021.
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There are many reasons for spending one or two semesters abroad during one’s studies. We asked students about their motivation for doing so. Sarah, Irena, Laura-Madleen, and Judith will talk about why they decided to go to the US, the Czech Republic, and France.
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‘Bienvenido a España’—welcome to Spain, to Jaén to be precise, a city located in the Southeast of the country. This is where Luisa Wöllner spent the winter semester 19/20. She talks about her preparations and arrival and gives advice on finding an apartment and getting to know new people, on studies and field trips, and much more.
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In this episode, we will interview Jana Blumenstein, coordinator for stays abroad of the International Office. She elaborates why going abroad is a good thing during one’s studies, when the best time is, how to find the right university, what to consider when choosing courses, and how to finance a stay.
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