Overview The Solomon Islands are made up of nearly 1,000 tropical islands scattered across the southwestern Pacific Ocean east of Papua New Guinea. Due to their remote location, the islands have remained an unspoilt tourist gem and the tourism industry is slow to develop. The main reason for traveling to the Solomon Islands is the… Read More »
Overview From towering, active volcanoes to flat-topped coral atolls, Tonga, made up of 176 islands, is a diverse Pacific travel destination. The way of life in Tonga is easygoing and relaxed. Most visitors like to blend in and relax on one of the gorgeous white-sand beaches or explore the stunning coral reefs in wet suits.… Read More »
Overview Although Tuvalu is the second smallest country in the world and, according to the UN, one of the least developed nations on earth, it fulfills all the requirements for a classic South Seas paradise. Visitors enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and palm-fringed beaches. Typical of the local vegetation are the pandan, the papaya, the banana,… Read More »
Overview The islands of Vanuatu are an adventure traveler’s paradise, as the geologically active archipelago offers scenic attractions ranging from colorful coral reefs to bubbling volcanoes and lush jungles. Visitors can drive to the rim of Yasur Volcano, said to be the most accessible volcano in the world, or sea kayak along the shores of… Read More »
Application process The side of the UTS is unfortunately a bit confusing. I looked up all the information there, but was always irritated and, above all, unsure whether I was really paying attention to everything. So I turned to MicroEDU for help. I can only recommend this, as it is a great help. If you… Read More »
First of all, coming to Australia is a very good decision. As you may know, while Australia is hot, dry and full of dangerous animals, the beautiful country also has beautiful beaches, koalas and the warm sun, so you will have the time of your life during your semester abroad in Sydney! Even though we… Read More »
Host university The university is located in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Sydney. The central location is one of the great advantages of the university. The Central Station is only a 3-minute walk away and Darling Harbor is only a stone’s throw away with approx. 5 minutes. Due to the excellent location of… Read More »
Preparation and application process As a student at a small university of applied sciences with no good network for interested students for a semester abroad, I became aware of MicroEDU (CC) through a friend and in January 2014 I started looking for suitable universities and courses online. I am studying technical management and logistics and… Read More »
Doing my semester abroad in Melbourne was the very best decision I could have made! But first the organizational facts in advance… As part of my course at the Karlsruhe University of Education, I had to spend a semester abroad. Since I was tempted to do this outside of Europe and the partner universities of… Read More »
The decision to do a semester abroad in Australia was made two years ago when I was traveling there. When I was there, my enthusiasm was so great that I immediately started researching after my vacation. That means I’ve invested a lot of time and made plans well in advance. Two cities came into question… Read More »
Preparation Before we get down to the nitty-gritty, I would like to thank Sabine and the rest of the MicroEDU team again, especially for the “preparation” point, for their great help in choosing the continent, the country, the city and ultimately the university and all the support during the application process through to enrollment. I… Read More »
Hi, I’m Alexandra R., I’m in the last semester of my dual business informatics degree and I’ve just returned from Australia, where I studied for a semester in Melbourne. A semester abroad is compulsory for everyone at my home university and I decided on Australia relatively quickly. For me it was important to live and… Read More »
I definitely made the right decision to go to Melbourne. During a stay abroad in Melbourne you will get to know a lot of new people, improve your English skills, experience the flora and fauna of Australia and much more. Above all, the friendly nature of the Australians with their “no worries, mate” mentality will… Read More »
For me, Australia was never really on the list of “to-dos”: Too far away and well, with a lot of Germans… But after my 7-month stay in Asia, I wanted to enjoy a little western culture for my semester abroad and then I just liked the offer from RMIT University so much that I decided… Read More »
After a really exhausting Bachelor’s degree, I felt that the time had come to see something other than your own four walls. Since the master’s degree was directly attached, I thought that I could at least partially spend it in another country. After scouring the internet for various options for a semester abroad, I noticed… Read More »
In New Zealand, quality assurance in higher education takes place in a number of ways. The quality assurance organizations and tools in higher education in New Zealand differ depending on whether they are universities or non-university tertiary institutions. Quality assurance at the universities Universities New Zealand is responsible for quality assurance at the universities ,… Read More »