Get Inspired by International Experiences of Outgoings from THM
5 reasons for a stay abroad
- Immerse yourself in a new culture.
- Broaden your horizons.
- Spice up your resume.
- Make new contacts.
Strengthen intercultural skills.
FR, ESIGELEC
Valentin – Master’s program, 3rd semester
Personal life & city experience:
Connecting with others through sports, culinary highlights, but the English of the French can be challenging.
Academic experience:
It takes some time to get used to the block courses in the lectures.
SS 24 - WM - Valentin
Robin – WBI program, 9th semester
Personal life & city experience:
Affordable accommodation, vibrant city with good public transport and tasty cafeteria. Everything is in French.
Academic experience:
Weekly changing schedule, a mix of theory and practice, friendly professors, many modules with a few credits.
SS 24 - WBI - Robin
MX, Universidad de las Americas Pueblas
Denis – WB program, 6th semester
Personal life & city experience:
Passion for Mexican cuisine and volcano hikes.
Academic experience:
Good education system. Good grades and teaching of subjects, despite demanding requirements.
SS 24 - WB - Denis
MX, Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Felix – WBI program, 7th semester
Personal life & city experience:
Great food, travel, campus, and accommodations. Know some Spanish before visiting.
Academic experience:
A wide range of courses offered, though only a few are available in English. Attendance is compulsory.
SS 24 - WBI - Felix
MX, Tec de Monterrey
Levin – Master’s program, 3rd semester
Personal life & city experience:
No visa required, warm climate, friendly locals and many exciting travel destinations. Not everyone speaks English.
Academic experience:
Wide variety of courses, many available in English and excellent support from the International Office.
SS 24 - WM - Levin
MX, Tec de Monterrey
Marcel - Master’s program, 3rd semester
Personal life & city experience:
Friendly people, fascinating culture, exciting trips - but also language barriers.
Academic experience:
Interesting courses and flexible structure, but compulsory attendance.
SS 24 - WM - Marcel
US, Clarkson University
Marcel – WBI program, 6th semester
Personal life & city experience:
Family-like campus, friendly people, free sports, but cold weather and heavy snowfall. American slang is common.
Academic experience:
Different grading system and courses, great support from the IO, but high workload and tuition fees.
SS 24 - WBI - Marcel
SEVILLA, ESPANIA
Studies
Universidad de Sevilla
MELLANSEL, SWEDEN
Internship
Robert Bosch GmbH
BOSTON, USA
Internship
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG
GUADALAJARA, MÉXICO
Studies
Tecnológico de Monterrey
VANCE, AL, U.S.A.
Internship
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
4 Steps to Studying Abroad
- Decide: When to go where and how? A study or practical stay abroad means more than just studying in another place: You immerse yourself in foreign cultures, meet new people and come back with many experiences!
- Prepare: Between the initial consideration to the implementation lie some questions and also administrative and organizational stuff. The good thing is: The international and practical officers will advise and support you every step of the way. It is best to make an appointment right away!
- Financing: For travel, accommodation, food, health and perhaps also for the visa or vaccinations, there are some costs. However, there are countless ways to receive financial support.
- Before departure: In almost all countries, there is a choice between private accommodation or a room in a dormitory. Foreign universities often offer a room agency or help with the organization of accommodation. Sometimes, however, you will only find your accommodation once you are already on site.
GUADALAJARA, MÈXICO
Studies
Tecnológico de Monterrey
HORSENS, DANMARK
Studies
VIA University College
GUADALAJARA, MÉXICO
Studies
Tecnológico de Monterrey
DETROIT, MI, U.S.A.
Internship
MTU, Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
GYÖR, MAGYARORSZÁG (HUNGARY)
Formula Student
Delta Racing Mannheim
BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL
Internship
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
GUADALAJARA, MÉXICO
Studies
Tecnológico de Monterrey
BRANDE, DANMARK
Internship
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Ames, IO, U.S.A.
Studies
Iowa State University
SHANGHAI, CHINA
Studies
CDHAW, Tongji-University
GUADALAJARA, MÈXICO
Studies
Tecnológico de Monterrey
ARUBA
Studies
University of Curaçao
HORSENS, DANMARK
Studies
VIA University College
LONDON, ENGLAND
Internship
RationalFX
SHANGHAI, CHINA
Double-Degree-Program
Studies + Thesis
CDHAW, Tongji-University
Internship
Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG
SHANGHAI, CHINA
Studies
CDHAW, Tongji-University
Ames, IO, USA
Studies
Iowa State University