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York St John University

York St John University

After all my attempts to apply for a semester abroad in England directly through my home university had failed, MicroEDU was my last hope. Thanks to Christiane’s great support in the application process, whom I could always turn to with any questions, my wish to go to York St John University was fulfilled. I had already taken a course there in 2014 called “English for Personal Development” and immediately fell in love with the city of York, the English culture…

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United Kingdom History: The Advent of The Bourgeoisie and The Municipalities

United Kingdom History: The Advent of The Bourgeoisie and The Municipalities

He was the founder of a new dynasty under which (from 1485 to 1603) England underwent important transformations. First of all, the decimation of the great feudal nobility favored the advent of the bourgeoisie on which the kings of that family relied firstly to trim down the claims of true or false aspirants to the throne, then to fight the Catholic Church with which Henry VIII, who also he had refuted Luther’s doctrine by earning the title of Defensor Fidei (1521), had…

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UOB Review

UOB Review

My semester abroad in Birmingham was a great experience that I can only recommend to everyone! Since I major in English, it was important to me to spend some time in an English-speaking country and now that I have it behind me, I am very happy to have made this decision. MicroEDU relieved me of all the bureaucratic hassle with the university, was able to place me quickly and supported me so well. It is worth booking a flight relatively…

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SHU Review

SHU Review

There was a time I couldn’t see myself growing older, but then I went for a walk…. when I came back I was so much taller It all started on a normal September day. Pack your suitcase, get on the plane, Summerrain in my face, like snowflakes falling from space. It was so beautiful and then I pass the mountains. . off to the island. Well, it wasn’t that easy after all. Preparations, applications, formalities, bureaucracy, but everything was only…

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United Kingdom Education

United Kingdom Education

The educational system in the UK is twofold. The education system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is broadly similar, while in Scotland the system is different and has its own laws and traditions. Countryaah: Get latest country flag of United Kingdom and find basic information about United Kingdom including population, religion, languages, etc. History In England and Wales, the state has long played a modest role in the education system. In 1833, the government began making annual contributions to…

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Study Abroad in University of Roehampton

Study Abroad in University of Roehampton

I studied at the University of Roehampton for a semester and I can say that the three months are among the best of my life. I loved how friendly and polite the professors and staff at the university are. For the first four days, only all international students lived on campus. 150 young people from all over the world, but mainly from the USA and Norway, were spread across the four colleges on campus. It reminded a little of Hogwarts…

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Study Abroad in University of Portsmouth

Study Abroad in University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth – “the great waterfront city” and the seat of a well-known British university on the south coast of England. Here are my experiences from one semester at Portsmouth Business School: Application and apartment search After doing some research, I decided to apply to the University of Portsmouth and with the support of MicroEDU the application process went smoothly and I was quickly accepted for a Study Abroad place. After that I was on my own for the time being…

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Study Abroad in University of Bristol

Study Abroad in University of Bristol

When I started my studies, I set myself the goal of spending a semester abroad at a renowned university in Great Britain. The British charm of the country and its people has inspired me since school and has never let go. With the city ​​of Bristol, I made the perfect choice for a semester abroad to experience it up close. Preparation and application process It is really advisable to start planning and preparing your stay abroad in good time so…

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Study Abroad in University of Birmingham

Study Abroad in University of Birmingham

Application process The application process takes place exclusively online and is clearly structured. The MicroEDU staff are available to fill out the fields in the formavailable for questions. However, it is advisable to plan enough lead time, since in addition to general information about the person and the résumé, two letters of reference and a letter of motivation must be submitted for the application. The letters of reference should primarily be academic, ie issued by a former professor or lecturer….

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Study Abroad in Sheffield Hallam University

Study Abroad in Sheffield Hallam University

I made my decision to go abroad early on, which is really the most important thing in the whole planning process, especially if you don’t want to go abroad through collaborations like Erasmus. Planning should therefore begin at least 1. 5 years in advance. I advise everyone who has the opportunity to go abroad, even if it is only half a year, to do so. It was the best experience I’ve had so far and you will make friends for…

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