Experience Reports and Country Information

Why take the leap abroad – and which country is right for you?

Whether you are planning to study or complete an internship abroad, an international experience opens up new perspectives. Explore different destination countries, get inspired by the experiences of former participants, and discover the many benefits of studying or interning abroad. With the right information, you can make a well-informed decision and choose the destination that best suits your personal and professional goals.

Country information

First-Hand Experience Reports

Not convinced yet? Reasons to Go Abroad!

Country information

Not sure which country is the best fit for your stay abroad? KOOR – Erasmus Services BW supports you with country insights shared by former Erasmus+ grant recipients. Learn more about accommodation, living costs, and local culture by simply clicking on the images below (information in German).

You can find additional country information on the DAAD website (information only in German!)

Another helpful resource is MeinPraktikum.de, which provides country-specific information on international internships (available only in German!). You can find practical guidance on entry requirements, visa regulations, application procedures, funding opportunities, and finding an internship.

Information is available for the following destinations:

Europe: England, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain
North America: Canada, the United States
Asia & Oceania: China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand
Africa: South Africa

Map of Europe and hearts with flags of european countries. Travel EU concept. 3d

Bulgaria

Blick auf Veliko, einer Stadt in Bulgarien

Ireland

The Netherlands

Sweden

Finland

Italy

Blick auf den Arno und Gebäude in Florenz

Austria

Spain

Strandpromenade in Spanien mit Blick aufs Meer

France

Lithuania

Kleines Haus im Sonnenuntergang in Litauen

Portugal

United Kingdom

First-Hand Experience Reports

Real-life experiences are the best guide when making decisions. Read reports from former Erasmus+ participants about their study and internship stays abroad and benefit from personal tips, valuable insights, and inspiring experiences.

Mobility Insights

You can find experience reports from former KOOR Erasmus+ internship grant recipients on our experience report platform Mobility Insights

Leonardo Office Saxony-Anhalt

You can find experience reports from former interns of other universities and Erasmus+ consortia on the website of the Leonardo Office Saxony-Anhalt

Studieren Weltweit

On Studieren Weltweit, correspondents share their experiences from stays abroad and provide helpful tips as well as authentic insights into studying and completing internships in numerous countries around the world.

Are you still not sure whether you want to take the step abroad? We share our best arguments FOR a stay abroad with you and hope that we can support you in your decision.

Not convinced yet? Reasons to Go Abroad!

Reasons for an internship abroad:

You develop personally, as well as professionally.
You acquire intercultural skills and can apply them directly.
You will learn a new way of working and thinking, which will help you to think outside the box.
You have thereby a thick plus point in the resume.
You build up an international network, which can also be very valuable later in life!
You improve your language skills.
You learn to cope in a foreign environment and culture - this shows perseverance, flexibility and openness!
You also have the opportunity to discover a new country, its people and culture in your free time.
You often set the course for your future career through your internship abroad.

Reasons to study abroad:

You develop personally and take responsibility for yourself.
You can take interesting courses that may not be available at your home university and develop professionally.
You get to know a new university system, a new teaching style and different ways of thinking.
You improve your language and intercultural skills quite easily in everyday life.
You will meet new people and build up an international network along the way - lifelong friendships included!
You have the opportunity to get to know a new country with all its facets - people, culture, food - over a longer period
You have a plus point in the resume, as stays abroad are gladly seen due to the reasons already mentioned!

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