RUB Outbound Stories

"Studying in Taipei means looking forward to a beautiful campus, exciting programs, and learning under palm trees. The city offers vibrant night markets, countless small cafés, traditional temples, and modern architecture to explore. Beyond Taipei, you can either hike the highest peaks of Southeast Asia in breathtaking national parks or relax on the beach. The ICL program, where you teach English to schoolchildren alongside Taiwanese students and visit their schools, is a great way to meet welcoming people."
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As part of our interdisciplinary exchange program, Tim Steczka spent the winter semester 2022/23 at the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. He received a PROMOS scholarship from Ruhr University for his stay abroad.

"Fem que cada dia sigui un bon dia"

"Let's make every day a good day"—this was the sentence I read at a bakery in Barcelona. It was exactly this phrase that inspired me the most to make the absolute best of my time abroad. To me, this sentence perfectly captures the spirit of life in Barcelona. And even though not every day was easy, this city offers an incredible number of opportunities to turn each day into something special. So, what are you waiting for? Próxima parada... tu felicidad?"
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As part of our Erasmus program, Valentina Fioriglio spent the summer semester of 2023 at the University of Barcelona in Spain.

"From tennis tournaments and rodeos to college parties with line dancing and small weekend trips—my semester abroad gave me so many opportunities to experience the USA. I had the chance to meet so many kind and open people and collect unforgettable experiences. I would choose to spend my time at Texas State University the exact same way every time!"
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As part of our MAUI exchange program, Katharina Willwacher spent the summer semester of 2023 at Texas State University in the USA. Her stay was supported by the International Office through a PROMOS scholarship.

"Everyone who comes to Bergen suddenly loves hiking. How could you not when something looks so beautiful. And as long as you're always prepared for rain, you're just happy when the sun shines on the wonderful landscape."
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As part of our Erasmus program, Lillith Huestegge spent the summer semester 2023 at the Universitetet i Bergen in Norway.

"I waited more than two pandemic years until my semester abroad in Medellín, Colombia could be realized, and WOW, what a country, what an experience. Who knows if you will ever have the opportunity again to spend six months in a foreign country, learn about its culture and make international friends? Don't hesitate, sign up now where you really want to go and thank me later."
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As part of our interdisciplinary student exchange, Robin Leon Dunkel spent the summer semester 2023 at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín, Colombia.