I am currently studying International Business at the European Management School in Mainz and for my semester abroad I was drawn to Australia, more precisely to Brisbane at Griffith University. After it was clear at the beginning of the year where I was headed, the application process via MicroEDU followed, which went smoothly and without […]

Griffith University Orientation week Before the actual course begins, there is an orientation week with information and introductory events, a city rally, campus tours and various other offers. At the weekend an orientation trip to Byron-Bay is offered, which, even if it is quite expensive (about $ 300), is still recommended, as you can make […]

At my university I had the opportunity to take part in a semester abroad and I chose Australia because, in my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful countries. After I received my confirmation that I would be able to take part in the semester abroad, I was referred to MicroEDU by my international […]

For my semester abroad, I chose Griffith University in Australia. Although the university has five geographically separated campuses, most of the business administration courses are offered on the Nathan campus in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast campus (approx. 1.5 hours south of Brisbane). I took my classes at the Nathan Campus. Before departure Application […]

The purpose of this report is to prepare you a little better for your semester abroad at Griffith University. Brisbane and Griffith University Brisbane has around 1.7 million inhabitants – at first glance that sounds almost like a cosmopolitan city, but in reality only the geographic extent is really large. This is due to the […]

I chose Griffith University for my semester abroad. I did a student exchange on the Gold Coast back in 2010, so I was able to draw on the experiences of my Australian friends who recommended Griffith University to me. Griffith University has a total of five different locations from the Gold Coast to Brisbane. Because […]

I was at Griffith University Brisbane from October 2017-March 2018 (trimester 3) via MicroEDU. MicroEDU was a great help organizing this. The process went really smoothly. After the university only switched the study terms from semester to trimester in 2017, Griffith University’s first trimester was from October to February. Trimester 3 is basically the “quietest” […]

If you are studying a foreign language, a stay abroad in the relevant country should be compulsory. That was also my thought and so I decided to spend a semester abroad at Griffith University in Australia, Brisbane, as part of my English studies. Since I had already got to know and love Australia from a […]

My semester abroad in Australia From the start, I only considered two countries, America and Australia. The decisive factor was the English language and it should be a little further away. In the end I decided to go to Australia. Australia is a major country in Oceania continent. For information about Oceania, please visit softwareleverage. […]

Application process I applied for Bond University very spontaneously two weeks before the orientation week began. The application process is a little more extensive than at some other universities, so in addition to the required language certificates, a letter of recommendation from a professor, a letter of motivation and a few forms were required. To […]

I am studying real estate management in Germany and have taken various business courses in Australia at Griffith University in Brisbane. The organization of my semester abroad went smoothly thanks to MicroEDU and after I had all the necessary documents together, I was soon accepted by Griffith University. The student visa for Australia would I […]

My semester abroad at Bond University Australia As part of my bachelor’s degree at the FOM (University of Economics and Management, Essen), I decided to spend a semester abroad at Bond University in Australia from September 2012 to January 2013 Planning and preparation I started planning and preparing for the semester abroad relatively late in […]

After spending two months at a language school in Sydney last year, it was clear to me that I definitely wanted to travel to Australia again to see the rest of the country. It was therefore a good thing that my university stipulated a three-month study-relevant stay for my course (English for teaching). However, since […]

I’m studying industrial engineering as a master’s at the TU Braunschweig and already organized a semester abroad with MicroEDU as part of my bachelor’s degree. Since I already had a great time back then (at UC Santa Barbara), I decided to do a semester abroad as well as part of my master’s degree. As there […]

Accommodation As already mentioned, I lived on campus, i.e. on the Nathan Campus. There is the option of living in a dormitory, where you live in shared apartments and have to cook yourself, or you can live in a dormitory where everyone has their own room and you go to the cafeteria to eat. I […]

Bond University and courses There are many courses in the master’s area. Online enrollment is easy. I signed up for the Marketing Fundamentals and Behavior in Organizations courses. I can recommend both. However, EVERYONE at the university complained about the group work. You can see which courses include group work in the course information on […]

General I am studying fashion and design management in Germany at a private university that specializes in the fashion industry. For this reason, I initially thought that it would be difficult to find a university in Australia that would take me and also cover the subjects I needed. However, since you have to pay school […]

Background I am an MBA student at a private financial college in Bonn. I am completing the course part-time. A semester abroad / summer school is a compulsory part of the course. I completed a summer school in California in 2016 to improve my English. At the time, I applied to Stanford University on my […]

University In general, I can say that the entire semester was worth it and Bond has a lot to offer for its high tuition fees. I was super satisfied with everything. The semester begins with an orientation week and I can only recommend everyone to take part, because you will quickly get to know a […]

Application process The application process is very easy with the help of MicroEDU. I also submitted my application relatively late, but in the end the application was successful. Simply submit all the necessary documents to MicroEDU to apply. MicroEDU takes care of the contact with Bond University for you. Getting there The flight should be […]

Strategic Change Management This course is taught by Libby Sanders and covers all aspects of change management in a company. To illustrate this, interactive simulations are carried out again and again, countless Harvard business cases are dealt with and many discussions are held. The exam includes participation, a personal change project (several smaller pieces of […]

University The Bond University is a relatively young university and was at its inception, the first private university in Australia. The university is located in Robina, in the heart of the Gold Coast. In addition to the location, the campus is an absolute highlight. Even at the end of the semester, I was amazed again […]

Preparation for exchange The application process went very smoothly thanks to the help of MicroEDU. However, this should be started early because many documents are required. The Bond University requires either a TOEFL score of 79 or another language certificate. The visa I can exhibit right after my promise of the bond (about two days […]

As part of the Study Abroad program, I spent a trimester at Bond University in Australia from September to December 2009. In summary, I can say in advance that it was absolutely worth it and that it was definitely the best time of my studies. Campus Here you can see immediately where part of the […]

G’day and No Worries – The Australian mentality The “easygoing” lifestyle is characteristic of Australia’s residents. The above-average relaxed way of life that prevails in Australia represents a difference in mentality to many other nationalities. Nevertheless, one cannot describe a generally valid Australian character, as the Australian cities are characterized by a high degree of […]

In itself, the level of bond is not difficult. I would say we get along quite well there with our German academic standard. (So ​​don’t be afraid of it.) But due to the different examinations, there is actually always something to do during the entire time. Nevertheless, with a little learning, nothing stands in the […]

Application process The application process is easy with MicroEDU. You have to collect the necessary documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, assessment letter, high school diploma, etc.) and send it to MicroEDU, they will take care of the rest and are always at your side if you have any questions. An answer usually comes within […]

Leisure and travel If one thing definitely didn’t come up in my semester abroad, then it’s boredom. In addition to what the university has to offer, the Gold Coast area also has a lot to offer. In addition to great beaches, rainforest about 40 minutes away, surfers paradise with many clubs and bars, there is […]

I am studying psychology as a bachelor at the WWU in Münster and have spent my fifth semester at Bond University in Australia. I always wanted to do a semester abroad. Since there were no possible collaborations with non-European universities for my department, but I was drawn to overseas, I organized my semester abroad as […]

Nightlife Like us back then, you are probably already looking forward to the start week at Bond University. During this week Don’s (student bar) is packed with people and therefore certainly the reason why you have an unforgettable evening. After the start week, an event takes place in Don’s every Thursday evening, although we didn’t […]