What is some information for students and doctoral students? Studying abroad is a unique opportunity…

What is some information for students and doctoral students?

Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to combine learning and travel! No matter whether you want to stay abroad for a semester or longer, studying at a foreign university not only allows you to get to know your subject from a different perspective, you also improve your foreign language skills. Above all, you will gain unforgettable experiences with a new country, a new culture and meet new international friends.

Why do you need to have your passport with you while traveling Europe?

When you are crossing borders between Schengen EU states, you don’t have to show your passport but, in case you do make sure to get it stamped when you enter or exit the Schengen area.

What is the number of countries that you can visit with the Schengen Visa?

Get yourself a scratch map and start preparing to scratch off many countries in one summer. The Schengen visa gives you permission to visit various countries in a short period of time.

What are the most and least visited countries in Europe?

France remained to be the most visited country in EU with 80 million travelers. The least visited one was San Marino (with 60,000 visitors), Liechtenstein (with 70,000 visitors) and Moldova (with 120,000 visitors).

Which is the best visa if you want to travel around Europe for a very short period of time?

If you’ve ever wanted to see the Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower, the Berlin wall, The Piza Tower all within a period time between one to three months, you can do so with a Schengen Visa.

Will the Schengen Visa be enough for a summer program in Europe?

Most universities in Europe do summer research programs or spend months to develop practice-oriented classes while having a great time with students. Having a Schengen visa means you have the right to stay in a Schengen state for 90 days so you can enjoy the summer course and get to know other people.

Are there any extra documents when you’re traveling with a child or a minor?

Traveling with minors may ask for extra care and effort for gathering documents. Besides the basic list of documents you need to provide, make sure to also bring the official documents signed by the parents, second parents or guardians regarding their consent.

What is some information for language and exchange students?

Combine further education and holidays and learn a foreign language at your desired destination! A stay abroad as a language or exchange student is the ideal opportunity to get to know another country and culture, to make new friends, and to learn a foreign language where it is spoken. Whether for a few weeks, months or a year, as a language or exchange student you will have numerous opportunities in various countries worldwide. This makes language learning an unforgettable experience! In order to be able to embark on this adventure with complete peace of mind, reliable insurance cover is particularly important. After all, you can also fall ill abroad and there are many other risks against which you should insure yourself. A few practical examples:

• The candle falls from the table and causes a burn mark in the fixed carpet of your host family.
• You go on a day trip with your school and your bag is stolen.
• You slipped in swimming class and hurt your knee. A long medical treatment follows.
• You are in hospital and you want a parent to come.

We therefore recommend that you take out complete cover, including health insurance, personal liability insurance, accident insurance and assistance insurance. All these insurances are included in a PROTRIP-WORLD insurance package. If you are under 29 years of age, you can even get PROTRIP-WORLD at a special rate.