Statements and Experience Reports

>>Wir würden die Summer School in Shanghai (China) jederzeit weiterempfehlen. Für uns war die Zeit in China sehr aufschlussreich und spannend, da man in eine komplett andere Kultur eintaucht. Die Gesellschaft und das Leben haben wir uns ganz anderes vorgestellt, weshalb es anfangs ein leichter Kulturschock war. 

Die Sprachbarriere führte dazu, das sich mit den Einheimischen teils nur pantomimisch und mit Fingerzeigen kommuniziert werden konnte. Studenten der Tongji Universität unterstützen uns Anfangs auf eine äußerst liebevolle Art beim Start in China.<<

Marco J. und Pascal R., Technische Hochschule Mannheim, 2023

experience report Marco and Pascal

»Die Erfahrungen, die man durch ein Auslandssemester macht, sind enorm viel wert und prägen auf eine einmalige Art und Weise.

An meine Zeit an der Iowa State University werde ich mich stets äußerst positiv zurückerinnern, und ich bin sehr dankbar für alle Erfahrungen, die ich dort machen durfte.«

Hendrik H., Technische Hochschule Mannheim, 2025

experience report Hendrik   useful tips Hendrik

»One of the most incredible experiences that I had during my exchange program was when I was accepted at my internship at Continental in Ingolstadt and realized that I was given a job offer in the most extraordinary and advanced country in engineering in the world. 

Understanding that we are all able to reach our maximum potential, we just need to apply and search for the challenging opportunities that your academic journey offers to you.«

Jose Emilio J., Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus CEM, 2022

experience report Jose

»That´s a decision I´m glad I made, I learned so many things academically and personally. 

I created important friendships and enjoyed them a lot. 

I totally recommend taking the program, it is a decision that will bring a lot to your way of life.«

Aaron Feliciano P. C., University of Tec de Monterrey, 2025 

experience report Aaron

>>I was lucky to be able to choose courses that I wouldn´t habe been able to take in France in my original curriculum like a ciurse about innovative battery technologies. 

I find that the courses in Germany are more project-oriented and overall the students are more autonomous, which I really appreciated.<<

Théo M, ENSAM, France, 2023

experience report Théo
 

>>The year was very good and I learned a lot. i learned how to live in a foreign environment, how to communicate with different people and how central Europe runs.

Also the year in Germany opend ma eyes and how I have better unterstanding, waht are advantages and disadvantages in my home country and in Germany.<<

Lauri V., Häme University of Applied Sciences, Finland, 2023

experience report Lauri

»Experiencing the different cultures and ways of life throughout the different regions of Germany and its surrounding countries.«

Alec A., Iowa State University, 2023

experience report summer school 2023

»Learning to be independent in Mannheim was an incredibly comfortable experience. 

I am mostly impressed by the relationships I made in class and in my residence, which I can now consider them to be lifetime friendships. There is a nice feeling of homeness from every friends home country now. 

Mannheim is a diverse student city and a very nice connection center to many other cool places.«

Estefanía P. L., University of Tec de Monterrey Sinaloa, 2025

experience report Estefanía

>>Welcome week is great to meet other students, intensiv german classes are also a great choice.

There are a lot things here around Mannheim that you can do and it is quite easy to travel with train. … for example Heidelberg, Frankfurt. What is nice to do is also things like Oktoberfest, Wurstfest, Mannheimermess …<<

Guillaume L, ENSAM Lille, France, 2023

experience report Guillaume

>>One of the most beautiful experiences was traveling to different countries and seeing how unique each place is, from the mountains of Innsbruck to the canals of Bruges.

Living in Germany taught me to plan ahead, wheter for shopping before Sunday or catching the right train.<<

Gustavo Rafael R.A., Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, 2024

experience report Gustavo Rafael

»Being able to see in person a lot of the things I didn't even know I could. Tons of rich culture and history.« 

Jack H., Iowa State University, 2023

experience report summer school 2023

>>Ich hatte die Hoffnung, durch mein Studium im Ausland neue Menschen, eine andere Kultur, das Land und die Sprache intensiv kennenzulernen. 

Es war für mich eine aufregende Erfahrung, erstmals im Ausland zu studieren und ein völlig neues, universitäres System zu erleben. Ich bin wirklich begeistert von dieser Möglichkeit! <<

Laurenz T., Technische Hochschule Mannheim, 2024

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>>Ich habe die außergewöhnliche Gastfreundschaft der Amerikaner, insbesondere im Mittleren Westen, erlebt und durch meine Kurse an der Universität neue Einblicke in den Maschinenbau gewonnen. 

Die teils herausfordernden Aufgaben aus Vorlesungen und Arbeit haben letztendlich dazu beigetragen, dass ich meine Englischkenntnisse erheblich verbessert habe.<<

Michael B., Technische Hochschule Mannheim, 2024

experience report Michael

Marco J., ein Student der Technische Hochschule Mannheim, absolvierte am “Center for Advanced Life Circle Engineering (CALCE)” an der University of Maryland ein Praxissemester. 

experience report Marco

>>Take the opportunity to travel, as it's very easy to get around Germany. 

Every weekend, I took the opportunity to visit other cities, and even the country. I started with Munich and Frankfurt by train, then Darmstadt and Heidelberg by bike. I also visited Stuttgart for the Porsche and Mercedes museum.<<

Lilian F, ENSAM Metz France, 2023

experience report Lilian

>>Definitely would recommend for those who want to: Learn German, see more of Europe, want to experience a different educational culture, want the opportunity to work abroad.<<

Nathan.B, Iowa State Univeristy, 2018

experience report Nathan + internship John Deere