Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (7)
After a three-hour relaxing boat trip to the island of Amantani, we had to climb a steep cliff with our luggage. Once at the top, we were welcomed by our host father. The next...
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Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (11)
University & lectures The campus for the language courses is in the middle of the city. Carlos also has his office here and is available for all questions and problems. Here I was together...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (8)
The weekly queries, submissions, presentations, etc. don’t make it easy for you. Getting the best grades is not easy either. My host mom explained to me that it is very unusual to get 20...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (10)
For all those who are just thinking about it, or who have doubts or are afraid to take the step to Viña del mar, 12,000 km away: It will be a crazy time! Probably...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (9)
A leisurely excursion into the mountains…. And then we went straight back to the mountains… This time a slightly different excursion, with my host mom and her friends. We spent a very cozy weekend....
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (9)
In addition, you will be assigned a Chilean Hermano / Hermana (brother / sister) and someone from another country. During the semester there are a few tasks that you can do together and you...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (10)
The hike begins. The first challenge was to cross a small river. We also had our own caballo (horse) with us. In case someone can no longer walk. After a while, this allowed itself...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (8)
Application process At the beginning of my studies it was clear to me that I really wanted to do a semester abroad. Since I am fluent in English and I wanted to learn a...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (11)
In the following experience report I would like to give you an insight into as many facets as possible of my six month stay in Peru. I will start by explaining why I decided...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (7)
Everyday student life: All in all, the university is fine. I had interesting courses and great professors. The professors I had were all pretty relaxed, it was completely normal to be on two terms....
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (6)
Preparation: Since I am studying Spanish to be a teacher, the semester abroad was compulsory for the fifth semester from the start. However, I decided against the ERASMUS program in Spain, because after graduating...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (5)
First of all, I can only say that personally I couldn’t have chosen a better place to do my semester abroad than in Chile. The time there was amazing. How much experience you gain...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (4)
If you want to learn Spanish and already know Spain, I can only recommend spending the semester abroad in South America. I chose Chile because the country (despite the earthquake in 2010) seemed to...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (3)
Hello my dears! I’m not really sure where to start. You experience so much, see so many new things, meet great people and then suddenly the semester is over and you don’t really know...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (2)
Courses On the international campus of the UVM, it is possible to either take part in the English-language program or the Spanish-language one (from B2 onwards, you can also attend the regular UVM courses)....
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (1)
Selection of the university and application process The first time I heard about the Universidad Viña del Mar (UVM) in Chile was in a Spanish course from fellow students from the higher semester. They...
Universidad Viña del Mar Student Review
Chi chi chi le le le, viva Chile! An exotic country, different landscapes every few kilometers, a completely different culture and language besides German and English. This is how I could summarize my main...
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