University of São Paulo (Brazil)
University of São Paulo (USP). It is one of the three public universities in the state of São Paulo, along with the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) and the Paulista State University (Unesp), in...
Category: South America
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National University of Villa Mercedes (Argentina)
National University of Villa Mercedes (UNViMe). National University of Argentina. Preceded by the strong impact of the Provincial Industrial Promotion in the social and productive networks of the city. Location Located in the city...
Brazil Trade
We can speak of Brazilian trade only since 1808, when the ports of Brazil were opened to all ships in the world, while before all exchanges were carried out exclusively through Portugal. But development...
Argentina Society and Human Rights
Population and society Argentina stands out from most other Latin American countries by its relative ethnic and cultural homogeneity. Inhabited mostly by the descendants of the great European migrations of the nineteenth and twentieth...
Andres Bello Catholic University (Venezuela)
Andrés Bello Catholic University. It is a private university in Venezuela created in 1953. According to the QS World University Rankings, for the 2018 academic year, UCAB is ranked number 1 in Venezuela, 65...
Bolivia Rivers
Bolivia’s hydrographic conditions reflect its climatic and topographical conditions very well. A considerable part of the region is completely devoid of river drainage (Bolivia di SO., I.e. the desert area of the salares, and...
Chile Major Cities
Chile [ t ʃ ile], officially Spanish República de Chile [- t ʃ ile], German Republic of Chile, State in the South West of South America with (2018) 18.7 million residents; The capital is...
Facts of Brazil
Read more about currency, tips, transportation, price levels and more in connection with your trip to Brazil. Language: Portuguese Capital: Brasilia Population: 205 million Religion: Roman Catholic, Native American religions Currency: Real Surface: 8,515,770...
Cartagena (World Heritage)
Cartagena, located on the Caribbean Sea, experienced a rapid rise to become a trading metropolis after it was founded in 1533. Today the historic port facilities and the largest urban defense system in South...
Tiahuanaco Ruins (World Heritage)
Only a few remnants remind of the great history of the city, in which around 20,000 people lived in its heyday. From 500 to 900 Tiahuanaco was the capital and religious center of the...
Rapa Nui National Park (World Heritage)
The large stone sculptures, the so-called moais, on Easter Island, which the indigenous people called Rapa Nui, are world-famous. According to pharmacylib, 3700 km from mainland South America and 4200 km from Tahiti, Easter...
Cuzco (World Heritage)
According to softwareleverage, the city founded by Manco Capac in the 12th century in the Peruvian highlands at an altitude of around 3,400 m was the political and spiritual center of the Inca. After...
Practical Preparation For Studying Abroad
Before seminars, student parties and sightseeing, there are questions about suitable foreign health insurance, the right credit card and the perfect accommodation. Because before studying abroad can begin, students should know some practical things...
The Application to Study Abroad
Have you found “your” university in the land of your dreams? Then it goes into the application phase. The requirements for applicants differ according to the university and study program, so applying to study...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (1)
From the beginning it was clear that I wanted to do my semester abroad in a Spanish-speaking country and since South America has always fascinated me, this decision was made quickly. What turned out...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (17)
I study medical technology at the Trier University of Applied Sciences and I spent my semester abroad from the end of July 2017 to December 2017 in Chile at the Universidad Viña del Mar...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (2)
Preparation In preparation I dealt with the continent of South America, the culture and of course the country Peru in particular. It is also recommended, if you do not already have a basic knowledge...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (16)
So much for the general things, now I will try to give you a few tips and tell you a few things, just to make the start easier for you. First of all, starting...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (3)
Despite my negative evaluations for USIL, I would like to say in advance that I am very happy that I did the semester abroad and would do it again at any time. It was...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (15)
Dear foreign enthusiasts, I was at the Universidad Viña del Mar in Chile last semester. I found out about the country and its people beforehand, but only after I received precise information from MicroEDUs...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (4)
In the courses I took, getting good grades was quite easy and I was able to approach university in a fairly relaxed manner. I had Monday completely off and used the extended weeks as...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (14)
Travel through South America After the somewhat stressful last two weeks of the semester full of submissions, presentations and exams and the last farewell parties with the students, I started the last two months...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (5)
I spent the last winter semester 2018/19 in Lima, at the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola – Lima and had the opportunity to get to know and travel to the country of Peru and...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (13)
My name is Manuel Klein, I am studying business administration at the University of Gießen and I did a semester abroad in Chile at the Universidad Viña del Mar in the German summer semester...
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Review (6)
The first week, when I think back on it, was a bit chaotic. When I think back to my first bus trips…. Old, rickety, crammed microbuses, no stops, screaming cobradores (cashiers)… If you want...
Study Abroad at University of Viña del Mar (12)
VINA DEL MAR The city of Viña del Mar – located in the heart of Chile – with its population of almost 300,000, its location in the Pacific and its good infrastructure, is a...
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...
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...