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Internship Opportunities With The ECCEDU

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If you are looking for an internship placement, you will be thrilled to learn about the ECCEDU (European Centre for Career Education). The ECCEDU offers you the possibility of choosing from diverse programs to find the perfect internship for you. There are many options available, so you will find what you are looking for! Let’s take a look at the free different programs available: the Advanced Erasmus+ Internship Program, the Short-Term Internship Program, and the Deep Dive Experience Program.

1) Advanced Erasmus+ Internship Program

Many people know about Erasmus+. It is a wonderful project that connects countries from the European Union, and much more. With this ECCEDU special program, you can gain skills abroad for free. That’s right, you can ask for Erasmus+ funding to help you with the expenses. Without this scholarship, you would have to pay between 1.000 and 2.000 euros.

This program allows you to start an 8+ weeks internship abroad, in any European country of your choice. Along with that, you get 8 helpful lectures on core skills in Prague, along with free access to ECCEDU webinars, available from everywhere. And to be a part of it, you only need a C1 level in English, to be at least in your 2nd year of study, and to be granted the Erasmus+ funding from your university or ECCEDU. To apply, all you would have to do is file an application form online, and you will get a response within 24 hours!

2) Short-Term Internship Program

How to get experience without abandoning your studies? If long-term internships are too much of a commitment to you, this program is for you. The ECCEDU takes you on a magical trip to learn about Architecture, Law, Information Technology, or International Business. You will get to spend 3 weeks following practical courses, and 4 weeks of internship among an international company in Europe, the United Arab Emirates, or the United States. The ECCEDU has 450 internship partners in 26 countries all over the world! Benefit from their connections by applying to this program and following your dream. You will take part in a program that already has 74 different nationalities among students.

You can get various scholarships to help you with the cost of this experience. Normally, the cost would be between 1.000 and 3.500 euros, depending on the subject and the package chosen. There is also a group discount from 200 euros to 500 euros, depending on the program. You can apply online and you will get a response after a maximum of 24 hours.

3) Deep Dive Experience Program

With this program, take part in 4 internships and discover a new location each time! You will also follow webinars to help with your studies without even dressing up! This program is perfect for anyone as it is adjusted to the student’s needs. There is no beginning date, no ending date, and you have 4 years to finish the 4 internships. These internships are 6-months long, so you will get 2 years of experience in total, for a price of 9.000 euros. Once again, this program is tailored to each student, which is why it is more expensive. To apply, the conditions are the same as the two precedent ones: fill out a form and wait less than 24 hours for an answer.

Do you want to take part in one of these programs? Like our Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram page and contact us to get a discount code! If you didn’t find what you’re looking for, we suggest you read our other articles a chance, especially the one about DAAD scholarships.

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Germany VS the US: Where To Study?

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Because choosing a country to study in is hard, here is a third article comparing Germany to another country. That’s right, after winning the two previous battles against the UK and Italy, Germany is ready to compete again. This time, the United States of America will be its opponent. Will the US be the one who finally beats Germany? As usual, we will go through important topics such as living expenses, rent, paperwork, and more. Who do you think will win? Let’s see!

1) Cost of living

A classic topic we like to go through. We will see the living expenses for the two capitals, and the rent in the two capitals along with two less popular cities.

Here are the living expenses according to Numbeo:

-A meal in a cheap restaurant: ~17,56 euros in Washington, ~10 euros in Berlin

-1 liter of milk: ~0,85 euro in Washington, ~1,01 euros in Berlin

-Beef round (1kg): ~14,57 euros in Washington, ~11,90 euros in Berlin

-Potatoes (1kg): ~3,54 euros in Washington, ~1,60 euros in Berlin

-Monthly Pass for Local Transport: ~103,51 euros in Washington, ~84 euros in Berlin

-A pair of mid-range Nike sneakers: ~82,64 euros in Washington, ~83,31 euros in Berlin

We can see Washington is very expensive, especially for a student. Now, let’s take a look at the rent. For the two less popular cities, we chose Krefeld, Germany, and Garland, Texas. In the city center, a 1 bedroom apartment would cost ~916,84 euros in Garland and ~540 euros in Krefeld. For Berlin and Washington, it would be ~1956,29 euros and ~1107,56 euros. We can say that Germany is definitely more affordable for a student.

Germany 1 – 0 USA

2) Paperwork

In the US, there are several criteria to follow in order to get an F1 visa. They have to pass an interview and prove they have strong ties to their home country (family there, bank accounts, or else). They also have to prove they can support themselves financially, they have a residence they will return to, and that an institution sponsors them. The financial support requested depends on the university attended. Most of the time, they require 1,5 times what is requested on their certificate of eligibility for non-immigrant students (l-20). The students would have to leave the country a maximum of 60 years after the expiration date of their visa. The visa in itself costs approximately 147 euros.

In Germany, EU students and those coming from Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland just have to prove their right to stay. Students coming from countries such as the USA, Honduras, or Great Britain would only need a residence permit to stay for over three months. To see the full list, click here.

Other international students would apply for a visa to stay. It costs 80 euros or 37,50 euros for those below 18. To get this visa, you will need to prove you have no less than 10 332 euros per year. If you want to avoid that, check out our Ultimate Guide to German scholarships!

Knowing that life in Germany costs less than in the US, we can say the funds needed are less important in Germany. Moreover, the visa is less expensive too. Germany wins this one thanks to the financial aspects and its connection with several countries and the European Union. It is way easier for students to go there.

Germany 2 – 0 USA

3) Tuition fees

We have to focus on this. For students living in the US, it represents a huge amount. Most of the time, it costs between ~23 000 euros to ~32 000 euros per year for international students going to public schools. The US is known for being one of the most expensive locations to study in. It is difficult to go there without making a loan and be in debt later. But there are also scholarships available in the country.

In Germany, public institutions are free for everyone except in one federal state. The state of Baden-Württemberg charge non-EU tuition fees of 1500 euros per semester. The only ones who don’t pay are doctoral students. It is still way more affordable than the US. Aside from that, all students must pay a semester contribution of between 100 and 350 euros. We can agree that Germany is definitely cheaper than the US.

Germany 3 – 0 USA

4) Diversity

While we know Germany is famous for its Turkish population, and its famous döner, it is a less diverse country than the US. That is true, the US is the country representing the American dream everybody once dreamt about. Maybe we can find a lot of travellers in Germany, and people love to travel there, but that is not the same. In the US, you can be sure you will find a population you can relate to. If you are African, you may enjoy staying with Afro-American groups, for example. A lot of diverse groups exist, and it is reassuring to know you can find people that look like you. We have to keep in mind that these groups have their own culture too. It is a great way to share cultures and still understand each other.

Germany 3 – 1 USA

And the winner is… Germany!!

Congratulations, Germany! Looks like nobody can beat you! Thanks to its affordable lifestyle, Germany is once again winning a battle. The US is still a great opponent, as it represents the American dream many people have. It was an interesting battle. If only we could know what people of German descent in the US think of it!