{"id":25697,"date":"2015-08-04T11:36:41","date_gmt":"2015-08-04T15:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/?p=25697"},"modified":"2018-04-20T07:26:06","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T11:26:06","slug":"exchange-students-from-germany-reminisce-on-their-semester-abroad-at-fiu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/2015\/08\/exchange-students-from-germany-reminisce-on-their-semester-abroad-at-fiu\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange students from Germany reminisce on their semester abroad at FIU."},"content":{"rendered":"
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(l. to r.): Exchange students Sebastian Greiner, Martin Faymann; FIU International Student Affairs coordinator Lisa-Gaye Shakespeare, students Amandine Matthe, Joseph Schuster and Hanna.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thousands of miles from freezing cold temperatures in Munich, Germany, five exchange students from Munich Business School traveled to hot, sunny Florida for a study abroad experience they will not forget.<\/p>\n

They came through FIU College of Business\u2019 Office of International Affairs & Projects\u2019 inbound study program. Historically offered during the summer, the non-degree-seeking program was offered for the first time during the spring semester, allowing students to experience the FIU campus in full swing.<\/p>\n

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The warm weather was very welcoming, but after setting foot on campus, Joseph Schuster was shocked. Coming from a three-story school in Munich, \u201cI couldn\u2019t believe how \u2018ginormous\u2019 the campus was,\u201d he said. While the exchange students did get lost during the first week, international student ambassadors from the Office of International Affairs & Projects in the College of Business stepped in and showed them around campus.<\/p>\n

Once settled in, they quickly formed bonds with FIU students from all over the world. Making connections was almost effortless, especially in this age of social media.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a Facebook group and a WhatsApp group specifically for FIU\u2019s international students and we met so many cool people.\u201d said Amandine Matthe, who is originally from Belgium. \u201cI loved it!\u201d<\/p>\n

Getting involved is the best strategy. <\/em><\/p>\n

The students made the most of their experience and got involved. They participated in events that their resident assistants planned, like chicken and waffles night, and went paintballing with their international student ambassadors. One memorable experience for Amandine and fellow student Hanna was attending the Miss Universe rehearsals. \u201cIt was so cool getting to see the actual event in person,\u201d said Hanna. \u201cDefinitely an experience I\u2019ll never forget,\u201d said Amandine.<\/p>\n

\"Amidst<\/p>\n

The boys of the group were more interested in sports and went to basketball games and played soccer. They also engaged in off campus activities, which Martin Faymann enjoyed even more. \u201cI went to all the dual degree events like the Miami city bus tour, the zoo and the trip to the Everglades,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Amidst all the fun and activities, they adjusted to the academics relatively easily. They all agreed that their Financial Risk Management class taught by Professor Vinh Huy Nguyen was the hardest class, but they really enjoyed it. \u201cFinancial Risk Management was great!\u201d said Sebastian Greiner. \u201cI learned a lot about trading and it was so much fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

The most common words students used to sum up their study abroad experience: \u201cunforgettable\u201d, \u201cmind-blowing\u201d and \u201cawesome.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Munich<\/p>\n

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Lisa-Gaye Shakespeare<\/em><\/a> is student services coordinator at the Office of International Affairs and Projects, FIU College of Business. FIU graduate and undergraduate students can also explore studying abroad at Munich Business School, or any other international partner institution in over 27 countries, through the Office of International Affairs & Projects. For more information on the College of Business\u2019 inbound study programs for non-degree-seeking students, please contact the Office of International Affairs & Projects in the College of Business at (305) 348-4825 or visit their website at <\/em>intldualdegree.fiu.edu<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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